Get off your phones: Surf rescue hero’s blunt advice to parents
A six-year-old boy was being swept out to sea while adults nearby were distracted by their phones. The drone operator who raced to his rescue has a blunt warning for parents.
Best and worst: Ballina swimming spots rated for summer
The red and yellow flags go up this weekend as Ballina's patrolled beach season begins, just as a new report reveals the cleanest local swimming spots.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ballina-Lismore commute gets slower as highway safety work begins
The Ballina-Lismore commute will get slower from November as a speed reduction and safety works begin at the notorious Alphadale crossroads.
Check your cash: Police issue counterfeit warning for $50 notes
Police are warning local businesses and residents to check their cash after counterfeit $50 notes were detected circulating across the region.
Raise a glass: Ballina’s tap water named the best in NSW
You might appreciate that next glass of water a little more. The water supplied by Rous County council has been judged the best tasting in NSW.
