How your community newspaper works for you: Oscar Tamsen
Oscar Tamsen. As we all know only too well, inflation, the Web and the presence of TV advertising have collectively put paid to many community newspapers in various parts of Australia and elsewhere. Your ‘Clarence Valley Independent’ is, however, committed to continuing printing its weekly edition to carry the latest local news and timely shopping information to you, our many faithful readers. The 30-year-old philosophy of our editorial and management team has always been to serve our community by standing up for your individual rights when needed.
Highland Fling: Maclean’s good time gathering!
Large crowds were greeted by an amazing display of pipe band music, Highland dancing, and traditional Scottish sports at the Maclean Showgrounds on March 29 and 30 during the 119th Maclean Highland Gathering. With the traditional Street Parade consisting of 23 bands also drawing enthusiastic spectators to River Street...
A century of country wedding dresses
Roz Jones. Lawrence Historical Society presents ‘A Century of Country Wedding Dresses’ as part of the April Plunge Festival. Visitors can expect to be delighted with an array of beautiful wedding dresses, from the past 100 years.
Drake land returned to traditional owners
A large area of crown land near the village of Drake, in the upper reaches of the Clarence River catchment has been returned to the Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council following a successful land claim. The NSW Aboriginal Land Council NSWALC made the claim on 104.4 hectares of crown land across two adjoining blocks on the western side of Drake, which will be returned as freehold land to the Jubullum Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Clarence Valley Council wins silver in Australia art awards
Clarence Valley Council has taken the silver award in the Australian Street Art Awards in the Best Monument or Memorial category for the 2022 Flood Memorial Murals project. The 2022 Flood Memorial Murals project was one of thirty- four public art experiences recognised as the best in the country at the Australian Street Art Awards.
The U.N. and World Women’s Day
Oscar Tamsen. The United Nations' UNESCO BMW agency which has spearheaded the annual International Womens' Day in Australia and elsewhere on March 8 each year is still considering whether it should launch a similar celebration for men throughout the world. Some time ago -- in 2003 -- this world organisation received an official request from Chinese sources, backed by other interested authorities, for both genders to be represented by a joint celebration on the same day.
Grafton Rifle Club Grebert Shield
David Gillies. 11 shooters met at the 300-yard mound for the first stage of the Grebert Shield ... One of our Junior members Thomas Brady-Smith shot well in Hunter scoring 48 with 4 in his second round shooting a total of 9 centre bulls.
‘All Things Great and Small’ art exhibition at The Old Kirk
Gai Pritchett. Whilst the world is in turmoil artist Caroline Varendorff's beautiful paintings of nature in all its purity brings a calmness to the viewer. This local artist has exhibited extensively and now brings to Yamba her collection along with Caroline's husband Paul Varendorff who has included some of his ink sketches in the show.
Fight to save Gulmarrad wildlife corridor
A Gulmarrad wildlife corridor that is one of the last remnants of habitat for the endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo in the Clarence Valley which is at risk due to a nine-lot subdivision determined in 2007 has seen a new approach, bringing together the landholder and conservationists to attempt to preserve the habitat and wildlife.
Angourie Resort sold to NRMA
After more than 22 years owning and operating the Angourie Resort, the Mitchell family have handed over the reins to a new owner, NRMA Parks and Resorts ... Paul Davies said the addition of the Angourie Resort to the portfolio had been a long-term goal...
