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.
Northern Rivers disaster expert supporting global response to Venezuela earthquake crisis
Rous resident and ShelterBox Australia CEO Mike Greenslade is supporting a global humanitarian response after earthquakes in Venezuela left thousands of people without shelter, drawing on more than 20 international disaster deployments.
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.
