OUT NOW – The latest edition of The Northern Rivers Times is available from your local Newsagent, Woolworths, Ritchies IGA, EG and Caltex Fuel, General and Rural Stores in every town on the northern rivers, covering from Woolgoolga to Coolangatta and west as far as Inverell.
Here are a few of the stories making news:
🎉 Kyogle Breaks World Record with the World’s Biggest Happy Dance
468 people danced their way into the Guinness World Records at Kyogle Showgrounds, raising awareness for domestic violence prevention.
💃 Students Fundraise to Take Centre Stage at Wakakirri
Over 50 Kyogle students will perform at Wakakirri in Brisbane, raising funds through a combined concert, ‘One Night, One Stage’.
🛏️ Give Her Space: Byron Appeal to Support Women in Crisis
Byron Community Centre launches urgent EOFY appeal to expand safe Women’s Space at Fletcher Street Cottage.
💬 Tax and the Fury: Superannuation Reform Sparks Public Backlash
Minor tax tweaks on super balances over $3 million ignite fierce debate over wealth, equity, and identity politics in Australia.
🌞 Winter Solstice Marks Seasonal Turning Point with Lanterns and Firelight
June 21 brings the shortest day of the year. Northern Rivers celebrates with lantern parades, cultural events, and ancient traditions.
🎓 Evans River K-12 School Celebrates 25 Years of Learning and Community
Evans Head’s beloved K-12 school marks its 25th anniversary with music, memories, and past captains returning to reflect.
🏡 Luxury Redefined: Historic Eden Creek Farmhouse Restored in Style
A 130-year-old farmhouse near Kyogle gets a luxe makeover, blending modern comforts with scenic rural charm.
❤️ 1400km Walk for Heart: Beth’s Journey in Honour of Her Late Husband
Torquay’s Beth Humphries walks 1400km to raise $14,000 for heart research in memory of her husband Philip.
🔋 New Home Battery Rebates Set to Slash Energy Bills from July 1
Federal and NSW rebates combine to help homes install solar batteries—early action could maximise savings through 2030.
🌏 Yamato Takada Exchange Returns for Lismore Students
Students invited to experience Japanese culture during the 2025 school holidays; host families and chaperones sought.
🏞️ Uki RiverCare Planting Day: Help Rehabilitate the Tweed River
Locals urged to join tree planting event June 23 to restore riverbanks damaged by floods and invasive species.
📈 Kyogle Council Commits $61.3M to Infrastructure, Growth, and Community
The new budget focuses on roads, bridges, sewer upgrades and a new treatment plant to support regional expansion.
🌍 TAFE Student Walaa Al Laham Honoured for Refugee Support Work
Former Syrian teacher wins national volunteer award after resettling in Brunswick Heads and helping other refugee families.
🎊 $1 Million Grant Pool Open for Multicultural Festivals in 2025
NSW Government’s Stronger Together program encourages local groups to apply for grants of up to $20,000.
