Ballina volunteers part of record winter rescue effort
Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers helped the Northern Rivers record its busiest July ever, with 35 rescue missions and 82 people returned safely to shore.
Illegal fishers warned: Tough new powers on the way
New laws before Parliament would give Fisheries Officers stronger powers to target illegal seafood sales, protect marine habitats and crack down on black market fishing.
Ballina walking football group scores funding to keep older residents active
Ballina Coast Walking Football has received funding to continue its popular program for older adults as part of a regional initiative supporting healthy ageing across Northern NSW.
Ballina councillors vote on next stage of Cumbalum growth
A major residential expansion at Cumbalum moved a step closer next week, with Ballina Shire Council progressing planning changes that would pave the way for hundreds of new homes while addressing environmental and infrastructure issues
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
Southern Cross University academic calls for rethink of coastal property laws
A Southern Cross University study says Australia's legal system is struggling to keep pace with climate change as rising seas challenge traditional coastal property boundaries.
Friendship, laughter and a City2Surf reunion: Ballina Babblers celebrate 25 years together
The Ballina Babblers are celebrating 25 years of friendship by returning to the Sydney City2Surf, the event that helped give the former hockey players their name in 2001.
Critical incident declared after armed pursuit ends in man’s death near Murwillumbah
A critical incident investigation has been launched after a man died following a cross border police pursuit that began in Queensland and ended near Kunghur in the Tweed hinterland
Pizza Hut set to return to Ballina after more than two decades
Pizza Hut is set to return to Ballina after more than 20 years, with signage appearing at Ballina Central Shopping Centre announcing the fast food chain is "coming soon"
Stop work order issued over alleged vegetation clearing at Lennox Head
Residents have raised concerns over alleged vegetation clearing at a Lennox Head property, with the NSW Environment Department issuing a 40-day stop work order while it investigates claims the clearing has impacted important native wildlife habitat.
Tree lopper airlifted to hospital after workplace accident near Grafton
A man in his 30s has been airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a tree lopping accident near Grafton.
Ballina Shire property market remains resilient as million-dollar sales continue
Ballina Shire's property market continues to show strength, with million-dollar sales across coastal and hinterland suburbs highlighting ongoing demand for quality homes despite higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty.
