Local farmers and food producers are calling on NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty and Minister for Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin, to work with farmers, industry and local communities to develop practical, evidence-based reforms that support a diverse, decentralised and resilient food production sector.

Northern Rivers locals and flood-impacted residents will gather in Lismore this Saturday to demand the NSW Reconstruction Authority stop demolishing heritage homes and deliver on broken promises, as community anger at the failed flood recovery reaches a new peak.

Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road. 

For a small regional area the Byron Shire and Northern Rivers have had an outsized impact on the culture and music in Australia.

Beyond the froth and bubble of the daily political soap opera, there are some major threats confronting Australia and its government.

More candidates are putting up their hands to run for the seat of Ballina at next year’s state election.