Tamara Smith Misses Bridge Protest — And Faces Questions Over Local Priorities
Ballina MP Tamara Smith was among supporters of the mass Sydney Harbour Bridge protest in support of Palestine — but a late flight prevented her
Ballina’s Business of the Year: Chamber Celebrates Local Excellence
Ballina’s business community put on its best for the annual Business Excellence Awards — a night that recognises the passion, resilience and ingenuity of
REVEALED: The 15 Engineering Projects That Could Prevent Another Flood Disaster
Ballina is the baseline of the most significant flood prevention initiative in Australian history — and now locals are being urged to step up
‘Police Can’t Blame Resourcing for Failure to Respond in Ballina Murder Case’ – Greens MP
Pressure is mounting on NSW Police and the State Government to ensure a fully independent investigation into the police response to the death of Ballina
Work Begins on New Ballina SES HQ — But Ratepayers Left Covering Most of the Bill
Work is officially under way on Ballina’s long-anticipated new State Emergency Service (SES) headquarters, with a ceremonial sod-turning marking the start of construction.. The event
Balifornia Dreaming or Urban Nightmare? Locals Weigh In on Giant LED Sign
A towering new electronic billboard on Bangalow Road has locals talking — and not all of it’s positive. The flashy digital screen outside Ballina Central
Our Wildlife Hospitals Are World-Class – So Why Is Ballina’s Human Hospital So Broken?
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital at Wollongbar was officially opened today, making Ballina Shire home to not one, but two world-class facilities for native animals.
Locals Tee Off for Men’s Mental Health at Inaugural Charity Golf Day
Ballina will put community spirit front and centre this November, as local businesses and residents come together for the inaugural International Men’s Day Charity
See the Winners! Highlights from the 2025 Alstonville Wollongbar Business Awards
After a seven-year break, the Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce Business Awards made a spectacular return on Saturday night — with a sold-out crowd
Ballina Emerges as Top Spot for Solo Travellers
Ballina has taken out the top spot in a new survey of solo traveller destinations across New South Wales, with visitors citing its natural beauty,
Sharpes Beach Car Park Upgrade Underway and Set to Open by Summer
Work has finally begun on the long-awaited $1.4 million upgrade to the Sharpes Beach car park, with Ballina Shire Council confirming it will be ready
Cafés Dodge a Bullet as Ballina Council Backflips on Outdoor Dining Fee Hike
Ballina’s hospitality sector is breathing a sigh of relief after council voted to reverse a steep hike in outdoor dining fees which some say would
