More than $251,000 in NSW Government funding will help protect and improve Crown reserves across the Clarence and Richmond valleys, with nine local projects sharing $251,698 through the 2025-26 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund. Clarence Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson welcomed the announcement, saying the funding would support the dedicated volunteers, community organisations and councils who work tirelessly to care for some of the region's most valued public spa

The Minns Labor Government must immediately halt a proposed aerial shooting operation targeting horses in Yuraygir National Park and Yuraygir State Conservation Area, with serious questions being raised about the lack of information provided to the local community, State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson says. An urgent letter has been sent to NSW Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe calling on the Government to stop the proposed aerial shooting of horses and

Maclean High School teacher Liza Hamilton has been recognised as one of only nine recipients across the state to receive the prestigious NSW Secretary Award for Excellent Service at the 2026 NSW Public Education Awards held in Sydney last night, State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson has announced. Mrs Hamilton received the prestigious honour from NSW Department of Education Secretary Murat Dizdar, recognising her outstanding contribution to Maclean High School,

The search has begun for the 2027 Clarence Electorate Local Woman of the Year, with State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson inviting people from across the Clarence and Richmond valleys to nominate an inspiring local woman for consideration For the first time since becoming the Member for Clarence, Mr Williamson is calling on the community to help identify the electorate's next Local Woman of the Year through a public nomination process. Mr Williamson said commu

A $1 million NSW Government investment to improve pedestrian safety in the South Grafton CBD has been welcomed as a major win for the local community. State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson joined members of the South Grafton Progress Association in the CBD today to celebrate the funding announcement and acknowledge the Association's long-standing advocacy for improvements to the precinct. "This is fantastic news for South Grafton and a great outcome for the lo

The iconic Casino Truck Show has received a $20,000 funding boost from the NSW Government's 2026-27 Regional Event Fund, with State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson announcing the successful grant at the Casino Truck Show Sponsors' Night on Thursday evening. The funding, secured by Richmond Valley Council through Destination NSW's Regional Event Fund, will help support the delivery and promotion of one of Australia's premier trucking events, which returns to Casi

Community safety in Coraki has received a significant boost with the activation of a new CCTV network aimed at deterring crime, supporting police investigations and improving confidence for residents, businesses and visitors, State Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson said. Mr Williamson was joined in Coraki by Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow, local Police Sergeant Dean Childs, and members of the local business community yesterday to launch the activa

Three outstanding women from across the Clarence and Richmond Valleys whose selfless volunteer service has made a lasting difference to their communities have been recognised in the 2025 NSW Hidden Treasures Honour Roll. State Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson congratulated Lesley McFarlane of Ulmarra, Rachelle Dean of Woombah and Emma Crethar of Broadwater on receiving the prestigious recognition, which celebrates the invaluable contributions of women volunte

Primary school students across the Clarence Valley will soon have the opportunity to participate in a new Rugby 7s competition thanks to a $15,000 grant awarded to the Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club through the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Grant Program 2025/26, State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson has announced. The funding will support the establishment of the Clarence Valley Rugby 7s Schools' Competition, providing boys and girls in Years 3 to 6 with the opportun

Crown reserve managers across the Clarence and Richmond Valleys are being encouraged to apply for a share of up to $13.5 million in funding through the NSW Government's 2026–27 Crown Reserves Improvement Fund, with applications opening today. State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson said the annual program provides valuable funding to improve and maintain important community assets located on Crown land. "Many of our most valued community facilities are located o

A state-of-the-art horticultural facility at Wells Crossing, just south of Grafton, is set to expand even further, with Provenance Propagation securing more than through the NSW Government's Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program to boost production, create skilled local jobs and strengthen Australia's fresh produce supply chain. Welcoming the significant public-private investment, NSW Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson said the funding would enab

A community-led push is gaining momentum to save the historic Keith Howland mural at the former Sydney Fish Market, with State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson also backing the campaign. Mr Williamson has been advocating for the mural's preservation in the NSW Parliament, through the relevant Minister, and directly with Infrastructure NSW as redevelopment of the Blackwattle Bay precinct progresses. He first raised the issue in a Private Member's Statement in th

NSW Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson has joined local honey producers and commercial beekeepers in calling for urgent action to combat the growing Varroa mite outbreak, warning it is becoming a national food security issue. "Varroa mite is one of the most serious biosecurity threats facing Australian agriculture," Mr Williamson said. "If we fail to get on top of it, the consequences will extend well beyond beekeepers—they will be felt throughout our agricul

The Grafton Dragon Boat Club is set to welcome more people to the sport thanks to a $5,700 funding boost through the NSW Government's Local Sport Grant Program. State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson recently met with club members to celebrate the successful grant, which has enabled the purchase of 20 adjustable dragon boat paddles. Mr Williamson said the funding would help remove barriers to participation while supporting the club's continued growth. "The Lo

The release of the landmark CSIRO Northern Rivers Resilience Initiative report must mark a turning point in how governments approach flood resilience across the Northern Rivers, with State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson calling for urgent action to ensure its findings are translated into real outcomes for communities. Mr Williamson said the report was one of the most significant flood resilience studies ever undertaken in Australia and provided governments with

A healthcare leader whose vision, determination and innovation are transforming the way healthcare is delivered across the Clarence Valley has been recognised with a NSW Government Community Service Award. Haley Hodgson, the driving force behind Maclean's new health centre, was presented with the prestigious honour by State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson during the centre's official opening and community open day on Saturday. Mr Williamson said Haley's commit

The continued redevelopment of Grafton Base Hospital has received a significant boost in today's NSW Budget, with $30 million allocated over the next financial year to progress the transformative project, State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson has welcomed. The $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment, initiated under the former NSW Nationals Government, remains on track and brings the Clarence Valley community one step closer to improved healthcare ser

The formal listing of the historic MV Beardmore on the NSW State Heritage Register marks a significant milestone for the Clarence Valley community and recognises decades of tireless advocacy to preserve an important part of the region's maritime and industrial heritage, according to State Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson. The Minister for Heritage has accepted the recommendation of the Heritage Council of NSW to list the MV Beardmore on the State Heritage Reg

A funding boost of $27,674 through the AFL NSW/ACT Football Facilities Fund will help the Lower Clarence Suns AFL Club expand access to AFL and improve sporting infrastructure at the Ngayundi Yamba Sports Complex, with the investment welcomed by State Nationals MP for Clarence Richie Williamson. The funding will support the purchase of a synthetic cricket pitch cover, removable AFL goal posts, goal post padding and associated infrastructure, allowing AFL to safely share Syn

Nationals Member for Clarence Richie Williamson says he is ecstatic to have secured an additional $20 million commitment from the NSW Government to deliver a fully fitted-out maternity unit as part of the Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment. The funding boost, announced as part of the 2026-27 NSW Budget, increases the total investment in the redevelopment to $283.8 million. Mr Williamson said the redevelopment is the single largest health infrastructure investment ever ma