Northern Rivers leaders say they remain committed to completing the rail trail despite a federal funding application for the next stage of the project being rejected.
Business
Tow World trusted for honest service and practical know-how
Helping people tow, travel and explore with confidence is what drives the Tow World team every day – and they’re expanding their service capacity with a move to new premises.
Local plastering legend lives on
A new Inverell business is carrying on the legacy of a well-known local tradesman, with a team determined to continue the standards and workmanship he became known for.
Clarence Harvest Celebration Returns bigger than ever
The sights, sounds and traditions of the Clarence Valley will once again take centre stage as the Clarence Harvest Celebration returns for another huge weekend of community celebration, honouring the industries and people that helped shape the region.
Watchdog seeks big penalty after Coles goes ‘Down Down’
The consumer watchdog will be seeking a “significant penalty” to act as a deterrent to Coles and others, after a court found the supermarket misled shoppers.
Farmer confidence plummets amid cost crisis
Farmer confidence has collapsed as soaring fuel and fertiliser costs force producers to cut production and rethink future operations.
Small wins overshadowed by deep cuts for regions
Not happy: small wins on measures like excluding farmers from new taxes are not impressing rural advocates.
From vintage van to vibrant future: creativity drives learning at St Mary’s Casino
At one school in Casino, creativity isn’t confined to canvases or classrooms – it’s built, grown, stitched and shared. At St Mary’s Catholic College, that spirit is unexpectedly taking shape: a vintage van set to become a student-run coffee hub.
“Limited margin for error” for Australian dairy producers in season ahead: industry report
Australian dairy producers face a “limited margin for error” in 2026/27 as rising input costs squeeze margins, Rabobank says.
More action needed on cattle tick crisis in the Northern Rivers
Clarence MP Richie Williamson is calling for more action to stop the spread of cattle tick across the Northern Rivers.
