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Bureau of Meteorology says severe thunderstorms likely as residents urged to get ready

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Unaccompanied learner driver allegedly hit 130km/h in a 50km/h zone before crashing

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Crime Unaccompanied learner driver allegedly hit 130km/h in a 50km/h zone before crashing

Bellamy’s charge looks a solid bet back where it all began

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Horses Bellamy’s charge looks a solid bet back where it all began

She has more fun than kids do at Halloween, and along with guidelines from NSW Health, facepainter has some tips for this year’s big event

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Family Fun She has more fun than kids do at Halloween, and along with guidelines from NSW Health, facepainter has some tips for this year’s big event

MAX CRUS: Holgate on horographic watch list

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Opinion 'Poor Christine Holgate. Of course that’s a contradiction but you know what I...

New tourist trail to revitalise bushfire-hit villages

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News Orara Valley the focus as Council offers vouchers to people hitting the...

KFC PLAYER OF THE WEEK #2: Beau Sevil

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Cricket ‘OVERDUE’: Breakthrough century leaves Brothers opener hungry for more success in...

Big weekend of cricket action in the Lower Clarence

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Cricket There will be more cricket that you can shake a stump at across Maclean, Yamba and...

Tradie boom on the way with popular spot to receive facelift

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Council News Tenders are now out for demolition and construction work to be done to a popular...

Residents say creek build-up puts Bluff Bridge at risk

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News It's a dam all beavers would be proud of but it's got Glenreagh residents...

‘I’m going to f**king kill you and your stupid kids’

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Crime The Snitch: Michael Ibrahim’s alleged phone threats to sister revealed

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Punters’ late switch on election result

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Politics Late betting money could be the biggest hint yet of what election results...

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Three trapped after roof collapse, 40,000 without power

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Weather Large hail has smashed southeast Queensland

Man booted back to NZ after punching pregnant partner

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Crime A 22-year-old man, who has lived in Australia since he was five months old, will be...

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IN COURT: 7 people to face court today

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Crime Find out who's appearing in Grafton criminal court today

Man faces court over gun, drug charges

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Crime A Pillar Valley man has been sentenced after a police raid on his property...

IN COURT: Three people facing Maclean court

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COURT BRIEFS: 11 offenders convicted in Grafton court

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Crime From reckless grievous bodily harm to using offensive language near a public place...

ROADWORKS: One project down, one to go

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News With one roundabout complete, construction of the second is expected to commence...

QUESTIONS: Putting community at heart of new hospital plan

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Health Constant community representation a key part to government pledge to keep promises...

Barilaro gives new Grafton hospital planning go-ahead

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Health Deputy Premier announces new hospital plan on track to start this term

REVEALED: Shopping mall’s “high risk” new food plans

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Several storms lashed parts of the Clarence Valley on Thursday with hail falling across the region.

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Weather Several storms lashed parts of the Clarence Valley on Thursday with hail falling across the region.

STAY SAFE: Hail falls across Clarence as more storms likely

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Weather Watch video as hails falls. Is it hailing where you are? Stay safe, and send us your best pics of the storm

Australian Surf Movie Festival on its way to Yamba

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Movies Legendary surf film producer Tim Bonython has used a year with no travel to spend hours in the editing suite to create the 14th Australian Surf Movie Festival.

REVEALED: Where’s Yamba’s ‘iconic’ caravan gone?

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People and Places It’s been photographed thousands of times, but its spirit will live on

DROUGHT BREAK: Who got the weekend rain?

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Weather Storms threatened the area over the past two days, but only one area of the Clarence got a proper soaking.

Woman survives terrifying vehicle rollover

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    Votes are now open for the Grafton Shoppingworld People’s Choice Award for Clarence Valley’s Sportsperson of the Year.

    SPORTS AWARDS: Vote now for the 2020 People's Choice

    Sport Votes are now open for the Grafton Shoppingworld People’s Choice Award for Clarence Valley’s Sportsperson of the Year.

    Plastic fantastic in ‘new era’ for North Coast football

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    Soccer $3 million pitch redevelopment could help secure 2023 Women’s World Cup...

    RACES: Coffs raiders take over the Grafton track

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    Horses It was a big day for Coffs Coast trainers and jockeys as they dominated the day at...

    PUTTS & PARS: Big week of championships on Clarence

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    Golf Grafton golfer takes third in Coffs as winners take home championship spoils

    Coffs Coast halted by 10th wicket Newcastle partnership

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    Cricket On the front foot with their opponents 9/60 chasing 101, a semi-final berth at the...

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      Sydney on alert as Tszyu puts champs on notice

      Sydney on alert as Tszyu puts champs on notice

      Boxing Tim Tszyu chasing world domination

      Footy star opens up about brain-damage fears

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      Rugby League Jake Friend says head knocks make him wonder about his future

      Melbourne Cup best bets: Find the hidden form

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      Skaife’s moment of fear: ‘The car was about to light up’

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        Send in a photo of your best jacaranda costume by Sunday to be in the running for Best Dressed Boy or Girl for 2020.

        JACARANDA 2020: Best Dressed Boy and Girl competition

        Competitions Send in a photo of your best jacaranda costume by Sunday to be in the running for Best Dressed Boy or Girl for 2020.

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        Blooming jacarandas provide boost for Grafton businesses

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        News After COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the annual Jacaranda Festival, many...

        Premier springs surprise during Nymboida visit

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        News “Nobody gave me any heads up at all so it was a big surprise."

        50+ PHOTOS: NSW premier’s Clarence visit in pictures

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        News Elbow bumps were the order of the day as Gladys Berejiklian dropped into Grafton to...

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          TIP OFF: Jaca Basketball forges ahead this weekend

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          Basketball ‘It will be a very different type of event this year because of Covid rules...

          RIDING THROUGH: 'Not even a global pandemic can stop us'

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          News Endurance athlete will come out of hotel quarantine to ride 24 hours straight to...

          LIVE MUSIC: Stars to shine in Great Southern Nights

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          News Local musos will support touring acts in month of local gigs to kickstart NSW music...

          Rush for spots in market return

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          Whats On The Grafton Markets return to the Showground this Saturday for the first time since...

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            THE discount retail giant has announced the location of its first NSW store, which is set to open in the new year.

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            News THE discount retail giant has announced the location of its first NSW store, which is set to open in the new year.

            Cool coastal cafes looking to change your world

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            Business Looking to make a sea-change this summer? Check out these three businesses up for...

            Open the gates to Clarence’s most prestigious property

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            Property With a price tag close to $5 million, this Palm Terrace mansion is not out of place...

            Council depot sale ignites leasing interests

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            Property ‘Word’s gotten out and people are already asking the new owners for a lease’

            DA dreams to put local industry on national stage

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                Being a parent can be stressful and scary but Angela Mollard recently experienced that wondrous moment where she discovered she had a hand in creating something truly beautiful.

                ‘I’ve done wrong as a parent but some things I got right’

                Parenting Being a parent can be stressful and scary but Angela Mollard recently experienced that wondrous moment where she discovered she had a hand in creating something truly...

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                Pill can now stop you snoring

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                News Scientists create nightly tablet that can effectively treat snoring

                Home owner goes all out for Halloween

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                Noosa’s Satanic Mass goes ahead against all Gods

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                Religion & Spirituality Death threats don't stop Noosa’s Satanic Black Mass going ahead

                Mum baffled by ex’s girlfriend’s photo

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                Parenting Woman worried about haring pictures of daughter online

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                  Hundreds gathered along the Pioneer River to watch the RACQ CQ Rescue, Volunteer Marine Rescue demonstration in the in Mackay.

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                  Queensland Labor 'quite secure' in the southeast: Kate Jones

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                    Kim Kardashian has assured fans the online speculation about her body is not true but that hasn’t stopped them rehashing it with snaps from 40th birthday.

                    Birthday snaps spark ‘wild’ Kim K theory

                    Celebrity Kim Kardashian has assured fans the online speculation about her body is not true but that hasn’t stopped them rehashing it with snaps from 40th birthday.

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                    An SAS Australia instructor has revealed which three celebrities from the Channel 7 show he was most disappointed in.

                    SAS star names most disappointing celebs

                    TV SAS Australia: Ollie Ollerton names three most disappointing celebrities

                    After a 10-month wait, The Mandalorian was going to have to deliver something thrilling. It did, and we’re pumped for more.

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                    Nick Frost and Simon Pegg used to hang out at cemeteries looking for paranormal experiences. But that’s not where he had his closest encounter.

                    Star’s ghostly encounter: ‘No one there’

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                    For the second time this week, unusual footage of Melania Trump has many online convinced they’re not looking at the real First Lady.

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                        This very impressive home boasts approximately 390 m2 under roof plus more than 100 m2 in the garage / workshop area. Set on a very desirable 1,846 m2 block within the beautiful Clarence River town of Lawrence in a private position with stunning river and rural views. This great home is loaded...

                        7 Swamp Street, Lawrence 2460

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                        Classifieds This very impressive home boasts approximately 390 m2 under roof plus more than 100 m2 in the garage / workshop area. Set on a very desirable 1,846 m2 block...

                        Sarah shows her fierce side in a tearful tirade when foreman Dan dares to call her husband ‘lazy’.

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                        TV Sarah shows her fierce side in a tearful tirade

                        A Qld family has been left homeless after they were forced to leave their house of five years, exposing the rental crisis currently gripping the city.

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                        Property They were forced to leave their house of five years

                        SET on some of the Northern Rivers’ most pristine coastline is this “lucrative” business.

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                          Job hunters are being urged to consider employment opportunities in regional NSW as a record number of vacancies are available.

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                          Employment Job hunters urged to consider employment in regional NSW

                          Biscuit-loving Boris Johnson and rap star 50 Cent would be totally up for these gigs.

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                          Careers Biscuit-loving Boris Johnson and rap star 50 Cent would be totally up for these...

                          More than 79,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the events industry will be lost in 2020, with promoters warning the federal government urgent assistance is needed now.

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                          News Live entertainment industry to lose two-thirds of jobs

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                            Starting with a compact hatch, VW has transformed the pint-size Polo hatch into a useful family chariot

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                            Motoring Starting with a compact hatch, VW has transformed the pint-size Polo hatch into a...

                            Mercedes-Benz has walked a fine line to find the middle ground for its new SUV, bringing sporty performance and luxury style.

                            Tested: The goldilocks SUV

                            Motoring Mercedes-AMG GLA35 review: Small SUV is not too hot, not too cold

                            Italy is known for producing big, powerful sports cars. But the latest export adds some hi-tech flavour to its usually potent package.

                            Italy’s newest hybrid headed for Australia

                            Motoring Maserati Ghibli Hybrid review: Mild hybrid isn’t about saving fuel