Context The Clarence Valley is the largest LGA on the NSW North Coast, with approximately 69% rural zoning. As the agri-food powerhouse of the region, the region is home to around 1,000 primary producers, over 3,800 employed across the agri-food economy, and approximately $438 million in output making agriculture the LGA’s largest export sector. The […]
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Context Youth Futures in Grafton was a of strength to be recognised. While there were of youth engagement and wellbeing common to other regions of youth outmigration, limited post-school pathways, and service access, youth inclusion in Grafton was also embedded in community life in ways that surprised us. The Jacaranda Festival engages young people as
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Context There was a distinct difference in conversations during the first months of engagement about the difference in perceptions between Grafton and South Grafton. These perceptions were supported by data with South Grafton having 20% lower property values, a younger demographic, and slower property development growth rates. Conversations focused on main street vitality and community
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