Road works contracts should create local jobs

NSW’s peak local government body has reiterated the vital importance of State contracts that pay for…

Spiritual Matters by Rev Chris Sparks

Of equal value!  I was quite astounded. And that started me reflecting on the value of…

Majority of Australians will get COVID-19 vaccine when available

The majority of Australians would get themselves and their children vaccinated against COVID-19, a survey from…

At what cost?

Dear Ed, On Monday October 12, I was driving out of Yamba on Yamba Road just…

TAFE NSW offering fee-free café course ‘Espressoly’ for Yamba 

Local jobseekers have welcomed the timely news that TAFE NSW Yamba Connected Learning Centre is offering…

Third major grant in six months for Maclean Showground

Maclean Showground has just won its third NSW Government grant since May, with the $108,000 to…

Struggling to stick with that workout program? Blame your personality

Personality may play a role in how well people follow and stick with fitness programs, according…

Tweed Valley a ‘natural laboratory’ to test carbon sequestration theory

An idea to enhance natural carbon capture from olivine weathering to help combat climate change has…

Lone piper tradition carried on

Maclean – ‘The Scottish Town in Australia’ has resurrected an old tradition, with a lone piper…

EPA prosecutes Forestry Corporation

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced five prosecutions in the Land and Environment Court…

Lawrence locals enjoy park upgrade

The Lawrence Memorial Park which is situated on the edge of the Clarence River, reopened to…

ACOSS: ‘Tax cuts do not benefit those most in need’

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has a different view about the Australian Government’s taxation…

Free camping to cease at popular spot

One of the most scenic locations in the Clarence Valley will no longer be used as…

Crowning moment in Grafton blooming perfect

A small crowd gathered in Prince Street at dawn on October 14 to watch the annual…

Be aware of shocks and tingles

Essential Energy is reminding customers that receiving a shock or tingle in or around their home…

Vandalism strikes park in Grafton

Jacaranda Park has been hit by vandals again. The most recent attack, which occurred on October…

Police defend da fence

Since August this year, a fence has graced the entry to the Grafton Police Station, posing…

Australia’s leading scientists – ‘it’s time to establish a biodiversity BOM’

With Australia failing to halt species decline and our biodiversity management systems broken, now is the…

Bugger the residents!

Dear Ed, I agree with Chris Cavallo (CVI 7/10/20) trying to get any consultation or response…