Can Mandy Nolan Really Win Richmond for the Greens?
We asked party insiders to go “off the record” and tell us what they really think. Last week, Ballina homeowners opened their mailboxes to find
“Kakadu of the South”: Council Backs Tuckean Swamp Buy-Back for River Health
Ballina Shire Council (BSC) has supported a motion from Greens councillor Kiri Dicker to explore a buy-back of farmland in the Tuckean Swamp area. The
E for Embarrassment Zone: Ballina Council Faces Backlash Over Bungled Conservation Planning
Ballina Shire Council is under fire after a bombshell review exposed major errors in how it enforced controversial conservation zones on private rural land. Landholders say
Diving Deep into Ballina’s History of Shipping
Ballina’s rugged maritime history — filled with shipwrecks, storms, and swashbuckling coastal ventures — is being brought to life in a new book by local
And They’re Off! Voting Underway for Federal Election
Hundreds of voters turned out on the first day of pre-poll voting in Ballina for the upcoming Federal Election, prompting at least one candidate to
“Fix This Now!” – Mayor Leads New National Push to Restore River
Recovering mayor launches three-pronged campaign to improve river health. Greens bring on motion recognising river as ‘Maamang'. NSW Govt funding immediate flood debris clean-up. Ballina
The Unstoppable Kindness of Mark Ross
When Mark Ross was named Ballina Shire Council’s Volunteer of the Year at the Australia Day Awards, he didn’t quite know what to make of
Doing the Hard Yards – Alstonville stockyard stoush returns to council
Greens reignite debate with rescission motion Ag Society President threatens legal action The long running saga over new stockyards at Alstonville Showground is back before
A Civil Contest: Ballina’s Church Debate Offers Refreshing Political Discourse
Key players go head-to-head absent the Green A godsend for airing important local issues Ballina’s Federal Election candidate forum took an unexpected and distinctly local
Mandy Nolan snubs Ballina’s only election candidate forum
Ballina’s one and only Federal Election candidate debate has been boycotted by the Greens - because it’s taking place in a church. The forum has
Who set fire to the Can Man’s House?
Police still seeking answers after shocking attack on Ballina identity He’s a familiar sight in Ballina — Peter*, known affectionately (and sometimes not) as “The
Increase rates, or sell the airport?
All options on the table as council faces $3.6m deficit Ballina Shire ratepayers face steep rate increases as the council grapples with growing demands for
