Why bother?

Ed, So, the fabled Yamba by-pass has resurfaced once again. My own opinion, why bother? Even…

Breaking the myths around retirement living

For some, a retirement village offers the perfect blend of security, community and low-maintenance living. However,…

Lower Clarence rainfall event highest since records began

The Lower Clarence has experienced its biggest rainfall event since the start of record keeping in…

Yaegl’s Aneika Kapeen honoured with NSW Community Service Award

Leading Clarence Indigenous woman Aneika Kapeen has been honoured with a prestigious NSW Community Service Award,…

Redevelopment for Treelands Drive Community Centre

Yamba is set to be home to a modern, spacious cultural and educational hub with the…

New beach path ready just in time for school holidays

The Clarence Valley Council Open Spaces team have built an elevated walkway over the existing path…

Clifton Yamba information morning

Over 100 people have attended an information session, sponsored by Clifton Yamba. Held on Thursday morning…

Calling all skaters and scooters for Youth Week Kick Flips and Tail Whips Skate and Scooter competition

To celebrate Youth Week in Grafton a skateboard and scooter competition will be held at Grafton…

Check ahead before starting your State forest Easter trip 

People planning a State forest trip this Easter should plan ahead and visit the Forestry Corporation…

Maroubra to Welcome Pro Surfers to Two-Day World Surf League Qualifying Series 1000 Event

The 2022 Mad Mex Maroubra Pro presented by N G Farrah will host surfing champion of…

Youthful voices

Emma Pritchard   In recognition of NSW Youth Week 2022, the Clarence Valley Independent hit the…

Small business fees and charges rebate increases to $3000

The Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate will increase from $2000 to $3000 from now, with eligible employing…

Yamba development

Ed, In October 2001 I received from Clarence Valley Council, a brochure asking for the people’s…

We must be ready

Ed,   I find it quite concerning to read letters from a number of councillors who…

Ashby couple acknowledge community support

Emma Pritchard Having lived in the rural splendour of Ashby for more than 30 years, Bill…

Park Ave DA deferred ‘for one reason’

Geoff Helisma The Northern Region Planning Panel (NRPP) has deferred its decision to approve (or not)…

Ozfish Sunday clean up

Very well timed with the flood waters coming down the Clarence is Clean Up Australia Day…

Rain…rain…rain and then more rain

The annual Maclean Hospital Charity Day organised by the Iluka ladies in conjunction with the Yamba…

VOICES FOR THE EARTH

Floodplain Forest Rehabilitation Eighteen months ago, I reported on an Environmental Trust funded project, aimed at…