Richmond Valley bolsters flood protection
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.
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‘Boutique’ Byron childcare centre features Zen garden, full-time chef
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.
Fishers scooped up after trawler trouble off Lennox
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.
Driver argues ‘Covid-induced blackout’ caused fatal crash
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.
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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.
NSW ‘beef capital’ meat co-op partners with TAFE as biz booms
The nation’s largest meat processing co-operative, tucked away in the “beef capital” in northern NSW, has joined forces with TAFE as demand for skilled workers spikes. Find out more.
Emergency services race to nasty van rollover near Lismore
A van has rolled in a single-vehicle crash near Lismore in the north of the state. Here’s what happened.
100yo great grandma spills secrets to spice of life
A laid-back “country girl” who takes each day as it comes and is determined to continue living independently has celebrated her 100th birthday. Meet Grafton’s Elaine Davis.
Cop, wanted man wounded in wild chase
In a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood flick, a wild police pursuit in the state’s north saw one officer end up with a badly slashed arm and a wanted man falling from a roof and breaking a leg.
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