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:
$1.27 Million to Fight Domestic Violence in Northern Rivers
Three new community programs launched to tackle root causes locally.
Petition Calls for Urgent Flood Mitigation Action
Woodburn locals urge CSIRO to model flood-reduction scenarios.
Rainbow Power Company Refocuses on Community and Solar Access
New CEO pledges to rebuild trust with Northern Rivers locals.
World Environment Day Festival Returns to Murwillumbah
Eco-event offers speakers, stalls, music, and family-friendly activities.
LOLA Festival to Revive Lismore Laneways with Art and Music
$30K federal funding backs street celebration with live acts.
Grafton Carnival Begins with Big Names and High Stakes
Six prelude winners set to shine in major cup races.
Casino Abattoir Bans Cattle Over 400kg for Safety Reasons
Local butchers face rising costs as trade services restricted.
Parkinson’s Nurses to Stay After Funding Renewal
Specialist care continues across Northern Rivers clinics.
Rous County Council Strengthens Regional Water Supply
Alstonville asset acquisition boosts drought resilience.
New Sewer Lining Tech Upgrades 5km of Lismore’s Pipes
Trenchless repairs improve system with minimal disruption.
CSIRO Flood Model Prompts Call to Update NSW Planning
Hydrodynamic data reveals gaps in disaster readiness.
Flood Model Sets Stage for New Mitigation Strategy
Community leaders embrace detailed Richmond River catchment data.
Woodburn’s Supermarket Void Leaves Residents Struggling
Locals demand return of essential services post-2022 floods.
Clubgrants Program Offers $300K for Clarence Valley Projects
Infrastructure fund targets sports, culture, resilience.
1000 Voices Project Aims to Solve Homelessness in Byron
Locals invited to shape solutions through lived experience.
Climate Change Denial Persists Amid Escalating Crises
Column reflects on missed lessons and urgent policy needs.
