Hundreds surrounded the memorial at Evans Head Riverside Memorial Park to attend the dawn service. Local school representatives gave well-received addresses to commemorate those who had fallen from the local area. It was one of many services held across the Richmond Valley including Broadwater, Casino,...

RICHMOND Valley Council is looking for business and community members to join a new Discover Richmond Valley Tourism Advisory Committee. The Tourism Advisory Committee will be a vital link connecting local businesses and community organisations with Council and the wider tourism network of the Northern...

COUNCIL is continuing to work to repair the land slip on Busby's Flat Road at Pikapene. The project involves removing existing vegetation to clear the landscape zone, and excavating down. The slipe will then be benched and built up with rock. Drainage of the area...

RECREATIONAL fishers can now buy a three-day NSW fishing licence from the Evans Head Visitor Information Centre, located at 17 Kirkland Court. Anyone over the age of 18 needs to pay a recreational fishing fee and carry the receipt showing proof of payment in order...

WATCH Mayor Robert Mustow give his review of the April ordinary Council meeting.  Items mentioned in this review include: Council's advocacy for Woodburn IGA. Adoption of the Richmond Valley Growth Strategy and Casino Place Plan. A live stream of this month's meeting can be found...

A MUSHROOM grower, olive producer, poultry producer and a farmers’ market will soon show off the Richmond Valley’s fantastic food offerings thanks to support from Richmond Valley Council. All will participate in this year’s renowned Northern Rivers Harvest Food Trail, held over the weekend 6-7...

RICHMOND Valley Council’s involvement in a long-running class action against multinational insurance broker Jardine Lloyd Thompson Pty Ltd (JLT) has come to an end, with the NSW Supreme Court ruling in favour of JLT. Richmond Valley Council began the NSW Supreme Court action on behalf...

Richmond Valley residents can nominate an individual or organisation who has contributed to Reconciliation within the community.   The Reconciliation Awards are offered in the following six categories: Reconciliation in Education (student or employee), Reconciliation in Business - organisation, Reconciliation in Sport – club and...

Richmond Valley Council crews have been working to restore damaged kerb and gutter on Richmond Street in Casino. This will restore positive drainage in a busy school precinct before next term starts. Council thanks the public for making alternative parking arrangements during the works.

Council is repairing a flood-damaged footpath that leads to Sharks Beach in Evans Head. The damage was caused by the high volume of rain experienced, where water washed across the road and scoured the material below the footpath, and created a gorge down the embankment...