Macleay Argus

The Macleay Argus is an English-language newspaper that comes out three times a week in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia. It merged with The Macleay Chronicle in 1952, a publication that had been in circulation since 1878.

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Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

2 days ago | macleayargus.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Expect plenty of support for England's Barmy Army

4 days ago | macleayargus.com.au | Rory Dollard

England's Barmy Army can expect loads of cheering in this year's Ashes series in Australia. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSEngland fans are ready to back the team's Ashes tilt in Australia, with more than 50,000 tickets already snapped up by eager travelling supporters. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Seven decades later, Kempsey to finally honour its legendary fighting family

6 days ago | macleayargus.com.au | Mardi Borg

A long-awaited tribute to one of Australia's greatest boxers and his five fighting brothers is finally moving forward in Kempsey. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperSands, born Dave Ritchie, was born in Burnt Bridge and held multiple national and international boxing titles before he died in a car crash in 1952 at just 26 years old.
NRL live: Ponga out, Cogger in as Knights take on Dragons in Sydney

1 week ago | macleayargus.com.au | Max McKinney

St George Illawarra host Newcastle at Kogarah in round 13 of the 2025 NRL season. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperFollow all the action on our live blog below. Fletcher Sharpe warming up at Kogarah. Picture Facebook/Newcastle KnightsDailyToday's top stories curated by our news team. WeeklyGet the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters.
Rideshare driver who turned lift home into nightmare for two teenage girls jailed for 14 years

1 week ago | macleayargus.com.au | Sam Rigney

A RIDESHARE driver who isolated an 18-year-old girl from her friends during a nightmarish lift home from the Newcastle CBD, trapping her in his car at a secluded and pitch black spot before repeatedly raping her has been jailed for a maximum of 14 years. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
State of Origin live: NSW v Queensland in series opener

1 week ago | macleayargus.com.au | Caden Helmers

Follow the action from the Origin opener from BrisbaneStar NSW back Stephen Crichton has been cleared to play in the State of Origin opener as the Blues chase back-to-back series wins. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperNathan Cleary, left, and Kalyn Ponga will go head to head. Pictures AAPDailyToday's top stories curated by our news team.
'Disappointed': murder trial jury dismissed, no verdict

1 week ago | macleayargus.com.au | Savannah Meacham

Christopher Anderson's family broke down in tears after a jury failed to reach a murder verdict. Photo: Fraser Barton/AAP PHOTOSA jury has been unable to reach a verdict in a murder trial after a man was accused of fatally shooting a father during a home invasion. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Health Minister puts 'troubling' Calvary Mater maintenance mess at arm's length

2 weeks ago | macleayargus.com.au | Jamieson Murphy

The Calvary Mater is riddled with leaks and is battling a mould outbreak. Pictures suppliedA local politician is "troubled" by reports the Calvary Mater Hospital is riddled with leaks and battling a mould outbreak, but the Health Minister has already moved to distance the government from the maintenance mess. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
NRL's best buy becomes the Warrior he was built to be

2 weeks ago | macleayargus.com.au | Scott Bailey

Erin Clark carries the ball for Warriors for whom he has become one of NRL's buys of the season. Photo: John Davidson/AAP PHOTOSErin Clark could prove the NRL's buy of the season, but even the Warriors lock didn't realise what he was selling when he left Gold Coast for Auckland last summer. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Thousands of homes damaged after deadly, record floods

2 weeks ago | macleayargus.com.au | William Ton |Samantha Lock

Towns across the NSW Hunter and mid-north coast remain cut off due to major flooding. Photo: Lindsay Moller/AAP PHOTOSRecovery crews face a mammoth task to assess damage to tens of thousands of homes as waters recede from deadly and record-breaking floods. Subscribe now for unlimited access.