This week in a global first for Rotary, the world tuned in to Ballina to understand the work that Dave and Robyn Harman have been doing to tackle the issue of domestic violence (DV). The world is interested in the campaign started in Ballina, and the meaningful...
Richmond 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....
This week in a global first for Rotary, the world tuned in to Ballina to understand the work that Dave and Robyn Harman have been doing to tackle the issue of domestic violence (DV). The world is interested in the campaign started in Ballina, and the meaningful...
Ballina Shire Council has unanimously agreed to name a previously unnamed road in the airport precinct after the town’s very own aircraft — the locally designed and built Lightwing. The decision came after Mayor Sharon Cadwallader tabled a special Mayoral Minute,...
Ballina’s Biggest “community focused” Morning Tea happened at L.J. Hooker yesterday! There was a large amount of people wandering in and out of the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at LJ Hooker in River Street yesterday, with satisfied smiles on their...
Two-times Nationals candidate for Richmond, Kimberly Hone has thrown her support behind the Coalition parties going their seperate ways for now, saying it will ultimately benefit them both and the broader community. Hone, who has indicated she intends to seek...
A fishing tradition dating back to Indigenous times has once again endured in Ballina, despite fears that murky river conditions following Cyclone Alfred would jeopardise this year’s catch. To the surprise and relief of local fishermen, the mullet have arrived,...
Nationals Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan will take a 25 per cent pay cut after his party walked away from a formal Coalition agreement with the Liberals. Speaking on Tuesday night just hours after the announcement, the newly installed Deputy Nationals Leader from...
Ballina has at least seven streets named after foreign aircraft—including Boeing, Cessna and De Havilland. The most recent, Hercules Avenue, was added last month to honour the American military workhorse. But one aircraft has been left off the map: the locally...
Ballina had its moment in the national spotlight as Channel Seven’s Sunrise broadcast live from the Shelly Beach Cafe, with Summerland Farm taking centre stage. Despite all the wet weather, the skies cleared for Sunrise weather presenter Katie Brown, who was...
After a multi-year break, the Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce is once again celebrating local success with the return of the Plateau Business Awards. Chamber President Jemma Coulter says the awards are a powerful way to support and grow local enterprise....
