Local land care groups say our native forest are staring down an imminent death if logging laws are relaxed. It comes as dozens of people met in Lismore last night, amping up their calls for better protections of local woodlands.

Few teams have sunk their claws into the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League competition quite as deeply as the Casino Cougars of the late 1960’s. This weekend, players from the golden era are reuniting, to celebrate the club’s rich history.

Saturday is game day, where teams across the region take to the field competiting for bragging rights. But it’s something we can for granted, after a trip to overseas, a local woman has made it her mission to bring sport to some of the poorest villages in the world. To support help deliver this equipment, visit the below GoFund me page: https://www.gofundme.com/my-passion-for-helping-fiji  

Tintenbar and Teven residents are amping up their calls to halt a proposed asphalt plant in their town. It comes after the multi-national company Fulton Hogan sent a letter to several residents outlining their plans to construct a petrochemical plant. Although a development application hasn’t been lodged, long time locals say the environmental and social impacts could be disastrous. “We’ve got 3 young kids and we moved here because of the clean air for the kids. I come from an industrial town and moved away because there was no way I was raising kids next to an industry.” Hundreds are expected to attend a meeting tonight, opposing the plant. “We’ve actually got the Deputy Mayor speaking as well so we’re just hoping to inform the community of really what’s happened because there’s been no community consultation.” NBN News has contacted …

It was only last year that the sale of hemp seeds became illegal but today the seed is branded as a ‘superfood’. Hemp Foods Australia has teamed up with charities in the Byron Shire to share the power of this nutritious snack.

Whether your representing green and gold or a junior starting on the pitch – no one is immune to mental ill health. Today a former Australian cricketing great was on the Far North Coast to talk about his struggles on and off the field.

It’s a particle so small you can’t see it – but one that’s potentially deadly. It comes after a recent spike in the illegal dumping of asbestos in Lismore. Now council’s on the hunt for a possible serial offender.

Whether you’re a half marathon runner, or more of a leisurely jogger, this years Darrel Chapmen fun run has a track for all capabilities. Now in it’s 22nd year, the run is much more than a competition, it’s a dash for cash, raising vital funds for some of our most vulnerable. To register, follow this link: http://www.darrelchapman.com/2-uncategorised/2-fun-run.html

The saga surrounding convicted fraudster Melissa Quinn continued today after the mother of four was sentenced to two years jail at a Casino court. But in an astounding turn of events, she was later released on conditional bail as she plans to appeal her sentence.

Norco is the largest dairy co-operative in Australia, with its Northern Rivers origins clear even in its name. Today the co-op celebrated it’s 123rd birthday, an amazing feat for an industry that’s increasingly heading offshore.