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Grafton man convicted on revenge porn offence

Crime A 50-YEAR-OLD man sent intimate images of his former girlfriend to her new partner in an act of revenge, Grafton Local Court has heard

Zaffis to lock boards with former World title contender

Surfing VALLEY surfer ready to take on the world's best boardriders as he aims high in the World Surf League Qualifying Series.

'It shouldn't matter who pulled the trigger'

News A former Grafton man has reminded the town he loves to remember the victims of Friday's horrific terrorist attack

Pre-poll effort hot work for volunteers

Politics WITH polling day less than a week away, many people are opting to ditch the queue and vote early

Church Dean calls for an end to politics of fear

News Christ Church Cathedral Dean urges compassion and acceptance

Severe storm rips through Lower Clarence

Weather Golf ball-sized hail hits Gulmarrad during severe storm

Coffs/Clarence Police look to crack down on drug dealers

Crime NSW Government announce district to be included in new pilot program

Residents frustrated over media invasion

News Township goes into a self-imposed lock-down

Severe storm heading our way

Weather Batten down the hatches. A severe storm is on its way

Netball association 'disappointed' in recent court vandalism

Crime Serious damage done to Grafton Netball Association courts

Network News

They wanted a new life in NZ - but now they are buried

Crime The first burials for victims of the Christchurch massacre are being held today.

20th Mar 2019 12:29 PM

Risks ‘heightened’ but don’t panic: RBA

Money "The impacts are not large enough to result in widespread problems"

20th Mar 2019 12:15 PM

Bad news for tourists in Thailand

Travel “I believe that foreign tourists will understand that this is law"

20th Mar 2019 11:56 AM

Messages of love ‘overwhelm’ Brisbane mosque

Crime “We stand with you. You are not alone.”

20th Mar 2019 11:48 AM

Crime News

Repeat traffic offender sentenced

Crime A man has gone to extreme lengths to prove he won't reoffend

Bail granted despite 'serious offences'

Crime Iluka man 'made himself known' to police at first opportunity

Man sentenced after 'war between families'

Crime A family dispute has led to a violent assault

Weapons arrest, drug incident at dance festival

Crime G-Fest went off without a hitch ... almost

Development News

Concern Grafton bridge substance leaked into Clarence River

News Thousands of litres of jelly-like substance used in bridge pilings

Which road is our worst? The results are in

News NRMA survey shows where the poor roads are according to drivers

Property owner fed up with paying fees for council reviews

Council News Petition backs owner wanting to build on private property

Motorists to use new intersection to access Pacific Hwy

News Existing access route to close permanently

Sport

Shanahan continues her rise through the ranks

Surfing Local surfer 'so close' to maiden pro junior final, but still happy with how results are going

Elvery takes national tri title

Athletics Winner in 60-64 years age at standard distance

Maclean's state cricket run comes to end

Cricket Maclean defeated by Epping Boys to be in state top four

Dunn off to Sydney after favourite flies home

Horses DOMINANT trainer takes out third-straight Championships qualifier.

Angourie surfer to rub shoulders with wave royalty

Surfing ZAFFIS takes on biggest challenge yet in world champion.

National Sport

AFL unveils Snicko technology for goal reviews

AFL AFL introduces new goal line technology.

20th Mar 2019 12:38 PM

The 9 best Cowboys and Broncos clashes

Rugby League The NRL does not get any better than the Queensland Derby.

20th Mar 2019 12:24 PM

Pattinson to come off the leash

Cricket Bowling restrictions on James Pattinson to be lifted.

20th Mar 2019 11:52 AM

Friend’s fears for life after footy

Rugby League Jake Friend admits he fears effects of concussion after retirement.

20th Mar 2019 11:48 AM

Power 30

10 useful tips for Clarence Valley job hunters

Careers 'WHEN I first arrived in Grafton 28 years ago, I was out of work for eight months. It's a crappy feeling being out of work.'

POWER POINT: Clarence election outcome in your hands

Opinion Sitting member promises to deliver if elected for a third term

POWER POINT: Climate issues hit boiling point

Opinion Finding the balance between social and environmental responsibility

Influential gathering celebrates Power 30 for 2018

News Some of the Valley's most influential rubbed shoulders today

UNSUNG HEROES: Our heroes behind the scenes

News Some of the unsung heroes of the Clarence Valley

CV Woman

Our reluctant community champion

News School of Arts head lauded for her inspirational work for her community

Sarah's marathon effort to support young Harlow

News Harlow gives Sarah inspiration to raise money to help with syndrome

Outstanding female volunteers recognised for their efforts

News 5 Clarence volunteers awarded for their self-lessness

'I was broken already, but this broke my heart'

News Grafton woman shares terrifying ordeal

Telling the story of a thriving community

News Remembering the rich history of Southgate

Community

Crowe sends his thoughts to Grafton

News Our star neighbour expresses his thoughts on Friday's terrorist attack

Community 'numb' in wake of global scrutiny

News 'There's a numbness and a profound sense of grief in our community.'

Community rallies behind Tarrant family

News 'Sharon is such a beautiful person'

Community at a loss to explain horrific act of terror

News 'The tragedy that has transpired isn't a reflection of Grafton'

History comes back to Copmanhurst

News Council honour boards to get permanent home

What's On

Lighting a candle to combat tragedy with solidarity

News Mr Symons organised a vigil tonight at 6.30pm at Gatakers Bay

When Woolworths will open the 'new generation' super store

Business Mercato on Byron have announced an opening date for Woolworths

Small Town Stuff: A perfect fit for a Curious Arts Festival

Whats On A good laugh, intertwined with plenty of oohs and aahs.

Unheard Michael Hutchence recordings on new soundtrack

Music INXS' Ballina-based creative director announces new documentary

Local Business News

Good fruit and great service rewarded for our Farmer Lou

Business 'We love to be with people and I love to be in the food game'

Friendly tourist earns high praise for town

Business A good deed from Yamba business earns high praise

Shocking claims against food franchise bosses

Business A scathing report on the franchise sector has been released

Some simple tips for making Clarence businesses profitable

Business Best in business entrepreneurs reveal their profitable secrets

Thousands of Grafton businesses shut

Business How 'a little pain and embarrassment is better than bankruptcy'

Brand Insights

Everything you need to know about Sugar City Sounds 2018

Barry Humphries: The Man behind the mask

The Australian city with 1000 jobs waiting to be filled

Where the job opportunities are as endless as the summer

Lifestyle

Mercedes-Benz’s mid-size luxury SUV is the Australia’s favourite prestige vehicle, and this head-turning version is about to get even more attention.

Fresh tech for luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe

Motoring Mercedes-Benz’s mid-size luxury SUV is the Australia’s favourite prestige vehicle, and this head-turning version is about to get even more attention.

20th Mar 2019 12:28 PM

Rare $2m Koenigsegg supercar trashed by owner

Motoring Koenigsegg CCXR Special Edition supercar totalled.

20th Mar 2019 11:27 AM

Fury at Macca’s ‘offensive’ new item

Food & Entertainment McDonald’s are trialling a new vegan creation overseas

20th Mar 2019 11:26 AM

Why more playtime makes kids smarter

Education Kids need more play to excel in STEM, new study hopes to prove

20th Mar 2019 10:49 AM

Teen unrecognisable after tanning spree

Fashion & Beauty "I can’t live without having a tan"

Latest Videos

Entertainment

MOVIE REVIEW: Wrestling film a scrappy-go-lucky affair

Movies A cheeky movie, Fighting With My Family should do for pro wrestling what School of Rock did for fist-pumping heavy metal anthems.

20th Mar 2019 12:00 PM

Dean Lewis is only the second Australian to score the Apple Music’s Up Next global push. That means a month of billboards in Times Square and a documentary.

Dean Lewis’ Apple Music score

Music Lewis the second Aussie to score Apple Music’s Up Next global push.

20th Mar 2019 11:00 AM

The fourth instalment in the franchise sees Woody and new friend Forky go on an excitement-filled road trip as the other toys give chase.

Toy Story 4 full-length trailer drops

Movies Woody and new friend Forky go on an excitement-filled road trip.

MAFS villain Ines Basic unleashed on fellow contestant Lauren after in a shockingly foul-mouthed rant after posting a topless photo on Instagram.

Topless Ines slams MAFS co-star

TV Married At First Sight spat: Ines posts topless photo and then unleashes on...

It was one of Married At First Sight’s most salacious storylines — but now Sam Ball has confirmed something that fans had long suspected.

MAFS villain drops affair bombshell

TV MAFS villain Sam Ball drops affair bombshell

Latest Photos

Maclean High played Epping Boys High School at Harwood Oval

Maclean High Davidson Shield semi-final

A large storm has dumped golf ball-sized hail across Gulmarrad.

Severe storm lashes Gulmarrad

Community commemorate Christchurch victims

Did our photographer snap you at the Blues, Brews and Barbeques event on Sunday?

Blues, Brews & BBQs 2019

Grafton packed the Christ Church Cathedral for a prayer vigil after the recent NZ terrorist attacks.

Grafton Community Prayer Vigil

Real Estate

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6 Leaping Lizard Lane, Woombah 2469

House 4 2 2 $530,000

Classifieds Enjoy the best of the bush and beach lifestyle here in this appealing 4 bedroom home. An elevated position, on flat level land, the home is tastefully unique in...

Home buyers keen for more space and bigger backyards are having to resort to drastic cost-saving measures in their quest to move to into bigger properties.

Great Australian dream comes at a cost

Property Aspirational Australians are looking to upgrade their family home and move into...

20th Mar 2019 10:52 AM

Emily Palmer, offspring of controversial former politician Clive Palmer, has made a tidy $710,000 on the sale of a property bought before she was born.

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premium_icon Zaffis to lock boards with former World title contender

'It shouldn't matter who pulled the trigger'

premium_icon Pre-poll effort hot work for volunteers

premium_icon Church Dean calls for an end to politics of fear

premium_icon Severe storm rips through Lower Clarence

premium_icon Coffs/Clarence Police look to crack down on drug dealers

premium_icon Residents frustrated over media invasion

Severe storm heading our way

premium_icon Netball association 'disappointed' in recent court vandalism

They wanted a new life in NZ - but now they are buried

Risks ‘heightened’ but don’t panic: RBA

Bad news for tourists in Thailand

premium_icon Messages of love ‘overwhelm’ Brisbane mosque

premium_icon Repeat traffic offender sentenced

premium_icon Bail granted despite 'serious offences'

premium_icon Man sentenced after 'war between families'

premium_icon Weapons arrest, drug incident at dance festival

premium_icon Concern Grafton bridge substance leaked into Clarence River

premium_icon Which road is our worst? The results are in

premium_icon Property owner fed up with paying fees for council reviews

premium_icon Motorists to use new intersection to access Pacific Hwy

premium_icon Shanahan continues her rise through the ranks

premium_icon Elvery takes national tri title

premium_icon Maclean's state cricket run comes to end

premium_icon Dunn off to Sydney after favourite flies home

premium_icon Angourie surfer to rub shoulders with wave royalty

premium_icon AFL unveils Snicko technology for goal reviews

premium_icon The 9 best Cowboys and Broncos clashes

premium_icon Pattinson to come off the leash

premium_icon Friend’s fears for life after footy

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premium_icon POWER POINT: Clarence election outcome in your hands

premium_icon POWER POINT: Climate issues hit boiling point

premium_icon Influential gathering celebrates Power 30 for 2018

premium_icon UNSUNG HEROES: Our heroes behind the scenes

premium_icon Our reluctant community champion

premium_icon Sarah's marathon effort to support young Harlow

premium_icon Outstanding female volunteers recognised for their efforts

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