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…

Gulaptis – still an option to move to the crossbench

Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis is reserving his decision to move to the crossbench until a…

ACCN opens in Grafton

The Australian Community Care Network (ACCN) Grafton base is now open. Since 5am, Alison Tomlinson and…

Call for Affordable Burial Plots

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal released a Draft Report today which called for cemetery operators…

Border closures hurting Northern NSW

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has released a statement announcing her concerns for Northern NSW…

Exciting new chapter for Yamba Welding and Engineering

The family-owned boat manufacturing business Yamba Welding and Engineering (YWE) announced it’s acquisition by The Whiskey…

RFS members receive National Medals

Two Clarence Valley RFS members have received National Medals for their service to the community. Group…

New rescue vehicle for the Grafton SES unit is “a great asset”

The Grafton SES unit have officially welcomed the arrival of an impressive, state-of-the-art, rescue vehicle. On…

Crossing to the crossbench for local communities

Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis is threatening to move to the crossbench to support the regional…

Councillors extend GM’s contract

Councillors have endorsed the performance of Clarence Valley Council’s general manager, Ashley Lindsay, and, in effect,…

ATO reminds businesses paying contractors to check if they need to lodge Taxable payments annual report

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has reminded businesses that pay contractors for certain services that they…

Work begins on new Performance Centre

Clarence Valley Anglican School students are now one step closer to a much needed upgrade to…

Pacific Highway Maclean interchange opens to traffic

The Woolgoolga to Ballina Pacific Highway upgrade is continuing its streak of openings with the Maclean…

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…