M1 reopens after fiery two-truck crash near Ballina
A truck has been destroyed by fire after two prime mover collided on the M1 south of Ballina, with both drivers involved escaping injury.
Major breakthrough as missing woman’s car found in river
Police divers have recovered missing woman Yvonne Whear’s car from the Rous River, almost seven months after she disappeared from the Murwillumbah area.
Saffin to reimburse travel expenses after audit finds administrative error
Janelle Saffin will reimburse her Ministerial office budget after her travel audit confirmed some Sydney expenses were inadvertently charged to the wrong allowance.
Labor picks Janet Swain for Ballina
Byron Shire councillor Janet Swain has entered Labor's race for Ballina, arguing the electorate deserves a stronger voice inside the NSW Government ahead of the 2027 election.
Ballina RSL gives record $533,000 back to community
Ballina RSL has delivered a record $533,000 in community support this year, helping local charities, sporting clubs and essential community services.
Five rescues in a month as Ballina boaters urged to prepare for spring
Ballina Marine Rescue was one of the Northern Rivers’ busiest units in August, responding to five incidents as the spring boating season approaches.
Ballina’s $1m CCTV grant caught up in Labor ‘rorts’ row
Ballina's $1 million CCTV network is caught up in a growing row over Federal Government grants targeted at Labor-held and marginal electorates.
Bailey wins Nationals preselection, puts crime front and centre
Michelle Bailey has won Nationals preselection for Ballina, putting tougher bail laws, sentencing and community safety at the centre of her campaign.
Pre-Christmas road chaos looms as Ross Lane closure dates confirmed
Ballina faces a pre-Christmas traffic squeeze as Ross Lane closes for nine weeks, but good weather should see the important route reopened by December 18.
Teenagers flee on e-bikes after alleged machete threat at Ballina pub
Three teenage boys allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a Ballina CBD hotel before fleeing on e-bikes, with police saying one produced a machete.
Ballina’s most dedicated workers celebrated
Who is Ballina’s best barista, pharmacy worker or bingo caller? Rotary has recognised seven everyday workers who quietly go above and beyond.
$17.4m rebuild begins to make Ballina Shire roads flood-proof
More than four years after the 2022 floods, work has begun on a $17.4 million program to permanently rebuild and strengthen 11 damaged Ballina Shire road sites.
BOOMING BALLINA: Lennox closes in on Byron as Lismore plays catch-up
Ballina Shire's population is surging, Lennox is closing in on Byron Bay, and traditional rival Lismore now has ambitious growth plans of its own.
RSL convention centre could transform rundown River Street block
Ballina RSL has emerged as a potential home for the town's proposed 1200-seat convention centre, with the Mayor saying it could transform a rundown River Street block.
RIVER FIX: Government acts on promise to clean up the Richmond
Six months out from the NSW election, the Minns Government is acting on its promise to help “fix” the Richmond River, appointing a dedicated coordinator and funding work at Tuckean Swamp.
Homeless man’s camp torched as Ballina wrestles with rough sleeping crisis
A homeless man escaped unharmed after his Canal Road camp was destroyed by fire, days after Ballina Council debated its response to rough sleeping.
Ross Lane to close for nine weeks as Council backs cheaper flood fix
Ross Lane will close for about nine weeks after Ballina Shire Council backed a cheaper flood resilience upgrade expected to save up to $800,000.
Mayor refuses to give up on 350-home Ballina Marina vision
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader is continuing to push the State Government to unlock the West Ballina marina site for up to 350 homes and waterfront renewal.
$50,000 spend on water tower mural put on hold
Ballina Shire Council has deferred a proposed $50,000 mural for the Lennox Head water reservoir after a debate over water rates, public art and cost-of-living pressures.
Honouring the lives and legacies of loved ones from Ballina and the Northern Rivers.
A day of grief, gratitude and ‘Amazing Grace’
Under half-mast flags, Ballina remembered Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch in a moving service that became a powerful tribute to volunteering and community.
COMMENT: Why I’m in favour of a little pork-barrelling
Pork-barrelling has a terrible name, but election promises are part of democracy. And Ballina has no shortage of projects worth promising.
COMMENT: RSL convention centre could be a masterstroke for Ballina
Putting a proposed regional convention centre at the RSL could be transformative for Ballina — combining a stunning riverside location with proven commercial expertise.
COMMENT: From Terania to Bentley and now the Richmond — communities can win
For Ballina News Daily’s Rod Bruem, the new push to restore the Richmond River has personal meaning — and brings back memories of a campaign beginning a decade ago.
COMMENT: Give them somewhere safe to sleep — but don’t make residents pay the price
Ballina needs properly managed places for people sleeping rough — funded by the NSW Government, not ratepayers or residents living beside public parks.
REVEALED: The next big-name retailers coming to Ballina
Harvey Norman and Harris Scarfe are now trading — and three more big-name retailers are preparing to join Ballina’s rapidly expanding Homemakers Centre.
More competition brings greater taxi choice to Ballina
A year after launching his own taxi business, Jesse Pamment has won approval to work local ranks and says Ballina passengers are embracing the extra choice.
Why Paige chose Ballina for her dream tea house
The day Ballina was labelled Australia's worst place to start a business, entrepreneur Paige Brierley quietly opened the tea house she had spent years dreaming about.
Plateau steps out of Ballina’s shadow with bold new brand
Alstonville and Wollongbar have unveiled the Plateau Hinterland brand and a new website, marking the first unified identity for the region as it emerges as one of the Northern Rivers' fastest-growing business communities.
Big hair, big laughs as Ballina Players heads back to the ’80s
Ballina Players has a hit on its hands, with The Wedding Singer about 95 per cent sold and delivering plenty of laughs, colour and ’80s nostalgia.
15,000 reasons Love Lennox will be back in 2027
Love Lennox will return in 2027 after a record 15,000 visitors, with an impact report revealing the scale and community value of this year's festival.
Neighbourly spirit: Ballina community asked to help children in PNG
Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary is calling on the community to help fill a second shipping container of donated goods for children, families and hospitals in Papua New Guinea.
Oceania Cup back at full strength in Alstonville
Hundreds of players and supporters from across the east coast are heading to Alstonville for three days of female football at the Oceania Cup.
Ballina trainer flexes his muscle with triple bodybuilding win at 50
Ballina personal trainer Michael Bosman has won three Classic Physique bodybuilding titles at age 50, just two years after taking up the sport competitively.
