Fashionable day at the races
Emma Pritchard. As the horses paraded in the mounting yard, entrants in the Maclean Bowling Club Kids and Family Fashions on the Field smiled proudly and stood elegantly as they displayed their finest styles for the judges.
Perfect Cup win for a Purrfect Deal
Emma Pritchard. Lightly raced mare Purrfect Deal demonstrated her quality staying ability and prowess to win the 2021 Maclean Hotel Grafton Cup over 2350m on July 8 ... A firming favourite in the market, Purrfect Deal was 3/1 when the barriers flew open at 3:55pm.
Unanimous vote against Brooms Head onsite sewage proposal
One hundred and forty people have voted unanimously to oppose Clarence Valley Council’s (CVC) plan to install a new onsite sewage management system at the Brooms Head Holiday Park. The Brooms Head Community Action Group (BHCAG) held a meeting on Sunday July 3, so concerned “residents, holiday makers and day visitors” could “hear what CVC is proposing to do to their sand dune by the beach”.
Clarence Correctional Centre – 12 months on
Last Thursday marked the first anniversary of the opening of Australia’s largest and most advanced correctional centre, now accommodating 1,110 inmates. Clarence Correctional Centre is designed to support a rehabilitative approach to justice by providing education, training, and employment pathways for inmates through industry, business, and education partners ... “Staff support each inmate’s individual rehabilitation and reintegration needs by offering employment in areas such as hospitality, horticulture, centre services, and industries.”
July Racing Carnival – South Grafton Cup day
Emma Pritchard. The wet weather raced away in time and sunshine covered Grafton as the Clarence River Jockey Club (CRJC) welcomed 1300 racegoers to the 2021 Grafton Toyota South Grafton Cup Race Day meeting on July 4.
Mining exploration kicks off in earnest
Geoff Helisma. Corazon Mining announced on the Australian Stock Exchange on June 17 that it has “commenced drilling at the Mt Gilmore Copper Cobalt Gold Project”, which is 25km northwest of Grafton. “Drilling will target the priority 8km-long Gordonbrook Hill – May Queen copper-cobalt/silver-gold anomaly, within the greater 20km long Mt Gilmore Trend,” the announcement states.
Designed to tell a story
Emma Pritchard. Featuring a colourful and symbolic representation of Maclean and its place on Yaegl land, and the importance of connection to country and culture, Frances Belle Parker’s stunning design printed on the Maclean Public School uniforms also incorporates the powerful message of Angwirri, her artwork which featured prominently on the Sydney Opera House.
Making a splash for a good cause
Emma Pritchard. Blessed with beautiful winter weather and clear skies, more than 80 rowers and paddlers in 31 boats took to the waters of the Clarence River on June 26 to participate in the Grafton Rowing Club’s annual Rowathon to raise funds for the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter ... eager participants traveled from Maclean, Iluka, Coffs Harbour, Murwillumbah, Lismore, Ballina, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay and Port Macquarie, with Grafton Rowing Club seniors and rowers from Grafton and South Grafton High Schools also joining in.
