Local news, articles and more from the Richmond Valley.
Swap the classroom for the trenches?
History teachers from the Northern Rivers are being encouraged to apply for the new NSW History Teachers Anzac Scholarship, designed to send a history teacher to the trenches, and bring the experience back to NSW classrooms. ‘A history teacher...
Free community BBQ for men and their families in Lismore
Parenting can be a challenging experience, with parents often expected to know the answers or how to respond. And sometimes it’s not so simple. Lismore’s Men & Family Centre is inviting Northern Rivers men and their families to a free Community BBQ and forum.
$80,000 raised by the Women’s Giving Circle
Four local charities received $80,000 raised through Northern Rivers Community Foundation Women’s Giving Circle on 3 September at the Brunswick Picture House.
Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital auction live
Local artists, restaurants, accommodation providers, businesses and supporters have generously donated an exceptional collection of over 100 items to the SAVE OUR WILDLIFE HOSPITAL Online Auction after hearing that the hospital is struggling to keep its doors open.
Lessons from Queensland for the Northern Rivers
Following last week's announcement by the NSW government of a new Richmond River Coordinator, a gathering at Swan Bay heard from Julie McLellan, CEO of Healthy Land & Water, southeast Queensland's natural resource management organisation, about the practicalities of restoring rivers.
Applications now open for NRCF’s 2026-2027 Community Grants
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations across the Northern Rivers are invited to apply for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation’s (NRCF) 2026-2027 Annual Community Grants Round, which opened on 31 August.
Future of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital under threat
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital is calling for urgent support as ongoing underfunding threatens the region’s only purpose-built wildlife hospital at a time when local wildlife need it more than ever.
Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater
Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.
New research highlights pressures facing Northern Rivers community organisations
More than 50 representatives from grassroots organisations across the Northern Rivers came together at Bangalow A&I Hall last week for the Northern Rivers Community Sector Sustainability Summit.
New police recruits welcomed
Lismore MP Janelle Saffin today welcomed 22 new probationary constables deployed to regional police districts, including two in the Northern Rivers.
