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…
Community members now have more free spaces to meet, study and access services, with the addition of three new multipurpose meeting rooms at the Casino Library. The new meeting rooms were officially opened today by Member for Clarence Richie Williamson and Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow. The project was funded with a $173,803 grant…
THE 2026 Richmond Valley Australia Day Award nominations are now open, and there is even more opportunity to recognise those who make the Richmond Valley the best place to live. Nominating others for an Australia Day award gives recognition to the unsung heroes of our community and rewards their selfless, valuable efforts. This year, awards…
THE North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show’s continued success will enable it to make donations of $26,000 to support local and national organisations. The 2025 charity partners for the Casino Truck Show are Get Yourself Checked, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Services, Flanno for a Farmer, Casino Youth Hub, CFD Foundation and St Mary’s Primary. As the…
In disappointing news, Primex has announced it is leaving Casino. Richmond Valley Council has worked hand-in-hand with Primex Field Days over the past 40 years to assist in growing the event and promote our region and agricultural industry. Each year, Council provides $25,000 cash in direct sponsorship support, as well as extensive in-kind and logistical…
THE recently held 2025 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show was a resounding success, exceeding expectations in attendance, engagement, and community support, and reaffirmed its role as the biggest truck show in Australia, one of the greatest in the southern hemisphere, and a cornerstone of the local events calendar. Celebrating its 12th year, the NCP…
THERE’S plenty of buzz around town as the trucks roll in for this year’s North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show this weekend. 550 trucks will fill the streets, and the excitement is building as the greatest truck show in the southern hemisphere builds even more. The entertainment will start with Friday Night Lights, with trucks…
RICHMOND Valley Council’s Casino Water Treatment Plant team is again headed to the national tap water tasting championships after taking out the top accolade for NSW and the ACT in the 2025 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water competition. Casino was awarded the top honour following competitive judging at the annual Water Industry Operators’ Association of…
Locals and visitors alike are invited to soak up the atmosphere of this weekend’s Australian Championships Working Cattle Dog Trials and Heritage Weekend. Richmond Valley Council is proud to again support both Casino Dog Trial Incorporated and Casino Show Society to bring an incredible array of entertainment to the Richmond Valley. Held at the Casino…
**NEW DATES** Come check out the Casino Summer Fair from 4pm, bringing together the ultimate mix of desserts, food and family fun. Enjoy glow-in-the-dark fairy floss, pimped-up ice cream, loaded churros and bubble waffles, great coffee, tea and frappes, alongside gourmet nachos, tacos, burgers, fried...
Mon 26 Jan
Rappville Community Hall 3 Lyons Street
** RICHMOND VALLEY AUSTRALIA DAY ** Richmond Valley Council invites you to celebrate Australia Day at the Rappville Community Hall, Monday 26 January from 9am - 1pm. Enjoy a fun day out with free kids activities including Fitness Kidz, giant water slide, facepainting, entertainment, citizenship...
Wrapping up the school holidays in the Richmond Valley is our Colour Run at Windsor Park in Coraki. From 10am Wednesday 28 January, the park will come alive with colour, free youth activities and a free BBQ for the whole family. Enjoy a fun morning...
Council is conducting a community conversation and engagement on the future of the Casino town centre, including nearby streets and the South Casino shopping precinct. Over the coming months, we’ll be working with design and planning experts Arcadia, Willowtree Planning, and Jigsaw Planning to create...
Richmond Valley Council is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible community for people of all abilities. We are developing our next Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), and your feedback is essential. Our DIAP is developed in line with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014, aligns...
The following development application DA2026/0110 is on public exhibition until 4 February 2026 Address: Lot 1 SP 67451 – 1/8 Oak Street, Evans Head Proposed change of operational hours of the existing recreation facility (indoor) being a 24/7 gymnasium Applicant: Newton Denny Chapelle Access this...
The following development application DA2026/0118 is on public exhibition until 12 February Address: Lot 6364 DP 1265427 – 1-3 Winjeel Road, Evans Head Change of use to Artisan Food and Drink Premises (Distillery) with ancillary Cafe and retail areas, including new building works, carparking, landscape and...
The following development application DA2026/0108 is on public exhibition until 17 February Address: Lots 490, 514 & 515 DP 755624 – 40-42 Ocean Drive, Evans Head Construction of Multi-dwelling housing comprising 11 units (9 x 3-bed, 2 x 2-bed), tree removal and associated works. Applicant:...