Park Ave DA deferred ‘for one reason’
Geoff Helisma. The Northern Region Planning Panel (NRPP) has deferred its decision to approve (or not) a 136 multi-dwelling proposal in Yamba, pending the development of a draft flood evacuation plan ... As well as calling for an evacuation plan, councillors Tiley and Clancy were concerned that managing stormwater during an extreme weather event, such as the recent Yamba flooding, would be more than the design could handle.
Piping special guest to be welcomed at Highland Gathering
The Clarence Valley will welcome Stuart Easton, one of the worlds leading exponents of the Great Highland Bagpipe and the finest New Zealand piper of his generation, to the 117th Maclean Highland Gathering on April 15 and 16 ... He has been a prolific prizewinner throughout his homeland, Australia, France and Scotland.
Soy exciting for NSW producers
Emma Pritchard. A new variety of soybean developed in the Clarence Valley will significantly boost productivity and profitability for growers across the state ... the new variety called Gwydir is an early maturing plant which provides greater crop security and is well suited to a variety of climates ... Gwydir is also the first variety in NSW which is resistant to soybean leaf rust.
Team effort saves Maclean
Lynne Mowbray. A contingent of Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers from around NSW arrived in Maclean on Monday morning to assist with clean-up operations on Woodford Island ... Over the last week here in Maclean, the town has had an influx of assistance from around the State from not only RFS members, but SES, NSW Police Rescue, Army Reserves, NSWF+R Technical Support and NSWF+R Bulk Water Transfer System ...
Local businesses rally to support flood affected residents
Emma Pritchard. Several local businesses have united to host fundraising events to assist Clarence Valley residents affected by the adverse wet weather which unleashed havoc upon the region last week. TNT Towing and grooming salon You Love ‘m, We Scrub ‘m have held flood fundraising barbeques. Anytime Fitness will host a third fundraising event.
Climate change impact report remains confidential
Geoff Helisma. “The [Climate Change Impact Assessment] CCIA is confidential science that needs to be articulated through the development of strategies, planning and reports that will inform business, community and other LGAs” : Acting GM Laura Black ... "We have to take climate change adaptation far more seriously ... In my view, this [CCIA] report should be in the public domain; it’s a matter that should be open to public scrutiny”: Mayor Ian Tiley.
Deluge in the Clarence Valley
Emma Pritchard. Major flooding is occurring throughout the Northern Rivers region this week after high moisture and a low-pressure system generated widespread rainfall. Yamba was among the hardest hit with the coastal town recording 532.6mm of rain in the 48 hours to 9am on Tuesday morning.
Tuning in to see our local talent
Emma Pritchard. Close to 300 attendees filled the Maclean Bowling Club on February 26 as the venue hosted the highly anticipated local music festival Clarence Tunes ... “Everyone who was there on the night was really happy and said it was crazy good" : Organiser, Nash Crofton.
