South Grafton Public School has enhanced learning opportunities for children in its Early Intervention program thanks to $11,904 in funding secured through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships program, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced.   The funding has enabled the installation of eight new pieces of modern sensory educational play equipment in the Early Intervention playground located on the Infants School campus. The specialised equipmen

Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has again received the backing of the local Nationals grassroots membership, securing formal endorsement to contest the 2027 State Election as the NSW Nationals Candidate for Clarence.   Around 50 Nationals members from across the Clarence and Richmond Valleys gathered at Brushgrove Hall on Saturday for a meeting of the NSW Nationals Clarence Electorate Council, where the endorsement was confirmed. The meeting was also attended by NSW N

Clarence Valley’s BMX community is gearing up for a faster, safer future thanks to $19,250 in NSW Government funding to resurface the track at the Clarence Valley BMX Club, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced.   Mr Williamson said the funding, secured through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program, will ensure the Club can continue to support local riders of all ages — while getting ready for a major event on the regional sporting calend

Local squash players are set to enjoy smoother moves and refreshed facilities with an $11,000 upgrade on the way for the Waterview Heights Squash Club thanks to funding secured under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced.   Mr Williamson said the Club will receive $11,000 to support important improvements, boosting participation and ensuring safe and modern facilities for local players.   “This is gr

NSW Nationals State Member for Clarence, Richie Williamson, has used a speech in the NSW Parliament to raise the alarm over the worsening biosecurity situation across the Northern Rivers. Mr Williamson said several major threats demand immediate and transparent action from the State Government. “The march of the cane toad continues southward, and yet the Government remains silent on its plans, if any exist,” Mr Williamson said.   Mr Williamson expressed disappointment that Lo

Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has thrown his full support behind community-based preschools and their educators across New South Wales, joining today’s Day of Action outside the NSW Parliament where hundreds of teachers, educators, and supporters rallied for fair pay and funding.   Mr Williamson, who has spoken twice in the Parliament in recent weeks about the crisis facing community preschools, said the NSW Labor Government’s continued refusal to adequately fund th

The workload of Maclean Show Society volunteers in maintaining the picturesque Maclean Showground is about to get a little lighter thanks to their success in securing a $17,250 grant under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program to purchase a new 42-inch zero-turn mower, Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has announced.   The new mower will help the hardworking volunteers keep the Maclean Showground in top condition, with mowing required up to twice a

The Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre has been successful in securing funding under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program to install an automatic irrigation system at the Evans Head Community Garden, Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson has announced.   Mr Williamson recently visited the vibrant community space, meeting with the dedicated volunteers who maintain the garden.   “It’s a terrific community space bursting at the seams with tender loving c

Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation from the Lower Clarence has been successful in securing a $23,473 grant under the NSW Government’s...

Construction has officially begun on a landmark suspension bridge across the Richmond River in Casino, marking a significant step in...

The Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre has been awarded $19,973 from the NSW Government to develop a Men’s Shed at its Coraki site,...

Funding of $1.6 million has been confirmed for two critical infrastructure upgrades at Maclean District Hospital — the replacement of the...

Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the appointment of Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM as the next Commissioner of...

An investment of $4.4 million into safety works on the Gwydir Highway at Jackadgery has been welcomed by Clarence Nationals MP, Richie...

Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, has welcomed the latest milestone in the $263.8 million Grafton Base Hospital redevelopment, a...

The Rotary Club of Yamba has received a major boost to its efforts to rebuild a vital storage shed destroyed by vandals in 2019, with a...

The Evans Head Scout Hall precinct used by the local playgroup will receive a welcome upgrade thanks to a $24,695 grant under the NSW...

The Lower Clarence Rowing Club at Maclean has been successful in securing a $20,493 grant from the NSW Government to refurbish its...

Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has welcomed news that a replacement ferry is on its way to Lawrence to support the Bluff Point...

Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson has welcomed $15,000 in funding through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships...