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 When we began talking to people in Grafton about social enterprise, the concept was largely unknown. The term did not resonate. Religious institutions face a governance and investment challenge in transitioning traditional participation alongside significant physical assets and community presence. Social enterprise – alternative revenue generation through assets and services that remain aligned with
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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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