It was with a tinge of sadness that Maclean Lions got together at the iconic Skye…
Author: Clarence Valley Independent
Warning to protect the elderly against scams
Emma PritchardWhen local woman Tracey Burke received a panicked phone call from her elderly father late…
$ale invests in future for local veterans
Emma PritchardThe recent sale of the Maclean RSL sub-Branch’s River Street premises on January 14 will…
Newly elected Mayor a popular choice
Emma PritchardFollowing Ian Tiley’s election as the new Mayor of Clarence Valley Council (CVC), the Clarence…
Growing concern over increasing vandalism
Emma PritchardAmong the blossoming flowers and ripening fruit and vegetables at the Yamba Community Garden, there…
Newly registered political party represented by Clarence Valley candidate
Emma PritchardA newly launched national Indigenous political party recently registered by the Australian Electoral Commission will…
A time for reimagining
Geoff HelismaClarence Valley’s new mayor, Ian Tiley, requested that his acceptance speech be included in the…
Great conditions for a week of Yamba ladies’ golf
We had a magnificent day for last Wednesday’s Pro Shop’s Ladies’ Summer competition, and it was…
Grafton Services club fours commence
With the majority of our members having the first two weeks of 2022 to tune their…
COVID-19 Rules
Ed,COVID-19 has destroyed the Aussie Psyche: Australia the Great Land; the land of the fair go;…
Maclean Vets golf
Fifty five players hit off in the single Stableford last Monday January 11. We had 4…
Clarence Native Bees Landcare Group
The AGM was held on Thursday January 13 with new office holders elected, however the treasurer…
Older but not better
When David Bryden turned up at Bravehearts with his antique cane sticks, we were impressed with…
Brooms Head fun day on Australia Day
Maclean Lions will be holding a fun day at Brooms Head from 9.30am.There will be lots…
Local swimmer making a splash in national rankings
Emma PritchardOne of the Clarence Valley’s most prolific swimmers is already making waves in 2022.After claiming…
Busy time at Grafton golf
Midweek competitionThere is no doubting the popularity of midweek golf at the Grafton Golf Club course…
The Independent speaks with the valley’s new mayor
Geoff Helisma: You said in your acceptance speech that you ‘intend that councillors and senior staff…
Yamba Tramps golf
Sunday January 16The Tramps went out on Sunday in what can only be described as tropical…
Coutts Crossing croquet
The club GC Championship is not far away and Gillian Martin signalled her intentions with three…