Byron Bay: Main Beach Playgrounds Slated for Upgrades
AI summaryByron Bay's beachfront playgrounds at Main Beach may undergo significant upgrades to enhance recreational facilities for local children.
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Tweed Heads: Clarrie Hall Dam Raising Plan Clears Planning Hurdle
AI summaryA $304 million plan to more than double Clarrie Hall Dam's capacity has cleared a major planning hurdle as the Tweed region pursues water security.
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.
Murwillumbah: House Fire in South, Community Reimagining, Film Society Launch
AI summarySouth Murwillumbah home fire, South neighbourhood consultation, Regent Film Society launch all happen in the regional hub.
Ballina: Homeless Crisis Response, Retailer Openings, Police Arrest, Water Conference
AI summaryBallina grapples with rough sleeping as a homeless man's camp burns, while new retailers arrive and water security takes centre stage at a regional conference.
Casino: $1.6 Million Clubhouse Rebuilt at Queen Elizabeth Park
AI summaryQueen Elizabeth Park in Casino has reopened its flood-damaged clubhouse following a $1.6 million rebuild project.
Ballina: CCTV Rollout, Ross Lane Upgrade, Housing Fire, Minister Review
AI summaryBallina council votes to upgrade Ross Lane and deploys CCTV following knife crimes; NSW Police statement issued on Tamar Street fire damage.
Byron Bay: Mullumbimby Governance Models, Film Festival 20-Year Milestone
AI summaryMullumbimby residents advance new governance planning while Byron Bay Film Festival celebrates two decades with October events across Northern Rivers.
Grafton/Clarence Valley: Maclean Lions Return and Earn Uncertainty, Tourism Guide Released
AI summaryConfusion persists over whether Maclean Lions Club's Return and Earn facility will be part of the Townsend Collective project, while a new 2026 tourism guide for the Clarence Valley is now available.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tweed Shire Council Discusses Solar Panel Recycling, Free Speech, Financial Sustainability
AI summaryTweed Shire Council's latest meeting addressed solar panel recycling, free speech protections, financial sustainability, and Clarrie Hall Dam issues.
Ballina: Gallery Exhibition Returns, $25m Tourist Park Blocked
AI summaryGrace Cruice Memorial Exhibition celebrates Ballina artists, while court ruling halts proposed Alstonville tourist park development.
Ballina: Iron Gates Bridge Compliance Questions, Wedding Singer Sold Out
AI summaryEvans Head Iron Gates development faces fresh scrutiny over bridge work, while Ballina Players' '80s comedy nears full capacity.
Ballina: New Taxi Operator Approved, Wildlife Hospital on Flu Alert, Developer Seeks Road Waiver
AI summaryBallina's taxi market expands with new operator approval, while wildlife concerns and a local road-widening waiver request emerge.
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: Cattle Sales, Woodburn Housing Advocacy, Hermits Concert, Bridge Reopens
AI summaryNorthern Rivers livestock sales, Woodburn's push to keep community housing, local music performance, and Montgomerys Bridge reopening after months of detours.
Kyogle: Cemetery Review, CSIRO Flood Modelling Sessions, Local News
AI summaryRichmond Valley Council reviews cemetery strategy as Kyogle hosts community sessions on CSIRO flood mitigation modelling amid ongoing local concerns.
Byron Bay: Writers Festival, Planning Changes, Mullumbimby Car Park Objections
AI summaryByron Writers Festival features politics and mining, Shire shifts to all-electric development rules, 1,500 oppose Mullumbimby car park plan.
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.
Tweed Shire Weighs Major Indoor Sports Centre Plan
AI summaryTweed Shire is exploring a major indoor sports centre for basketball and netball, but a feasibility study warns full delivery in one phase may be unaffordable.