Nationals MPs are urging urgent government action as feral pig populations surge, causing widespread damage to farms across the Richmond and Clarence valleys.
Richie Williamson
Posted inClarence Valley
Call to boost travel support for Clarence and Richmond valley communities as fuel costs rise
Rising fuel costs are increasing pressure on Clarence and Richmond valley patients travelling long distances for vital essential medical care.
Posted inAgriculture, Feature, Local News
No fertiliser, no farmer, no food
NSW Nationals MP Richie Williamson has warned fertiliser and diesel shortages could trigger a food and fibre crisis.
Posted inGood News, Maclean
Maclean stalwart honoured for decades of community service
A Maclean community stalwart has been honoured for more than 60 years of service at this year’s Highland Gathering.
Posted inByron Shire
Final call for Northern Rivers flood survivors to access home recovery support
Northern Rivers flood survivors are being urged to apply for home recovery support before programs close at the end of March.
Posted inAwards, Grafton
Michelle Cowan named Clarence Electorate Local Woman of the Year
Grafton counsellor Michelle Cowan has been named the 2026 Clarence Electorate Local Woman of the Year for her work supporting the Clarence Valley community.
Posted inClarence Valley, Education, NSW Politics, Workers and Unions
Calls for urgent action on community preschool pay after Fair Work recommendation
State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson said the independent industrial umpire had made its position clear, and a community preschool educators deserve their pay rise.
Posted inGrafton, Health, Regional Development
Grafton hospital redevelopment hits early works milestone
The $263.8 million redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital has progressed to early works, with changed traffic conditions now in place on Arthur Street to allow for the construction of a new pedestrian crossing.
Posted inClarence Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
Categorisation spat as Armidale Road continues to decline
Responsibility for maintaining Armidale Road has become the centre of a growing bureaucratic dispute, as closures on other key routes continue to push more traffic onto a road described as both dangerous and chronically underfunded.
Posted inAgriculture, Clarence Valley
Clarence fishers demand answers as Minister remains silent on White Spot fallout
Angry Clarence River commercial fishers rally amid growing frustration on the future of the industry following the prolonged White Spot outbreak biosecurity restrictions.