Rain stirs shark warning as mitigation costs and culling debate resurface
Heavy Northern Rivers rainfall expected to increase bull shark activity while fishers question cost and effectiveness of monitoring programs
Last loaves as Alstonville’s sourdough siblings begin their next chapter
After six years of baking from Alstonville, young entrepreneurs Lucy, Lachlan and Noah Trease prepare to take their next big step.
Tango Tangle: Council dance space proposal spins into corruption row
Mayor hits back in governance clash as councillors back dance report, clear squash comeback and confirm Pat Morton Lookout naming process.
Family behind Pat Morton lookout says no to name change
Ballina Shire's most iconic tourist stop is set to get a $1 million makeover, but is a new indigenous name is a step too far?
Glitter dims at Mardi Gras following loss of Ballina-born diva
Tributes are flowing after the death of Ballina-born drag performer Maxi Shield, a star remembered for her warmth and community advocacy.
Richmond river rescue plan set to become state election issue
Ballina landholders could help end devastating Richmond River fish kills under a $70m restoration plan to be pushed ahead of the state election.
Council axes Wollongbar housing project in high-stakes property showdown
Ballina Shire Council has dumped its Wollongbar Medium Density Housing Project in a decision exposing deep divisions over debt, housing and the future of council-owned land.
Cocaine, cannabis and meth: woman charged after 200kmh speed chase near Wardell
Police allege a high speed pursuit ending near Wardell was drug-fuelled, with a 33-year-old woman now facing charges in Ballina Court.
Court clears GemLife development, rejects flood concerns
The Land and Environment Court has cleared the revised GemLife development in West Ballina, dismissing flood concerns and paving the way for more than 100 homes.
COMMENT: I warned this would happen — and Ballina is paying the price
The court decision clearing the way for the GemLife confirms earlier warnings about the approach taken by Ballina Shire Council.
Security camera network approved for Ballina and Lennox Head
Ballina and Lennox Head will soon be covered by a new $1 million CCTV network after councillors unanimously approved the rollout at the first meeting of 2026.
‘We share it’: Dick Wills reflects on Australia Day honour
Ballina veteran Dick Wills has received an Order of Australia Medal for service to veterans and their families, sharing the honour with wife Colleen as they approach 60 years of marriage.
