In the country, help can be a long way off, and women are often first on the scene. Free first aid and mental health training is coming to Armidale, Forster and more.
Clarence Valley
Posted inBrunswick Heads, Casino, Feature, Grafton
$12 million to unlock thousands of flood-safe home sites near Casino, Brunswick Heads, and Grafton
You can’t build a house without pipes, sewers, and roads. Now $12 million is going in near Casino, Brunswick Heads, and Grafton to unlock up to 3,100 flood-safe home sites.
Posted inClarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Hunting and Fishing, Local News, News, NSW Politics, NSW Politics, Politics, Recreation, Richmond Valley
Nationals blast buyback starting before the rules
The firearms buyback starts 2 November, and Grafton Police Station is one of the first collection points. The Nationals say the rules aren’t even written yet, and Tamworth’s music festival is in the way.
Posted inGlenreagh, Grafton, Hunter, Local News, Nambucca Heads, North Coast Surrounds, Roads and Infrastructure, Taree
Coaches replace trains as 250 workers take over the North Coast line
Catching the train this weekend? Think again. Around 250 workers will swarm the North Coast line from Saturday, with coaches replacing NSW TrainLink services until Monday morning.
Posted inGrafton, Lifestyle, Local festivals and shows
Grafton set to turn purple as Jacaranda Festival opens
Thousands of jacaranda trees in bloom will turn Grafton purple when the Jacaranda Festival opens on Friday, 23 October. The celebration runs until Sunday, 8 November.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Local politics
Grafton-raised administrator takes charge of suspended Clarence Valley Council
A Coraki boy who began his career in Grafton is back to steer the suspended Clarence Valley Council. John Rayner has three months and a long to-do list.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature
Clarence Valley Council assures residents services will continue under interim administrator
Clarence Valley residents have been assured council services and projects will continue uninterrupted following the appointment of an interim administrator.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Grafton
Police continue investigation into five-year-old boy’s death in Grafton
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a five-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at a home in Grafton earlier this week.
Posted inBanora Point, Emergency management, Feature, Grafton, Lismore
Storm hotspots keep moving across NSW
Lismore, Banora Point, Grafton: North Coast communities have all topped NSW storm claim lists.
Posted inClarence Valley, Environment, Feature
Proposed fishing limits threaten Clarence coastal businesses
Proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits have sparked concerns over potential impacts on Clarence coastal businesses, tourism and local economies.