Clarence Valley Independent

22/07/2025

🎨 TERM 3 Creative Kids Program: Cartoon Characters & Colour Theory! 🎨
Let your young artist's imagination run wild this term!

Join Clarence Valley artist and educator Kerrie Speirs for a vibrant 8-week after-school program in Maclean, designed for creative kids aged 6–12 years.

In this fun and hands-on course, students will:
🖍️ Design their own cartoon characters – both people and animals
🎨 Learn basic colour theory through playful acrylic painting activities
👩‍🎨 Build skills and confidence in a supportive creative space

📅 Tuesdays or Thursdays (starting Week 2 of Term 3)
🕓 3:45pm – 5:00pm
📍 CWA Room, 40 River Street, Maclean
💰 $160 (includes all materials)
🎟️ $50 Creative Kids Vouchers accepted
👧 Only 12 spots per class – secure your place early!

To book, contact Kerrie:
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0448 600 388

Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1419134385957325/1419134402623990/

22/07/2025

‘Radical’ noon bail cutoff challenged
"Former prominent NSW Magistrate and Dean of Law at Southern Cross University, Professor David Heilpern has written..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/radical-noon-bail-cutoff-challenged/

21/07/2025

🎭 Cruising with the Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical at the Saraton!

Get ready for a riot of laughs, catchy tunes, and cheeky antics in this hilarious live stage show! Cruising with the Grandparents Club follows three spirited seniors who escape their nursing home in search of freedom, fun, and one last hurrah.

It’s feel-good entertainment for all ages – perfect for a night out with the whole family, the gals, or your own grandparent crew!

🗓 One night only – don’t miss it!
🎟 Grab your tickets now at saraton.com

21/07/2025

Sunshine Sugar appoints new CEO
"Sunshine Sugar is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Viertel as its new Chief Executive Officer, following..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/sunshine-sugar-appoints-new-ceo/

20/07/2025

Our wartime duty
"While the World is currently experiencing a number of unfortunate and deadly wars, the growing emergence..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/our-wartime-duty/

19/07/2025

Trainlink Discovery Pass petition
"A petition has been launched calling on the Minns government to reinstate the popular 3- and 6-month Trainlink Discovery..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/trainlink-discovery-pass-petition/

19/07/2025

Hearing over proposed Yamba subdivision
"A Land and Environment Court hearing will be held in August of the refusal of a proposed Yamba subdivision..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/hearing-over-proposed-yamba-subdivision/

18/07/2025

Motorists are advised of several changed traffic conditions in and around Coffs Harbour next week due to ongoing work on the Coffs Harbour bypass project.

Night works with single lane closures and reduced speed limits will occur on the Pacific Highway in both directions at multiple locations:

Between West Korora Road and Campbell Close on Monday (7pm–6am) for vegetation maintenance.

Between Charlesworth Bay Road and Luke Bowen Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday (7pm–6am) for drainage and median work.

Between Old Coast Road and Campbell Close on Thursday (7pm–6am) for road maintenance and pavement work.

Between Sawtell Interchange and Englands Road/Stadium Drive on Monday and Wednesday (7pm–6am) for vegetation work.

On Coramba Road, works will take place from Monday to Friday between east of Roselands Drive and west of Bennetts Road. Some work will also occur outside regular hours on Saturday (1pm–5pm).

Bruxner Park Road will have traffic control and a reduced speed limit on Friday, 25 July (7am–6pm), to open a new road section at the Korora Hill Interchange. Changes include:

Bruxner Park Road traffic will use the interchange to access the Pacific Highway.

Northbound Pacific Highway traffic will use a merging lane and roundabouts to access Bruxner Park Road.

Additional bridge and earthwork activities are scheduled between West Korora Road and Campbell Close on Saturday (7am–8am and 1pm–5pm). Earthworks, drainage, noise wall installation, and pavement demolition will continue near the Sawtell Interchange and Englands Road, with extended hours on Saturday (7am–8am, 1pm–10pm).

Traffic control will also be in place for heavy vehicle movements on several surrounding roads.
All work is weather-dependent and subject to change. Motorists should follow signage and traffic controllers and drive with caution.
For updates and detailed notifications, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/projects/coffs-harbour-bypass

18/07/2025

Maclean Lions celebrate with free sausage sizzle
"The Maclean Lions Club is celebrating a major milestone—counting their 5 millionth container through the Return & Earn program..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/maclean-lions-celebrate-with-free-sausage-sizzle/

18/07/2025

Diving into local talent through the pages of recent publication
"For Junction Hill author Narelle Fernance, the opportunity for her to share what she can do with words with other people continuously inspires..." read more: https://clarencevalleynews.com.au/diving-into-local-talent-through-the-pages-of-recent-publication/

18/07/2025

UHA AGM: Grafton Branch next week
"Once again, the support of the community astounds us. Thank you to the Jacaranda Grove Social Committee for your very generous donation..." read more:

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