A two-year stand-off between squatters occupying flood-damaged homes and the NSW government ends with sheriffs seizing multiple properties.

Bundjalung Tribal Society celebrates a new vision for the future — 50 years in the making — as work starts on a cultural centre in the NSW Northern Rivers.

Plans for a new flood-resilient high school campus in Lismore have been fast-tracked, with the school expected to open in early 2027.

Daily life depends on critical minerals, so how can this northern NSW community seek an exemption from exploration and mining?

Local planners approve the demolition of a former private girls' school which was the scene of a tragic murder by the "Comic Book Killer" 50 years ago.

After a flawed process that saw buses parked unused in depots for months, volunteers are pushing to launch independent sleep-bus services after the national charity Sleepbus folded last month.

Lyssavirus investigation: Medical experts don't know why a vaccine that works in "almost all cases" failed to save the life of a Ballina man bitten by a bat. In July, Craig Nolte became the first person in NSW to die from bat lyssavirus. NSW Health convened an expert panel of health specialists to assess the case. They found Mr Nolte's post-exposure treatment was in line with Australian recommendations. NSW Health says this is the first case of bat lyssavirus in Australia where infection has occurred despite post-exposure treatment. The panel notes there have been a few similar cases worldwide where the reason for infection could not be determined.
 

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CSIRO flood modelling: The leading scientist on the CSIRO's Richmond River catchment flood modelling says some common themes have emerged in a series of community forums held in the past week. Feedback on 15 possible flood mitigation measures have been canvassed at forums in Casino, Lismore, Ballina, Woodburn and Kyogle. Senior principal research scientist Jai Vaze says everyone wants protection from floods but the vast majority do not want it to come at the cost of another community.
 

Youth accommodation: A youth support provider on the North Coast has launched a suite of new apartments to help young adults safely transition out of foster care. Wesley Mission has purchased 13 apartments in Ballina, Grafton, Maclean, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie and Taree, using a $5 million state government grant. They can accommodate up to 26 young people.
 

Waste-to-energy inquiry: The NSW Nationals say an inquiry into waste-to-energy inc