A controversial housing development in hippie Mullumbimby has been labelled the “equivalent of an aneurysm”, with questions raised about its impact on the local sewer system as the proposal divides opinion in northern NSW.
One of the state’s seaside tourism hotspots is jam-packed with events and venues eager to welcome those searching at the 11th hour for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.
Heartfelt community pleas from residents and councillors who fought to keep their region gas field free fell on deaf ears during a loud and tense extraordinary meeting of Lismore council.
Christmas has come early for residents in Kyogle with the announcement this week of a new general manager and the opening of two new bridges in the LGA.
A dedicated group of volunteers helping to grow hope and healing in Lismore on the back of the record 2022 floods has been given a cash injection for a thriving community garden.
He was just honoured as one of the nation’s most important contributors to insect science, but like the deadly fire ant, will not stop his mission – and warns of a doomsday scenario if we don’t all take note.
Residents in the Richmond Valley who copped the brunt of the 2022 floods can breathe a little lighter after Rous County Council took a positive step forward in mitigating damage across the region.
A much-needed new childcare centre featuring a Zen garden for weekly yoga, a bird aviary, full-time chef and Japanese lessons is due to open near Byron Bay. Find out more.
Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from Ballina have saved two anglers after their fishing trawler quickly filled with water and sunk near Lennox Head in the Northern Rivers.
A Northern Rivers driver charged over the car crash death of a farmer on a major highway now has to find new lawyers just weeks away from trial.
For the first time, there are more women on Byron Shire Council than men, with mayor Sarah Ndiaye saying the gender diversity would have positive impacts on decision making in the community.
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.
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.
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.
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