Maclean Medical has solidified its reputation as one of the most forward-thinking healthcare providers in the region, earning major recognition at the 2025 Northern Rivers Regional Business Awards hosted by Business NSW
Yamba came alive last night as chart-topping electronic duo Peking Duk took to the stage, delivering a performance that had the crowd dancing from start to finish. Known for their high-energy sets and festival-favourite anthems, the ARIA-winning pair didn’t disappoint, turning a local venue into something that felt more like a main stage at a major music festival.
The Clarence Valley will be flying the flag high at the 2025 Northern Rivers Business Awards, with a remarkable line-up of local businesses, community organisations and individuals named as finalists across an impressive range of categories. From emerging leaders to long-established business, the breadth of representation shows just how dynamic and resilient the Clarence Valley’s business community has become.
A man has died following a stabbing in the Clarence Valley early this morning, with the incident prompting a major police operation and the closure of part of the Gwydir Highway.
A major police operation has led to the arrest of a man in South Grafton, with officers seizing more than $623,000 worth of illicit drugs, cash, and an electronic stun device.
Emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Halfway Creek, about 40km south of Grafton, shortly after midnight today following a serious crash between two trucks.
A South Grafton man has been charged following a cybercrime investigation into the use of cryptocurrency to access child abuse material.
Concerns around the Bluff Point Ferry at Lawrence have escalated following two separate incidents today, one involving the local school bus carrying children and another when the ferry became stuck on an embankment in the afternoon.
After years of locals calling for upgrades, Maclean is finally seeing some long overdue work on its roads and drainage. Clarence Valley Council has started works along River Street, John Street and Union Street, with the project running from 2 September until the end of November. The works include a new stormwater line, replacement of kerb and gutter, and new footpaths. On paper, it is good news for the town. Streets have been in poor condition for years, with drainage problems and uneven surfaces making life difficult for residents and visitors.
Human remains, believed to be those of 81-year-old David Johnston, have been discovered in the Clarence Valley.
Social media lit up last week when locals noticed boom gates being installed at Grafton Food Emporium. Within hours the posts had spread, with claims that free parking was about to be slashed and warnings the move was nothing more than a cash grab. But centre management says the truth is far simpler and aimed at making shopping easier.
This week is National Missing Persons Week. It is a time to raise awareness, honour those who are still missing, and stand with the families left behind. For most people, it might pass quietly. But for others, it is a painful reminder that someone they love left one day and never came home.
As Homelessness Week prompts national reflection, the reality here in the Clarence Valley becomes harder to ignore. More than 430 people across the region are without a safe and stable place to live. Behind that number are individuals and families sleeping in cars, tents, emergency shelters, or in overcrowded and unsafe homes. Many are doing their best to survive in conditions that would be unacceptable in any other context.
On Saturday 19 July, locals gathered at Martins Point in Harwood for more than just a good feed. The community mullet bake brought together fresh seafood, cultural knowledge, and real talk about the future of the Clarence River.
Concerns about illegal camping in Wooli were raised at the most recent Clarence Valley Council meeting but opinions remain divided. While the motion focused on Wooli, the discussion broadened to address illegal camping as a wider issue across the valley.
A widespread and largely unexplained water outage across the Lower Clarence has left thousands without access to water, with some residents still affected hours later.
In a standout achievement for regional healthcare, Maclean Medical has been named Clarence Valley Business of the Year at the 2025 Clarence Valley Business Awards. The Maclean-based clinic also earned a suite of other accolades, recognising its commitment to care, innovation, and leadership:
