Missing man Caine found after two week search
Missing Ballina man Caine Tierney has been found safe and is being treated in hospital. His family has thanked the community for its support.
Oz Grom result fuels Curtis’ dream despite quarter-final exit
Lennox Head's Ocea Curtis reflects on her quarter-final finish at the Soundboks Oz Grom Open as Australia's top junior surfers compete at Seven Mile Beach
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.
Police actions under scrutiny after pursuit as driver faces court
A police pursuit near Kingscliff ended with an SUV crashing into a tree. Now Richmond Police District is reviewing the officers’ involvement.
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.
