Local news, articles and more from the Richmond Valley.
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.
NEFA pleads with Janelle Saffin to save koalas from logging
The North East Forest Alliance says it's outrageous that yesterday the Forestry Corporation began logging the homes of another source koala population in the proposed Richmond River Koala Parks.
Byron mayor takes aim at Northern Rivers flood dam plan
Plans for a network of massive flood detention basins across the Richmond River catchment have drawn opposition from Byron's mayor, who wants governments to instead investigate nature-based alternatives to reduce the impact of future floods.
Big weekend for rescue chopper
It's been a busy few days for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service around the Northern Rivers.
Iron Gates shelter plan raises fresh safety questions
More than two years after the NSW Land and Environment Court approved the controversial Iron Gates development at Evans Head, opponents are again questioning one of the project's most unusual conditions – a community-run refuge intended to shelter residents during floods and bushfires.
