A man has been charged over a boat capsize that left two people dead at Yamba on the NSW North Coast earlier this year.
Clarence Valley
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Grafton reuse shop gives unwanted goods a second chance
A new reuse shop at the Grafton Transfer Station is helping keep unwanted goods out of landfill while offering residents an affordable place to pick up pre-loved items.
Posted inClarence Valley, Environment, Grants and funding
Funding boost for Clarence and Richmond Valley Crown reserves
More than $251,000 will fund nine projects protecting and improving Crown reserves across the Clarence and Richmond valleys for local communities.
Posted inAnimals, Clarence Valley, Environment, NSW Politics
Local MP demands government halt aerial horse cull in Yuraygir National Park
Nationals MP Richie Williamson says the government has kept locals in the dark over plans to shoot horses from the air in Yuraygir National Park, and wants it stopped.
Posted inGood News, Grafton, NSW Politics, Public Transport
Grafton seniors cheer Nationals’ promise to bring back travel card
The Clarence electorate had the highest uptake of any regional seniors travel scheme in NSW, before Labor axed it. Now the Nationals want it back, and Grafton pensioners are counting the cost.
Posted inAwareness Events, Iluka, Social issues and services
Iluka’s RSL chapter returns to lead Vietnam Veterans Day service
A revitalised Iluka Chapter of the RSL will lead a commemoration service at the Iluka War Memorial on Tuesday, 18 August, marking Vietnam Veterans Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.
Posted inEducation, Good News, Maclean
Maclean High teacher honoured with prestigious NSW education award
Maclean High School teacher Liza Hamilton has been recognised as one of only nine recipients across the state to receive the prestigious NSW Secretary Award for Excellent Service at the 2026 NSW Public Education Awards, held in Sydney last night.
Posted inAwards, Clarence Valley, NSW Politics, Women
Search begins for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year
For the first time, Richie Williamson is handing the search for Clarence’s Local Woman of the Year over to the community. Who deserves to follow Michelle Cowan into the honour?
Posted inGrafton, Grants and funding
NSW Government announces $1 million for South Grafton CBD pedestrian safety project
A $1 million NSW Government investment for pedestrian safety improvements in the South Grafton CBD has been announced.
Posted inClarence Valley
Get involved this Local Government Week
Clarence Valley residents are invited to celebrate Local Government Week through free community events, exhibitions and opportunities to meet council staff.