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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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Mackay

VALENTINE’S DAY: An idiot’s guide to buying flowers

IF VISITING the florist to buy flowers for your loved one is a daunting or confusing challenge, here is your guide on getting the job done right.

Mackay

FATAL: Man dies in collision with power pole

EMERGENCY services were called to Rogan Bridge Rd this afternoon after reports a car had left the road and hit a pole near Seelands

Mackay

A Queensland man was found in Banyabba Nature Reserve tending to a marijuana crop worth an estimated $460,000 early this year.

Man busted watering $460,000 marijuana crop

A QUEENSLAND man’s attempt at growing marijuana to make cannabis oil for pain relief for a back injury has landed him in court after he was arrested at gunpoint

Mackay

Police warn that Facebook and other social media platforms are not the place to report crime.

Facebook not the place to report crime, says police

POLICE are concerned people are not reporting criminal incidents to them, but instead are posting information and warnings on Facebook where it can go unnoticed

Mackay

Emergency services responded to a workplace incident in Yamba this afternoon. Picture: Trevor Veale

Man loses finger in workplace injury

EMERGENCY services have responded to a workplace incident in Yamba this afternoon, which has resulted in a man losing at least one finger

Mackay

A piggery in Tabulam has been fined $15,000.

EPA issues $15,000 fine to local piggery

ALLEGED failure to manage piggery waste posed a risk of pollution to the Clarence River and breached Environment Protection Licence

Central & North Burnett

CHANGES: A new access road is set to open from the Pacific Highway to Iolanthe St. Picture: Roads and Maritime Services

New access road to Pacific Highway to open today

AS PART of the new Grafton bridge project, the new access road will open from the Pacific Highway to Iolanthe St

Mackay

Grafton Court House. Picture: Caitlan Charles

Gun found in a guitar case following domestic disturbance

AFTER responding to calls to a domestic disturbance, police made an unexpected discovery

Mackay

VIDEO: Shark spotted in shallow water at Minnie Water

‘I grew up in Grafton but live in London now, back for the holidays so it’s something to show my UK friends who already think Australia is mental.’

Central & North Burnett

A car carrier crash south of Grafton on the Pacific Highway has impacted traffic in both directions. Picture: Live Traffic NSW

Traffic clears after car carrier collision

EMERGENCY services have responded to the collision which has impacted highway traffic in both directions

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