Coffs Coast Advocate

TIME TO ACT: City needs urgent heart transplant

‘WE WANT our young people to be dealing with a payroll officer, not a parole officer

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23rd Nov. 2020 8:11 PM

An aerial image of the Grafton Correctional Centre.

OLD GAOL, NEW GOALS: Ideas to repurpose correctional centre

A MUSEUM, town hall, botanic garden, indigenous embassy, hospital parking, emergency accommodation, or all of the above?...

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03rd June 2020 12:06 AM

Grafton resident Dan Fahey is very keen to see the community maximise its opportunity to repurpose the old Grafton jail and has come up with an extensive list of worthwhile project ideas.

Grafton's eyesores and other unfriendly infrastructure

Getting basic things right is crucial in positioning ourselves as regional destination

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14th Aug. 2019 11:08 AM

CONCRETE DECISION: Grafton's Prince Street isn't conducive to stopping and staying a while.

10 must haves for Clarence Valley's future

We run the rule over some big ideas for Clarence Valley in the next 30 years

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12th Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

WHAT NEXT? There are several suggestions for the use of the existing Grafton jail once the Clarence Correctional Centre is in full operation.

10 key projects to kickstart the Clarence

A look at the ten biggest projects to push the Valley forward

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10th Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

FUTURE OF HEALTH: An artist's impression of the private hospital planned for the corner of Arthur and Queens sts, Grafton.

YOUR SAY: Endless opportunity for river fun

Our readers have great ideas to better utilise the mighty Clarence

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09th Aug. 2019 1:08 AM

YOUR STORY: Have you got a tale about life by the Clarence?

53 Islands has started a movement within community to reconnect with stories of river

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09th Aug. 2019 1:08 AM

Glen McClymont, Claire Aman and Kieran McAndrew in front of Susan Island, one of the islands including in upcoming "53 Islands" project.

Future CV: Avoid 'cookie cutter' riverside revamp

Could protected swimming areas on the river mend the pain of closed pools?

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09th Aug. 2019 12:08 AM

RIVER ORB: This creative shot on the Clarence river wonderfully captures a bright sunset.

How do you take advantage of the Valley's natural beauty?

The Clarence is home to stunning landscapes. How do you take advantage of it?

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08th Aug. 2019 1:08 AM

Flying foxes could be key to unlocking eco-tourism potential

There is plenty of room to grow but it needs to be done sustainably

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