Geoff HelismaA joint announcement that money from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund has been granted…
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What’s in the NSW budget for the Clarence Valley?
Geoff HelismaIluka ambulance station: listed to start in 2020, completed in 2022, $5m of the $10m…
Committee seeks clarity about GBH funding
Geoff HelismaThe NSW Government has not committed specific funds towards the $263.8million redevelopment of Grafton Base…
Full speed ahead for a lot of fun
Emma PritchardThe night couldn’t have gone any better for Grafton driver Tony Blanch as he scorched…
Speeding towards the next chapter in his coaching career
Emma Pritchard As he sits under the scoreboard and gazes across Frank McGuren Field, there are plenty…
Grafton Chamber of Commerce reveals growth during first breakfast in several months
Emma PritchardAmongst the clattering of knives and forks at the Grafton Chamber of Commerce AGM and…
Coutts Crossing flood gauge to be upgraded
Geoff HelismaThe Australian Bureau of Meteorology has answered a call from Clarence Valley Council (CVC), to…
Subdivision proposed for James Creek
Geoff HelismaA development application (DA), to construct a 342-lot staged residential subdivision on James Creek Road,…
New hub providing local families with more support
Emma Pritchard During the first five years of a child’s life, their parents and guardians will watch…
Raising community awareness of domestic and family violence
Emma PritchardThere is a very important message being circulated throughout the Clarence Valley.Say no to domestic…
Kevin Jones OAM farewelled
Lynne MowbrayA funeral service was held at St James Anglican Church in Maclean on Thursday last…
Folk dance fun for Fiddle Stix
Lynne MowbrayFor anyone who has ever seen a group of Morris Dancers performing, the first impression…
Grafton U3A Men’s Shed encouraging more men to join
Emma PritchardIn their own words, all spoken with pride, passion and a sense of personal reflection,…
IPC v CVC … IPC wins
Geoff HelismaClarence valley Council’s (CVC) wrestle with the NSW Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) was resolved…
Accident waiting to happen … happens
Geoff HelismaAn accident on Orion Drive, Yamba, has fulfilled the fears of the area’s residents, 74…
Clancy pushes for acknowledgment that CVC investments are having adverse impact on climate change
Geoff HelismaAt Clarence Valley Council (CVC), the lone Green (and only politically declared councillor), Greg Clancy,…
Clarification: CVC Fit for the Future improvement strategies
In last week’s Independent it was stated in the story, ‘Councillors call for savings reports’, that…
Councillors call for savings reports
Geoff Helisma Six councillors have supported Cr Karen Toms efforts to discover savings that have not yet…