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Through a secret door, into a secret tunnel, in a not so secret bridge

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‘They’ve approached police and let them know they’ve found it, we’ve come down and had a look at it, and subsequently set up a crime scene.’

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Crime ‘They’ve approached police and let them know they’ve found it, we’ve come down and had a look at it, and subsequently set up a crime scene.’

Harwood road trip continues against resilient Rebels

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Cricket The defending premiers are out for a win against the batting brilliance of the...

Press out to impress with bid for Fijian talent

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Rugby League The Magpies new coach is looking to add some flair to his squad for 2020

Fire crews attend two incidents in Grafton

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News GRAFTON and South Grafton crews were called to two businesses after smoke was seen...

Regions receive much-needed rainfall

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News A welcome weather system has brought significant rainfall to the Gladstone region.

Pacific Highway upgrade reaches new milestone

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News Highway upgrade is Australia’s largest regional road project

IN COURT: Six people facing Maclean Court today

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Crime Here is a list of everyone appearing in court today

Tourists urged back or town could go bust

Tourists urged back or town could go bust

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Snapshot of Australia's water supply

Snapshot of Australia's water supply

News The current state of play for water supplies across Australia

Bizarre 'train' conspiracy behind Australian bushfires

Bizarre 'train' conspiracy behind Australian bushfires

Offbeat 'Lasers and exploding smart meters make way for a new train network'

Backpacker’s shipping container rape ‘hell’

Backpacker’s shipping container rape ‘hell’

Crime British backpacker’s rape ‘hell’ during visa farm work

Father returns to face justice years after ‘dangerous’ crime

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Crime THE man was sentenced in Grafton Local Court four years after he committed the...

IN COURT: Nine people facing Grafton court today

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Crime Here is a list of everyone who is appearing in court today

IN COURT: 10 people facing Grafton court today

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BUSTED: 17-year-old P-plater caught doing 203km/h

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Burnt-toast Way or The Bridge Lebowski?

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Council backflips on Grafton pool design

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News ‘Doing a belly flop from a 4m tower’ could be a thing of the past

Iconic businesses close as celebrations for new openings begin

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News Find out which businesses the Clarence Valley said goodbye to in 2019 and those...

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      Cricket The defending premiers are ready for another title push as they lurk in the shadows

      Yamba ready to rise up the ranks

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      Cricket The coastal club are on the charge and are ready to make their move.

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          Community rally behind missing man

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          Unsung heroes of the RFS: Warwick Chevalley

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          News RFS captain never saw fire move so fast the day “s*** hit the fan”

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              THE chain store known for selling nothing over $5 is keen to expand to Grafton, could you take the helm of the new business?

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              Business THE chain store known for selling nothing over $5 is keen to expand to Grafton, could you take the helm of the new business?

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                          Classifieds “HAVE WE FOUND YOUR NEW ADDRESS” Lot 129 is a 560sqm corner site. For family friendly living, bordering lush natural bushland you won’t beat the new “YAMBA...

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                            <p> <span>Grafton Greyhound Racing Club is recruiting for a General Manager. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive operational and administrative management to the Northern Rivers premier greyhound racing venue. More information on Grafton Greyhound Racing Club can be found at...

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                            Foreign workers are being given the green light to take on hundreds of extra tradie jobs because there are just not enough skilled locals to go around.

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                            Politics Foreign tradies are taking local jobs as the skills crisis worsens.

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