THE 2027 Richmond Valley Australia Day Award nominations are now open, allowing the community to recognise those who make the Richmond Valley the best place to live.
Nominating someone for an Australia Day Award is a chance to acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community and celebrate their selfless and valuable contributions.
Awards are offered…

ACTIVITIES to support the commencement of works on the Iron Gates residential development in Evans Head have commenced and the initial Subdivision Works Certificate has been issued by Council.
The Iron Gates development received development consent from the Land and Environment Court in July 2024 and is proceeding in accordance with that approval.
To facilitate…

THE North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has been named a finalist in the Festival and Events category of the NSW Tourism Awards, putting the event in the running for two major State awards and further cementing its position as a national tourism drawcard for the Northern Rivers.
The Truck Show is also a finalist…

RICHMOND Valley Council is consulting with the community on a proposal to fund ongoing stormwater work following a comprehensive review which found a Special Rate Variation was the only available way to adequately fund the service levels required.
The Stormwater Service Review found current funding was insufficient to maintain and renew existing infrastructure, undertake network-wide…

THE North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show continues to drive millions of dollars into the Richmond Valley economy, with new data revealing $8.319 million was spent across the region during the 2026 event period, up 18.8 percent on 2025.
CBA iQ data recorded 31,860 unique customers spending across the region from Wednesday 29 July to…

Richmond Valley Council has marked a strong first year of its 2025-2029 Delivery Program with an eye towards a stronger, more resilient future for the area.
Details of Council’s first year were presented in the six-monthly Delivery Program Progress Report at this month’s Council meeting.
Highlights of this period included delivering several significant milestones, including…

The North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show has once again proven why it is recognised as the greatest truck show in the Southern Hemisphere, with a record-breaking 2026 event drawing thousands of visitors and 550 trucks which filled the streets of Casino for the biggest celebration in the event's history.
Following another hugely successful Friday…

ENTRIES for the Casino Truck Show have filled in record time building on the show’s reputation as the greatest truck show in the Southern Hemisphere.
The 2026 Casino Truck Show returns with Pittsworth Fleet Maintenance Friday Night Lights on Friday 31 July and the Main Show on Saturday 1 August, promising another action-packed celebration of…

A new suspension bridge reconnecting the Casino CBD to its main sporting fields and riverside parks is opening today, replacing an iconic community landmark damaged in the 2022 floods.
The $3.5 million bridge for pedestrians and cyclists is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
The project was…