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…

I don’t want to teach online

Maclean High School teachers Matt and Tania Fisher have put their creative talents towards producing a…

More power bill help during Coronavirus crisis

Clarence and Richmond Valley families finding it difficult to pay their electricity bill can now get…

Home gardens set to save households $250 a year

Covid-19 has sparked a rush to establish home gardens and a desire for self-sufficiency, but how…

RDA Northern Rivers funding update

Welcome to the RDA Northern Rivers May 2020 Funding Update. We’ve gathered information about current funding…

The Australian National Maritime Museum launches new content for remote school learning

The Australian National Maritime Museum has boosted its online school educational resources, in time for term…

Nationals dig deep for Clarence and Richmond Valley youth

Two youth projects in the Clarence and Richmond Valleys will go full steam ahead thanks to…

Council-led local recovery is good for business

The business sector has joined Local Government NSW (LGNSW) in calling for Federal and State governments…

Lifesavers bringing CPR training to your living room

LIFESAVERS BRINGING CPR TRAINING TO YOUR LIVING ROOM In a first, Surf Life Saving NSW has…

Businesses expect ongoing COVID-19 financial impacts

Almost three quarters of Australian businesses (72%) reported that reduced cash flow is expected to have…

Grafton pool master plan falls into the deep end

In June 2016 Clarence Valley Council (CVC) began a process to produce a Grafton Olympic Pool…

Beware, a ranger will be watching

Clarence Valley Council (CVC) will employ three additional fulltime rangers, pending adoption of its 2020/2021 budget.…

COVID-19: Here’s what to do if you can’t pay your rates

At the April 27 Clarence Valley Council (CVC) meeting, councillors unanimously adopted a new policy –…

Community spirit stays alive through COVID-19

[^Stock photo, pre Covid-19] Most businesses within the village of Ulmarra may have closed temporarily due…

COVID-19 respiratory clinic opens in Yamba

From Monday 4 May people living in and around Yamba will be able to be tested…

Changed traffic conditions

Changed traffic conditions overnight for new Grafton bridge Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions this…