Bruxner Highway shut after police car and RFS truck collide
Three police officers have been taken to hospital after a crash involving a marked police vehicle and an RFS truck near Wollongbar
A party every month: Lennox wins $200k for year-long night-time program
From comedy and music to late-night dining, Lennox Head is preparing a new calendar of evening events designed to draw visitors to town and support local business.
Spoonbill Reserve housing push defeated as council backs recreation future
Council votes to retain green space at Skennars Head park despite promise of potential $20m housing windfall
Matilda hits the road: Australia’s only mobile wildlife hospital farewells home on World Wildlife Day
The fully licensed mobile vet hospital departs on mission to help save injured animals and push for better protections for native wildlife.
COMMENT: I won’t accept being called racist for telling someone’s story
From dual naming to name-calling — Rod Bruem comments on politics, language and why disagreement shouldn’t become denunciation.
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.
