‘My dad is not a bike thief’: Son speaks out after homeless man loses everything
Marley Mitai has defended his homeless father against online accusations after a fire destroyed the truck he lived in and most of his possessions.
Search for Stephanie Cordery continues after Nimbin weekend effort
Stephanie Cordery’s family will seek expert advice and reassess its next steps after volunteers scoured the Nimbin area over the weekend.
Festival puts spotlight on threatened Glossy Blacks
Wildlife experts, conservation groups and citizen scientists will come together for a free family festival celebrating the threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoo.
BIRD FLU CREEPS CLOSER: H5 detected north of Coffs Harbour
A bird found north of Coffs Harbour has tested positive for H5 bird flu, bringing the spreading virus significantly closer to the Northern Rivers.
Bluesfest site up for sale after festival collapse
The almost 300-acre Tyagarah property that became the permanent home of Bluesfest is being offered for sale for the first time since 2007.
KEEP POLITICS OUT: Councillor pushes for tighter rules after expo controversy
A Ballina councillor wants clearer rules around political activity at council community events after controversy overshadowed a volunteer expo that attracted more than 70 prospective volunteers.
FIVE TIMES OVER THE LIMIT: Woman charged after East Ballina crash
Police allege a 47-year-old woman recorded 0.240 after a Friday morning crash, as hundreds of impaired drivers were detected across NSW.
Council revives fight to unlock airport industrial land expansion
Council is stepping up its investment push, with major opportunities at the airport, Tuckombil Quarry and its vacant Tamar Street offices all back in play.
VICTIM NAMED: Sam Singh, 81, identified after alleged Teven murder
The family of Sam Singh has given police permission to publicly identify and release a photograph of the 81-year-old following his death at Teven.
MURDER CHARGE: Woman charged after 81-year-old found dead in Teven creek
A police investigation at a Teven Road property has escalated dramatically, with a 51-year-old woman now charged with murdering an 81-year-old man.
$5 BILLION WATER PROMISE: Opposition answers councils’ call in Ballina
Regional councils used a major Ballina conference to secure a $5 billion commitment to secure future NSW water supplies — in what's been a big week for water promises from both the Government and Opposition.
BOOTS ON THE GROUND: Community takes over search for missing Ballina woman
An experienced former police rescue operator is rallying volunteers for a major weekend ground search around Mt Nardi as the effort to find Stephanie Cordery continues.
51-year-old woman arrested after 81-year-old found dead in creek
Police responding to a welfare concern made the grim discovery in a creek before arresting a woman at the Teven property.
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.
Almost two weeks missing: Family desperate for answers about Stephanie
Stephanie Cordery’s mother has issued a heartfelt plea for help as the police search winds down, urging residents around Mt Nardi and Nimbin to check properties.
$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.
Wrong house. Wrong street. Wrong family: Ballina couple falsely branded as paedophiles
A Ballina couple say they were left devastated after anonymous signs falsely accused them of being paedophiles, despite having no criminal history or connection to the allegations.
Former Xavier student killed while serving as combat medic in Ukraine
Former Xavier Catholic College student Samuel Pedrazzini has been honoured by his former school and Ukraine's ambassador after being killed while serving as a volunteer combat medic in Ukraine
Could Ballina’s worst flood have been cut in half? CSIRO explains
CSIRO hydrologist Dr Jai Vaze explains how proposed flood engineering works could have cut Ballina's 2022 flood levels by 73 centimetres and prevented flooding in about half the affected properties.
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: 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.
COMMENT: A $50,000 mural ratepayers could do without
The proposed $50,000 mural for the Lennox Head water reservoir raises broader questions about council priorities, public spending and whether ratepayers deserve better value for money.
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.
Cooked to perfection: how a 100 year-old building tempted a retired chef to bake again
A century-old building, a chance encounter and a love of old-fashioned baking inspired Cherie Bevan to create HOME, the award-winning Alstonville bakery now attracting visitors from across the region and beyond.
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.
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.
Ballina chorus claims second place at national convention
The Headliners Chorus has achieved one of its best results, finishing second in its division at the Sweet Adelines International Convention in Hobart
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.
