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Save the date – Casino Truck Show 6 August 2022

22 March 2022

THE countdown to one of Australia’s favourite truck shows is officially on, with today’s announcement the 2022 North Coast Petroleum Casino Truck Show will be held on Saturday 6 August. The event is being coordinated by Richmond Valley Council, with support from the NCP Casino...

Disaster Recovery Centre to aid those impacted by floods

8 March 2022

RICHMOND Valley Council and the NSW Government have established a Disaster Recovery Centre to provide information, assistance, and help for residents and business owners who were affected by the recent flooding events. The Recovery Centre is open six days a week until further notice, and...

Clean up begins for flood-affected residents

7 March 2022

NOW that floodwaters have started to recede across the Richmond Valley, Council will continue to work closely with local flood-affected communities and government agencies to provide the support needed for clean up and rebuilding, as services now move towards a recovery phase. A coordinated clean-up...

Australia Day award winners

1 February 2022

Congratulations to our Richmond Valley Australia Day Award Winners. Each year our nation celebrates the achievement and contribution of Australians through the Australian of the Year Awards. They inspire us through their achievements and challenge us to make our own contribution to creating a better...

Richmond Valley Council Australia Day Award Nominees

25 January 2022

THE nominees for the 2022 Richmond Valley Council Australia Day Awards have been named ahead of the community celebrations on Wednesday 26 January. Each year we have the opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of our region's finest - those who lead by example...

RVC crowned Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia

20 January 2022

CASINO is officially home to Australia's best tap water with Richmond Valley Council today taking out top honours in the Ixom 2021 Best Tasting Tap Water in Australia competition. Representing NSW, Council beat out Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, West Australia and Tasmania and will now...

Deputy Mayor elected at new council’s first meeting

20 January 2022

COUNCILLOR Steve Morrissey was elected deputy mayor at the first extraordinary meeting of Richmond Valley Council on Tuesday, as two new councillors were welcomed by Mayor Robert Mustow. The newly-minted Council elected Cr Morrissey unopposed to the position for 12 months. This will be the...

Development application refused for New Italy service centre

19 January 2022

FOLLOWING a comprehensive and exhaustive assessment process, the proposal for a highway service centre at New Italy has been refused by Richmond Valley Council’s Development Assessment Panel. The proposal required consent of Transport for NSW to create a new access for the proposed highway service...

Evans Head set to host Australia Day spectacular

17 January 2022

PREPARATIONS are underway for a full program of family-friendly events at Evans Head on Australia Day, Wednesday 26 January. As in past years, a community committee was formed to host the day on behalf of Richmond Valley Council as the official Australia Day celebrations. The...

Declaration of Richmond Valley Council Election

24 December 2021

The NSW Electoral Commission was selected by Council to manage the 2021 Local Government Election on December 4. 16,469 residential and non-residential electors were enrolled in the Richmond Valley Council area on 25 October 2021. The following elections were held: Election of a Mayor Election...

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