Proposed cuts to recreational fishing limits have sparked concerns over potential impacts on Clarence coastal businesses, tourism and local economies.
Richie Williamson
Posted inClarence Valley, Emergency management, Feature
New $13 million emergency operations centre strengthens Clarence Valley disaster response
A new $13 million emergency operations centre at Glenugie will boost the Clarence Valley’s ability to respond to natural disasters.
Posted inEvans Head, Feature, Sport
New lighting upgrade boosts evening sport at Evans Head
Evans Head sporting clubs can now train and compete more safely after a major lighting upgrade at Stan Payne Oval.
Posted inClarence Valley, Indigenous
Mudyala wins $1m to give Clarence Valley youth a voice
A community bus, on-country camps, and young people calling the shots. Mudyala has won $1 million for a new Clarence Valley youth program, and four more local clubs are celebrating too.
Posted inGrafton, Mental Health
$700k upgrade for Grafton mental health facility
Grafton’s Aruma Community Mental Health facility will receive $700,000 for upgrades aimed at improving conditions for patients and staff.
Posted inGood News, Grafton, Health
Landmark day for Grafton as $283.8 million hospital rebuild breaks ground
Decades of waiting, one sod turn. Grafton Base Hospital’s $283.8 million rebuild is finally underway, and it will change healthcare in the Clarence Valley for good.
Posted inGrafton
Grafton Aquaculture Centre future questioned
The NSW Government is facing calls to clarify the future of Grafton Aquaculture Centre amid concerns it could be downgraded.
Posted inClarence Valley
Williamson calls for action on firearms permit delays
Clarence MP Richie Williamson is calling for urgent action to address lengthy firearms permit delays affecting licensed owners and regional businesses.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Environment, Evans Head
Eyes in the sky: drones boost shark safety at Evans Head and Yamba
Sharks, drones and 72 beaches under watch: here’s how Evans Head and Yamba are being kept safer this summer, and the local behind the technology.
Posted inGrafton, Health
New short-stay unit opens at Grafton Base Hospital
A new six-bed Short Stay Unit has opened at Grafton Base Hospital, providing faster access to short-term care while the hospital’s $283.8 million redevelopment continues.