Richmond RiverFest 2025 started in Ballina at the end of September and will end in Lismore this Sunday at Riverside Park, with the last of the 30 events that were held across the catchment.

The month-long festival celebrates the people, places and projects restoring the health of the Richmond River catchment — from sea to source.

RiverTime Lismore is a free community event honouring connection to Country and the river that flows through our city.

From 11am, the day begins with a Welcome to Country, followed by the Nini Nahri-gali Dancers, weaving circles with Kylie Caldwell and the Healing Hub Weavers, and a solar-powered river stage hosted by Mitch King, featuring performances from Maddy King, Uncle Billy, and Luke Vasella.

Families can enjoy kids’ art and clay activities, browse community and environmental stalls, visit the Elders Tent, and join in river offerings and cultural ceremonies.

If you wish to get involved on both days of the weekend, there is a field day tomorrow (Saturday, October 25) for Bass & Biodiversity on Boomerang Creek, Dorroughby, between 10am and 1pm.

Join local Landcarers and neighbours to plant 1,500 trees and improve fish habitat in this beautiful valley tributary. You need to register your interest by clicking here, where you will receive the site meeting point.