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REPORT CARD: Did super-depot save us money?

Figures in latest report reveals how one of Clarence Valley Council’s most controversial projects performed on the balance...

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21st Dec. 2020 2:12 PM

An aerial view of the new Clarence Valley Council depot at the intersection of Tyson Street and Rushforth Road, South Grafton.

Clarence Valley’s most influential people #14-11

A pioneer of contemporary indigenous Australia, the face behind a bushfire recovery effort, a major attraction and a...

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18th Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

REPORT CARD: What council did this past year

Annual report released tells of everything from costs and wages to dogs and pools

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01st Dec. 2020 12:12 AM

The area for Clarence Valley Council - who have released their annual report.

Old Grafton jail site offered up for redevelopment

'It’s close to people’s heart – 127 years in the middle of town – it’s got a real history attached to it that we’ve got an...

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24th Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

Council healing scars with First Nations voices

GM says scar tree destruction was a watershed moment as council moves to repair relationship with local custodians.

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12th Nov. 2020 12:11 AM

The story of the scar tree was part of the Bangarra Rekindling program performed at the Saraton Theatre in 2017. Learning from past mistakes is an important part of Restorative Justice.

Blooming jacarandas provide boost for Grafton businesses

After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the annual Jacaranda Festival, many businesses feared how they would survive...

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28th Oct. 2020 11:10 PM

Council’s journey from surplus, to deficit, but profit

GM faces tough questioning over change in budget prediction in a few months as savings failure comes to light.

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27th Oct. 2020 7:10 AM

Clarence Valley Council general manager Ashley LIndsay was questioned over the council budget at last week’s committee meeting.

‘I’VE HAD A TOUGH TIME’: Mayor ready to go after seizure

Cr Simmons discharged himself from hospital to be re-elected mayor in dramatic scenes last month.

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20th Oct. 2020 7:10 AM

Mayor Jim Simmons in his office in Maclean.

JACA 2020: Plan to keep festival spirit alive

Council funding ensures Covid-safe ‘placeholder’ events can keep celebrations going for locals and visitors during...

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09th Oct. 2020 11:10 AM

The 2016 Jacaranda Queen candidates in front of the lit up Jacaranda Crown on top of the clocktower in Prince St. While the crowning of this year’s Queen’s Party has been postponed, the clocktower will be crowned and lit up in all its glory to help keep the spirit alive this Jacaranda Season. Photo: Adam Hourigan / The Daily Examiner

‘Highly provocative and illegal’: Cr shuts down GM survey

Suggestion of community feedback on staff performance slammed as GM signals retirement.

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26th Aug. 2020 12:08 AM

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