Ballina: CCTV Rollout Begins, Council Votes Ross Lane Upgrade
AI summaryBallina begins CCTV network following knife crime concerns, while council approves months-long Ross Lane upgrade project.
Mullumbimby Community Develops New Governance Models
AI summaryMullumbimby residents are working to implement new governance and decision-making models identified as the community's top priority.
Northern Rivers: Rainbow Community Housing, Bee Crisis, Road Safety Funding, Missing Person
AI summaryQueer Family Inc seeks permanent home after four years without stable accommodation; beekeepers face varroa mite crisis; North Coast receives $4.6M for road safety.
Clarence Valley Independent: 28 August 2026
AI summaryThe Clarence Valley Independent publishes its latest edition covering local news and issues from the Northern Rivers region.
Tweed Heads: Wastewater Plant Feedback, Council Growth Strategy Response
AI summaryTweed Shire Council seeks community input on Hastings Point plant upgrade while former mayor Kate Milne responds to housing strategy draft.
Byron Bay: Bangalow Bowlo Rally, Free Legal Advice Clinic
AI summaryBangalow community to rally for the Bowlo's reopening on 19 September, while Byron gets free legal advice clinic from Tyndall & Co.
Lismore: Darrel Chapman Fun Run Returns Sunday
AI summaryThe Darrel Chapman Fun Run will return to Lismore on Sunday 30 August, with participants gathering at Woodlark Street.
Mullumbimby: Country Women's Association Celebrates 100 Years
AI summaryThe Mullumbimby Country Women's Association marks a century of community service in the Northern Rivers region.
Ballina: Unit Fire, Ross Lane Flood Work, Two Missing Persons Searches
AI summaryFour fire crews battle blaze at Tamar Street units while council approves flood upgrade for Ross Lane; police search for two missing Ballina-area residents.
Kyogle: Missing Man Search, Centenary Milestone
AI summaryPolice search for missing 33-year-old near Broadwater; Kyogle woman celebrates 100th birthday.
Ballina: Machete Attack Charges, Speed Enforcement Issues, Traffic Incident and Census Support
AI summaryA man and woman face charges over a Ballina machete attack, while enforcement issues plague Lennox Head and an incident involving an elderly driver hospitalises two boys.
Lismore Gallery Hosts Climate Science and Art Discussion
AI summaryLismore Regional Gallery is bringing together climate science and art this Sunday in a conversation-focused approach to environmental change.
Northern Rivers: Flood Recovery Progress, New Regional Rail Fleet, Bird Flu Response
AI summaryNorthern Rivers Reconstruction Authority reports progress on flood recovery housing schemes despite $980m audit; Australia's new Regional Rail Fleet to replace XPT trains with electric-diesel capability.
Tweed Heads: Hastings Point Sewage Plant Upgrade Goes Back to Community
AI summaryTweed Council returns its preferred upgrade option for the troubled Hastings Point Wastewater Treatment Plant to community consultation following a longstanding dispute.
Byron Bay: Mullumbimby Water Investigation Cost, Bangalow Showgrounds Management Dispute
AI summaryByron Council faces a $322,000 water investigation bill while a trust seeks to retain control of Bangalow Showgrounds from the council.
Kyogle: NRLX Cattle Sales Yard 1400 Head
AI summaryNRLX cattle sales in Kyogle held 1400 head of livestock on 26 August.
Byron Bay: Height Breach Concerns, Community Figure's Death
AI summaryByron Bay faces planning challenges over low-rise protection as developers bypass local height limits, and community figure Lynda Dean has passed away.
Murwillumbah: 2026 Wollumbin Art Award Winners Announced Saturday
AI summaryThe Tweed Regional Gallery opens the 2026 Wollumbin Art Award exhibition this Saturday with winners of the Northern Rivers' major regional art awards to be revealed.
Ballina: $1 Million CCTV Network Installation Begins
AI summaryA $1 million CCTV network targeting crime hotspots and major roads across Ballina and Lennox Head is entering its installation phase.
Kyogle: Ratepayers Save $400,000 on Waste Levy, New Bee Boxes Available
AI summaryKyogle ratepayers secure $400,000 annual saving on waste costs while local beekeeping equipment becomes available.
Northern Rivers: Data Centre Regulations Under Scrutiny
AI summaryThe Echo investigates what planning and regulatory controls exist for data centre development across the Northern Rivers region.
Lismore: Beyond the BBQ Event, New Artist Exhibition on Horizons
AI summaryMen & Family Centre hosts free Beyond the BBQ gathering, while artist Lottie Consalvo opens new horizon-focused work at a local gallery.
Casino Forest Garden members gather for farewell before demolition
AI summaryCasino Forest Garden members held a farewell gathering before the garden's scheduled demolition, with cakes and children in attendance.
Grafton: Northern Rivers Times Out Now Across the Region
AI summaryThe Northern Rivers Times newspaper is available for pickup from Grafton to Coolangatta and west to Tenterfield at major retailers.
Lismore: New Police Recruits, NORPA Production Returning
AI summaryTwo new probationary constables deployed to Northern Rivers; NORPA's 'Love for One Night' returns to Eltham Hotel through September.
Ballina: Three New Police Officers, Council Budget Plan With Ross Lane Closure
AI summaryBallina deploys new police as mayor disputes crime hotspot claims, while council considers a nine-week Ross Lane closure to save ratepayers $800,000.
Byron Bay and Northern Rivers: Community Sector Pressures Examined at Summit
AI summaryOver 50 grassroots organisations gathered at Bangalow for the Northern Rivers Community Sector Sustainability Summit to discuss pressures facing the region's community groups.
Northern Rivers: Rescue Operations, Regional Policy Debates, and Agricultural Issues
AI summaryQGAir rescue operations in Tallebudgera Valley, Menindee Lakes survey, biosecurity week, and regional infrastructure challenges in focus.
Kyogle: Queensland Road Closure for Cultural Burn, Search for Missing Woman Continues
AI summaryQueensland Road closes Tuesday and Wednesday for cultural burn; search ongoing for missing Kyogle woman Stephanie Cordery.
Casino Gets Eight New Police Officers for Richmond District
AI summaryEight new police officers have been deployed to the Richmond District, including positions in Casino, Lismore, and Ballina.