Geoff Helisma | Clarence Valley Council (CVC) has resolved to “oppose mining in the Clarence…
From the Newsroom
From the Newsroom is a collection of our journalist’s articles, past and present. They have all been carefully written and researched by our journalists for our newspaper.
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…
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…
Polaris to assist Sandon Village
Lynne Mowbray | The village of Sandon’s Community Fire Unit (part of the Minnie Water…
Brian’s back on his bike
Lynne Mowbray | After surviving a horrific accident back in February this year, former Maclean…
Holden exhibition revs up at the Yamba Museum
Lynne Mowbray | The official opening of the ‘Holden Love Affair’ exhibition was held at…
Quilters Zoom through COVID
Lynne Mowbray During COVID-19, the Yamba Patchwork and Art Group continued to meet via Zoom meetings…
ACCN blessed to be part of the community as Christmas approaches
Emma Pritchard It isn’t just about operating as a low-cost food store. And it isn’t just…
Flying high on her 103rd birthday
Lynne Mowbray While many centenarians would be happy to sit back and enjoy a High…
Blue Goose welcoming patrons once more
Emma Pritchard The beer is pouring from the taps once again at popular Junction Hill watering…
Bowlo farewells its master chef
Lynne Mowbray Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba sadly farewelled their contract caterers Craig Spackman and…
Fiddle Stix fun – come and try day
Lynne Mowbray Grafton based Morris Dance group Fiddle Stix is planning a try-out practice to…
CVC awards upgrade contract for Prince St offices
Geoff Helisma Councillors have unanimously endorsed awarding the contract to refurbish the Clarence Valley Council…
Bush fire on Munro Island
Emma Pritchard As the mercury hit 40 degrees, firefighters from the Rural Fire Service and National…
Main Beach and dogs: what’s allowed, what’s not
Geoff Helisma At last week’s November 23 Clarence Valley Council (CVC) meeting, Cr Deborah Novak…