‘Byron’ Name Dropped as Filmmaker Cements Bid for Regional Creative Powerhouse at Alstonville
Byron Studios has unveiled a new name and an expanded vision as competition intensifies for a slice of the NSW Government’s new $380 million screen
Park Protest: Residents Rally to Keep Cawarra Open and Green
More than 70 concerned locals gathered at Ballina’s Cawarra Park on Sunday to protest council plans that could see part of the popular public reserve
Why The Police Bomb Squad is being used in Domestic Violence Raids
Seven people were arrested this week as part of Operation Surge - a three-day blitz targeting alleged domestic violence offenders across the Richmond Police District.
King’s Honour Celebrates the Life and Work of Mary O’Brien
Mary O’Brien never imagined herself in the spotlight - let alone as a recipient of one of the country’s highest civilian honours. But this month,
Ballina Councillor Calls for Net Zero Review as Nationals Dump 2050 Target
The NSW National Party has formally moved to abandon the state’s net zero by 2050 target, sparking renewed debate over the cost and feasibility of
Disney Among Suitors as Ballina Keeps Movie Studio Dream Alive
Ballina Shire could still be home to the state’s next major film studio - and Disney may be among the players interested in making it
‘Cheapest Aussie Grocer’ sets sights on Ballina
Great news for households struggling with rising grocery prices, with Australia’s newest cut-price supermarket confirming Ballina as its next opening. Queensland-based Fresh & Save Food
Mate versus Mate, Steak versus Steak – Ballina Bleeds Blue in Pie-Powered State of Origin
If you ever needed proof that Ballina backs New South Wales when it comes to State of Origin, you could say the proof is in
Farewell for Now, Ella – Marine Rescue’s Youngest Radio Operator Soars to New Heights
A feel-good moment for the team at Marine Rescue Ballina this week as they bid a temporary farewell to the unit’s youngest radio operator. Sunday
Ballina Businesses Targeted in Weekend Smash-and-Grab Spree
UPDATED Sunday 15 June, 6:00pm Police are investigating a series of coordinated break-ins after four Ballina businesses were hit in the early hours of Sunday
“Justice, But Not Closure”: Deputy Mayor Loone Vows to Keep Fighting
This week marked what many saw as the legal end of one of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases—but for Ballina Deputy Mayor Damian Loone, the
Police Appeal for Help to Locate Missing Ballina Teen
UPDATE Sunday June 15 - Police say Taylah has been located in Sydney following a tip off from the public and she is safe and
