With half the Northern Rivers suddenly an expert on how water moves across the landscape, there will be a chance to hear from some real experts at the next Science in the Pub, to be held on Thursday 3 September at the Federal Hotel in Alstonville.

Southern Cross University researchers will lead Australia's largest-ever coordinated coffee research program, heading a new $4 million national initiative to strengthen productivity, biosecurity and long-term growth across the Australian coffee industry.

In a big day for housing announcements, the NSW government says it has reached another milestone in the Northern Rivers' flood recovery, with the release of the draft masterplan to transform a 72-hectare site at East Lismore (formerly Southern Cross University land) into land for flood-resilient permanent homes.

Bravery has many faces, as do generosity and fortitude – just three of the many wonderful attributes that resided inside Jenny Dowell, but these three came to the fore on Saturday at her last ‘official’ public appearance.

From hospitals and homelessness services to diplomacy, education, sport and sustainability, the 2025 Southern Cross University Alumni Impact Awards celebrate graduates whose leadership and innovation are transforming lives across the globe.

VIDEO: A short interview with Associate Professor John Stevens discussing Lifestyle Medicine and shared medical appointments.

The Clarence River Guardians in collaboration with Southern Cross University, is calling for participants in a major citizen science survey of the Clarence River.

Hundreds of new students have begun their studies at Southern Cross University this week, with the university offering additional support and automatic extensions for anyone impacted by recent weather events.

At the last meeting of Ballina Council, Greens councillors Kiri Dicker and Erin Karsten were successful in encouraging renewed support for music and the arts in the Northern Rivers, following SCU's recent decision to discontinue undergraduate arts programs.

Research in the field of nutritional psychiatry is underway at Southern Cross University and postdoctoral research fellow, Dr Jessica Bayes, is looking for participants for a survey to help with the findings.