Waiting for an eruption: what do we know about the Iceland volcano?

A UNSW Sydney scientist explains what is going on below the Earth’s surface as Iceland braces…

Cracking the code: researchers unravel how mutant protein drives cancer growth

WEHI researchers have solved a mystery about the most important driver of cancer development – a mutant protein…

0.1 per-cent of local roads rated 5 star

Rodney Stevens   As residents constantly complain about the condition of the region’s roads it has…

Fees and bonds to keep pets in strata banned under new legislation

The NSW Government has introduced 31 reforms to make it easier for people and their pets…

Grafton Shoppingworld Senior Sportsperson of the Month for October: Dave Dart

Dave Dart is the Grafton Shoppingworld Senior Sportsperson of the Month for October. The well-known Grafton…

November Wykes Tyrepower Cup to Steve Donnelly

What a great competition we had on Tuesday evening of last week, with twenty swimmers competing,…

Wheelchair basketball competition scores plenty of success

Described as the ultimate spin-off, Grafton hosted the first interschool wheelchair basketball competition on November 30.…

Grafton Dragon Boaters at Kempsey Regatta

Last weekend the Grafton Dragon Boat Club travelled to Kempsey for the last regatta of the…

Grafton Rifle Club Full Bore

Saturday December 2 9 shooters met at the 900-yard mound on Saturday with conditions warm and…

Big River Sailing Club Championship Round

Fluctuating winds early on Saturday proved challenging for those out on the water getting some practice…

Maclean monthly Community Market swings into the Christmas spirit

The next monthly Maclean Community Market on December 9 will be full of the Christmas spirit…

The Saviour of Africa’s Animals

When I worked as a foreign correspondent and journalist in Africa during the last Century, I…

Historic Chatsworth memorial undergoes restoration

At the end of November years of grime and mold were carefully cleaned from the Chatsworth…

The ruination of Yamba

Ed, Late last week we became aware (through social media) of a “Draft Local Housing Strategy…

Yamba Evening VIEW Club urges local community to get behind the Smith Family’s Christmas Appeal

Yamba Evening VIEW Club is calling on the community to help raise funds for The Smith…

Jacaranda Embroidery Group Christmas lunch

Last Wednesday, Jacaranda Embroidery Group Inc enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch at the Blue Goose Hotel…

Stepping out to raise awareness

Emma Pritchard   Close to 100 Clarence Valley residents including local high school students joined members…

Sausage sizzle raises over $1200

Emma Pritchard   Popular community radio station Loving Life FM103.1 raised more than $1200 to assist…

Register now for Angourie Dance

Rodney Stevens   If you are young and have a passion for dancing and performing and…