Grafton pool master plan falls into the deep end

In June 2016 Clarence Valley Council (CVC) began a process to produce a Grafton Olympic Pool…

Beware, a ranger will be watching

Clarence Valley Council (CVC) will employ three additional fulltime rangers, pending adoption of its 2020/2021 budget.…

COVID-19: Here’s what to do if you can’t pay your rates

At the April 27 Clarence Valley Council (CVC) meeting, councillors unanimously adopted a new policy –…

Have your say on how and where council spends money

Clarence Valley Council is responsible for delivering a wide range of services and facilities to residents…

Not for profits urged to seek new grants on offer

A total of $300,000 in grants is up for grabs for community organisations in the Clarence…

NSW Government makes covert changes to councils’ advertising regulation

It is now up to local councils if they want to advertise their weekly notices in…

Yamba clubs and pubs invest in their staff

“We’ve got to be positive; and when you’re positive you normally come out the other side.”…

Independent newspapers falter, the Wild West awaits

Printed newspapers are pillars of democracy – if we erode those pillars it’ll be more like…

JobKeeper payment extension granted to assist with cash flow

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says small businesses have been given…

COVIDSafe: new app to help slow spread of coronavirus

The Australian Government has launched the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe, an important public health initiative…

Councils applaud NSW Government stimulus package

Councils today applauded the NSW Government for listening and responding to Local Government NSW’s calls for…

Small businesses impacted by COVID-19 urged to apply for JobKeeper

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is concerned by reports many small…

CVC seeks answers on GBH upgrade promise

Clarence Valley Council (CVC) has written to the NSW Premier, Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Health…

Woombah caravan park out of the woods; negotiated agreement ‘saves’ trees

It’s clear that some Woombah residents are unhappy about the outcome of a dispute regarding the…

Clarence and Richmond Valley small businesses

Clarence and Richmond Valley small businesses among 2500 to already get $10,000 government virus grants Clarence…

PIJI welcomes rescue package, recommends additional policy options available to government

The Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI) welcomes the media rescue package announced by Minister for Communications…

Employers need to get ready for JobKeeper now

The new JobKeeper Payment has passed through parliament and the Australian Taxation Office is working to…