Tag: RICHMOND VALLEY
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Future of Richmond Valley set to grow with region earmarked for development
Richmond Valley Council has been earmarked as an area for regional growth, offering a solution for flood-free housing. While planning is underway, locals want to ensure services in the region are also given a boost.
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THREE COVID DEATHS IN NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES OVERNIGHT
The Northern New South Wales local health district recorded three more covid deaths in the past 24 hours. One person aged in their 70s from Lismore, a person in their 50s from Ballina, and a Richmond Valley resident aged in their 90s. 606 new cases were also recorded overnight, with approximately one third of those…
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LAND VALUES ON THE NORTH COAST EXPERIENCE LARGE GROWTH OVER PAST 12 MONTHS
Land values on the North Coast have seen increases by over a quarter in a 12 month period. The value of residential land grew by over 29 per cent which was driven by strong property sales. “Ballina, Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley and Kyogle all saw very strong increases, with the strongest growth in Byron with…
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FIVE NEW LOCAL COVID CASES RECORDED
Five new local covid cases were recorded in Northern New South Wales. Two are from the Richmond Valley – one is a household contact, while the source of the other is still under investigation. Another two of the health district’s cases are in Kyogle, and one is in Ballina… Ballina Public School has been closed…
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ONE YEAR SINCE RICHMOND VALLEY BUSHFIRES
It’s been one year since bushfires tore through the Richmond Valley. Starting in the vicinity of Myall Creek Road at Bora Ridge, the fires scorched more than 100,000 hectares of land. As much of the community continues to recover, Richmond Valley Council says plans are underway to formally acknowledge the event. (NO AUDIO)
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LOCAL STUDENT THEO SCHOLL RECOGNISED AT NSW TRAINING AWARDS
In a virtual ceremony, Richmond Valley student Theo Scholl has won the New South Wales people’s choice award for school-based apprentice trainee of the year. Theo completed a warehousing traineeship through council and gained his TAFE certificate in just one year, instead of the normal two years. The high school student is also a member…
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LOCAL BUSHFIRES NOW UNDER CONTROL, HAVING BURNT 400+ HECTARES
Bushfires on the Northern Rivers are now under control after having scorched more than 400 hectares of land. A fire at Kippenduff in the Richmond Valley has burnt over 300 hectares, while a hazard reduction burn near Kyogle destroyed 77 hectares. A high fire danger warning remains in place. (NO AUDIO)
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$17M DOLLARS ANNOUNCED FOR LOCAL PROJECTS ACROSS THE REGION
Roads, bridges and other infrastructure across the Northern Rivers are receiving a major funding boost, with the Federal government today announcing over 17 million dollars for local projects. One of the first to get underway is renewing the Bungabee Bridge at Bentley. “We’re going to start working that bridge in the next couple of weeks,…
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WOODBURN-CORAKI ROAD SET FOR $10M UPGRADE
Some good news for Richmond Valley residents, with the state government allocating $10-million for improving local roads. A 20-kilometre stretch between Woodburn and Coraki will be the focus of the upgrade, with several local jobs to be created in construction. Parliamentary Secretary, Chris Gulaptis, says the project should be completed by the end of the…
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NORTHERN RIVERS KOALA SANCTUARY DETAILS THREATS TO THE SPECIES
The devastation of Australia’s Koala population has been widely felt during the fires. But the Friends of Koalas organisation have said it wasn’t the only grave threat to the local marsupials this year.