COMMENT: Political analysis or personal attack? The battle for Ballina begins
After stepping back from Ballina News Daily, Rod Bruem explains why he's supporting Sharon Cadwallader and responds to Greens councillor Kiri Dicker's election commentary.
Meet Janet Swain: Labor’s musician making a play for Ballina
From community choirs to State Parliament, Janet Swain is taking an unusual path into politics. But the Labor candidate is already facing a difficult issue involving her own government's planning reforms.
A letter from the editor: A difficult decision about Ballina News Daily
After two remarkable years telling the stories of the Ballina community, editor Rod Bruem explains why the time has come to bring Ballina News Daily to a close.
Emergency talks: Cadwallader takes Ballina rescue concerns to Minister
Five months after the Ballina Bar tragedy, the town’s purpose-built jet rescue boat is sitting idle without a crew and Ballina is relying on neighbouring units in an emergency. Now the Mayor has taken the growing concerns directly to the Minister.
Hickey to retire, Loone re-elected as Deputy Mayor
A new general manager search, a contest for Deputy Mayor and a failed attempt to reopen the 2030 net-zero target dominated today’s Ballina Council meeting.
All we want for Christmas: Ross Lane reopening
The Christmas wish for Ross Lane residents and businesses is now clear: get the major upgrade finished and the road reopened before the festive break, weather permitting.
UPDATE: Lights back on as Skennars Head power fault finally fixed
More than 24 hours after the lights went out, some Skennars Head homes are still relying on generator power, but crews believe they have finally found the problem.
$5,000 tool haul as thieves target new Ballina medical centre
More than $5,000 worth of tools and copper have been stolen from Ballina’s new Bullinah medical centre, with CCTV capturing a hooded man at the site.
90 years on air: 2LM celebrates a remarkable milestone
From floods and outside broadcasts to some of the region’s best-known radio voices, 2LM has celebrated a remarkable 90 years on air.
Ballina’s shoplifting problem goes from bad to worse
SPECIAL REPORT: We dig into Ballina’s latest crime figures, revealing big increases in shoplifting, fraud and assaults, while home break-ins and car theft fall.
Cannabis, Tinder and two-minute noodles: Tweed Mayor owns colourful profile
Tweed’s new Mayor has confirmed a colourful Tinder profile after political rival Kimberly Hone circulated concerns and encouraged residents to complain.
Top jobs and net zero on Ballina Council agenda
Net zero, Council’s two top jobs and major decisions about Ballina Shire’s future road network are on the agenda for the September meeting this week.
