Cardboard homes pitched for post-disaster housing
A Northern Rivers university is pushing to use waste cardboard and timber materials to create high-quality temporary homes after natural disasters like the record floods two years ago.
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‘Long time coming’: $28m Byron precinct for police, firefighters
A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.
Volunteers cheer boost for beloved community garden
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.
Bug man’s bittersweet fire ant warning amid award nod
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.
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Northern Rivers school smashes it at Sydney boccia championships
A Northern Rivers school is cheering after its boccia team took home silver in Sydney in a popular competition involving hundreds of NSW public schools.
Record crowd trucks in payload for rural northern NSW town
A little northern NSW town has yet again hosted one of the southern hemisphere’s most beloved truck shows – and the number of attendees is astounding.
‘Heartbreaking’: Washed up whale carcass buried
A dead juvenile humpback whale that washed up on a northern NSW beach has been taken to its final resting place, with the community saddened over the loss of the “magnificent” creature.
Lismore identity ‘Chasing the Dog’ for mental health awareness
A prominent Lismore man – a former broadcaster, councillor and deputy mayor – is embarking on a nationwide motorbike trek to raise awareness about depression and mental health. Here’s his story.
Massive Northern Rivers build-to rent project taking shape
Plans for a pilot 50 apartment state government backed build-to-rent project in the Northern Rivers have been revealed. See what’s in the works.
Rescue boat windfall in wake of heroic flood relief efforts
A Northern Rivers surf life saving club which used inflatable rescue boats to go above and beyond in the record 2022 floods has taken home a prized new vessel in a Gold Coast competition.
‘Buffer trauma’: Cute post office program a hit with schoolchildren
A former behavioural scientist who now owns a key northern NSW post office has launched a “campaign of kindness” to build connections between school students and the elderly in care. Find out more.
‘Urban sprawl’ hits hard as North Coast wildlife hospital visits surge
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been tackling a massive surge in hospitalisations, with “urban sprawl” named as the biggest threat vulnerable native animals are facing. Find out more.
Class in session: Flood smashed school greenlit for rebuild
A northern NSW public school hit hard in the devastating 2022 floods has been given approval to rebuild, making the dreams of its students to “return home” come true. Here’s the details.
Northern Rivers council’s drinking water reservoirs cash splash
A Northern Rivers council is undertaking important repairs to two of many water reservoirs critical for water security. Find out more about the project.
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