Conversations in the Pub – Lismore’s new civic meet-up – kicks off on Friday 19 June with its inaugural special guest, the NSW Minister for Small Business, Minister for Recovery, Minister for the North Coast and Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin MP.

Northern Rivers residents will have a direct say in local disaster preparedness and recovery when public consultations launch on Friday, 5 June.

Parklands, community hubs and environmental projects are some of the new options allowed for floodplains left vacant after the removal of ‘buyback’ houses on the Northern Rivers.

Improved stormwater flow in rural areas has been a key focus for Lismore City Council over the past 12 months, as part of its commitment to building a stronger, more connected region following the 2022 natural disasters.

An information session focused on home rebuilding and repair as part of the 2022 disaster recovery, including government grant support, is to happen in the Mullumbimby Civic Hall this Wednesday.

The NSW government says it's delivering another major school upgrade for regional NSW, with work now underway to relocate Lennox Head Public School to a new, expanded site.

The NSW government is bringing back flood buyback auctions for 2026. Most buyers so far have been locals, with house sale prices ranging from $1 to $200,000, attracting attention nationwide.

A $1.28 million upgrade to Gasworks Creek pump station has been complete, marking the first step towards overhauling Lismore’s flood defence system.

The NSW government has appointed two Co-Coordinators General to lead ongoing community support and ensure people continue to receive coordinated assistance in the wake of the antisemitic terror attack that took place at Bondi Beach one month ago.

The landfill at the Lismore Recycling and Recovery Centre is officially reopening today, more than three years after the 2022 floods caused extensive damage to the facility, and four months ahead of schedule.