Local news, articles and more from the Richmond Valley.
Evans Head STP: kicking the environmental can down the road
For decades the Evans Head Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) has been dumping effluent into Salty Lagoon in Broadwater National Park. Rich in nutrients and other contaminants, the lake succumbed to these pollutants with a massive fish and bird kill in 2005.
Bungawalbin Levee repair to improve flood resilience
A critical section of Bungawalbin Levee is proposed to be partially relocated to build its long-term resilience, benefitting the community, environment and agricultural industries in the Richmond Valley.
Rebels grind out tough win against Lennox
The Byron Shire Rebels faced a gruelling test at Stan Payne Oval in Evans Head on Saturday, battling both a wet pitch and a determined Lennox Head side. While the Colts’ fixture was postponed, the women’s side faced a...
4WD rolls on beach, south of Evans Head
Westpac Rescue Helicopter media say that around 11am, on Thursday 21 May, they were tasked by NSW Ambulance to a 4WD rollover on 10 Mile Beach, south of Evans Head.
Richmond Valley Council’s Draft Operational Plan on exhibition
Richmond Valley Council’s Draft Operational Plan 2026-2027 is now before the public, and Council say it "sets out a strong program of investment in essential infrastructure, housing activation, and community services, while carefully balancing the financial pressures facing households and councils".
Bruxner Highway closed east of Casino
The Bruxner Highway was closed in both directions east of Casino today after a truck crashed near Casino Drive.
EPA questioned over alleged effluent polluting national park
With Richmond Valley Council doubling the capacity of the Evans Head Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP), a local community group has raised concerns over effluent which they say is being released into a National Park.
Biohub to slash emissions at meat processing facility
A new environmental infrastructure project at Casino is set to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from one of the state’s key agricultural facilities, marking a major step forward for sustainable food production.
1,500 homes pegged north of Casino
A $250,000 grant from the NSW Government's Regional Housing Strategic Planning Fund will go towards developing construction-ready water and sewage infrastructure designs for the new Summerland Estate at Fairy Hill, north of Casino.
Richmond Valley Council releases Draft Flood Risk Plan
Richmond Valley Council is exhibiting its Draft Richmond Valley Flood Risk Management Study & Plan, along with a draft amendment to the Richmond Valley Development Control Plan.
