Geoff Helisma Clarence Valley Council’s (CVC) mayor, Ian Tiley, has told the valley’s people that the…
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State of the environment report: CVC trails the rest
Geoff Helisma The Regional State of the Environment Report Summary 2020, which was tabled at yesterday’s…
90 reasons to celebrate
Emma Pritchard The Clarence River Historical Society will celebrate their 90th anniversary at Grafton’s Schaeffer House…
Precious water from the air
Geoff Helisma Imagine you’re living in a remote desert or community, the closest well is kilometres…
CVC prepares $128.6m wish list for new federal government
Geoff Helisma With the next federal election looming – May 21, 2022, is the last possible…
Strange sea mirage spotted off Brooms Head
Geoff Helisma As the sun crept above the horizon on Saturday morning, October 30, Barbara Winters…
Moderna vaccine available at local pharmacies
Several Clarence Valley pharmacies are now administering the Moderna vaccine, and Federal Member for Page Kevin…
Patients express anger at Iluka doctor’s suspension
Geoff Helisma Many people have reacted angrily to the news that the Medical Council of NSW…
How a crack became a rift
Geoff Helisma It was clear from the outset at the September 28 Clarence Valley Council (CVC)…
River magic besots Clarence cruisers
Geoff Helisma Thirty-seven members of the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club (SICYC) recently spent six days…
Property deliberately lit in South Grafton
Emma Pritchard A fire which destroyed a residence in South Grafton earlier this year was purposefully…
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…
Farewell to a true Australian hero
Emma Pritchard Tributes flowed from the Clarence Valley community last week for World War II veteran…
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…
Dr Newby welcomed to Grafton
Emma Pritchard As she read a couple of paragraphs from her book ‘Beyond Climate Grief: a…
Sporting good time at Information and Open Day
Emma Pritchard The Lawrence Golf and Sports Club is hosting an Information and Open Day this…
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…
‘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…