Community rallies around family of much-loved Lennox restaurateur
Hundreds have rallied around the family of Lennox Head restaurateur Blake Rogers following his sudden death, with a fundraiser drawing an outpouring of support.
Teen, 16, hit with 109 charges over North Coast crime spree
A 16-year-old arrested at Grafton faces 109 charges, with police alleging 39 vehicles were stolen during a series of offences across Northern NSW.
Mayhem at Clarence Council: GM sacked after mayoral vote debacle
A draw from a hat, the wrong mayor declared, a resignation and now the general manager has been sacked with a $272,000 payout. It’s been quite a week at Clarence Valley Council.
Grafton hospital redevelopment moves into main construction
Main construction has started on Grafton Base Hospital’s $283.8 million redevelopment, with new emergency, surgical and maternity facilities due by 2029.
Cannabis, Tinder and two-minute noodles: Tweed Mayor owns colourful profile
Tweed’s new Mayor has confirmed a colourful Tinder profile after political rival Kimberly Hone circulated concerns and encouraged residents to complain.
Measles alert issued after infectious person visits Ballina
An infectious measles case has visited Ballina as health authorities warn the North Coast’s unusually low vaccination rates leave communities vulnerable to outbreaks.
One kingfish per boat: Fishers push back against proposed new limits
Recreational fishers face a one-kingfish-per-boat limit under controversial new rules, as the NSW Government extends consultation following pushback over the science.
Coalition promises automatic fuel tax cut as diesel hits $3 locally
Diesel is hovering around $3 a litre locally as Kevin Hogan backs a Coalition plan to automatically slash fuel tax during major global oil price spikes.
All we want for Christmas: Ross Lane reopening
The Christmas wish for Ross Lane residents and businesses is now clear: get the major upgrade finished and the road reopened before the festive break, weather permitting.
UPDATE: Lights back on as Skennars Head power fault finally fixed
More than 24 hours after the lights went out, some Skennars Head homes are still relying on generator power, but crews believe they have finally found the problem.
$5,000 tool haul as thieves target new Ballina medical centre
More than $5,000 worth of tools and copper have been stolen from Ballina’s new Bullinah medical centre, with CCTV capturing a hooded man at the site.
90 years on air: 2LM celebrates a remarkable milestone
From floods and outside broadcasts to some of the region’s best-known radio voices, 2LM has celebrated a remarkable 90 years on air.
Ballina’s shoplifting problem goes from bad to worse
SPECIAL REPORT: We dig into Ballina’s latest crime figures, revealing big increases in shoplifting, fraud and assaults, while home break-ins and car theft fall.
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.
