Northern Rivers: NSW Gun Buyback Scheme Launches November 2
AI summaryNSW becomes the first state to participate in the National Gun Buyback Scheme starting November 2, affecting approximately 274,000 firearms.
Ballina: NSW Nationals Face Membership Decline and Regional Challenges
AI summaryA long-time NSW Nationals insider warns of declining membership and the One Nation threat to the party's future in regional NSW.
Kyogle: House Fire in Coraki, Police Pursuit at Spring Grove, Dean Family EKKA Success
AI summaryCoraki house fire, Spring Grove police pursuit with road spikes, and a local family's EKKA debut achievement marked an eventful day across Kyogle.
Northern Rivers: Farm Safety Focus, Student Maths Competition, Livestock Market Update
AI summaryNational Farm Safety Week highlights heavy vehicle dangers, schools compete in maths contest, and livestock prices remain softer amid strong cattle sales.
Grafton Art Club Secures 90-Day Eviction Reprieve
AI summaryThe 60-year-old Grafton Art Club has won a 90-day extension on its eviction deadline, buying time to find a new home.
Lismore: Man in 70s Hospitalised After Car Hits Drain
AI summaryA man in his 70s was taken to Lismore Hospital after his car struck a drain in the region.
Tweed Heads: Tugun Bypass Tunnel Closures, Carer Charged in Theft Investigation
AI summaryThe Tugun Bypass Tunnel faces nightly closures next week, and police have charged a carer after seizing items from an elderly couple's home.
Ballina: Fatal Boat Capsize Charges, Bodybuilder Wins Titles at 50
AI summaryA skipper has been charged over a Yamba bar tragedy that killed two, and a local personal trainer has won three bodybuilding titles.
Murwillumbah region: Student protest, workplace injury at Brays Creek
AI summaryMullumbimby High students joined a national protest against Pauline Hanson, while a man was injured in a crush accident at Brays Creek.
Casino Ramblers Launches First Weekly Walking Group
AI summaryCasino Ramblers is launching its first weekly walk at Crawford Square Park, welcoming over-60s to participate.
Northern Rivers: Queer Family Inc's New Home Search, Regional AI Adoption Challenges, Property Building Rules
AI summaryQueer Family Inc seeks a new home while Northern Rivers grapples with AI gaps in small businesses and property development rules for backyard structures.
Tweed Heads: Sustainable Living Festival Returns With Repair Focus
AI summaryThe Tweed Sustainable Living Festival returns next month with free workshops on mending, repairs, and preparing for climate change.
Grafton: EPA Enforcement Action Against Skip Bin Operator Over Illegal Waste Dump
AI summaryEPA orders Grafton-area skip bin operator to remove 320+ tonnes of waste including asbestos and lead-contaminated material from illegal rural dump.
Byron Bay: Writers Festival opens, Council economic revival plan, Labor candidate announced
AI summaryByron Writers Festival celebrates 30 years while council unveils economic revival strategy and councillor Janet Swain runs for Labor in Ballina.
Ballina: Greens Candidate Mandy Nolan Announces 2027 Election Run
AI summaryGreens candidate Mandy Nolan is campaigning for the Ballina seat in the 2027 State election, focusing on housing, hospital funding, and environmental issues.
Kyogle: Schools Praised for Phonics Gains, Comedy Show Coming
AI summarySixty schools in Richmond Valley and Kyogle achieve strong phonics improvements; comedian Odette brings comedy show to the region.
Northern Rivers: Rail Trail Campaign Gains Momentum, US Tariff Hit for Farmers
AI summaryA campaign for a Northern Rivers Rail Trail has exceeded 9,000 petition signatures while farmers face fresh export challenges from US tariff increases.
Tweed Heads: Farming Grants, Council Tours, and Cycle Link Funding
AI summaryTweed Shire offers sustainable farming grants, opens council behind-the-scenes tours, and pursues cycle path funding between Lennox Head and Byron Bay.
Grafton/Clarence Valley: Councillor Exits Mayoral Race, Weekend Sports Results
AI summaryClarence Valley Councillor Cristie Yager withdraws from the mayoral election; local sports teams record mixed results in final games.
Byron Bay: Assault in Railway Park, Writers Festival Milestone, Cycleway Feasibility Study
AI summaryA 55-year-old man was seriously injured in an assault at Railway Park, while Byron celebrates its Writers Festival's 30th anniversary and a cycleway project moves forward.
Kyogle: NRLX Cattle Sale, Crown Reserve Funding Approved
AI summaryKyogle livestock market hosts 1400-head cattle sale; fox baiting and bush regen funded at Dirawong Reserve.
Ballina: Marine Rescue Record, Academy of Sport Awards
AI summaryMarine Rescue Ballina volunteers completed 35 rescues in July; seven Ballina athletes honoured at North Coast Academy of Sport Awards.
Lismore: New Outdoor Lifestyle Expo
AI summaryLismore hosts a new outdoor lifestyle event this week featuring camping, caravanning and road travel experiences.
Byron Bay: Affordable Housing Legal Questions, Playground Redesign, Councillor's State Bid, Safety Funding
AI summaryByron Shire Council faces affordability challenges and political shifts as the town invests in foreshore playgrounds and women's safety initiatives.
Northern Rivers: Winter Hospital Pressure, SCU Coffee Research Program, Census Night
AI summaryNorthern NSW hospitals face heavy winter pressure as emergency departments fill; SCU leads $4 million coffee research program; 2026 Census compulsory tonight.
Casino: Richmond Valley News INKY Out Now
AI summaryRichmond Valley News INKY's 12 August 2026 edition is available, covering local stories for the Casino area.
Ballina Mayor Pushes Region-Wide Cycle Network After Lennox-Byron Funding Boost
AI summaryBallina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader is promoting a Northern Rivers cycle network following new funding for the Ballina-Byron connection.
Kyogle: Richmond Valley Inky August Edition Available
AI summaryThe free local publication Richmond Valley Inky has released its August 12 edition for download.
Grafton MP Williamson Calls to Halt Proposed Aerial Horse Cull
AI summaryNSW Nationals MP Richie Williamson is urging the Minns Government to stop planned aerial shooting of horses in Yuraygir National Park.
Tweed Heads: Eligible Households Access $250 Washing Machine Rebate Program
AI summaryMember for Tweed Geoff Provest is promoting a NSW government program offering energy and water-efficient washing machines to eligible households for $250.