The daughter of missing woman Yvonne Whear has made an emotional appeal for information about her mother, who disappeared almost six months ago. According to NBN News, police have issued a fresh appeal as part of Missing Persons week.
In community development news, The Echo reports that 35 Mullumbimby residents participated in the Imagine Northern Rivers initiative in 2025 to develop ideas for a regenerative, safe and adaptive future for the town.
The Echo also reports that Bangalow Chess has established Australia's only multi-venue weekly chess league over the past year, based in the Northern Rivers region, bringing people together through the sport.
Environmental work continues in the region, with The Echo noting that Brunswick Valley Landcare has spent over 20 years conducting riparian restoration work to improve native vegetation quality and density along the Brunswick River catchment's waterways.
On the fisheries front, Ballina News Daily reports that proposed new legislation would grant Fisheries Officers expanded powers to combat illegal seafood sales, protect marine habitats, and target black market fishing operations.
In a water safety incident, IndyNR reports that a man was rescued by helicopter after experiencing engine failure on his jet ski south of Goanna Headland, with Marine Rescue transporting him to Evans Head.