Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local councils and rugby union clubs to take advantage of an opportunity to upgrade their facilities, player pathways and increase local participation.

The current weather system is a reminder, possibly triggering, of the disastrous impact rain can have on the water systems and land in the area, so it is timely that yesterday it was announced that Lismore's flood pumps upgrade is complete.

Spaghetti Circus will celebrate the official opening of its upgraded Mullumbimby Showground facilities, following $1.2 million in investment from Create NSW. 

Council’s long-awaited road upgrade of South Beach Road, Brunswick Heads, will get underway at the end of the summer holidays.

The Public Library Infrastructure Grant program will see Ballina Library awarded $198,376 to upgrade the facility. Part of the State Government’s $6 million program, the aim is to transform the library into a more welcoming and versatile community space.

The Crabbes Creek Community Hall is heading towards. major upgrade and Tweed Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a draft concept plan for the work to make it a safer and more inclusive space for gatherings, events and activities.

Ballina Shire Council will be upgrading the Tamar Street Bus Interchange in Ballina’s CBD from Monday 11 March.

Since Norths Collective took over management of the Bangalow Bowling Club in June of 2023, The Echo asked Norths Collective CEO how promises made prior to amalgamation were progressing.

The home to Australia’s oldest provincial rugby league club the Tweed Seagulls, will see the long-awaited upgrade to their facilities begin in late 2023...

The Casino Drill Hall Precinct has been completed with the unveiling of the final project, a granite monument honouring Diggers as the centrepiece.