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…

Beat the heat the cool way

Emma Pritchard |   They can’t ask you for a drink of water or to turn…

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…

Salvos Christmas Appeal

Lynne Mowbray |   This year has been a difficult year for us all but even…

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…