Local news, articles and more from the Richmond Valley.
Koalas on the move – stay alert on the roads
Over spring and summer koalas are on the move as they search for food, territory and mates.
Casino Truck Show crowned NSW’s Best Visitor Experience
The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has taken out the Outstanding Visitor Experience category at the 2026 NSW Business Awards in Sydney.
Man charged over firearm and pursuit in a stolen car
NSW Police say a man – wanted by virtue of two outstanding warrants – has been charged after a firearm and stolen car were allegedly seized following a pursuit near Coraki.
Building healthier waterways and slowing floodwaters
There are increasing examples of ways that natural flood management can help waterways recover, slow flooding waters, and improve the waterways and catchments.
The climate crisis is here – what do we do?
As we watch the climate crisis accelerate around us Lismore-based resilience practitioner Dr Jean Renouf and Murwillumbah academic Professor Richard Hil will be joining former Byron Shire councillor Cate Coorey in conversation this Friday.
Two men charged following alleged robbery
Two men have been charged following an alleged robbery in Casino last week.
Editorial – Keeping the fire at bay
While the federal and NSW governments continue to approve and extend coal and gas mines, that regardless of where the fossil fuels are burnt will have negative impacts on all our futures, there are a few things you can do to prepare.
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.
