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👄 Sedgers Reopens, Emu Chicks 🍺

👄 Sedgers Reopens, Emu Chicks 🍺

Jeremy Billett
September 19, 2024

Good morning, Clarence Valley. I hope you’ve got some cash in your pocket because this weekend is big for local markets and garage sales, plus plenty more!

In this week’s Catch:

Grafton’s Tent City
Whooping Cough
Sedgers Reef Open
Big weekend for markets and garage sales

Let’s get started.

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Quick News 📰

Whooping Cough Cases Rise

Pregnant women, parents, people in contact with young babies and the elderly are advised to watch for symptoms and get vaccinated as whooping cough cases rise across Australia and recent spikes in cases in the Clarence Valley.

Coastal Emu Chicks Have Hatched!

A recent discovery of an endangered Coastal Emu nest in a logging zone has turned into good news with logging operations now ceased in the area and reports that the emu chicks have hatched. Ten eggs were found at the site, with seven removed to be hatched in incubation and two eggs hatched successfully by daddy Emu.

A newly hatched Coastal Emu chick.

Grafton’s Tent City Growing

The number of tents, tarps and makeshift shelters in one of Grafton’s neglected parks at the city entrance have been noticably growing as housing affordability worsens in the valley. With nowhere else to turn, homeless communities continue to grow in the region with smaller sites popping up in and around our other towns in the Clarence Valley.

Council Chatter 👷

Counting Election Results

Local election results are still being counted and checked, but it looks like there will be some new councillors for the Valley and some of our first timers are coming in hot with a lot of support from the community.

Check the initial count summary here.

What’s Happening 📅

Saturday

🎸 INXS Show: An incredible INXS tribute show lands at the Saraton Theatre in Grafton this Saturday 21st September, see The Australian INXS Show live at 7:30pm. Tickets available now.

ABBA Girls Tribute Show: This Saturday 21st September at the Yamba Bowling Club, some and see the best ABBA duo in Australia. Tickets available online here.

💸 Second Hand Saturday: The biggest day of garage sales across the NSW North Coast! Register your garage sale here to be listed, and jump on to find the best bargains in the Clarence Valley using this link.

Sunday

🌮 Bottomless Brunch: Mexican shared food, Mojito jugs, mocktails and entertainment? Sounds like you need to book early and head down to the Crown Hotel on Sunday 22nd September from 11:30am to 3pm. Seats are $75pp, book online here.

All Weekend

🍺 Sedgers Reef Reopening: Two big days to unveil and celebrate the reopening of Sedgers Reef Hotel in Iluka this weekend. Kitchen open all day, lunch time live music, raffles, face painting and baloon making for the kids. Kicking off 11am Saturday and 10am Sunday.

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Local Markets 🛍️

Grafton Farmer’s Markets - Today, Thursday 19th September, from 8am to 12pm at Historic Market Square, Grafton.
Grafton Markets - Saturday 21st September, from 9am to 3pm at the Grafton Showgrounds on the corner of Prince and Dobie Streets.
Harwood Hall Trash & Treasure Markets - Saturday 21st September, from 8am to 12pm at Harwood Island Hall along River Street, Harwood.
Yamba River Markets - Sunday 22nd September, from 9:00am at Ford Park, Yamba.
Yamba Farmer’s Market - Wednesday 25th September, from 7am to 11am at Whiting Beach carpark, Yamba.

Arts & Culture 🎭

🍷 Paint & Sip

Some wine will improve your painting skills! Create a masterpiece you can take home with step-by-step instructions, drinks, fun and learn along the way. This Friday 20th September from 5:30pm to 9:30pm at the Maclean Bowling Club. Bookings essential, details are here.

Embrace Exhibition

Head to the Iluka Emporium for their closing celebration of the Embrace Program, marking the end of 18 months of free creative workshops, artworks and exhibitons for the community. Meet the talented artists, enjoy free food and live music. Saturday 21st September 9am to 3pm at the Iluka Emporium, 61 Charles St, Iluka.

Children’s Art Competition

Clarence Valley Council are running a childrens art competition with the theme “What do you love about living in the Clarence Valley?”. It’s open until Friday 18th October for children aged 4-12 years with prizes available. See more here.

Live Music Lowdown 🎸

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Movie Night 🎬

Yamba Cinema - Now Showing
Saraton Theatre Grafton - Now Showing

A Horse Named Winx | E | Saraton Theatre
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | M | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Harold and the Purple Crayon | PG | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Runt | PG | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema
Speak No Evil | MA15+ | Saraton Theatre
Thelma | M | Saraton Theatre
Transformers One | PG | Saraton Theatre
The Wild Robot | PG | Saraton Theatre, Yamba Cinema

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