Flood battered nursing home reborn as crisis accommodation
A former Lismore nursing home, where aged care residents were rescued from the second floor in the 2022 floods, will soon be reborn as crisis accommodation.
Community
‘Colour and vibrancy’: Popular Northern Rivers exhibition shines
More than 20 Northern Rivers artists have banded together with Kyogle Arts Inc and Kyogle Council to bring the community an impressive display including an adult-sized rocking horse. Here’s what’s happening.
‘Blown away’: Freak storm leaves thousands in the dark
Schools are closed, thousands are without power and SES crews have shifted into overdrive after a “microburst” storm lashed the Northern Rivers on Sunday night.
‘Huge’: Community rallies for essential medical gear
A North Coast community institution continues to forge on for the betterment of its constituents to eye yet another prized addition to the local area health district’s arsenal. See what they’re up to.
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‘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.
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.
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