THANK YOU… THANK YOU…THANK YOU

 – a letter sent to the very generous businesses earlier this month, who facilitate the distribution…

Domestic violence aware workshops

Grafton’s New School of Arts are holding two Free Domestic Violence Aware workshops next month and…

Now More than Ever

Once again, the River of Learning Art Show produced by Maclean High School and curated by…

88 years old and still volunteering

Lawence Historical Society volunteer and life member, Eulie (Eulalie) Allen was 88 years old on May…

Will Councillors get a payrise?

Rodney Stevens A decision on whether Clarence Valley Councillors receive a pay increase of 3.75 per-cent,…

Celebrating 50 years volunteering with Meals on Wheels

Emma Pritchard After receiving her Community Recognition Statement on May 20 in celebration of her 50…

Lawrence Loves… a magical lantern parade

The community turned out in large numbers for Saturday evening’s lantern parade in Lawerence, prompting one…

Awards for Lions Club of Maclean and Lion Chris Robertson

With last week being Volunteer’s Week, MP Richie Williamson awarded Lions Club of Maclean, NSW Local…

Death of the Ulmarra/Southgate ferry

Ed, I was disgusted by the action of those responsible for the ferry service when reading…

Salvos Red Shield Appeal

Ed, With The Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal around the corner, I wanted to share a…

Tamsen’s Territory – The U.N. and its New World Order 

by Oscar Tamsen The United Nations is quietly encouraging a policy of making all countries adopt…

Enthusiasm takes off as Fun Fly Weekend approaches

The cooler and calmer autumn climate has enticed the Grafton Model Aircraft Club to shift their…

Bird club show on this Sunday

The Clarence River District Caged Bird Club had a very successful section at the recent Grafton…

Psychological first aid training

Rodney Stevens People from around the Lower Clarence area are invited to a free Red Cross…

Words Were His Sword

Of Cabbages and Kings by Oscar Tamsen There is an old adage in the newspaper world…

The same thing is happening here!

Ed, I have been reading the Clarence Valley Independent‘s coverage of your urban based Government’s decision…

Grafton Senior Citizens

Our May meeting was recently held, with and attendance 47, and apologies of 10.  Guest speaker:…

VOICES FOR THE EARTH

Sheas Knob State Forest Protest Action On Monday May 6 a delegation of concerned citizens walked…

Volunteering has something for everyone

National Volunteer Week will run from May 20-26. The largest annual celebration of volunteering in the…