Macksville New South Wales
Macksville
Population:	2,658 (Census 2006)[1]
Postcode:	2447
Coordinates:	30°43′S 152°55′E / 30.717°S 152.917°E / -30.717; 152.917Coordinates: 30°43′S 152°55′E / 30.717°S 152.917°E / -30.717; 152.917
Elevation:	3 m (10 ft)
Location:	502 km (312 mi) from Sydney
LGA:	Nambucca Shire Council
State District:	Oxley
Federal Division:	Cowper

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

[edit] Town information

In 2006 Australian Census Macksville had a population of 2,658,^[1] 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.

[edit] 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.

[edit] Media and communications

Radio stations accessible in Mackville include 2CS-FM (106.3), Star FM (105.5 & 105.1), 2MC-FM (106.7) and Triple J (91.5 & 96.3). There is also a Nambucca Valley community radio station (2NVR Website 105.9FM) which focuses on the Macksville, Bowraville, Nambucca Heads and surrounding communities.^[2] Local papers include the Midcoast Observer, Hibiscus Happynings, and Guardian News. There is no local television stations but all major free-to-air networks broadcast to the town.

[edit] Sport and recreation

Macksville has a strong sporting history. Each November it holds Australia's second oldest running race, the Macksville Gift. The 2009 winner was Liam Gander (from Rutherford) running off a handicap of 4.50 metres. Liam became the first athlete in the Gift's 56 year history to win back to back Gifts. Macksville is known for its passion for rugby league and has been home of the Macksville Sea Eagles since 1912. Between 2002 and 2007, Macksville won five Group 2 titles.

[edit] Notable people

• Phillip Hughes, Test cricketer
• Greg Inglis, Rugby League Player spent part of his childhood in Macksville
• Frank Partridge VC, decorated World War II soldier and regular on radio quiz show Pick a Box
• David Pereira, noted cellist, born in Macksville
• Aden Ridgeway, former NSW Senator

[edit] Education

Macksville has three primary schools: Macksville Public School, St. Patrick's School and the Macksville Adventist School (formerly Hibiscus Christian School). It also has one secondary school, Macksville High School.

[edit] Culture, Events and Festivals

Macksville holds an annual show. The Macksville Show is held on the last weekend in April. The showground also hosts a range of other events throughout the year including cattle sales, the "Rusty Iron Rally" and "Pro-Ag".

[edit] Transportation

It is halfway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Pacific Highway and the North Coast railway line. Train:

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