Tweed Heads: Eligible Households Access $250 Washing Machine Rebate Program
AI summaryMember for Tweed Geoff Provest is promoting a NSW government program offering energy and water-efficient washing machines to eligible households for $250.
Environment
Northern Rivers: Rescue Helicopter Surge, House Fire, Census Night
AI summaryThe Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service has responded to high activity levels across Northern Rivers, while a house fire prompted four fire crews and census night arrives with mandatory compliance.
Kyogle council to discuss CSIRO basins report; kookaburras make surprise entry into Richmond Valley home
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.
Casino Forest Garden to be bulldozed following land sale
AI summaryA beloved community garden in Casino faces imminent destruction after the RSM club decides to sell the land it occupies.
Northern Rivers roundup: events, infrastructure, and rural policy updates
AI summaryA weekly snapshot of news and activities across the Northern Rivers region and surrounding areas.
Northern Rivers roundup: arts, radio, and regional updates, 6 August 2026
AI summaryLocal artists and radio participants feature in regional and national programs, while broader updates cover agriculture, infrastructure, and public health across rural Australia.
Byron Bay and Northern Rivers: community awards, rates questions, and weekend events
AI summaryByron Shire held its annual Community Awards, residents questioned rising rates, and multiple events are scheduled for this Saturday across the region.
Kyogle: cattle sales and CSIRO flood report draws scrutiny
AI summaryA large cattle sale takes place this week as communities continue to voice concerns about flood mitigation modelling.
Nimbin: engineering concerns over CSIRO report and pod village eviction calls
AI summaryLocal issues span concerns about proposed detention dams and questions over pod village reuse plans.
Northern Rivers roundup: musicals and art exhibitions, bird flu response, and local initiatives
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.
Northern Rivers economy grows with hemp manufacturing, regional branding, and arts tourism
AI summaryDevelopment announcements span sustainable construction, hinterland business positioning, and expanding ceramic arts tourism across the region.
Ballina: school achievement, rescue search, and shelter safety concerns
AI summaryA woman was rescued after a night in the water, Ballina Coast High School won top state education awards, and questions persist over a proposed Evans Head refuge.
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.
Ballina Council defers mural project and delays biodiversity plans
AI summaryCouncil postpones finalising biodiversity management while shelving a proposed $50,000 mural for Lennox Head water reservoir amid spending concerns.
Northern Rivers: livestock markets firm, grants opened for youth innovators, Aboriginal gathering strengthens regional ties
AI summaryStrong cattle prices, youth sporting recognition, rural innovation funding, and cultural knowledge-sharing mark the week in the Northern Rivers.
Lismore: council backs poker machine reform, East Lismore masterplan unveiled
AI summaryThe city moves forward on gambling reform and flood recovery with a major new housing development.
Annual dredging of Tweed River entrance commences
AI summaryMaintenance work has begun to improve waterway safety and support coastal erosion management.
Northern Rivers landholders lead flood restoration with tree-planting initiative
AI summaryLocal landholders are planting tens of thousands of trees to strengthen riverbeds as part of the region's flood restoration efforts.
Lismore community rallies against housing demolitions
AI summaryLocal residents call on the Reconstruction Authority to reconsider plans to demolish flood-affected homes.
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.
Grafton: Clarence Valley Council simplifies green bin rules
AI summaryThe council has updated FOGO bin guidelines to exclude fibre-based materials in favour of food scraps and garden waste only.