The Macleay Argus

The Macleay Argus, a weekly paid community newspaper, provides the most in-depth local news of the Kempsey community. It is the ideal advertising vehicle for those wishing to reach the more affluent shoppers in the Macleay Valley community. Situated on the Macleay River in the heart of Australia’s Holiday Coast midway between Sydney and Brisbane, Kempsey was established in 1835 and became a thriving port with activities centred on timber, beef and dairy cattle. Major industries in Kempsey today include world famous hat-maker Akubra and Milo manufacturer Nestle, as well as an export meatworks, fishing and aquaculture, wine production and forestry/timber. The Macleay Valley is a popular tourist destination, with holiday-makers enjoying the popular seaside locations of South West Rocks, Hat Head and Crescent Head, home of a national surfing reserve.