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.
M1 reopens after fiery two-truck crash near Ballina
A truck has been destroyed by fire after two prime mover collided on the M1 south of Ballina, with both drivers involved escaping injury.
Major breakthrough as missing woman’s car found in river
Police divers have recovered missing woman Yvonne Whear’s car from the Rous River, almost seven months after she disappeared from the Murwillumbah area.
Five rescues in a month as Ballina boaters urged to prepare for spring
Ballina Marine Rescue was one of the Northern Rivers’ busiest units in August, responding to five incidents as the spring boating season approaches.
Teenagers flee on e-bikes after alleged machete threat at Ballina pub
Three teenage boys allegedly threatened staff and patrons at a Ballina CBD hotel before fleeing on e-bikes, with police saying one produced a machete.
Saffin to reimburse travel expenses after audit finds administrative error
Janelle Saffin will reimburse her Ministerial office budget after her travel audit confirmed some Sydney expenses were inadvertently charged to the wrong allowance.
Labor picks Janet Swain for Ballina
Byron Shire councillor Janet Swain has entered Labor's race for Ballina, arguing the electorate deserves a stronger voice inside the NSW Government ahead of the 2027 election.
Ballina RSL gives record $533,000 back to community
Ballina RSL has delivered a record $533,000 in community support this year, helping local charities, sporting clubs and essential community services.
$17.4m rebuild begins to make Ballina Shire roads flood-proof
More than four years after the 2022 floods, work has begun on a $17.4 million program to permanently rebuild and strengthen 11 damaged Ballina Shire road sites.
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.
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.
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.
