61-Year-Old Disabled Woman Bashed in Broad Daylight on Kerr Street
A 61-year-old disabled woman was pulled from her tricycle and assaulted in broad daylight on Kerr Street. Her family is frustrated no charges have been laid
Popular local TV newsreader farewelled as Nine cuts deepen
A popular NBN News presenter has been farewelled after 16 years, continuing a pattern of job losses across Nine as traditional media faces growing digital competition.
$20 million program to boost NSW seafood and aquaculture sector
A major NSW Government investment aims to strengthen aquaculture and seafood industries statewide, with benefits for commercial fishers and producers in Ballina and the Northern Rivers.
‘AI Is Not Your Friend’: Ballina businesses warned of rising digital risks
Local businesses have been urged to take care with the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence, following a well-attended business forum.
Lismore mayor sorry for ‘flipping the bird’ on Facebook
Lismore mayor Steve Krieg has apologised for making an offensive hand gesture in a Facebook photo taken during a Local Government Conference trip at Penrith.
The little walk that changed Ballina — and then the world
Ballina will turn purple again this week as the community gathers for the sixth annual Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence, a home-grown show of solidarity that has become one of the town’s most meaningful traditions.
Farmers Fed Up With Crime Raids Bring Officials Together for Crisis Talks
A rise in organised rural crime has prompted an invitation-only meeting between farmers, police and officials, ahead of a broader public meeting to brief the community.
Gurmesh Singh Puts Ballina Firmly on His Radar
New Nationals Leader Targets Housing, Hospital and River Dredging as Local Challenges
Ballina Misses Out on More Police Officers — Yet Again
NSW recruits 13 experienced police from interstate and NZ, but none will be stationed in Ballina despite high property crime and growing population.
Summerland No More: Members Approve Bank Merger
Summerland Bank will soon disappear as a standalone brand, after members overwhelmingly voted to merge with Regional Australia Bank this week.
Three Wild Chases in One Hour: Police Finally Get Their Man After Ballina’s Dawn Drama
A white Commodore sparked three police chases through Ballina in one hour, ending in a crash and bushland arrest.
Kinvara Saltwood DA Lodged: A Major Step Forward for Ballina’s Long-Term Housing Future
Public exhibition begins on a state-significant proposal that starts with 300 homes and ultimately expands to more than 2,500 dwellings.
