Federal Budget 2020-21 – What’s in it for the Northern Rivers region

There are no big surprises for the Northern Rivers, however there’s plenty which will benefit our…

Feral fowl crackdown

A wild population of dumped poultry are causing havoc on Lookout Hill in Maclean. There has…

United call for Small Business Viability Review program in budget

The nation’s peak accounting and bookkeeping bodies have joined forces with the Australian Small Business and…

Nominations period extended for the Clarence Valley Australia Day Awards

Clarence Valley Deputy Mayor Cr Jason Kingsley is calling on locals to nominate unsung heroes. “We…

Quiet weekend for the Clarence River

The October long weekend is usually a busy time on the Clarence River with the annual…

Further bushfire support for local councils

State Nationals Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis and Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan have announced…

$8 million for Clarence Valley projects

The Clarence Valley is set for a major boost with new funding announced for 19 projects…

REX applauds federal government support for regional aviation until March 2021

Rex has thanked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael…

Simmons retained as mayor

Councillor Jim Simmons has retained his position as mayor of Clarence Valley Council (CVC), defeating Cr…

Mayor suffers medical episode

Minutes after being re-elected to the position of mayor, Cr Jim Simmons suffered a medical episode…

Clarence MP and CVC mayor ask for ‘border bubble’ inclusion

Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis has written to Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and forwarded a letter from…

Councillors overrule staff on subdivision decision

Four of Clarence Valley Council’s (CVC) councillors have overruled staff advice, to refuse a development application…

Off leash areas of the Clarence Valley

Council has designated Off-Leash areas throughout the Clarence Valley. Dogs are allowed off-leash in all of…

Time for employers to get ready for the JobKeeper extension

The Australian Taxation Office continues to provide ongoing support to employers to assist them to prepare…

Costly border measurements cross the line

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan released a statement via Facebook on September 16, alleging Annastacia…

Border relaxation welcome but Clarence Valley needs to be included

The slight easing of border restrictions by the Queensland Government is a positive step but the…

Broadcasting his talent to the Valley

Paul Covington had it all planned. In 1985, he arrived in Grafton to work and establish…

Win’s dream came true

Tributes have begun to flow after the passing of Clarence Valley’s oldest resident Winifred Matilda “Win”…

Local RFS benefit from Celeste Barber appeal

Comedian Celeste Barber’s bushfire appeal originally set out to achieve a target of $30,000. Her appeal…