LOCAL issues dominated the news agenda in the Macleay Valley in 2018.
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Council was at the centre of many of them, but that should come as no surprise as it is the level of government which most influences our daily life.
There was the cinema, of course, but that’s been dealt with and will soon open to entertain. Other significant projects like the plans for a state of the art sports precinct at South West Rocks attracted only but acclaim – though some angst remains over the plans to tar Point Plomer Rd.
Away from local government, there was plenty more to fill the news cycle – from outrageously successful fundraisers through to individuals kicking goals in all manner of pursuits. And there were crimes and fires – as there are in all communities.
A highlight for our valley was undoubtedly the way we rallied for the farmers out west battling that devastating drought – perhaps the feelgood story of the year.
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Enjoy the video, and let’s hope 2019 brings more than its fair share of joys for our community.
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