Three men rescued after kayak swept away off Byron
Three men stranded on an offshore rock near Byron Bay were rescued after their kayak was swept away and worsening weather left them showing signs of hypothermia.
Rate rise approved as Council secures financial future
All ten councillors backed the controversial rate rise despite public opposition. The state's regulator has now approved the increase, securing millions in future Council revenue.
NBN News gutted after WIN takeover
The end of an era for regional television. NBN’s famous one-hour local news bulletin is being cut in half, with weekend local news disappearing altogether.
Lucky escape for two after yacht hits rocks off Skennars Head
Two people escaped safely after a yacht ran aground on Flat Rock off Skennars Head, with calm conditions helping avert a more serious outcome.
One Nation eyes Ballina as three more starters emerge
One Nation is building support in Ballina as the Greens prepare for a three-way pre-selection contest and independent candidates begin circling the race.
Race for Ballina: Nationals yet to find a starter
The NSW Nationals have postponed their Ballina pre-selection after receiving no nominations, as the Greens move through a high-profile contest to replace Tamara Smith.
‘Meanspirited nasty dinosaurs’: Dicker lets fly in council rainforest rant
A motion by the Greens to direct more council resources towards restoring rainforest became heated after council staff advised the move could have negative repercussions.
James sets sail on epic Trans-Tasman crossing
Ballina businessman and sailor James Foster is setting off from New Zealand on one of the Southern Hemisphere's toughest offshore races.
Teen charged over Woolies Goonellabah bottle attack
A teenage boy has been charged after a supermarket worker was allegedly struck in the face with a bottle during a suspected shoplifting incident at Goonellabah.
After tense debate, Council decides fate of Spoonbill Reserve
A plan to allow housing on recreational land at Skennars Head led one councillor warning of possible political retribution ahead of the NSW election.
Alstonville’s changing face draws boutique retailer to the Plateau
A new boutique menswear and lifestyle store has opened in Alstonville, with business leaders saying it reflects the growing sophistication of the village retail scene.
Bluesfest scandal deepens as former editors turn on Peter Noble
Calls are growing for Bluesfest impresario Peter Noble to be stripped of a prestigious music industry honour following the festival’s dramatic collapse and damning allegations
