Richmond River Open Access Repository - Southern Cross University

Historical image of the Sherwood family on the banks of the river

About RROAR

The Richmond River Open Access Repository (RROAR) is a digital collection of historical and scientific works about the Richmond River and its catchment in Northern NSW.

The mission of the Richmond River Open Access Repository (RROAR) is to share information about the health of the River and its tributaries and catchment, to create awareness of its geographical diversity, to protect natural and cultural resources for the future and to create opportunities for research and understanding. The collection includes historical and contemporary reports, research papers, maps, video and audio recordings and other media focussing on the river, its tributaries and catchment, produced up to the present time.

We welcome contributions to the repository which can be digitised for preservation and access. Physical items will be retained by the owner.

The RROAR was initiated by Associate Professor Adele Wessell and funded by the VC Flood Recovery Project Scheme.

Richmond River Open Access Archive Digitisation form

To suggest items that may be suitable for digitisation and preservation in the RROAR, please fill out the RROAR Digitisation Form. Objects may include audio and video recordings, artistic works, reports, research papers, maps, and media focussing on the river and its tributaries and catchment. If your items are accepted, you will be asked to sign the RROAR Digitisation Agreement.

Southern Cross University (SCU) will digitise items for access via RROAR. SCU will return the original items to the owner.

Please refer to Richmond River Open Access Repository Scope to assess the suitability of your contribution.