Residents in Ballina and Wardell will have more more localised flood warnings, giving them time to prepare before floodwaters arrives, thanks to new flood forecast services along the Richmond River.

A milestone of 150 projects has been reached since the 2022 disasters, says Lismore City Council.

Thirty-five e-bikes that were seized during police operations near Tweed Heads have been destroyed, say police.

There are two milestones worth celebrating at The Paddock this season as they push ahead with their innovative project.

Applications are now open for Northern Rivers Community Foundation's (NRCF) 2026 Empowering Women & Girls Grant, offering local not-for-profit organisations the opportunity to secure funding for projects that empower women and girls across the Northern Rivers.