From Ballina to Canberra: Tributes flow for much-loved Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell
Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have paid tribute to Jenny Dowell who has died aged 74.
Voices of comfort: rare 40-voice ‘song bath’ coming to Lennox Head
Threshold Singers from around the country will gather for a rare event, inviting the community to be immersed in calming harmonies.
COMMENT: Bluesfest’s collapse is a loss for the region — but the warning signs were there years ago
Allegations of bullying by festival impresario Peter Noble were obvious years ago - and had been called out
New $7 million retail precinct opens at Epiq as Lennox Head growth continues
The ribbon has been cut on a new commercial building at Epiq, although details on who will take on the eight new shops is still under wraps.
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.
