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WEATHER

Forecast: Sunny. The chance of fog inland early this morning. Patches of morning frost. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 20.

GRAFTON: 4-21

YAMBA: 7-20

MACLEAN: 3-20

COPMANHURST: 1-21

WOOLI: 3-20

BARYULGIL: 1-20

NYMBOIDA: 3-19

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FUNERAL NOTICES

Patricia ‘Patty’ Doreen Hindle
Passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021 aged 91 years. Wonderful friend to many and a dedicated community member. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Patty’s funeral service to be held at St. Matthews Anglican Church, Tyson Street, South Grafton on Friday, July 30 at 1.30pm, followed by a burial at the Clarence Lawn Cemetery, Armidale Road, South Grafton. This service will be live streamed. Current Covid health restrictions will apply.

Nola Joy Creighton (nee Worthing)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family aged 86 years. “Sadly missed but back with Lyle again.” Family and Friends are respectfully invited to attend Nola’s funeral service to be held at St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Tyson Street, South Grafton on Friday July 30 commencing at 11am. A private cremation will follow.

DIGITAL EDITIONS

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Man charged over South Grafton shooting earlier this month 30-year-old will face court on two charges after police located him in Queensland

Police officer gives evidence in Luke Hanna hearing A witness has told the Court he was concerned for his safety during an encounter with a man he suspected of looting during the 2019 bushfires.

Revealed: What happens to our Pfizer vaccine appointments? With regional supplies of the Pfizer vaccine being taken to help vaccinate HSC students in Western Sydney, how will it affect our rollout?

PUZZLES & HOROSCOPES

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ON THIS DAY

1935 1st Penguin book is published, starting the paperback revolution

1937 Russian Politburo issues NKVD Order no. 00447, to repress former kulak and anti-soviets, 269,100 to be arrested, 76,000 to be shot. Part of the Great Purge.

1954 Elvis Presley joins the Memphis Federation of Musicians, Local 71

LOTTERIES

Powerball

Draw: 1315

Winning Numbers: 23, 26, 7, 4, 33, 35, 22

Powerball: 17

Division 1: Jackpotted

Division 2: $130,455.35

Division 3: $6,534.65

Division 4: $488.05

Division 5: $166.35

Division 6: $71.75

Division 7: $43.15

Division 8: $17.80

Division 9: $10.90

LOCAL EVENTS

Thursday, July 29

Innquizitive Trivia
Maclean Bowling Club @ 7.30pm

Friday, July 30 

Rotary Book Sale
Maclean Bowling Club @ 9am

Adam Hourigan Live
Bowlo Sports & Leisure Yamba @ 8pm

APL Poker
Maclean Bowling Club @ 6pm

Saturday, July 31

Jock Barnes Live
Sanctus Brewing Co, Townsend @ 5pm

Sunday, August 1 

Two Much Duo Live
Sanctus Brewing Co, Townsend @ 12.30pm

Yin Yoga Sunday Sessions
Raymond Laurie Sports Centre Yamba @ 5pm

Chris Staff Live
Blue Goose Hotel, Junction Hill @ 2pm

Tuesday, August 3 

Tuning in to Kids workshop
Yamba Community Centre @ 10am

Do you have a local event coming up?
Simply email us at [e-mail] with all the details at least one week out from the event. To ensure we don’t miss your email, please title your email “LOCAL NEWS” in the subject.

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