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Jarrard is a reporter for The Chronicle, covering a variety of topics and interests. Born and raised in Maclean on the NSW north coast, Jarrard was previously crime/court reporter and deputy editor for The Daily Examiner for five years. His interests include playing the guitar, fishing and trying to maintain a positive K/D in Call of Duty.

Jarrard Potter

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Chinchilla

VIDEO: Police confirm latest in two truck head-on

“It was a chaotic scene and traumatic for police and other emergency services and volunteers who attended the scene.”

Central & North Burnett

A double fatality involving two trucks west of Grafton closed the Gwydir Highway in both directions. Picture: Jarrard Potter

Double fatality in cattle truck head-on

UPDATE: The Gwydir Highway has reopened after emergency services attended a two truck collision.

Chinchilla

Police have found the body of a swimmer missing near Heifer Station since Saturday

Man drowns at popular swimming hole

THE body of a 76-year-old swimmer, who was missing since Saturday, has been found in the Clarence River this morning.

Chinchilla

WRECKED: The large storm that hit Maclean also destroyed the Big River Sailing Club's clubhouse and a storage compound. Picture: Contributed

Catamaran launched into paddock as storm razes clubhouse

“The club will rally in the next few days and hold a working bee to clean things up and go from there.”

Chinchilla

SORELY MISSED: Bill Twigg (centre) surrounded by close friends. Mr Twigg died in a car crash on New Year's Day. Picture: Ballard Photography

Friends mourn loss of Bill Twigg: ‘a thorough gentleman’

The victim of the fatal crash near Copmanhurst on New Year’s Day has been named, with close friends and family mourning a “thorough gentlemen”

Chinchilla

B-DOUBLE TROUBLE: Two trucks collided at Ulmarra on Tuesday night, causing one to hit an embankment. Picture: John Leask

Two truck crash closes highway

A COLLISION between two trucks at Ulmarra caused the highway to be closed in both directions, with one truck crashing into an embankment

Central & North Burnett

A wild storm caused extensive damage to the Clarence Hotel in Maclean. Picture: Adam Hourigan

Police warnings not heeded in storm aftermath

Police say they are disappointed in the number of people who chose to put themselves in danger.

Chinchilla

Arrests have been made after a series of break and enters in Grafton. Picture: Trevor Veale

Boy, 12, to face court over break-in of infants school

POLICE are again warning home owners to keep their property secure after a number of arrests were made in relation to a spate of break and enters

Central & North Burnett

WINNERS: Townsend Mowers owner Lynda Welch (centre) celebrates with Jacob Gordan and Callan Jones after winning the Cox dealership award for highest sales in NSW per capita. Picture: Jarrard Potter

Townsend mow down the competition

Local dealership wins statewide award for mower sales

Central & North Burnett

EFFORT: Grafton and Yamba Cycle Clubs came together for a ride to the Maclean Lookout to raise awareness for Youth Mental Health. Picture: Adam Hourigan Photography

Riders band together for youth mental health

Two major cycling groups held a group ride to raise funds and awareness for youth mental health

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