A lot of the new candidates presented well

A continuous line of Clarence Valley residents entered and exited the Christ Church Cathedral Offices in…

Load Local Love gift card launched to help customers #ShopClarence

Love shopping locally? It’s time to spread the love with the launch of Clarence Valley Council’s gift…

Grants for eight Richmond Valley community projects

Eight new community projects in the Richmond Valley have just been funded in the latest round…

IPC backs ratepayer in battle with CVC

Geoff Helisma The NSW Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) has adjudged Clarence Valley Council (CVC) to…

Teachers rally amidst state-wide staff shortages

Emma Pritchard Holding their banners high and voicing their concerns loudly, more than 50 local teachers…

Labor announces candidate for Page

The Australian Labor Party has announced Patrick Deegan will be Labor’s candidate for Page at the…

Congratulations to all involved

Ed, How lucky are we to have a paper like the ‘Independent’ to assist us with…

Sixteen candidates to contest election

Geoff Helisma It was a low-key affair at the ballot draw for the December 4 Clarence…

Refunds for ‘erroneous’ charges, but no cake

Geoff Helisma| One hundred and fifty-two canal-front properties in Yamba can make an application to Clarence…

Planning proposal decisions buck CVC staff’s advice

Geoff Helisma| Councillor Andrew Baker was successful in gaining the support of a majority of councillors…

Old railway viaduct

Ed, I have in the past brought to Council’s attention the fact that a section of…

Shortened terms for new councillors

Geoff Helisma   Councillors elected at the December 4 local government election will effectively serve their…

CHCC: “final agreement” achieved for valley’s water supply

Geoff Helisma At last week’s Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC) meeting, the executive summary regarding the…

CVC council candidate sessions attract plenty of interest

Emma Pritchard Studying fastidiously, they listened, learned, asked questions, observed and gained a better understanding of…

Country Labor candidates to stand for Richmond Valley Council

This will be the first time a party has openly run candidates for Richmond Valley Council…

Mining exploration kicks off in earnest

Geoff Helisma Corazon Mining announced on the Australian Stock Exchange on June 17 that it has…

Shannon Creek Dam on track to reach maximum storage

Water extraction from the Nymboida River is on track to see Shannon Creek Dam reach its…

Tenders awarded for new bridges

Council’s decision to award tenders to replace severely damaged Clouds Creek Bridge and Chevalley’s Bridge is…

Here’s your chance for some face-to-face-time with CVC

Geoff Helisma Many people across the valley like to complain about Clarence Valley Council (CVC) on…