Alstonville markets suspended as tough times hit community events
The Alstonville Community Market has been suspended after falling stallholder numbers and weaker public support hit the once-booming monthly event.
Public memorial planned for Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Ballina says the community will have an opportunity to honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch at a public memorial expected in late June.
Last chance to be among Ballina’s best businesses for 2026
Ballina businesses have been given an extra week to enter the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, with past winner Sistability urging operators not to miss out.
Classic car convoy honours fallen rescuers
A special convoy of classic cars brought moments of joy and reflection to Ballina as the community honoured its fallen Marine Rescue volunteers.
Ballina hosts next generation of Olympic climbers
Hundreds of climbers have arrived for the National Junior Championships - an event that organisers says could us on the map ahead of Brisbane 2032.
New future flagged for flood buyback land across Northern Rivers
Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon be transformed into parks, community facilities and even some commercial uses under a major change announced by the NSW Government.
COST-OF-LIVING CRUNCH: RSL cuts prices to coax people out
Ballina RSL has launched cheaper meals, drinks and family deals as venues respond to tighter household budgets and cautious consumer spending.
Bruxner Highway reopens after cattle truck fire near Wollongbar
Traffic is moving again near Wollongbar after a B double caught alight, shutting all three lanes of the highway for several hours.
Ballina massacre remembered as friends begin history-making walk
Two Goonellabah men have begun a confronting 474km journey linking sites connected to Australia’s frontier conflicts from Ballina to Myall Creek.
North Coast voters unload on Budget as housing fears dominate
Reaction to last night’s Federal Budget turned fierce today as North Coast voters questioned tax changes, migration levels and housing affordability.
Ballina welcomes Rous as staff move into new $25m offices
The massive Gallans Road complex brings together offices, depot operations and ultra-modern council chambers on one site — facilities likely to be the envy of councils across NSW.
BIG HIT: Ballina’s squash comeback officially opens
From losing their courts to building a world-class complex, local players have turned frustration into one a remarkable sporting comeback
