NSW councils increase rates

IPART has approved applications by eighty-six NSW councils to increase their rates above the level of…

Building a better Australia, together

In the lead up to this year’s Federal Election, Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is calling for…

Apprentice and trainee numbers sky-rocket

New data has revealed the number of apprentices and trainees in jobs is helping NSW bounce…

Rainbow birth certificate to reflect diversity in NSW

People will be able to celebrate the diversity of our community and families with a new…

Rocking good time at Retrofest

Emma Pritchard The persistent rain failed to dampen spirits at BCU Retrofest on December 5 as…

On the road to a safer future

Emma Pritchard Road safety for some of the youngest members of the Grafton community will be…

Lawrence Museum wins IMAGinE Award

Emma Pritchard At the Lawrence Museum, the welcome addition of a 1930’s style building, constructed within…

A lot of the new candidates presented well

A continuous line of Clarence Valley residents entered and exited the Christ Church Cathedral Offices in…

Maclean Bowling Club: no entry for unvaccinated patrons

Geoff Helisma The Maclean Bowling club has issued a media release advising that it “has decided…

Sharing appreciation for community donations

Emma Pritchard More than 140 donations were generously received by charity group Share the Dignity during…

Live and Local Working Group meeting in Grafton

Clarence Valley residents involved in the live music sector are invited to a working group meeting…

Clarence Valley community projects secure over $1 million in funding

Emma Pritchard More than $1 million in NSW Government grants has been announced for a number…

Forestry loans now available through Regional Investment Corporation

A new Plantation Loan available through the Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) will boost the forestry industry…

Northern Rivers rental crisis worsens as calls grow for Federal social housing investment

Rental affordability across the northeast and northern rivers region of NSW is in crisis as two…

Ministers’ refusal to stop Forestry Corporation causing ‘serious and irreversible harm’ a dereliction of duty.

North East Forest Alliance Inc NEFA have accused the Ministers for Environment and Foresty, Matt Kean…

NSW town ranks #1 in the country for infidelity

Ashley Madison releases the top 20 Australian cities for summertime infidelity. After a tough winter with…

Antarctic expeditioners tackle world’s chillest conservation project

A team of conservation experts will venture to Australia’s remotest Antarctic outpost to carry out works…

Loud shirts … let’s talk about that

Geoff Helisma As a shopper walks past the Yamba Fair Butchery, the ‘extra-loud’ shirts the butchers…

Tucabia girl’s heartfelt ambition

Emma Pritchard Summah Chellew has always had a big heart. After being elected as the Captain…