AI summaryNorthern NSW hospitals face heavy winter pressure as emergency departments brace for worsening conditions; SCU leads $4m coffee research program; US Pentagon eyes NSW scandium deposits.
AI summaryMember for Tweed Geoff Provest is promoting a NSW government program offering energy and water-efficient washing machines to eligible households for $250.
AI summaryBallina hosts its largest citizenship ceremony yet as migration accelerates, while Lachlan Hall enters Labor's preselection race and council plans a community connections event.
AI summaryUpper Main Arm School marks 99 years with a free music festival, while Byron artists exhibit collaborative work celebrating community and nature.
AI summaryWestpac Rescue Helicopter experiences high activity in the Northern Rivers, while fire crews battle a house blaze and residents navigate census night obligations.
AI summaryLismore City Council has appointed Susi Muddiman as the new Acting Director of Lismore Regional Gallery.
AI summaryA council meeting will address a CSIRO study on large-scale water basins, while local wildlife caused quite the stir when visiting a family dinner uninvited.
AI summaryNSW Police seek assistance locating a wanted man, Santos Organics secures investment after difficult times, and liquor regulator warns venues of emerging social media trends.
AI summaryA child sustained injuries during a match while authorities prepare residents for smoke from a planned wetlands burn.
AI summaryA 93rd birthday gathering and a young jiu jitsu champion's international victory mark community milestones.
AI summarySporting organisations can now apply for funding to purchase potentially life-saving equipment.
AI summaryA beloved community garden in Casino faces imminent destruction after the RSM club decides to sell the land it occupies.
AI summaryIndyNR publishes an opinion column examining a local figure's attempt to defend a position in the face of negative feedback.
AI summaryA local resident marked her centenary with family and friends at the Casino Golf Club.
AI summaryWhile the games have finished, an entertainment quiz keeps the fun going in the community.
AI summaryA weekly snapshot of news and activities across the Northern Rivers region and surrounding areas.
AI summaryThe Clarence Valley community participated in its first Cane Fire Tour, organised to educate residents about the local sugar cane industry.
AI summaryA fresh search is planned this weekend for a man who has been missing from Tweed Heads for over two years.
AI summaryThe Byron Bay area faces questions about planning controls and council funding this week, while a intergenerational gathering is planned in nearby Bangalow.
AI summaryRegional students will bring the beloved musical to the stage later this month.
AI summaryA national survey ranking Ballina as Australia's worst place to start a business has drawn pushback from local business leaders, even as new entrepreneurs open in the area.
AI summaryLocal artists and radio participants feature in regional and national programs, while broader updates cover agriculture, infrastructure, and public health across rural Australia.
AI summaryTweed tourism operators dominated the North Coast New South Wales Regional Tourism Awards, taking home the majority of available gold awards.
AI summaryThe Tweed region is calling for nominations to recognise both well-known and quietly dedicated volunteers and community helpers.
AI summaryThe Norco Eat the Street festival is set to serve up the biggest food and drink line-up in its history this month.
AI summaryByron Shire held its annual Community Awards, residents questioned rising rates, and multiple events are scheduled for this Saturday across the region.
AI summaryA large cattle sale takes place this week as communities continue to voice concerns about flood mitigation modelling.
AI summaryLocal issues span concerns about proposed detention dams and questions over pod village reuse plans.
AI summaryFrom cultural productions to wildlife conservation efforts and community support services, the Northern Rivers region sees a busy week of local news and activities.
AI summaryRotary calls for donations while parliamentary inquiry raises questions about Westpac Rescue Helicopter's future.