Students tackle cost of living, global warming in ‘wicked’ challenge
Year 6 students from two northern NSW public schools are jetting off to Sydney for the challenge of a lifetime – which if solved, could fix a slew of worldwide problems.
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136 years: Country show reveals new attractions, events
New rides, woodchop championships and a well known Lismore photographer’s exhibition are among a “spectacular” list of attractions for the esteemed country show, now in its 136th year.
‘Achieve balance’: New Kyogle mayor reveals plans
Familiar face Danielle Mulholland said she plans to “get cracking” to find a new general manager and agitate for funding as the re-elected Kyogle mayor. Here’s her plan.
‘Lazy Crown land’: Retained mayor points to pods in housing crisis
Northern NSW coastal town Ballina is no longer the sleepy hideaway it used to be, with people coming in droves. Re-elected Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has some ideas on how to house all the new arrivals.
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Music right note for mental health
A northern NSW creative is helping dozens of young singers, songwriters and actors with their first big break – and he’s doing it all for mental health. Here’s how you can get involved.
Experts join forces to fix flood-battered $1m Hannah Cabinet
A much-loved Northern Rivers masterpiece damaged in the historic 2022 northern NSW floods is now in the restorative care of woodworking, fine arts and heritage experts.
Meet your new Kyogle Council line-up
Four new faces have been declared by voters in the NSW Local Government elections to take a seat at Kyogle Council this term.
’Long slog but worth it’: Historic club re-emerges after floods
A Lismore institution that many thought was lost forever to the northern NSW floods has reopened its doors.
‘Beyond excited’: Schools back in session after flood nightmare
Years after the devastating Northern Rivers floods, three schools have finally re-opened their doors, with staff, students and parents elated.
‘Anxious wait’: Greens stare down Labor in battle for Byron
Byron mayoral candidates from Labor and the Greens are racing for the title as sitting mayor Michael Lyon has fallen short amid a desperate fight to clear his name. Here’s the latest.
Woman’s wheelchair stolen in brazen burglary
A Northern Rivers woman living with a spinal injury has been left devastated after a callous crook broke into her home and stole not only her car – but her wheelchair too.
‘Still learning’: Stalwart of historic Northern Rivers school honoured
Fred Hoskins, 90, is an inspiration. The former Lifeline counsellor, boilermaker and more has encouraged generations of children after he “made the journey” to class “on horseback back in 1940”.
Teen accused of sports club ransacking
A 17-year-old boy has been hit with a string of burglary charges after he allegedly broke into and pillaged a Northern Rivers community sporting club. Here’s the details.
Who’s who: Lismore City Council candidates battling for your vote
With the 2024 Local Government elections just around the corner, we’ve reached out to Lismore City Council hopefuls to see what they’re all about.
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