Macksville, New South Wales

Macksville is a small town on the Nambucca River in Nambucca Shire, New South Wales, Australia. It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane.

Town information

At the 2011 census, Macksville had a population of 2,786, despite the sign at the entrance to the town claiming a population of 7000. This included 144 (6.7%) indigenous persons and 1,854 (86%) others born in Australia.

It is home to the famous Macksville Bridge and Star Hotel, located on River Street and overlooking the Nambucca River. The Nambucca Shire Council chambers are located in Macksville.

History

Macksville was named after Angus Mackay and Hugh McNally, who built the Star Hotel in 1885. The town became Macks Village before changing to Macksville.

Nambucca Post Office opened on 1 August 1868 and was renamed Macksville in 1889.

On 27 November 2014, Phillip Hughes (A test cricketer who was born and raised in Macksville) was killed after a cricket ball bowled by Sean Abbott hit him in the back of his head, cutting open an artery and causing Philip Hughes to die after 47 hours of the impact. His funeral was held in Macksville, where some family, friends and fellow players made speeches, such as Michael Clarke.