Unanimous vote against Brooms Head onsite sewage proposal

Geoff Helisma   One hundred and forty people have voted unanimously to oppose Clarence Valley Council’s…

CVC farce-tracks communications policy

Geoff Helisma Clarence Valley Council (CVC) adopted its first ‘official’ communications policy at last week’s June…

River magic besots Clarence cruisers

Geoff Helisma Thirty-seven members of the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club (SICYC) recently spent six days…

CVC’s new website hits a bump or two

Geoff Helisma On Friday June 24, Clarence Valley Council (CVC) took its first step towards installing…

Councillors accept pay rise

Geoff Helisma   The valley’s councillors have accepted the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal’s recommended “increase of…

CVC Media Policy

Ed, I read with interest CVC lack of a Media Policy (CVI 23/6/21). Those responsible should…

CVC farce-tracks communications policy, part II A tale of two unrelated policies

Geoff Helisma Debating Clarence Valley Council’s (CVC) draft communications policy at last week’s June 22 meeting…

Clarence Valley residents encouraged to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

Emma Pritchard When Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan rolled up his sleeve and received his…

Local images to be sold as part of historical collection

Several iconic images of the Clarence Valley will be auctioned online after they were recently uncovered…

Nymboida hydro scheme remains in limbo

Geoff Helisma Another of CVC’s renewable strategies – a desktop investigation into reinstating the Nymboida hydro…

CVC considers ‘solar farm’ to meet its renewable energy target

Geoff Helisma Clarence Valley Council (CVC) is a step closer towards meeting its 2030 greenhouse gas…

Communication breakdown

Geoff Helisma At yesterday’s Clarence Valley council (CVC) meeting (after the Independent went to press), councillors…

Shores Drive roundabout nears completion

Yamba roundabouts are nearly complete. The goal is to get the most disruptive works for the…

‘Sconversation’ at CWA Maclean

Our last ‘Sconversation’ social morning was a great success, and we will have our next one…

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…

‘More than just a meal’ frozen all the way to the border

Geoff Helisma Inadequate available funding for Iluka Meals on Wheels (IMoW) has resulted in a decision…

CVC to meet with concerned Brooms Head residents

Geoff Helisma The Brooms Head Community Action Group (BHCAG) has voiced it concerns about Clarence Valley…

Volunteers ‘devastated’ by Iluka Meals on Wheels changes

Geoff Helisma The decision to cease producing hot and/or locally prepared meals at the Iluka Meals…

Community brewing support for developing ideas

A widespread survey involving more than 800 Grafton residents has revealed a large majority of locals…