Man jailed for attempted robbery before fatal Wardell crash
A man once charged with murder over a fatal Wardell crash has been sentenced to three years in jail for an attempted robbery at South Ballina.
Major Airspace Changes Set for Ballina Airport in July
Air traffic controllers will begin managing airspace around Ballina Byron Gateway Airport from July 9, with new flight paths set to affect parts of the Northern Rivers.
State budget includes new M1 upgrade funding
The NSW Budget has committed $30 million to plan upgrades to the M1 between Tweed Heads and Byron Bay, while continuing key school projects in Ballina Shire.
Byron and Tweed police destroy 35 seized e-bikes in crackdown
Police have destroyed 35 seized e-bikes in the Byron-Tweed region, with another 23 forfeiture applications still before the courts.
Ballina Rotary’s Dave Harmon recognised in NSW Parliament
Ballina MP Tamara Smith has praised community leader Dave Harmon in the NSW Parliament, highlighting his decades of Rotary service and work tackling domestic violence.
Flood warning upgrade to give Ballina residents more notice
New flood forecasting services at Burns Point and Wardell will give Ballina communities earlier, more localised warnings and extra time to prepare for rising floodwaters.
25 years on air: Paradise FM looks to the future
Paradise FM has celebrated its Silver Anniversary, with founding manager Jenny Ellenbroek announcing her retirement after helping guide the station since 2001.
Ballina memorial to remember volunteers lost in rescue tragedy
A public memorial service will be held in Ballina on July 5 to honour Marine Rescue volunteers lost and remember all those affected by the May 4 tragedy.
Northern Rivers chosen for new program to tackle loneliness among seniors and carers
Community Gateway will lead a new three-year pilot in Ballina and across the Northern Rivers aimed at helping older people and unpaid carers stay connected, access services and avoid social isolation.
Cancer centre upgrade increases treatment capacity by 50 per cent
Cancer patients will benefit from faster treatment, fewer hospital visits and expanded access to advanced care following an $8.2 million upgrade.
Canadian tourist left with fractured skull after Byron Bay attack
A Canadian tourist remains in hospital with a fractured skull, brain injuries and spinal injuries after an alleged group assault in Byron Bay.
Lennox Head educator awarded Order of Australia Medal
Lennox Head education leader Michele McDonald has received an Order of Australia Medal in the King’s Birthday Honours for service to education.
