The Clarence Valley Independent reports that a fire which destroyed a residence at 42 Maxwell Avenue in South Grafton on April 27 was deliberately lit, according to evidence revealed by the Coffs/Clarence Police District. The intentional nature of the blaze was announced via police social media.
Clarence Valley Council's new website, launched on June 24, 2021, has encountered technical issues shortly after going live. The Clarence Valley Independent reports that the problems prevented access to monthly meeting documents, with only meeting minutes without attachments from 2021 accessible through the new site.
The Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club recently completed a six-day cruise on the Clarence River with 37 members participating, according to the Clarence Valley Independent. The organizer indicated that participants plan to return and recommend the experience to others.