Homes for $1 are back in Lismore, with 10 flood-affected houses up for auction under the relocation program.
Janelle Saffin
Posted inByron Bay, Roads and Infrastructure
Major upgrade completed on key Northern Rivers road
A $10.7 million upgrade to Wilsons Creek Road has been completed, improving access and resilience for Northern Rivers communities.
Posted inLismore, Roads and Infrastructure
Major road program underway to rebuild Lismore network
A major road restoration program has begun across Lismore, targeting 49 roads damaged in the 2022 floods.
Posted inFlood, Lismore, Regional Development, Roads and Infrastructure
Tractor pump replaced as Lismore moves to automated flood system
Lismore’s ageing tractor-driven flood pump is being replaced with a high-tech automated system, boosting capacity and removing the need for manual operation during floods.
Posted inRegional Development, Richmond Valley, Roads and Infrastructure
New $18 million bridges boost flood resilience on key Northern Rivers route
New bridges near Tatham are set to strengthen a key Northern Rivers evacuation and supply route, improving access during future floods.
Posted inBusiness, Consultations and feedback
What a small business wants
Small business owners across NSW are being invited to help shape a new advisory service, with entrepreneur Mark Bouris appointed to lead a 90-day review
Posted inEducation, Lismore
New flood-resilient school takes shape in Lismore South
The rebuild of Lismore South Public School has reached a key milestone, with the first building modules lifted into place.
Posted inLismore, Obituary
Jenny Dowell remembered as ‘trailblazer’ and community champion
Lismore is mourning the loss of former mayor Jenny Dowell OAM, remembered as a compassionate leader and tireless advocate who dedicated her life to the community.
Posted inMurwillumbah
Homes snapped up for as little as $100 at Murwillumbah flood buyback auction
Dozens attend latest Northern Rivers sale as buyers eye relocation and tourism opportunities.
Posted inLismore
More space unlocked for Lismore Showground after flood buybacks
The Lismore Showground will gain new parking and event space after the NSW Government moved to repurpose nearby flood-affected properties.