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👄 Christmas in the streets 🎄

👄 Christmas in the streets 🎄

Jeremy Billett
December 12, 2024

Good morning, Clarence Valley. Some shocking news this week along with Christmas festivities. Here’s what happening in the Valley.

In this week’s Catch:

Christmas in CBDs
Fatal Stabbing
Police Shooting
Christmas Celebrations

Let’s get started.

Quick News 📰

Christmas Decorations

Yamba, Maclean and Grafton are all shining for Christmas this year with decorations and trees now on display. Yamba’s tree, Maclean CBD and Grafton’s Clocktower are now all lit up and looking great. Graham Electrical & Data have supported Grafton’s setup this year, while McMahon Electrical Services supported Maclean with theirs.

Fatal Stabbing in Iluka

Iluka local Daryl Driscoll has tragically died after a fatal stabbing in Iluka last Saturday when a suspected home invasion turned deadly. A pursuit was initiated by police from Iluka to Woodburn where road spikes were used to stop and arrest the alleged attacker who has now been charged with murder.

Man Shot in Grafton

An investigation is underway after a man was shot by police near Ryan Street in South Grafton yesterday. Police attempted to engage with a man in response to a welfare check, with the man allegedly approaching police with a knife before he was shot. The man has been airlifted to hospital in a stable but serious condition.

Lawrence General Store Now Friendly

The Lawrence General Store has been accepted into The Friendly Grocer group and will soon be able to offer locals weekly savings and specials thanks to a greater distribution and product range — a win for both locals and visitors.

Yamba Lands Another Top 10 List

Yamba has once again been highlighted as a top 10 Australian destination in a recently published list for 2024. TimeOut features many iconic and lesser known towns in this year’s list, with Yamba featuring well as expected. View the full list here.

Council Chatter 👷

Road Closure - River Street Maclean

Parts of River Street through Maclean CBD will be closed from 1pm this Friday to aid in the setup and running of the Maclean Enchanted Christmas Fair.

What’s Happening 📅

Friday

🎄 Maclean Enchanted Christmas Fair: Come down to River Street in Maclean on Friday, 13th December from 4pm, for a Christmas fair that promises to be an unforgettable experience for all. Let the magic of the season light up your heart and bring us all closer together as we celebrate the joy and warmth of Christmas.

Saturday

🎄 Christmas on the Clarence: Bring a rug and settle in for a riverside night of Christmas entertainment in Memorial Park, Grafton from 5:30pm this Saturday.

Know what’s happening?

Reply or email details to [email protected].

Local Markets 🛍️

Grafton Farmer’s Markets - Today, Thursday 12th December, from 8am to 12pm at Historic Market Square, Grafton.
Maclean Markets - Saturday 14th December, from 7:30am to 12pm in the main carpark near Maclean Bowling Club.
Ashby Markets - Sunday 15th December, from 7:30am to 12pm at the Ashby Hall Reserve along Mcauley Street, Ashby.
Yamba Farmer’s Market - Wednesday 18th December, from 7am to 11am at Whiting Beach carpark, Yamba.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸

Friday

Saturday

Pacific Hotel Yamba | Hillbilly Skank | 9:30pm
The Clocktower Hotel | DJ Dollabill | 8:30pm

Sunday

Movie Night 🎬

Yamba Cinema - Now Showing
Saraton Theatre Grafton - Now Showing

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