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Three things you need to know about Clarence Valley libraries over summer
Library Closures Clarence Valley Libraries close for Christmas next week so don’t forget to pop into…
Brian’s back on his bike – CORRECTION
In last weeks paper dated December 9, our page 3 story Brian’s back on his bike,…
Dave’s winning designs
Lynne Mowbray | Maclean building designer Dave Brown, or ‘DJ’ as he is more commonly…
Yaegl moving forward: a sign for the times
Geoff Helisma | Six new signs erected at strategic places along the new Pacific Highway…
Second Grafton Bridge celebrates first anniversary
Emma Pritchard | Some swore they would never see it in their lifetime while others…
Car reverses into local op shop in Grafton
Emma Pritchard | It could have been so much worse. Prince Street shoppers and retail…
Saying thank you for selfless services
Volunteers are an invaluable asset to local communities. On December 7, nine women from the Clarence…
Food group renew Rescue Helicopter sponsorship
The Casino Food Co-op (formerly known as NCMC and Northern Co-operative Meat Company) were proud to…
Council notifies of withdrawal of James Creek subdivision application
Notice has been posted on the Clarence Valley Council website of the withdrawal of the application…
What the councillors said about CVC’s opposition to mining
Geoff Helisma | Greg Clancy: “…if [mining companies] spend millions on exploration then they expect…
Yaegl woman awarded fellowship
Geoff Helisma | Self-described story teller and producer, Yaegl woman Pauline Clague, has been awarded…
CVC backs ‘no mines’ call
Geoff Helisma | Clarence Valley Council (CVC) has resolved to “oppose mining in the Clarence…
What our elected reps said about roundabout grant
Geoff Helisma | In a November 25 story, ‘Questions-raised-over-roundabout-announcement’, the Independent, put two questions to…
Roundabout grant ‘probably’ pork barrelling
Geoff Helisma | A $2.7million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund is “probably” pork barrelling, Clarence…
Regular mail service wanted in Copmanhurst
There’s only one thing Copmanhurst residents want from Australia Post, and it’s not Cartier watches. All…
Coffee lovers supporting new business and charity
Emma Pritchard | It doesn’t take Danielle Montgomery very long to go through 1kg of coffee…
Woombah teenager caught by Highway Patrol
Emma Pritchard | Officers from the Coffs/Clarence Highway Patrol were quick to pull over a…