Macleay River: Kempsey traffic bridge under construction circa 1900.
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Art show a hit for South West Rocks students
Every student at South West Rocks Public School contributed an artwork to the 2016 art show on Thursday ...
Excitement machines
Marine Rescue NSW (MRNSW) has launched its biggest fundraiser of the year, with $229,600 in prizes, including a ...
Horseshoe Bay markets | Photo gallery
Were you a shopper or stall holder at the Horseshoe Bay markets on Saturday December 17? Photos here.
ARTmakas holiday bazaar
Discover original gift ideas with our unique, quality handmade goods ranging from arts and crafts to fresh local ...
School holiday fun at your local library
How to be shark smart this summer
SHARKS have always been in our waters, but there's sensible ways to reduce your risk of an encounter.
Deadset champs thanked
THE VOLUNTEERS who help make Kempsey Hospital the place that it is, have been championed.
Lord Street finished for Christmas
Rehabilitation of a vital road, linking traffic to and from the CBD, was completed on Friday, December 16, ...
Cane toad found at South West Rocks
Residents urged to help “stop the hop” after cane toad found at South West Rocks.
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Regional Focus
Marlborough’s military minefield
QLD: Landholders in the firing line of the proposed training ground expansions are still in the dark after ...
Fairfax Front Pages | Monday, December 19, 2016
Front pages from Fairfax publications across the nation.
First Test: Australia v Pakistan, day 4
Just when Australia thought it was done and dusted ... Pakistan rallied.
Batt and Australian Wheelchair Rugby team honoured
NATIONAL: Ryley Batt now has another piece of memorabilia to go with his Olympic gold medal.
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Veteran golf yearly awards
Dan Cater and Tony Sciberras won the early Christmas presents in the Kempsey Veterans Golf Club stableford competition.
Ladies at Frederickton golf club celebrate 2016
The Frederickton lady golfers concluded their calendar of events for 2016 on Tuesday December 12 and yearly awards ...
National Champ
Kempsey's Chloe Saunders tasted success on a national level with the New South Wales Metropolitan side.
Neil Godbolt after Summer Cup
Port Macquarie trainer Neil Godbolt has a strong hand with runners but one race he is contesting involves ...
Grant Rowe earns fish angler of month honours | Photos
The most recent competition of the Seabreeze Beach Hotel Fishing Club and Grant Rowe earned the fish angler ...
Club opens at Hat Head
The Hat Head Surf Club opened on Saturday December 3 after their renovations finished.
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National
Domain rejects News Corp's porn site advertising claim as REA's share price tumbles
Fairfax Media has hit back at a false report that Domain Group has taken advertising on porn sites, ...
'I'm glad to see the back of him': Rod Culleton resigns from Pauline Hanson's One Nation party
Western Australian Senator Rod Culleton has resigned from his position in Pauline Hanson's One Nation party.
AAA credit rating hanging in the balance as government delivers mid-year budget update
Australia could lose its prized AAA credit rating as early as Monday afternoon as Treasurer Scott Morrison prepares ...
Teach for Australia: Turnbull government provides new funding to extend controversial program
The Turnbull government will use its mid-year economic update to announce a new round of funding for a ...
Costly computer system bungle results in TAFE revenue being underestimated by $138 million
TAFE NSW spent more than $10 million to discover it had understated its revenue from skills training by ...
Malcolm Turnbull disappoints crowd at Australian Republican Movement birthday
There was an air of palpable disappointment among the 300-odd guests who paid $150 a head to hear ...
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Your top 10 stories
SEE what were the most popular stories on our website last week.
Help stop spread of cockspur coral tree
Originally from South America, the tree is beautiful in appearance but is one of the biggest threats to ...
High-end living in a stunning rural home
This substantial Yarravel home is an entertainer's delight. Find out more here.
Entertainment
Zsa Zsa Gabor dead aged 99
Zsa Zsa Gabor has died just shy of her 100th birthday.
Passengers, Masters of Sex star Michael Sheen may put acting aside to fight 'rise in fascism'
At the height of his acting career, the British actor has cited Donald Trump and Brexit among the ...
Breaking Dad: Bryan Cranston and James Franco talk festive comedy Why Him?
Why Him? sees Bryan Cranston as a father horrified to meet his daughter's foul-mouthed and colourful new beau, ...
ARTmakas holiday bazaar
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Life & Style
'Tis the season of the social smoker
Often they don't call themselves smokers but this time of year they're lighting up like Christmas trees.
Changes to superannuation and how defined benefit members will be affected
The government's super changes are complex and not easily understood.
Got the personality? Unis broaden undergraduate teaching entry measures
NSW students enrolling in teaching will have to pass new requirements to gain a degree.
Giving is like sex, it makes us human
Want to make someone extraordinarily happy? Give them $5, or $20. But you can't stop there.
HSC results 2016: The schools punching above their weight
In a country town at the edge of the Warrumbungles in NSW's north west, a tiny high school ...
HSC results 2016: The state's top schools in English and maths revealed
Seven schools have tumbled out of the top 10 on this year's higher-level English merit list, while for ...
Opinion
Environmental award winner
The award was in recognition of his dedication and hard work, within and outside Council, in protecting our ...
The end of year presentations
I would like to say thank you for all the conversations we have had throughout the year.
Working together on local projects
Strong financial results for council
It’s that time of year again when council’s independent auditor presents the annual financial statements.
The case for a universal basic income | Opinion
What if the right to an income was as basic as the right to vote?
Reduced cost and better services
Over the last year the council has commenced a detailed review looking into how we operate and to ...
Travel
Five great tips on how to keep the kids entertained on a family road trip
There are ways to soothe shattered nerves during those long hours in the car.
Adrift in the Caribbean: How a sceptic was won over by cruising
Not sure if a cruise is for you? There is actually a cruise for just about everyone as ...
Ask the expert: Women who want to travel alone but not necessarily to be alone
What advice do you have for women who want to travel alone but not necessarily to be alone?
Readers' tips: The best time not to go travelling to Croatia
A note of caution from an experience in Croatia.