A major regional effort to manage a highly invasive weed has been completed across the Far North Coast, says Rous County Council (Rous), "marking an important step forward in protecting local agriculture and the environment".  

The Richmond River upper catchment is currently sitting on a C- in the Richmond River Ecological Health Report Card. It's not a number we can accept without doing something about it.

Richmond River champions Graeme Gibson and Steve Posselt have written an open letter to Kyogle and Richmond Valley Councils, urging action to protect the river.

Rous County Council has partnered with leading researchers from Griffith University to map critical areas of erosion following the 2022 floods, as part of a long-term strategy to improve the health of the Richmond River.

A renewed push to establish a Richmond River Commission has been backed by Rous County Council (RCC), with RCC councillors voting overwhelmingly to lobby the NSW government for stronger action to restore the health of the region’s major waterway.

As the health of the river steadily worsens, Richmond Landcare Incorporated is supporting the call for a Richmond River Commissioner.

Police have been trying to pull a car from the Richmond River at Ballina.

Police say they are awaiting the outcome of forensic analysis after human remains were discovered at Ballina on Monday afternoon.

Geoff Hutchinson has taken out Ballina Shire's Citizen of the Year Award for his exceptional service, leadership and dedication as a volunteer with Marine Rescue Ballina, saving lives on local waterways.

A new paddle club was recently formed at Evans Head with a focus on enjoying the local waterways while gaining fitness and water skills. There are already 18 members, and the club is keen to attract more.