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.
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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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Wet relief for drought-stricken burning Northern NSW
Patchy rain and cooler conditions have helped firefighting efforts across Northern NSW – but dry lightning strikes have brought fresh ignitions. Here’s the latest.
‘Gorgeous, cheeky bub’: Your pick for Clarence’s cutest baby
After dozens of nominations, votes and a whole lot of adorable baby photos, the winner of the Clarence Valley’s cutest baby competition for 2023 can now be announced.
Watch: Huge protest ahead of native forest ban vote
Clarence Valley Council has dumped a push to phase out native forest logging on public land after a mass show of strength by loggers and union reps. See how it came to this.
Vote now: The Clarence’s cutest babies
Proud Clarence parents have nominated dozens of adorable bubs to be in the running for the title of the region’s cutest baby for 2023. See the nominations and cast your vote here.
‘Every Penny counts’: Koala guardian’s cute close encounter
A hobby farmer has had a special visit from an adorable Aussie icon dubbed Penny after committing to creating a big koala food corridor through her property in the state’s far north.
Maths teacher takes on new challenge as Clarence mayor
Clarence Valley Council has had a shake-up, with two councillors given the nod to step in as new mayor and deputy mayor. Here’s the latest.
Grafton Aquatic Centre gets crucial green light
The long-awaited Grafton Aquatic Centre has been given the green light after fierce debate – but residents won’t be taking a dip for a while yet. Here’s the latest.
‘We got smacked’: Grafton farmers market set to close
Despite starting off with a bang, a Grafton farmers market will no longer continue due to “a culmination of many issues” that left the operator with no choice but to hit the pause button. Here’s the latest.
‘Very close to death’: Nurse’s fight against mystery illness
A bout of breathlessness while holidaying on the NSW north coast has led to a Canberra nurse battling an unknown infection which forced her into an induced coma.
2023 Casino Truck Show | Photos
More than 550 trucks roared into Casino for the tenth year running Casino Truck Show. See the action in pictures.
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