Local, national and world news for Grafton, NSW | Monday 7 July, 2008
News Archive
- Friday, July 04, 2008
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Ram-raid car torched in Grafton
The thieves dumped the Holden Commodore station-wagon in Atlanta Close then set it alight. Captain Dennis Pye from South... -
Kids taste the fruits of their labour
Students from Wooli Public School, however, know exactly where their lunch comes from. They also know how to plant, nurture,... -
Pro fishermen feel the pinch
Everyone is saying it is the worst the industry has ever seen," the chairman of the Clarence River Fishermen's Cooperative... -
Boat rescued just in time
Wooli Volunteer Rescue Squad president Stephen Reading said he and fellow rescue skipper Richard Taffs responded to an... -
Grafton Cup runneth over
The trucks have started rolling into Grafton to deliver the booze for the city's racing carnival, and if quantity is... -
Clarence trawlers fishing for a future
A proposed restructuring of the State's commercial fishing industry, which would have direct impact on Clarence River... -
A taste of life in the workforce
One hundred and seventy five Grafton High students were distributed into the workforce from June 16-20, while most Maclean... -
Help men can mend their ways
For years, the Grafton man had been unable to control his anger and everything around him, including the relationship with... -
Crazy invaders days are up
Primary Industries Minister Ian Macdonald said the ants a highly invasive exotic pest that can build super colonies and... -
A sister act
The pair hit the road today for x Wollongong to take part in the inaugural Medibank Country Closed Junior Championships,... -
Apprentice of the year off to the US
But his bosses at Maclean Gold Course wouldn't have cared all too much, considering he has just been named Australia's... - Thursday, July 03, 2008
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Faul may contest one week ban
Magpies' president Garry Anderson said Faul had been warned twice for wayward tackles against Cudgen, his third infringement... -
FANTASY TO REALITY
Newing intends nominating the five-year-old gelding for the $15,000 Westlawn Finance Grafton Cup Prelude (2100m) and... -
Rising costs hurt plan for hospital
The Federal Government allocated $18 million to build three new operating theatres and an A& E department in the May Budget.... -
A 10-year wait for upgraded highway
The grim warning was issued by the NSW Government in a report to Federal agency Infrastructure Australia. The report noted... -
Sisters named in water polo team
The girls, Jenna and Mia SantoromitoÖ, are the daughters of Grafton girl Sandra Santoromito (nee Fleming), who is now... -
Bridge to get a national gong
Similar plaquing recognition was awarded to the heritage ranked McFarlane Bridge at Maclean, when it celebrated its centenary... -
Kids taste the fruits of their labour
Students from Wooli Public School, however, know exactly where their lunch comes from. They also know how to plant, nurture,... -
Pro fishermen feel the pinch
Everyone is saying it is the worst the industry has ever seen," the chairman of the Clarence River Fishermen's Cooperative... -
Ram-raid car torched in Grafton
The thieves dumped the Holden Commodore station-wagon in Atlanta Close then set it alight. Captain Dennis Pye from South...
Australian news
Security man's skull fractured in brawl
Diplomat announced as new Qld governor
Afghan boy claims Diggers injured him
Queensland natural disasters to be watched 24/7
Indigenous Queenslanders to celebrate
Fishermen won't be slapped with big bill
Ferguson 'frenzy' affecting another case
Prisoners help to upgrade Qld road
Charges laid over Keem murder
Budget was my toughest decision - Rudd
World news
US-led air strikes kill 16 Afghanis
Protesters attack gay marchers, police
Colombia foils bomb plot after rescue
Kosovar fathered child with 11 yo girl
Hero's welcome for Betancourt in France
Mugabe wants recognition as president
US air raid kills 22 in Afghan: official
Australia praised, pedophile sentenced
Man gives birth
French students die in frenzied stabbing
