Ballina: Twin Bridges Project Begins, Airport Security Incident, River Cleanup Plan
AI summaryBallina's $85M Twin Bridges project launches as MP addresses expenses row; airport security breach alleged; state moves on Richmond River cleanup.
Community
Kyogle: Author's Display Vandalised, Woman Airlifted After Car Crash
AI summaryKyogle author Susan Hughes' window display was vandalised on her birthday, while a woman was airlifted to hospital after a car rollover near the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kyogle: Dyraaba Hall's 100 Years, Garden Relocation, and Memorial Photo Series
AI summaryDyogle celebrates a century of community gatherings, a garden group seeks new premises before demolition, and a tribute unfolds through daily photos.
Ballina: Olympic Flame Bearer Robert Innes Shares Daughter's Legacy
AI summaryRobert Innes carried the Olympic flame after the loss of his 14-year-old daughter Morgan, channelling grief into an extraordinary collection.
Byron Bay: Queer Family Gets Permanent Home, Clarkes Beach Gets $1.6m Erosion Defence
AI summaryQueer Family Inc secures Byron lease after four years of temporary moves; Clarkes Beach receives additional coastal defence funding.
Byron Bay: Vietnam Veterans Ceremony, Tallowood Dirt Pile Plan, Mayoral Fund
AI summaryMullumbimby held a Vietnam service; Tallowood's temporary dirt pile may become permanent; Byron Shire opens its Mayoral Fund to community groups.
Kyogle: $40,000 Safety Grants, Woodenbong Art Prize Exhibition
AI summaryKyogle area funding opens for community safety projects, while Woodenbong Arts Group launches inaugural Jim Grasby Memorial Art Prize.
Ballina: Vietnam Memorial Gathering, Gallery Exhibitions, Marina Development Push
AI summaryBallina marks 60 years since Battle of Long Tan, opens new gallery shows, and mayor pursues 350-home marina development plan.
Ballina: Fatal Boat Capsize Charge, Bodybuilding Title, Boogie Boarders Milestone
AI summaryBallina region faces criminal charge in fatal Yamba bar boating tragedy, while local trainer wins bodybuilding titles and women's surf group marks two decades.
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 woman celebrates milestone 100th birthday
AI summaryA local resident marked her centenary with family and friends at the Casino Golf Club.
Community rallies to save Gwalia House in North Lismore
AI summaryHeritage advocates gather to support preservation efforts for the 1920s-era timber building on Coleman Street.
Northern Rivers roundup: missing persons appeal, community initiatives, and marine safety
AI summaryPolice renew calls for information during Missing Persons week as communities focus on environmental, social, and recreational initiatives across the region.
Tweed charity hosts Doggy Fun Day during Homelessness Week
AI summaryHead Over Hooves is staging a Lend A Paw event to support vulnerable people and pets in hardship.
Ballina community honours Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch
AI summaryNearly two months after a boating tragedy, Ballina residents gathered to remember two Marine Rescue volunteers and their legacy of service.
Murwillumbah mental health clinic closes as community calls for action
AI summarySafe Haven clinics have shut their doors in Murwillumbah and Mullumbimby, prompting community concerns about mental health services in the region.
Ballina remembers Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Ewen
AI summaryThe community farewells a dedicated volunteer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Northern Rivers faces blood donation shortage as calls grow for more regional centres
AI summaryLifeblood urges donations to address winter shortages while regional leaders push for increased funding to establish more permanent blood donor centres in country towns.
Lennox Head tree planting returns for World Environment Day
AI summaryBallina Shire Council marks the annual environmental occasion with volunteers continuing a two-decade tradition.
Palmers Island Public School P&C launches lamington drive fundraiser
AI summaryThe school's parent group is baking lamingtons to raise funds after Covid-19 forced cancellation of their annual Family Fun Day.
Our Kids Community Grants program opens for Northern Rivers families and organisations
AI summaryThe annual funding initiative supports families and community groups helping children with special needs across the region.
Grafton brewery support strong; Paul Kelly concert ticket warning issued
AI summaryA survey shows overwhelming community backing for the Grafton Brewery Complex development, while concert-goers are urged to purchase tickets through authorized channels.