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Giving the rivers of the Richmond River catchment a community voice.

We represent the recently formed Richmond Riverkeeper Association, convened to give the rivers of the Richmond River catchment a community voice. Our founding members include community representatives, academics from Environmental Science, Earth Law, and Environmental History disciplines, Landcarers with over 30 years experience in riparian restoration, teachers and land stewards with deep connection to the rivers of the Richmond catchment and with direct experience of these floods. We respect and celebrate the unique relationship of Indigenous peoples to the land and waterways of the Richmond River catchment. Our vision is for the rivers, sub-catchments and tributaries of the Richmond River catchment to be healthy, ecologically sustainable, respected by policy and decision-makers, managed actively, and valued by the community. Our Mission is to make the rivers of the Richmond River catchment drinkable, swimmable and fishable again, ensuring the return of the iconic Eastern Freshwater Cod.

25/10/2026

🌊 Richmond RiverFest 2026: it’s a wrap! 🌊

From World Rivers Day in Ballina to Wardell River Festival and a night of Bundjalung films in Lismore, around 30 events ran across the catchment this past month.

🎉 Launch in Ballina for World River Day
🌱 Plantings in Lismore, The Channon and Kyogle
🔍 BioBlitzes and water bug counts
🎉 Wardell River Festival
🎬 Bundjalung films at the Star Court
⚖️ A workshop on rights for the river

🌧️ The river had other plans for the last weekend of the festival. With the water up after rain, the picnic, canoe tours and Coraki regatta are postponed. New dates coming soon.

Thank you to every organiser, volunteer, partner and person who took part 💙

One river, many voices.

24/10/2026

🛶 PADDLE POSTPONED

Unfortunately due to the fast flow in the river after recent rain, we have decided to cancel River Paddle - RiverFest Closing Event.

It was a difficult decision however after careful consideration we believe it's in the best interest of the attendees, organisers, and all those involved.

We apologise for any inconvenience, we are looking to reschedule and look forward to seeing you on the river soon.

24/10/2026

The river is in fast flow, the ground is wet … we are listening!

Today’s RiverFest events will have to wait for another day but come and join us tomorrow for our final Richmond RiverFest event for 2026 - the Northern Rivers Rowing Regatta in Coraki

23/10/2026

Live in Casino? Richmond Valley Council is keen to talk with about the storm water special rate 👇🏽

** CASINO RESIDENTS - CHAT WITH US TODAY **

Heading to the Casino Lions Farmers Market this morning?

Richmond Valley Council staff will be at Crawford Square from 8am to 11am today to discuss the proposed Stormwater Special Rate.

If you'd like to know more about the proposal, why it's being considered and what it could mean for your property, stop by and have a chat.

📍 Casino Lions Farmers Market, Crawford Square
🕗 8am-11am today

For more information, visit: https://richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au/exhibition/proposed-stormwater-special-rate-variation/

23/10/2026

🛶 PADDLE POSTPONED

Unfortunately due to the fast flow in the river after recent rain, we have decided to cancel the River Paddle - RiverFest Closing Event.

It was a difficult decision however after careful consideration we believe it's in the best interest of the attendees, organisers, and all those involved.

We apologise for any inconvenience, we are looking to reschedule and look forward to seeing you on the river soon.

20/10/2026

Remembering Water is one of four short films screening at Voices of the River. A First Nations-led community project that documents oral histories, local knowledge, and Elders' stories regarding the Bundjalung river systems, this series was led by Githabul, Bundjalung, and Gaangalu artist Amarina Toby through the Bundjalung AARI.

Amarina interviewed Elders to document the oral histories of First Nations people in the local area, focusing on experiences of the region's river systems before and after colonisation. The film shares stories from Bundjalung water keepers and First Nations practitioners about how waterways have been, continue to be, and should be cared for.

Voices of the River is presented by Jagun Alliance through Heal the Rivers, as part of Richmond RiverFest 2026.

Thursday 22 October, 6pm to 8.30pm
Star Court Theatre, 126 Molesworth St, Lismore
Tickets $5, free for Mob
Book at https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1658264

Heal the Rivers is funded by the Australian Government through the Northern Rivers Recovery and Resilience Program 2022-23 administered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority.

19/10/2026

RiverFest Closing Event: Picnic Rained Out 🛶 Paddle Still On

Book a canoe tour - details below 👇🏽

☔ Due to wet weather, the music, dancing, picnic and weaving at Riverside Park have been called off. Too wet underfoot this year, but the River Paddle is still on 🛶

🛶 River Paddle — still going ahead ✅

Two Canoe Tours will go upriver, see the Rainforest to Rivers restoration from the view from your canoe!

🌿 Bring your own or hire one here:

🕚 11.30am Sat 24 Oct - Riverside Park Lismore 👉🏽 https://events.humanitix.com/river-paddle-1-riverfest-closing-event

🕚 1pm Sat 24 Oct - Riverside Park Lismore
👉🏽 https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-river-paddle-2-riverfest-closing-event

Sorry to miss you on the picnic blanket this year, but join us to celebrate the end of a month on the river from the water 💧

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Lismore, NSW

Website

https://linktr.ee/richmondriverkeeper

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