With less than a week to go until entries close for the Alstonville-Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce’s Plateau Business Awards, the countdown is on to celebrate the people and businesses that help make our region thrive — including the search for the most outstanding...
Croquet might be known as a genteel game—but on Ballina Island, residents are saying they feel like they’ve been blindsided by a mallet. A renewed push to build a croquet complex at Cawarra Park has triggered a wave of public backlash, with community members...
It may have been a “simulated exercise”, but for new Marine Rescue Ballina recruit Brad Fisher, it felt like the real deal. Brad, a retired Qantas 747 captain who moved to Ballina a year ago, was one of dozens of Marine Rescue NSW volunteers who took part in the...
Col and Julie Lee have dedicated more than half a century to their community—and each other. Now, after decades of tireless charity work, Ballina's 'First Couple of Fundraising' face their most personal challenge yet. Col and Julie are among the rare few couples in...
A new scientific survey has revealed a Japanese submarine missing since World War Two could be located off the North Coast. The study by Heritage NSW suggests that there's "strong evidence” the lost submarine involved in the wartime attack on Sydney could be off...
Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has launched a petition calling for urgent action to restore the Richmond River, following the major fish kill in the wake of Cyclone Alfred. “The Richmond River is part of a vast, interconnected system of waterways that flow through...
If you’ve been dodging downpours, juggling umbrellas, and wondering whether to build an ark — you’re not imagining things. Ballina has had a very soggy start to 2025. Another wet weekend is on the cards, and yes, it has felt like it’s been raining forever. But...
A Melbourne law firm is calling for former students to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse at a Ballina primary school — sparking backlash from parents who say the ads are disturbing and harmful. Maurice Blackburn, a class action specialist, is...
Police are looking for the following people, known to frequent the Ballina area. If you have knowledge of their whereabouts, please contact the police with details. You can report anything you are aware of to Crime Stoppers on line, or call 1800 333 000. The number...
Ballina & Plateau Businesses Encouraged to Celebrate Their Success It’s awards season across the Ballina Shire — and local businesses are being encouraged to step into the spotlight and celebrate their achievements with two exciting opportunities to shine. For...
Resonator Music and Tuition has officially opened up its doors to a diverse range of musical service for the area. Adam Biggs who has worked in music his whole life, acquired the shop in April, and has been busy doing renovations integrating the new line of...
