Minister Saffin apologises over Sydney hotel stay during Mardi Gras
Janelle Saffin has ordered a rapid review after a $4400 Sydney hotel stay during the Mardi Gras period was charged to the wrong taxpayer-funded account.
As serious knife crime comes to Ballina, CCTV rollout begins
Work has begun on Ballina’s long-awaited CCTV network, just days after two knife-related incidents raised fresh concerns about serious crime in the town.
‘FORGOTTEN’: Family questions police search for missing Ballina woman
The family of missing Ballina woman Stephanie Cordery has questioned search resources after learning as few as six people were sometimes looking for her.
Ross Lane to close for nine weeks as Council backs cheaper flood fix
Ross Lane will close for about nine weeks after Ballina Shire Council backed a cheaper flood resilience upgrade expected to save up to $800,000.
Fire crews battle intense blaze in Tamar Street units
Thick smoke swept across eastern Ballina as four fire crews battled an intense blaze at a Tamar Street unit complex this morning.
Bee crisis threatens Australia’s food supply, Hogan warns
Northern Rivers beekeepers' battle with varroa mite has reached Federal Parliament, with Page MP Kevin Hogan warning declining commercial hive numbers could threaten Australia's food supply.
Alstonville grant to help shape new healing service for women and children
Alstonville’s Namatjira Haven has secured $20,000 for an Aboriginal women’s cultural camp helping shape a new women and children’s healing service.
‘Is Ross Lane open?’ Not for nine weeks under plan to save ratepayers $800k
Ross Lane, airport parking and Wardell improvements head a busy Council agenda — with the fate of Alstonville’s movie studio proposal also in the spotlight.
Three more police hit Ballina streets as Mayor rejects ‘crime hotspot’ label
Three new probationary constables have arrived in Ballina as the mayor rejects suggestions weekend knife incidents and ongoing property theft are making the town a haven for criminals.
Two knife incidents in hours put focus on Ballina police crackdown
Two serious knife incidents just hours apart have heightened concern in Ballina, days after police carried out a major shopping centre weapons crackdown.
Court win blocks $25m Alstonville tourist park
A proposed $25 million, 145-site Alstonville tourist park has been blocked after Ballina Shire Council won a crucial Land and Environment Court challenge.
Ballina gallery celebrates its artistic roots
Ballina’s annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition is back, showcasing established artists including Kim Michelle Toft alongside emerging and community creatives.
