THE KINGS OF COUNTRY ROCK TOUR   

An epic musical salute to Americas number one country rock legends: THE EAGLES and CREEDENCE CLEARWATER…

Education expert says parents should let their kids engage in ‘risky’ play

An RMIT education expert is calling on parents to stop smothering their children and let them…

Water bombers help bring fires under control

Several water bombing aircraft, including the 737 large air tanker the ‘Marie Bashir’ were brought in…

News from the Criterion

Welcome to 2024!  The Criterion Theatre is planning a big year, starting with Joseph and His…

Aussie Hay Runners make hay-raising return

Emma Pritchard   More than 60 heavy vehicles transporting 2144 bales of premium hay arrived in…

Flood recovery could have spread Red Fire Ants

Rodney Stevens   As community concerns grow after a nest of imported Red Fire Ants were…

Drink, drug driving fines reduce court appearances

Rodney Stevens   Issuing a fine to NSW people caught for the first-time drink and drug…

Keep an eye out for Coastal Emus

Rodney Stevens   Residents of the Clarence Valley and visitors to the area are being asked…

Clarence Village’s $146k council legal bill

Rodney Stevens   A Grafton over 50’s village that took Clarence Valley Council to the Land…

Australia Day barbeque serves up plenty of mateship and community spirit

Members of the Grafton Rotary Club celebrated Australia Day last week by hosting their 15th annual…

Clarence River U3A Shed looking forward to welcoming more members in 2024

Members of the Clarence River U3A Shed have welcomed 2024 by commencing a number of new…

Young Citizen of the Year – Aidan Really

Rodney Stevens   From an occasion of extreme sadness, Grafton’s Aidan Really has shown maturity beyond…

Picking the best sport to have a ball of a time

Emma Pritchard   Until 2022, Paul Jackson and his teenage stepson Gideon Litchfield both played table…

Minister must respond to floodplain development petitions

In two petitions to the NSW Legislative Council, to be tabled in parliament Sue Higginson MLC…

Local children learn about emergency services at Grafton PCYC

Emma Pritchard   Grafton PCYC hosted an Emergency Services Day on January 19, allowing Clarence Valley…

Firefighters encourage locals to book free safety visits

Emma Pritchard   Clarence Valley residents are being encouraged to book a free safety visit through…

2024 Iluka Citizen of the Year – John Caldwell

Iluka residents gathered at the Iluka Community Hall on January 26 to celebrate Australia Day at…

Friends of Maclean Lions needed – everyone needs a friend

We currently have about 15 members in Maclean Lions Club and several ongoing projects at any…

VOICES FOR THE EARTH

My Latest ‘Beef’   Following my series of observations relating to our failure to act responsibly…