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His bones won't heal, but his mother's spirit refuses to break
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (699+ words) As the youngest of six siblings, Garrunggan Davis-Summerfield is a bright, energetic toddler who loves nothing more than playing alongside his four-year-old brother, Coen. The two-year-old, whose name beautifully translates to 'native black bee' in Dunghutti, definitely lives up to…...
Rich colour takes centre stage at the prestigious 2026 Dulux Colour Awards
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (323+ words) The coveted Dulux Colour Awards are celebrating 40 years and the 2026 winners have been announced. A select number of extraordinary projects across 10 distinct categories were recognised by a panel of leaders in the design world. Dulux colour and design manager Lauren…...
You think that was poor form? Try these insults
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (798+ words) The microphone didn't pick it up but those opposite did. And it had Leader of the House Tony Burke up on his feet instantly, demanding the comment be withdrawn. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor had called the PM an "arrogant prick". He…...
Storm speedster steers Melbourne to crucial NRL win
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (577+ words) Fleet-footed Melbourne fullback Sua Faalogo has helped run the Sydney Roosters ragged to bank an important 18-4 win to take a leap up the competition ladder. With six players backing up from State of Origin, including James Tedesco and Sam Walker,…...
The legacy of a 'bloody good bloke': Shane Stedman OAM remembered
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (351+ words) "A bloody good bloke", was how Shane Stedman OAM was described on Saturday, May 30. Hundreds of family and friends filled the Kempsey-Crescent Head Surf Lifesaving Club for a celebration of his life. Many then paddled out off the point to…...
Man charged in UK with assisting service linked to Iran
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (170+ words) A Greek "national has been charged with assisting a foreign "intelligence service, believed to be Iran's, over the "targeting of a journalist working for the London-based television station Iran International, British police say. Counter-terrorism police said Ioannis "Aidinidis, 46, "who resides…...
Mitsubishi Pajero goes official in Oz
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (545+ words) Mitsubishi has confirmed its new flagship 4 WD SUV will be called Pajero and it will hit Australian dealerships before the end of 2026. After months of hype and frequent sightings of camouflaged test cars in the wild, the new large off-road…...
Got a spare phone? It could save a life in the Macleay Valley
1+ week, 2+ day ago (504+ words) It is a chilling reality for Kempsey. Domestic violence is an everyday occurrence in our community. According to the latest Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) report, Kempsey is rated 12th in the state for domestic violence incidents. With 365 reported…...
As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (1039+ words) One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting "influencers" to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity. This year, the Prime Minister gave a…...
Meet the dancer and the league star who share a common passion and ambition
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (382+ words) Two Kempsey Cannonball talents, Ella Mainey and Bella Williams, proudly donned the Mid North Coast Tomahawks jersey at the NSW Country Championships in Tamworth. Mainey's journey to the rugby pitch is uniquely her own. Growing up in Clybucca, she was…...