Anne of Green Gables brings a much-loved Canadian musical classic to Ballina
Beloved characters meet fresh expectation as Sophie Scott makes her Ballina Players debut as Anne, in a family-filled production beginning the company’s 71st year.
Serious accident at Ballina pump track sends rider to hospital
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
Teen charged after Ballina crime spree targets homes and elderly woman
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
From break-ins to pursuits: how a night of crime unravelled across Ballina
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
Back on home greens, Indi Conlan claims Summerland doubles
The Summerland Series doubles have wrapped up at Cherry Street Sports, with Ballina-bred bowler Indi Conlan shining back on familiar turf
Why did it take two months? Concerns raised over alert for missing Ballina woman
Community advocate Mark Ross raises concerns over two month delay in a call for public call for help in search for missing woman Cicily Spiers
New Year sunrise at Mt Warning back on the horizon for 2028
Mt Warning’s summit track will stay closed until mid 2027. Tweed councillor Kimberly Hone says she's pleased reopening is now back on the agenda.
Poincianas: Pride of paradise – or pain in the proverbial?
Ballina’s springtime red canopy has drawn comparisons with Grafton’s purple jacarandas, but beauty has collided with costs and questions of responsibility.
Ballina’s history re-written as First Nation voices take centre stage
Colonial achievements take a back seat under a broader council-backed shift placing Indigenous perspectives at the forefront
Rain holds off as Ballina’s Boxing Day Cup goes down to the wire
Locals and visitors shrugged off the Christmas hangovers, enjoying a fun afternoon of exciting racing at Ballina Jockey Club
Stolen Audi leads police on Christmas pursuit from Brisbane to Ballina
Three charged after stolen vehicle crossed the border, continued on damaged wheels, and stopped in Russell Street.
Christmas unity, with a stirring warning: Bishop speaks plainly after Bondi Massacre
Faith leaders across the Northern Rivers have delivered unusually strong Christmas messages condemning hatred and antisemitism following the Bondi attack
