CWA of NSW turns to postal voting to progress vital business agenda

Discussion and debate around the CWA of NSW’s policy platform for the next 12 months is…

Caravan Industry calls to be included in Step One easing of restrictions

Caravan Industry calls for roofed accommodation and RV’s with onboard facilities to be included in Step…

LGBTQ people experiencing domestic and family violence Face unique challenges: report 

Domestic and family violence (DFV) in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer (LGBTQ) communities often go…

Yamba Lions Club – possible scam

It has come to Yamba Lions Club notice, that there are people in the community receiving…

Draft rating structure includes final year of SRV

Clarence Valley Council (CVC) is set to implement its third and final eight percent special rate…

Planning department rejects Palmers Island rezoning criticises CVC’s failure to make a decision

Clarence Valley Council’s failure to make a recommendation regarding the proposed rezoning of land on Palmers…

Gaming machines generate $11m profit and $1.56m tax revenue

Gaming machines in the Clarence Valley local government area (LGA) generated $1,560,173.46 in tax revenue during…

COVID-19 complacency driving rise in dangerous road behaviour

Australian Road Safety Foundation reveals regional New South Wales drivers taking increased risks Ahead of this…

All the care of a hospital, with the comforts of home

After being diagnosed with a rare lung infection, local woman Karen Troy-Smith, thought she’d be stuck…

Rushing for COVID cures

Will we repeat the mistakes from past pandemics? People have died from overdoses of unproven cures…

Bring back The Independent

Dear Ed, I am missing not having the Independent to read over here any more, as…

$100 Creative Kids vouchers get creative for Clarence and Richmond Valley children

Social distancing rules shouldn’t stop Clarence and Richmond Valley children learning new skills and that is…

The best of Australia

The best of Australia to be live streamed into living rooms across the country   Tourism…

Campaign to combat domestic violence during COVID-19

The Federal Government is rolling out extra measures to ensure people experiencing domestic, family and sexual…

COVID-19 update NNSWLHD

There are now 55 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in residents of the Northern NSW Local Health…

Cumulative effects of drought show sustained hardship – survey

A recent survey undertaken by children’s charity, Royal Far West (RFW), has found a significant number…

$600k spend on detailed pool design too much for councillors to bear

Despite extensive consultation and planning over the past four years, to develop a master plan for…

Retail stores take stock of business

With the impact of COVID -19 most retail stores are doing it tough; some have had…

Inspirational artwork draws interest

A popular Grafton business is using artwork to inspire its staff and customers. Coffee Club owner…