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How a Macleay Valley farm is nurturing more than just animals
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (503+ words) In the heart of the Lower Macleay is a rural sanctuary, dedicated to the happiness and well-being of our community. Steph Stevens, owner of Macleay Valley Farm, is a passionate advocate whose diverse background in aged care, disability support, youth…...
'Transformation through touch': finding confidence in a ball of clay
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (299+ words) There is something intrinsically calming about working your hands through clay and dirt. Research shows that activities such as pottery, gardening, and painting help to soothe an overactive mind and nervous system. Kempsey Shire Library hosted a beginners' pottery workshop…...
Rich colour takes centre stage at the prestigious 2026 Dulux Colour Awards
1+ week, 2+ day 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…...
Storm speedster steers Melbourne to crucial NRL win
2+ week, 13+ min 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
2+ week, 6+ 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…...
Mitsubishi Pajero goes official in Oz
2+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Meet the dancer and the league star who share a common passion and ambition
3+ week, 1+ day 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…...
A late start, a big dream: Kolby Wood's unlikely path to the Games
3+ week, 2+ day ago (472+ words) The Crescent Head swimming squad is currently experiencing a golden era, fielding a formidable team with athletes competing at both state and national levels. At the forefront of this local surge is 28-year-old Kolby Wood, who is gearing up for…...
Baby Yoda is back - and the kids at the midnight session loved it
3+ week, 2+ day ago (546+ words) In Jon Favreau's latest film in the Star Wars universe, Pedro Pascal plays the bounty hunter The Mandalorian, on the trail of a series of bad guys with his apprentice Grogu, formerly known as Baby Yoda, in tow. Now, if…...
Port Macquarie Brickfest A LEGO Fan Event - Sun 28 June - Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium 1 Hibbard Drive Port Macquarie
3+ week, 6+ day ago (316+ words) The Macleay Argus Get ready to build memories! Rainbow Bricks" RLUG is thrilled to present the annual Port Macquarie Brickfest, A LEGO Fan Event, now held in June. Taking place at the Port Macquarie Indoor Sports Stadium, this family-favourite exhibition…...