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"Get off the $%#@ing road.” Ah, the sweet sounds of Jacaranda ring out once more

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The man who allegedly jumped the back bar of the pub and stole from the till has been denied bail

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The senior boys hadn't lost a tournament in seven years until an up-River rival took them on and came away with the spoils.

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Balloon ban costs could rise to more than $100k

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IN COURT: 48 people appearing in Grafton court today

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Weather BOM releases possible names of this summer’s cyclones

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Queensland couple gunned down in Philippines

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Crime Man granted bail for Lower Clarence crime spree allegedly re-offends

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Crime His solicitor conceded a prison sentence was 'inevitable'

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News Information update distributed to surrounding residents

Positive signs for progress on new Grafton bridge

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News Bridge expected to be open to motorists by end of the year

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