Ballina croquet turf war escalates as new model sparks backlash
Cherry Street Sports outlines new shared-use plan for greens as 90-year old club claims it amounts to eviction
COMMENT: A murky river and mounting questions: Ballina deserves clarity
Police shortages and growing concern over missing persons investigations on the North Coast deserve answers.
IKEA comes closer to home – but not quite close enough
Despite Ballina’s size and retail muscle, the global king of flat packs and Allen keys has chosen Lismore as its local hub — we found out why.
COMMENT: The Ballina carpark smoking ceremony that went viral
A video of a smoking ceremony at an office opening has sparked strong reaction, with some people asking whether such rituals should remain routine.
$105m GemLife seniors community approved for Ballina after court finalises conditions
A housing community with 110 homes and major recreational facilities has been approved in Ballina after a Land and Environment Court decision
Greens-led planning revolt puts brakes on Ballina Shire growth
The Greens have exercised their muscle on Ballina Shire Council, winning key independent support to severely limit future development of housing, industry and business.
Long wait for North Ballina shopping centre hits another roadblock
Cumbalum residents waiting years for local shops may face another delay as the developer launches a Land and Environment Court appeal over Ballina Council’s proposed road levy.
UPDATE: Missing woman Emma found
Police held welfare concerns for Emma Davis who disappeared from her East Ballina home last weekend.
COMMENT: Transparency matters when ministers visit the regions
Ballina deserves answers on frontline services and Minister Kate Washington should have come prepared with real details
No Minister: Washington comes to Ballina, ducking questions on frontline staffing numbers
Social services department moves to smaller offices, but Minister can't confirm whether staff numbers have been reduced.
Fly direct to Adelaide? New flights breathe life into Ballina’s convention centre bid
Potential new direct flights to Melbourne and Adelaide could strengthen Ballina’s case to host a major North Coast convention centre worth up to $284 million.
Ballina on the path to Aussie gold at Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Cherry St Sports Club will host part of a national “Long Roll” event pushing for lawn bowls to be included in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
