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A Grafton man has been convicted of a series of domestic violence charges.

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Crime A Grafton man has been convicted of a series of domestic violence charges.

They wanted to change the face of town forever, but alas, their vision was too bold

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Council News They wanted to change the face of town forever, but alas, their vision was too bold

Councillor wins bike plan review after concerns over disconnected and unsafe routes

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Council News Councillor wins bike plan review after concerns over disconnected and unsafe routes

The Iluka NRL star has earnt his first start with Penrith in a round 20 clash against the Bulldogs

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Rugby League The Iluka NRL star has earnt his first start with Penrith in a round 20 clash against the Bulldogs

GONE FISHIN’: Clarence hotspots revealed

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WATCH: How did this SUV end up here?

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News Car ends up in precarious position

TRUSTY TRISH: CRJC stalwart moves on after 22-year stint

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Horses Synonymous figure with Clarence racing will move on after over two decades at the...

Woman injured in crash north of Grafton

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Breaking Traffic on Summerland Way impacted following a crash this afternoon

Council smells a mole on dam investigations

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Council News $24m for dam project prompts fresh concerns over Clarence River diversion

Lower Clarence netballers get crazy on the courts

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Netball Lower Clarence Netball Association host annual Crazy Hair and Sock Day for a good...

Gympie man who had sex with 13yo in public park jailed

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News “If you call the police I will take your life,” Mclean told her.

Birthday girl, 9, films stepdad choking teen, assaulting mum

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News He pinned her to the ground with his hands, causing her to black out

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Devastating detail in teen’s death

Devastating detail in teen’s death

News William Wall told his family he would be back in 15 minutes

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Kate’s stealthy dig at Meghan

Kate’s stealthy dig at Meghan

Celebrity 'No toe sucking. No affairs... the woman barely even wears trousers'

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COURT BRIEFS: Outcomes and convictions in Grafton court

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Crime The following matters were finalised in Grafton court on Monday

IN COURT: Six people appearing in Grafton Court today

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Crime Find out who's appearing in Grafton court today, Tuesday, September 22

Police reveal latest on knife-wielding man

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Crime Police reveal the latest development on Sunday's incident

Men accused of cultivating $22M worth of cannabis

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Crime Police allegedly located 7200 cannabis plants near Lismore

Busy Yamba intersection closed for two weeks

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News Roadwork will see closure happen during holidays to help beat tight deadlines

REVEALED: When next stage of highway opens

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News MOTORISTS are set to enjoy nine more kilometres of dual carriageway as the Pacific...

Is this the key to global shipping woes?

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Technology ‘We’ve taken our inspiration directly from mother nature in order to solve a major...

New bridge renews connection between major roads

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Council News Concrete structure replaces aged timber bridge in long-awaited upgrade.

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Chance to share your bushfire story

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News ‘This is an opportunity to tell your story, a chance to share the images that document our collective journey to this point in time.’

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News People distributing catalogues to properties have been placed on notice by Clarence Valley Council following widespread complaints

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Asphalt work to take place on new Maclean interchange

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News Changed traffic conditions and local detours will be in place at the Maclean interchange next week while asphalting work is carried out

Man faces court for drunken assault on missing teen’s father

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Crime A Brooms Head man has faced court for assaulting the father of missing teenager Lee-Ellen Stace with an umbrella.

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      The hotel quarantine inquiry has been running for months. In all that time, not one person has admitted making the decision to shun the Australian Defence Force and use security firms.

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      Families to reunite, border openings cause political debate

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      News No local COVID cases in NSW for a second straight day

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      Rogue nation’s coronavirus U-turn

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      National Sport

        Truth about Darius Boyd’s fall from grace

        Truth about Darius Boyd’s fall from grace

        Rugby League Boyd has retired a champion, but his best work may be yet to come

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        Netball CEO says sorry to Firebirds’ first Indigenous player

        Netball CEO says sorry to Firebirds’ first Indigenous player

        Netball Helena Higgins receives apology for ‘negative’ netball experiences

        Lismore, Hawkesbury preview: Princes jostle for Cup glory

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        Horses Ambitious Prince out to trump Tavion Prince in Lismore Cup

        How former NRL star built $20m global empire

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          “STEALING MY LEGS”: Help as Citizen of Year’s scooter taken

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          News Campaign to help well-known Grafton volunteer get new wheels after a theft from her...

          CLARENCE ROUND UP: Latest news from our community groups

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          Meet the rising powerhouse of Aboriginal justice

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            LIGHT ‘EM UP: Bold plan for Grafton’s beloved trees

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            Council News Jacaranda stimulus package aims to get people venturing out after dark.

            BUCK OFF: Maclean rodeo, markets victims of COVID

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            How to plan your wedding during COVID-19

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              An industry leader has warned many businesses face shutting their doors before Christmas due to the border closure.

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              Business An industry leader has warned many businesses face shutting their doors before Christmas due to the border closure.

              What’s moved into major Grafton CBD block?

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              Business A new chapter has started for large commercial property in Fitzroy St.

              New cafe asking just $2 for your caffeine hit

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              34km section of road will change 3 villages forever

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              News "In a week or two we won't be getting traffic jams every holidays"

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                  Cheap drug that reduces dementia risk

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                  Health New study shows diabetes drug reduces dementia risk

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                  Blanche reveals ‘sheer hell’ of cancer after Hawke's death

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                  Health How mistake nearly cost wife of Bob Hawke her life

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                  COVID con air: Bikie bosses deported on charter flight

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                  • 24th Sep 2020 5:10 AM
                  Meet one of Mackay’s most influential architects

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                      Busted. One of this season’s Block contestants has been publicly exposed via surveillance camera – and his competitors are not happy.

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                      The usually very sleek looking Macklemore has gone and grown a long mop of curls and a handlebar moustache during his isolation “glow up”.

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                          Located at the far end of Oliver Street, sits this neat as a pin 4-bedroom home. Perched on a generous 1,000m2 (approx.) block, this block is one of the highest in Grafton sitting over 8 meters. Presentation here is second to none and being in a quiet location that's just a short 5-minute drive...

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                          Classifieds Located at the far end of Oliver Street, sits this neat as a pin 4-bedroom home. Perched on a generous 1,000m2 (approx.) block, this block is one of the highest in...

                          There’s always a lot of talk about what each town’s median price is, so we find what’s on the market for those prices across the area

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                          A man bought a property a month while Australia was in the grip of COVID-19, one of many investors scooping up high rental yield homes at a discount now.

                          Whizzkid buys almost one property a month during COVID-19

                          Property A 28-year-old bought almost one property a month during COVID

                          A ban on immigration could make the next few months a great time to buy a house, with COVID-19 sparking conditions not seen in 40 years.

                          Experts warn of sharp fall in house prices

                          Property Experts warn of sharp fall in house prices

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                            Virgin Australia is facing “the worst crisis” in its history as its boss announced 250 imminent job cuts with more to come, and British Airways may be grounded for good.

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                            Business Hundreds of Virgin jobs on the line

                            Schools, hospitals and TAFEs are among the beneficiaries of a NSW government decision to invest in infrastructure to the tune of $3 billion.

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                            News Regional NSW the big winners out of coming jobs boom

                            Motoring

                              A couple have been issued a hefty fine for a “ridiculous” rule they didn’t even know they were breaking. Now they’re warning others.

                              Couple stunned by ‘joke’ $112 fine

                              Motoring Sydney couple fined $112 for leaving car window open

                              Aussies have a chance to own a piece of Hollywood history when the original car from a Fast and Furious movie heads to auction this week.

                              Fast and Furious car up for auction

                              Motoring Muscle car from Fast and Furious up for auction in Australia

                              The owner of a Volkswagen Passat that had only 18km on the clock when it was bought kept finding recurring problems. A dealer has to give him a full refund.

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                              Motoring Westco Cairns forced to refund VW buyer $30k under new ‘lemon’ laws