DANGEROUS LISMORE INTERSECTION CLAIMS ANOTHER VICTIM

An elderly driver narrowly escaped serious injury when her four-wheel-drive collided with a car before tipping over in Lismore.

The accident happened on Laurel Avenue, which residents say is fast becoming a blackspot.

NORTHERN RIVERS GOES G.Y.O. - GROW YOUR OWN FOOD

Northern Rivers residents are getting behind a initiative that will see them save money and make a difference to the environment.

Many families are going back to basics and growing their own fruit and vegetables in the backyard.

ONE MORE HURDLE TO CLEAR FOR SAME-SEX ADOPTION BILL

Equal rights campaigners on the Northern Rivers face a nervous wait while a bill giving same sex couples the right to adopt goes back to state parliaments lower house.

Last night the Legislative Council voted in support of the legislation by 22 votes to 15 - with two amendments.

CALLS FOR ANOTHER RALLY REVIEW

Just before a decision is made on where the controversial WRF Rally will next be hosted, Tweed locals are calling for another independent review into the event.

They’re questioning the findings of the latest report, on the economic benefits to the region.

C.W.A FORGES LIFE-LONG BONDS

Northern Rivers members of Australia’s largest female lobby group have taken time out to reflect on their organisation’s achievements.

The Country Women’s Association of New South Wales is still going strong as it approaches its 90th anniversary.

NEW INFORMATION LAWS MEAN OPEN AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT

The Right to Information roadshow has rolled into Lismore, outlining ways the community can get access to state government information.

The new people-power rights mean ministers, agencies and councils have to provide easier access to more information than ever before.

NEW HOMES FOR BANGALOW

The Keneally Government has made the controversial announcement that 110 homes will be built in Bangalow.

It’s unwelcome news for the small community which believes the village doesn’t have the infrastructure to cope with the increase in population.

BYRON BAY SING-A-LONG

Children at Byron Bay Public recently united in song with students from across the country, belting out their rendition of ‘Come Play Your Part’, a song specially written for the day.

Here’s the song in full.

VICE CHANCELLOR DEFENDS SCU

The Vice Chancellor of Southern Cross University has leapt to the institution’s defence after it faired poorly in a national study.

SCU scored just two out of five stars in a number of categories, leading to accusations the report is flawed.

ROTARY URGING COMMUNITY TO ASSIST

Residents are being asked to dig deep and help Rotary raise money for its Pakistan Flood Relief program.

More than a month after the rains began the country continues to battle swollen flood waters, disease and poverty.

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