All aboard: Ballina’s newest whale-watching venture launches
Ballina Byron Marine Adventures has launched its new $800,000 whale-watching catamaran, Cetacean One, with cruises set to begin this Friday.
Stranded yacht owner battles looters and the tide to save his home
The owner of a yacht stranded on Flat Rock says thieves have already tried to board the vessel, as authorities race to save it on tonight's high tide.
Cleared for take-off: Ballina students chase aviation dreams
More than 200 Northern Rivers students explored aviation careers at Ballina’s annual expo, highlighting the region’s growing status as a major aviation hub.
More whales, more tourists: Ballina’s marine tourism sector grows
Ballina’s whale watching sector is growing, with a new local operator preparing to launch as the annual migration begins.
Ballina’s historic mullet run hit by tough conditions
Dirty river water, poor weather and fuel prices are making life difficult for Ballina’s mullet fishermen during the annual Richmond River catch.
Game on: Ballina’s squash revival eyes Olympic spotlight
Finishing touches are underway on state-of-the-art glass courts built by locals determined to bring the sport back after losing their home base
Trouble in Paradise: Ballina radio station fights through technical crisis
Paradise FM is still on air in Ballina, but major equipment failures have knocked out live broadcasting and triggered a rescue effort from someone who know a lot about rescues.
Meet the rising entrepreneur unafraid of being called an ‘Airhead’
At a time when many businesses are cutting back, one Northern Rivers family company is doing the opposite — investing heavily in jumping good fun.
‘Gobsmacked’: Ballina veteran warns Roberts-Smith case risks serious damage to ADF
Prominent Ballina veteran Dick Wills says the Ben Roberts-Smith case could harm ADF morale and recruitment, warning the impact is already being felt within the ex-services community.
How the Feddy is changing the face of Alstonville
A major upgrade to Alstonville’s Federal Hotel highlights a broader shift, as Northern Rivers pubs evolve to meet changing expectations from locals and visitors.
From Wallabies to real estate — Matt Gibbon’s big Ballina career shift
A career-ending knee injury forced the former Wallaby prop into early retirement — now he's starting again in Ballina real estate.
Special Report: The driving rule letting over-85s escape driving tests
EXCLUSIVE: It's as easy as ticking a box - We reveal how over 85's can keep their licence without ever taking a road skills test
