Why Che Bon’s Pascale Kokin is backing Ballina’s emerging Muay Thai talent
The French restaurateur with a lifelong love of martial arts helped bring a major fight night to Ballina — and the crowd loved every minute.
Local News
NSW boosts beach safety with expanded shark drone patrols
New statewide shark monitoring measures coincide with an alert at Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head.
New million-dollar pump track declared ‘officially unofficially’ open
Locals jump the gun at Kingsford Smith Reserve as Ballina’s new competition-grade pump track nears its formal opening.
BREAKING: Police name man wanted over East Ballina chemist ram raid
Popular East Ballina pharmacy back in business after robbery causes major damage and a day of lost trade
Council keeps the door open to talks on land deal for Ballina Central Shopping Centre expansion
A proposal linked to a future expansion of Ballina Central Shopping Centre has been kept alive by Ballina Shire Council, despite some objections.
Help finally coming for older locals stuck waiting for care
Australia’s largest home-care provider opens a new Ballina hub as 2,000 locals wait for support
Mayor gets tick of approval from Minister ahead of crucial rate rise meeting
Minister Ron Hoenig praises Ballina Shire’s leadership as councillors prepare for a final decision on a proposed 26 percent rate rise.
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Police Reinforcements Deployed as Hunt for Fugitive Intensifies
The search for Ballina’s most wanted has escalated, with TRG officers deployed across South Ballina and Wardell as concerns grow over the fugitive’s safety and community risk.
Rare piebald great white tagged off Ballina
Ballina has drawn global scientific attention after a possibly world-first piebald great white shark was tagged off Sharpes Beach
‘We’re Sitting Ducks’: Fear Grows as Fugitive Keeps Slipping Through Police Net
A Ballina mother of two says she has spent nearly a month sleeping with the lights on, terrified that a man fitting the description of wanted fugitive Ochre Wood will return to her rural property.
Riot Squad Support Call Out as Media Removed from Closed-Door Ballina Crime Meeting
A closed-door crime meeting in Ballina revealed riot squad–trained officers may be deployed as rural thefts and street crime escalate.
61-Year-Old Disabled Woman Bashed in Broad Daylight on Kerr Street
A 61-year-old disabled woman was pulled from her tricycle and assaulted in broad daylight on Kerr Street. Her family is frustrated no charges have been laid
Popular local TV newsreader farewelled as Nine cuts deepen
A popular NBN News presenter has been farewelled after 16 years, continuing a pattern of job losses across Nine as traditional media faces growing digital competition.
Marine Rescue Ballina honours volunteers with highest service award
Marine Rescue Ballina has honoured three long-serving volunteers with Life Membership, recognising more than seven decades of service protecting local boaters.
Community recognises former Deputy Mayor Eoin Johnston
Ballina Shire and NSW Parliament have honoured former Deputy Mayor Eoin Johnston, remembering his remarkable life of service, sport and community leadership.
The little walk that changed Ballina — and then the world
Ballina will turn purple again this week as the community gathers for the sixth annual Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence, a home-grown show of solidarity that has become one of the town’s most meaningful traditions.
Why three people are pinning their hopes on a global medical breakthrough unfolding on our doorstep
As a world-first clinical trial prepares to begin on the Gold Coast, three people living with spinal injuries — two from Ballina and one from just over the border — are daring to believe movement might one day return.
Why Che Bon’s Pascale Kokin is backing Ballina’s emerging Muay Thai talent
The French restaurateur with a lifelong love of martial arts helped bring a major fight night to Ballina — and the crowd loved every minute.
Ballina’s Liz Ellis Elevated to NSW Sporting Legend Status
Ballina’s favourite netball champion, Liz Ellis AO, has been officially elevated to Legend status in the NSW Hall of Champions — placing her among the most celebrated athletes in the state’s sporting history.
Has the Minns Government quietly killed off the Dunoon Dam?
Shock and frustration after dam disappears from water review – with Ballina most exposed
