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:
When Connor Perring arrived in the Clarence Valley, he noticed something missing. After attending similar events in Brisbane, he saw a gap in Grafton for men to gather, talk, and support one another in a relaxed setting. Although hesitant at first, he decided to take the leap and put on the very first Men’s Steak Night and the community showed up in force.
The Lions Club of Maclean marked an incredible milestone on Sunday, 20 July, celebrating the return of its 5 millionth container through the Return and Earn program with a special community event and free BBQ.
Drivers travelling between Harwood Bridge and Palmers Island will now need to ease off the accelerator, as the speed limit on this section of Yamba Road has officially been reduced from 90 km/h to 80 km/h. This change follows a previous reduction between Maclean and Harwood Bridge from 100 km/h to 80 km/h. What was once a consistent 100 km/h route from Maclean to Yamba has now been reduced in stages.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged following an alleged break and enter and police pursuit in Yamba.
The Harwood community is gearing up for a celebration of culture, cuisine, and conservation with a community mullet bake at Martins Point on Saturday, 19 July from 10am to 2pm.
A growing concern has been raised over whether the Clarence Valley Council’s submission process for items on public exhibition is unintentionally shutting out community voices.
The phrase “100-year flood” is often misunderstood by the public and increasingly misrepresented online. As major flood events become more frequent in some areas, people are asking: How can a “100-year flood” happen more than once in a decade? This confusion has led to frustration, mistrust, and in some cases, the rise of conspiracy theories. But the reality is grounded in science and statistics not mystery or manipulation.
Police are investigating after a man presented at Maclean Base Hospital with a stab wound to his mouth this morning, Tuesday 1 July 2025.
Police are renewing calls for public assistance to locate 81-year-old David Johnston, who has been missing since March and was last sighted in the Clarence Valley region.
Over 100 people packed into the Maclean Bowling Club on Saturday night for a night of music, laughter and community spirit at the Duelling Pianos fundraiser for the 2025 Enchanted Christmas Fair.
Clarence Valley Council’s flagship tourism brand My Clarence Valley has been named a finalist in the 2025 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards, a prestigious programme that celebrates excellence and innovation across the region’s thriving visitor economy.
Walking down the main streets of Yamba as a child, I might not have known everyone, but everyone knew me. Not because I lived there, but because they knew my grandparents and great-grandparents. That’s how the community worked. Everyone was connected by family, by history, by heart.
Clarence Valley Council's decision to vote in favour of a 3 per cent pay rise for councillors is already stirring tension online, with community forums and comment threads lighting up in response. But should it really be causing such backlash?
The upcoming Maclean Town Meeting promises to be an important forum for community members, local organisations, and Councillors to come together and shape the future of Maclean and surrounding areas.
A newly released regional health report has revealed that the Clarence Valley is facing some of the most pressing health challenges in the North Coast, with alarming figures in areas such as chronic disease, mental health, access to care, and ageing population needs.
