Bert Rayner Bridge open to traffic

Findon Creek Road is an important access route for local farmers and residents. It had a single-lane timber bridge that was in poor condition. This restricted access for heavy vehicles and needed replacing to ensure safety.   Kyogle Council received…

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Kyogle Council Bushfire Recovery

Kyogle Council received a $1.3 million Federal Government grant to assist with bushfire recovery. Council has distributed this through various businesses and community organisations.     Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan recently joined Kyogle Council Mayor Danielle Mulholland to…

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Rappville Bushfire Recovery Grants

Rappville was devastated by the recent bushfires. More than 50 homes were destroyed, lives were lost, and livelihoods were shattered. It is an incredibly resilient community.   Richmond Valley Council received over $1.4 million in Federal Government grants to assist…

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Kyogle Bridges – 190 done, 130 to go

Needhams Road is a key access route for local farming and forestry industries. Due to a single-lane timber bridge with a load limit of 25 tonnes, heavy vehicles had restricted access.   Kyogle Council received funding to replace the original…

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Regional Express (Rex) restart local flights

Regional Express (Rex) has announced it will restart regional services in Grafton, Lismore and Ballina. This is due to the Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) program, funded by the Federal Government.   Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said the…

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Community Landcare project given a boost

Envite Environment has been working with schools on important local environmental projects. They improve the health of the Wilsons River through removing weeds and planting local natives.   Educators have been holding school based workshops about the importance of this…

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Restoring local Koala habitat

Friends of the Koala have been working with landowners to ensure our koala population have a safe place to live. There is a section of land at Monaltrie/Wyrallah that has an abundance of koalas, but not enough food trees.  …

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