Locals to weigh in on crucial $67m water treatment plant upgrade
Clarence residents have been given three more weeks to comment on the planned $67 million Rushforth Water Treatment Plant Upgrade, which is set to combat water quality woes.
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‘Unanimous’ refusal for Yamba over 50s housing estate
Clarence Valley residents concerned about developments on flood-plains will be relieved that a controversial Yamba housing project has been denied and deemed ‘not in the public interest’.
Boy scouts tragedy remembered as new pool’s name debated
Clarence council has finished naming facilities as part of the new Grafton public pool project – but some fear the history behind why the old pool was originally built is being lost.
Historic bridge earmarked for $12m facelift
A historic Clarence Valley bridge – one of six of the oldest lattice truss designs in NSW – is set for a multi-million-dollar upgrade. See what’s planned.
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Clarence Valley shake-up as new faces join council line-up
A group of four newbies and five incumbents have been picked for council by voters across the Clarence Valley. Here’s how it played out.
Who’s who: Clarence council hopefuls battling for your vote
The NSW Local Government elections are just days away, so we’ve approached Clarence Valley Council candidates ahead of Saturday’s vote to see what they’re all about.
North Coast councils shake hands on new water supply deal
It’s been 20 years since the City of Coffs Harbour and Clarence Valley Council agreed to a water supply arrangement. Now, they’ve struck a new deal after a year of negotiations.
‘Nightmare’: Family shattered after forensics confirm worst fears
An autopsy on remains found in the Byron hinterland has confirmed the death of a Mullumbimby man reported missing months ago. Family want to fly Gage home for a “beautiful celebration of his life”.
Pass the tissues: Northern Rivers hit by spike in infectious illnesses
Northern NSW residents are being struck by a slew of particularly nasty illnesses as winter comes to an end. Medicos have urged the community to help drive down transmission.
Rapist pinpointed by DNA after sickening break-and-enter attack
A Clarence man with a history of violence and break-ins smashed into a Byron woman’s home and raped her more than 25 years ago. DNA eventually brought him undone. WARNING: GRAPHIC
NSW ‘beef capital’ meat co-op partners with TAFE as biz booms
The nation’s largest meat processing co-operative, tucked away in the “beef capital” in northern NSW, has joined forces with TAFE as demand for skilled workers spikes. Find out more.
100yo great grandma spills secrets to spice of life
A laid-back “country girl” who takes each day as it comes and is determined to continue living independently has celebrated her 100th birthday. Meet Grafton’s Elaine Davis.
’Finally seen sense’: Crucial levee fix to safeguard lives, properties
Northern Rivers residents campaigned tirelessly for important infrastructure safeguarding vast areas of farmland to be fixed pronto after the record 2022 floods – now they’re finally celebrating a win.
‘Load of BS’: Lights out for thousands in mass outage
Politicians have demanded electricity operators take responsibility for a mass unplanned power outage across the state’s north overnight which saw more than 24,000 homes plunged into darkness. Here is what happened.
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