‘Big heart’: Stan the ex-racehorse worth his weight in gold
Bought for the price of a case of beer, this former racehorse from Grafton may have been as cheap as chips, but he’s fast as lightning – and quite the show jumper.
Community
New $29m Aquatic Centre to make a splash before Christmas
Residents and visitors in the Clarence are set to receive an early Christmas present as workers push through hundreds on millimetres of rain to get a new public pool opened.
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.
‘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’.
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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.
Popular painting showcases proud sugarcane farming legacy
A new mural at the entrance of a northern NSW sugar mill has wowed residents and travellers ahead of a 150 year milestone extravaganza celebrating the region’s sugarcane farming history.
Multinational steps back from northern NSW EV mining push
An international company seeking to capitalise on the growing need for electric car batteries believes northern NSW could be key. But it has backed down from mining plans – for now.
’Game changer’: Northern Rivers Rail Trail on track to completion
Two North Coast councils have joined forces to fast-track the completion of the long-awaited Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
Final voyage: Beloved North Coast Ferry sunk to fund Sydney service
Community members and ferry patrons from as far as Brisbane have rallied for their final trip aboard the beloved Ulmarra ferry, with claims the funds will be funneled to fund a Sydney barge.
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