Raising a cup towards future progress
Emma Pritchard. Members of the local community were invited to have a cuppa with Clarence Valley Councillors last week ... residents arrived at the Grafton Council Chambers in Prince St and spent the morning chatting with councillors, sharing their concerns, identifying areas of improvement, and raising awareness of community events.
2022 Clarence Valley Citizen of the Year: Barbara Linley
Barbara Linley has always been passionate about animals ... Barbara was concerned about the dwindling numbers of coastal emus, with less than 50 of the critically endangered species thought to roam local bushland.
Rejuvenation time for Maclean Bobcats FC
Frank Lampard. After celebrating their 40 Year Anniversary in 2021 The Maclean Bobcats Men’s and Womens Premier League Football (soccer) teams embark on season 2022 with renewed vigour. The proud club with a trophy laden history is renowned for developing local talent from all over the Clarence Valley as young players gravitate to the only club that can offer Premier League level football.
Country music star aiming to win $100000 for Grafton
Emma Pritchard. She is one of the most charismatic entertainers in Australia and a self-described proud Graftonian, and now, Brooke McClymont has entered the jungle to try and win $100000 for her local community.
Courageous teen dreams of seeing the world
Emma Pritchard. Cohen Daly has a dream. It’s a dream which he is determined to see come true. And nothing, not even a battle against aggressive bone cancer, will prevent the strong-willed teenager with the beautiful smile from fulfilling his ambition.
Safety drill complete and ready to go
Lesley Sutton. Clarence Coast Dragon Boat Club returned to the water after our Christmas break with enthusiasm. The first session was to revisit the very important safety drills to ensure all paddlers are familiar with safety calls, medical issues and possible capsize.
A time for reimagining
Geoff Helisma. Speaking on behalf of the ‘team’, Clarence Valley's new mayor, Cr Ian Tiley’s speech - published here - now stands as a manifesto that all electors will be able to refer to when measuring the new council’s performance.
Newly registered political party represented by Clarence Valley candidate
Emma Pritchard. Describing himself as excited by the journey that awaits him, Brett Duroux of Coutts Crossing will contest the seat of Page as a member of the Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia (IPA).

