Friday, March 29, 2024

Emma Pritchard, Clarence Valley Independent

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Community send ferry clear message

Holding signs high above their heads, a large crowd gathered in Bailey Park, Ulmarra ... to officially launch a petition demanding the NSW Labor Government abandon plans to close the Ulmarra to Southgate ferry service ... “It’s vitally important that we tell the NSW Labor Government how much this iconic ferry means to the community”: Member for Clarence Richie Williamson.

Communities crying over removed milk

Norco have posted a statement on their Facebook page revealing the 100 per cent Australian farmer owned dairy co-operative has been overwhelmed by the passionate outcry from loyal customers after Woolworths recently announced their decision to remove the brand's milk products from 150 stores across metropolitan Sydney ... Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has also expressed his disappointment in Woolworths following the announcement last week and said if the multinational retail and finance company wasn’t going to support Norco, he wasn’t going to support them.

Racing to rave reviews on the Clarence River

Seeking an extra splash of excitement, hundreds of spectators lined up along the banks of the Clarence River at Corcoran Park in Grafton … as the Northern Rivers Aquatic Club hosted a high-powered day of racing ... "It’s great for the local community that this event was able to go ahead because it brings tourists to Grafton, and it also helps to support the Northern Rivers Aquatic Club": Ricky Howard.

Lennox to light up the big screen

Well known and loved throughout the Clarence Valley for his deadly digeridoo skills and cultural performances, proud Bundjalung youth Lennox Monaghan is set to make his on screen debut in the upcoming Stan original feature film Windcatcher ... Lennox plays Percy Boy, a young Aboriginal child living in a small country town...

Scintillating qualifiers off the richter at Grafton

The Grafton Greyhound Racing Club hosted a 12-race program ... with the running of The Clarence heats over 660m taking centre stage on the night as trainers looked to qualify their talented stayers for the $25000 final this weekend. Trained on the Central Coast by Gary Stewart, Off The Richter began only fairly from box 1...

Clarence Valley Sports Awards celebrate 10th anniversary

The tremendous accolades achieved by the regions talented athletes, established sports clubs, and local sports personnel were highlighted during the 2023 Clarence Valley Sports Awards at the Bowlo Sports and Leisure Yamba ... As the annual event proudly celebrated a decade of sporting legends for its 10th anniversary, close to 200 people ... gathered together in excited anticipation.

Residents post concerns amidst ongoing crime in the Clarence Valley

Social media is continuing to experience a rising trend in the number of users reporting crimes and suspicious behaviour. Across the Clarence Valley, residents are regularly posting CCTV footage and photos taken by private security cameras which predominantly feature alleged attempted break-ins (vehicles and properties) and antisocial behaviour online to notify and warn neighbours in surrounding areas.

Birds of paralysis in Clarence Valley

Thousands of rainbow lorikeets throughout the Clarence Valley have been taken into care during the past week, suffering from a mysterious condition which is continuing to baffle scientists, researchers, and Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Services (WIRES) volunteers. Referred to as Lorikeet Paralysis Syndrome (LPS), the main symptoms include lethargy, , an inability to fly, walking with a wobbly action, impaired vision, and being unable to swallow.

Aussie Hay Runners make hay-raising return

More than 60 heavy vehicles transporting 2144 bales of premium hay arrived in Grafton and Ulmarra on January 26 after completing an incredible 98860km journey from regional Victoria to the Clarence Valley. It was the third time the Aussie Hay Runners had returned to the region...

Oarsome to be rowing on Clarence River again

The calm conditions, openness, and gentle currents of the Clarence River enticed more than 80 budding athletes from TSS on the Gold Coast to return to Grafton ... and dip their oars into the famous waterway once again. Not even the persistent wet weather could dampen their spirits as the boys … rowed upwards of 50km along a 20km section of the river each day in their respective crews…