Aircraft Noise: “No Escape” for Some Ballina Residents
For years, aircraft noise around Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has been shared across suburbs in a scattered pattern. But now, with Airservices Australia locking in
What’s Lurking Beneath? DNA Detectives Unlock the River’s Secrets
As storms lashed Ballina this week, a team of scientists crouched at the murky edges of the Richmond River, collecting water samples. Just as detectives
UPDATED: Wardell Shooting Victim “Lucky to Be Alive” – But Refusing to Help Police
A man who was shot in the chest at Wardell early Tuesday morning is being described by police as “lucky” to have survived - but
UPDATED -Janelle Saffin Closes Office, Confirms She’ll Run Again
Lismore MP and Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin has shut down speculation about her political future, declaring she will recontest the next state
Ballina’s ‘Pirate’ Hero: The Extraordinary Life of Diver and Bravery Medal Recipient Peter Kerkenezov
One of the most important books on Ballina’s seaport history has just been released – and it’s already sparking memories, emotions, and admiration. Marine
Council Moves to Delay Land Releases After Auction Flops
Ballina Shire Council has voted to hit pause on the release of new housing blocks at Wollongbar after the failure of its latest auction. The
Greens Activist Ejected from CSIRO Flood Talks Over Lobbying Concerns
A Greens Party activist was asked to leave the recent CSIRO flood community consultations amid claims the party was attempting to “game the system” in
Lowest-Rated Hospital on the Coast — Staff Still Shine
The latest NSW Health patient survey has intensified pressure on the State Government to commit to a new hospital for Ballina, with the town’s ageing
Community Rallies Around Sheehan Family as Jane Faces Her Biggest Battle
For more than a decade, Tere Sheehan has been one of the most familiar faces in Ballina’s fundraising scene. Since arriving in town in 2013
UPDATED: New Player Readies to Tackle Ballina’s Taxi Frustrations
Anyone who’s had to catch a taxi in Ballina knows it can be frustrating — with long waits, missed bookings, and not enough drivers willing
Motorway Mayhem: Twin M1 Fatalities Bring Region’s Road Toll to Four in Four Days
Regional police and emergency services are hoping for a break after dealing with a horror four days and four fatal road accidents The final two
‘Council Went Through Our Garbage – Like the Secret Police’ Couple’s $10,000 Battle with Bureaucracy
For Lucy and Brock Lindsay, buying a home in beautiful Rous Mill was the dream they had worked towards throughout their 20s — a few
