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…

Activities to support the commencement of the Iron Gates residential development in Evans Head will soon commence.
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 subdivision works and allow construction to begin safely, changed traffic arrangements…

Former Richmond Valley Council trainee Ruby Beckenham has been recognised at the 2026 TAFE NSW Student of the Year Awards, taking out the Schools Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year category.
Ruby, who completed the school‑based traineeship with Richmond Valley Council while finishing her HSC last year, received the state‑wide award at a ceremony…

RICHMOND Valley Council’s Draft Operational Plan 2026-2027 sets out a strong program of investment in essential infrastructure, housing activation, and community services, while carefully balancing the financial pressures facing households and councils.
The Draft Operational Plan includes more than $52 million in capital works projects including roads and sewerage improvements, while still providing for essential…

ACTIVATION of the Richmond Valley Regional Job Precinct reached another milestone this week, with construction starting on Australia Post’s new parcel delivery centre with a building envelope of 2700 sqm.
The new facility, which will be developed by Snowy Valley Developments, is in Richmond Valley Council’s Reynolds Road industrial estate in Casino and will open…

IT’S FULL speed ahead as Casino gears up to welcome the greatest truck show in the Southern Hemisphere, with excitement building as the 2026 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show motors toward another landmark year.
Now firmly established as an unmissable highlight on the calendar of truck enthusiasts across the nation, the Casino Truck Show…

THOUSANDS of people heading to Casino for this year’s much-anticipated Casino Truck Show have even more reason to stay longer and explore everything the town has to offer.
From Wednesday 29 July to Monday 3 August, self-contained event camping will be available at the Casino Showground, just five minutes from the town centre, offering a…

The Minns Labor Government-funded rebuild of Halstead Drive in Casino, has been completed, delivering long-term flood-resilient public access to the Richmond River after the original road was destroyed in the devastating 2022 floods.
The $2.5 million project was funded through the Crown Lands Flood Recovery Program and delivered by Richmond Valley Council.
Halstead Drive, which…

Richmond Valley Council is inviting residents and visitors to come together and mark Australia Day at Rappville Hall on Monday 26 January, with celebrations starting from 9am.
The event is the official Australia Day celebration for the Richmond Valley and will bring the community together to recognise the people and values that help shape the…