The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is prioritising safety around agricultural heavy vehicles during National Farm Safety Week, urging farmers, operators and road users to take precautions, The Northern Rivers Times reports. The NHVR's broader messaging comes as farming families are being encouraged to treat safety as a family tradition, with adults recognised as the primary influence on children's understanding of farm safety practices.
Fire crews in the region responded to and extinguished a truck fire involving a cardboard-carrying vehicle and a house fire during the reporting period, IndyNR reports.
Australia's most significant heavy vehicle law reform in over a decade has commenced nationwide, introducing modern approaches to safety, responsibility and productivity across the transport industry, according to The Northern Rivers Times.
More than 25 Northern Rivers schools participated in the 46th Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Competition, testing Year 5 and other year groups' mathematical skills in one of Australia's longest-running primary school contests, The Northern Rivers Times reports.
The Northern Rivers Livestock Exchange recorded 1,865 head of cattle sold across 747 lots at its prime sale on 29 July 2026, with strong competition for quality cattle offsetting softer prices across several categories, The Northern Rivers Times reports.
The NSW Government is organising the NSW Hazard Reduction Roundtable to bring together emergency services leaders, public land managers, industry, academia and community representatives as final preparations begin for the bush fire season amid a weather outlook showing increased temperatures, Australian Rural & Regional News reports.
A major pharmaceutical company has reversed a decision to cease supply of Zoladex, a hormone therapy medication relied on by thousands of Australians living with breast cancer and endometriosis, securing continued access to the critical treatment, according to The Northern Rivers Times.
Research suggests compounds in daily coffee may help protect cells from ageing effects, offering a possible biological explanation for why regular coffee drinkers often experience lower rates of chronic disease and healthier outcomes, The Northern Rivers Times reports.
Australia's annual inflation rate has eased, showing signs of progress in the prolonged surge in prices, though households and businesses continue to face higher living costs as the Reserve Bank considers its next policy move, according to The Northern Rivers Times.
The Salvation Army has declared record homelessness and housing stress a national emergency, urging urgent government action as unprecedented numbers of Australians lack safe and affordable housing, The Northern Rivers Times reports.
IndyNR has published an events listing promoting live music, markets and events happening in the region over the upcoming weekend, while a dog-themed quiz post offers light relief to readers seeking interactive trivia content.