In disappointing news, Primex has announced it is leaving Casino. Richmond Valley Council has worked hand-in-hand with Primex Field Days over the past 40 years to assist in growing the event and promote our region and agricultural industry.

Each year, Council provides $25,000 cash in direct sponsorship support, as well as extensive in-kind and logistical support over the last decade to support the success of each event. 

Richmond Valley Council General Manager Vaughan Macdonald said Council had committed to continue this level of financial support for a Richmond Valley based event venue.

“Council supported Primex through COVID and the impacts of natural disasters, which required changes to the event’s timing,” Mr Macdonald said.

“Council was recognised in 2023 as one of the inaugural members of the Primex Hall of Fame in recognition of the role it has played in the event.”

Council continues to work with businesses and groups, both locally and across the country, to attract high-quality events to our area that promote and stimulate economic development. Recent events, including the Australian Working Dog Championships and Heritage

Weekend, showcased our newly redeveloped Casino Showground and Racecourse to a national audience. 

Council has also worked with a dedicated group of volunteers to develop the Casino Truck Show into a multiple-day event, which is now recognised as one of the largest attended regional events in the country. 

Mr Macdonald said with Council’s Invest and Live team and the newly released Economic Development Strategy, Council is committed to further establishing the Richmond Valley as a regional growth centre, broadening our economic base and growing the visitor economy.

“Richmond Valley Council wishes Primex every success for the future in its new location and wishes Lismore City Council and the new venue well with its new relationship,” Mr Macdonald said.

“The Richmond Valley community can be assured Council will continue its long-standing commitment to promoting our region's vibrant rural and agricultural sector and will pursue other opportunities to boost our annual events calendar.”