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A fresh perspective on the highlights of Australian popular music – new book, with series to follow
It’s hardly unusual or surprising that the self-reflective gaze of popular culture is often preoccupied with…
Museum work continues behind closed doors
The Lawrence Museum has not re-opened to the general public as yet, however there is still…
CVC’s GM responds to Gulaptis’s speech
The Independent spoke with Clarence Valley Council’s (CVC) general manager, Ashley Lindsay, regarding Clarence MP Chris…
Gulaptis urges NSW government support of regional press
Clarence MP Chris Gulaptis has described the announcement by Rupert Murdoch, that “printing newspapers in regional…
Supporting local businesses – Lawrence Tavern are working through COVID changes
The hospitality industry was just one of the many industries which was forced into closing its…
Woolworths NSW Junior State Titles pres. by Ocean and Earth set to kick off in Coffs Harbour tomorrow
Over 350 competitors will call Coffs Harbour home when the Woolworths NSW Junior State Titles pres.…
Desire lines: to pave or not to pave?
If you go to any park and walk for long enough, there’s every chance you will…
Mullumbimby landholders and conservationists tackling ‘highly-flammable’ exotic bamboo species to protect koalas
After 5,000 hectares in the Nightcap and surrounding National Parks were devastated in the Black Summer…
Vital stroke awareness sessions go online
Stroke Foundation is taking bookings for what could be the most important video conference of your…
Innovative Erosion control provides habitat for mangroves and fish
The introduction of innovative and environmentally sensitive erosion control in the Emigrant Creek Estuary will see…
Humans may have reached the Americas 15,000 years earlier than previously thought
The arrival of humans in the Americas may predate the peak of the last ice age,…
RACGP warns of higher costs for patients needing ECGs
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is warning that patients who need electrocardiograms (ECGs)…
Repairs ramp up on storm damaged Grafton sewer main
Works are underway by Clarence Valley Council to repair a collapsed sewer main in Arthur Street,…
Corporate companies set their sights on regional Australia
Influential leaders from the private sector met virtually last week for the second Regional Australia Council…
Public confidence in the New South Wales criminal justice system
A new study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found that…
New holistic approach to monitoring climate will help fight bushfires
A study during last season’s bushfires provides vital insights into the multiple interplays between weather extremes…
National Missing Persons Week 2020
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is calling on the public to help solve eight long-term missing…
Exercise should be fun believes Grafton trainer
Free sessions on Monday & Tuesday You’re going to see people dancing the macarena in the…