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'I've lived here for 32 years and I don't think I've ever seen the road as bad as it is now.'

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Council News 'I've lived here for 32 years and I don't think I've ever seen the road as bad as it is now.'

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  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:00 PM
The junior side dedicated their unbelievable triumph to a former teacher and a strong influencer on their lives.

premium_icon Northside's touching tribute in Grafton netball finals win

Netball The junior side dedicated their unbelievable triumph to a former teacher and a strong influencer on their lives.

Iconic event showcases the best Clarence-produced food around

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Food & Entertainment Iconic event showcases the best Clarence-produced food around

Taipans rear heads in fierce CRL Zone Championships

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Rugby League The young stars turned heads as they proved the doubters wrong.

  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:10 PM
MAGIC TOUCH: Tamworth trainer wins as two tie for second

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Horses A rare dead heat was called between two runners in Grafton today.

  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:05 PM
Are you a woman aged between 50-74?

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Health It could be time to book in for an important appointment

Flower show a blooming success despite organisers' fears

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News Organisers were concerned ahead of Saturday's event

Eight days to claim $120 refund

Eight days to claim $120 refund

News Time is running out to get your hands on the cash

Old friends are back to enjoy the sun

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Environment It's the time of year when our favourite reptiles hit the town

Complaints spike at state run aged care home sparks review

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Health Independent experts reviewing care at State Government-run facility

  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:55 PM
Climate change: High-tech drill to unlock Antarctic ice

Climate change: High-tech drill to unlock Antarctic ice

Environment Specialist drill to extract million-year-old ice

  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:48 PM
Nadia stuns in solo Brownlows appearance

Nadia stuns in solo Brownlows appearance

News Women of AFL from turning on the glam early

  • 23rd Sep 2019 5:07 PM
Back from the dead? NRL considers five-minute bin return

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News Is NRL considering bringing the five-minute sin-bin back?

  • 23rd Sep 2019 4:59 PM
IN COURT: 47 people facing Grafton court today

premium_icon IN COURT: 47 people facing Grafton court today

Crime Here is a list of people appearing in Grafton court today

Lower Clarence targeted in crime spree

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Crime Police investigating several robberies overnight

Woman flees NSW after violent stabbing

premium_icon Woman flees NSW after violent stabbing

Crime After absconding for 3 years, she has paid the price for her actions

Even two blown tires didn't stop highway pursuit

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Crime Man charged with multiple offences after trying to evade police

TRAFFIC: Major changes coming to Pacific Highway

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News Road closures and new overpass shown here

Maclean Showground pavilion plan almost done

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News 100-year-old building set to be demolished next month

EXCLUSIVE: Look at progress on highway's new roundabout

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News Intersection move to allow room for construction

New jail creates right path to student growth

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Education Principal sees positive flavour in 25-year masterplan

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    Crime Mother scolded for intervening in a schoolyard tiff, drove around looking for the girl after she failed to show for pre-arranged fight

    How bank’s surprise home loan change will help you

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    Property One of the nation’s biggest banks has watered down the tests it uses to assess home loans in a move that signals rate cuts are on the way.

    • 23rd Sep 2019 5:45 PM
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    News Qantas has been called upon to help those whose flights were axed following the fall of Thomas Cook. This is how the company’s collapse affects those with bookings.

    • 23rd Sep 2019 5:33 PM
    Analysis: Where the NRL semi-finals were won and lost

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    • 23rd Sep 2019 5:29 PM
    Her partner was shot, so she ‘flushed' bullet shards in loo

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    • 23rd Sep 2019 5:04 PM
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    Rugby League The Sydney Roosters will be part of rugby league history when they tackle the St George Illawarra Dragons in a special match this Sunday.

    • 23rd Sep 2019 4:56 PM

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      The two sides were neck-and-neck but S&S found the key ingredient to defeat their rivals in the final decider.

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      Netball The two sides were neck-and-neck but S&S found the key ingredient to defeat their rivals in the final decider.

      Ornate's in it to win it

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      Horses The Grafton trainer has two good chances on his home track today.

      Westlawn Public go deep into NSW PSSA hockey tournament

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      Hockey The Clarence school made another statement at state level last week.

      WATCH: Little riders put in huge efforts at Ride for Youth

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      Cycling & MTB Youngsters combined for more than 400 laps at the annual fund raiser

      5 NCAS programs open for entry ahead of 2020 Academy Games

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      Sport Sign ups are now open for a number of sporting programs.

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        Graham eyes grand final despite shoulder concern

        AFL Jack Graham pushing to play, Stephen Coniglio 50-50

        • 23rd Sep 2019 4:51 PM
        Sam's our man: Massive payday for top sailor

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        Sport Top sailor Sam Newton will share in massive payday after latest win

        • 23rd Sep 2019 4:11 PM
        Grandfather inspired by footy star’s MND courage

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          Community 'It is important that we keep it going'

          No more tears at the hairdresser

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          Community The salon that's a cut above for kids with special needs

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            ‘I’ve had my own struggles’: Athletes open up

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            Health As athlete Cara Koenen’s public profile grew, so did the number of young girls...

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            Whats On The Byron-via-L.A. resident unveiled a new music project

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              Business The winner has a few key ideas that are sure to have helped gain such success in our community

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              Business After 40 years, expansion grows automative business

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                  The strategy has been given $451.5 million over six years from 2016-17 to combat the national rise in crystal meth use.

                  Major issue with government's $450m anti-ice strategy

                  Health The strategy has been given $451.5 million over six years from 2016-17 to combat the national rise in crystal meth use.

                  • 23rd Sep 2019 4:55 PM
                  Hospital 'caused stroke' that resulted in brain damage

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                  Health Regional hospital intensive care unit 'caused' stroke, brain damage

                  • 23rd Sep 2019 4:54 PM
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                    The Clarence community came together in support of local youth mental health initiatives on the weekend.

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                    • 23rd Sep 2019 5:36 PM

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                      No one is ever going to be 100 per cent happy with what Emmy voters pick. But, ooph, Game of Thrones should not have won.

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                      TV No one is ever going to be 100 per cent happy with what Emmy voters pick. But, ooph, Game of Thrones should not have won.

                      • 23rd Sep 2019 5:00 PM
                      Fans may get a peek at exactly what happened when The Veronicas were kicked off a flight at the weekend, with their new reality show currently filming.

                      Plane saga could play out on reality show

                      TV Fans may get to see The Veronicas’ plane drama may play out on show.

                      • 23rd Sep 2019 4:30 PM
                      A list of winners at the 71st Emmy awards.

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                      TV A list of winners at the 71st Emmy awards.

                      Game of Thrones and Fleabag were both big Emmys winners — but Kim Kardashian suffered through the night’s most embarrassing moment.

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                      TV Kim Kardashian suffered through the night’s most embarrassing moment

                      Princess Diana had a special connection to Africa, and when Harry lands on the continent today, he will carry on his mum’s legacy in a special and emotional way

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                          The Treasurer’s $250m cash handout should have been used to help stimulate the state’s fledgling construction sector, Master Builders says

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                          They’re the islands where you can buy land for the price of a holiday and expat Aussies are snapping them up sight unseen. You’ll be amazed what $15,000 will buy you.

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                          Property You’ll be amazed what $15,000 will buy you

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                            THE number of people working in Mackay’s mining industry has surpassed the amount during the height of the boom, and it’s not expected to slow down

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                            Business The number of people working in Mackay’s mining industry has boomed

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