Residents across Townsend and Maclean have raised concerns about recent youth related incidents, vandalism and public behaviour in local parks and shared spaces.

The Australian Labor Party Government is committing a further $22.7 million to extend a national pilot program aimed at strengthening how general practices respond to family, domestic and sexual violence.

Drivers across the Clarence Valley could soon benefit from a permanent change to the state’s demerit system, with the Minns Government introducing legislation to reward motorists who remain offence free.

The Minns Labor Government has announced $12.8 million in funding for RSPCA NSW and Animal Welfare League NSW to strengthen animal welfare enforcement and compliance activities across the state.

Families and individuals across the Clarence Valley may soon see meaningful relief when it comes to accessing ADHD diagnosis and treatment, as general practitioners prepare to begin training to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder under the next phase of the Minns Labor Government’s reforms.

What started as a few Christmas lights and a foam Santa head has grown into one of the Clarence Valley’s most cherished festive traditions.

Andrew Baker has officially been appointed as the new Councillor for Clarence Valley Council, following the resignation of Allison Bryant at the conclusion of the December 2025 Council meeting.

In the Clarence Valley, much of what keeps our community moving forward happens quietly. It happens in small businesses opened early and closed late, in volunteer roles taken on without fuss, in families where the mental load is carried without recognition, and in leadership that rarely seeks the spotlight. It is steady, often unseen work, and it is most often carried by women.

Police arrested three young people on Thursday 22 January 2026 as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Soteria, with activity occurring across the Clarence Valley and the wider NSW North Coast.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has resigned from the Shadow Ministry, becoming one of several Nationals MPs to step aside following a major split within the federal Opposition over controversial hate speech legislation.

Across regional New South Wales, opportunities aimed at building skills, confidence, and economic independence for women are once again on the move. The NSW Government has announced the return of its Free Essential Skills Roadshow for Regional Women, a program designed to support women with practical skills for work, business, and everyday life.

There has been increased attention on shark incidents along the NSW coastline in recent weeks. Any serious incident is confronting. It is also important that the conversation remains calm, factual and focused on safety rather than fear.

Sheep and goat producers across the Clarence Valley are set to benefit from a new $2 million funding boost announced by the NSW Government, aimed at supporting the transition to mandatory electronic identification for livestock.

The vision for the Great Koala National Park is moving another step closer, with the NSW Government inviting the community to help shape how people will responsibly enjoy the park once it is established.

After years of public concern and calls for reform, the NSW Government has announced a major step forward in strengthening animal welfare laws across the state.

If you have heard the term “countback election” mentioned recently and felt a bit confused, you are not alone.

Clarence Valley Councillor Bryant, formerly known as Councillor Whaites, has resigned from Clarence Valley Council, verbally lodging her resignation during yesterday’s ordinary council meeting.

Click here to add text.A fatal crash on Iluka Road early this morning has left a young woman losing her life and the community shaken.