‘The Numbers’ this week looks at the value local workers bring into the Northern Rivers economy. To read more about the statistics in this weeks column … The economic gross regional product (GRP) data is modeled and provided by the AEC group The employment data is based on the 2011 census data from Australian Bureau of Statistics Read the full column on the  newspaper’s website...

The NSW Standing Committee on State Development Report 38 titled ‘Regional aviation services’ has been tabled in the Legislative Council and is available for download

Registrations open for the 2014 NSW Food & Wine Festival and local cup of tea wins award

THE Australian Government and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has launched the Creating Inspiring Rural Community Leadership and Engagement programme, which will provide resources and grants to build capacity in Australia’s regions

Get involved and participate in your local council activities – workshop for controlling vertebrate pests and community consultation on Koala management in the Tweed and Australia Day Award nominations open in Clarence Valley and Ballina

New creative works from our local regional artists is set to grace the Lismore Regional Gallery from 1 November

NBN Co fixed wireless rollout continues in the Northern Rivers.

Minister for the Environment, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, has announced the launch of round one of the Million Trees Programme grants

Ballina Shire Council is seeking feedback on Lake Ainsworth improvement and offers creative workshops to bring generations together

More than $170,000 in spending for the next stage of Council’s Koala Connections program has been approved by Council, just days after it was announced the program is a finalist for the State’s leading environmental award.