Clarence Valley Independent

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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).

Local swimmer making a splash in national rankings

Emma Pritchard. After achieving a national qualifying time and establishing a top two ranking in Australia for her age group in the 5000m open water swim, along with a silver medal, Andrea 'Torpedo' Thomson (13) is currently training to compete in the Australian Open Water National Championship in Adelaide on January 30 and focused on adding further accolades to her impressive record.

Uniformed decision to celebrate artistic talent and significant local culture

Emma Pritchard. Proud Bundjalung, Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr artist Danielle Gorogo doesn’t just have one canvas displaying her beautiful artwork, she has several. Only in this instance, her canvases are the stunning uniforms Clarence Regional Library staff are proudly wearing.