State Funeral in Lennox Head for Esteemed Rural Fire Leader David Cook
A state funeral will be held next Monday in Lennox Head to honour Superintendent David Cook, a much-loved and highly respected leader of the NSW
Give 16-year-olds the vote? Kevin says make them wait to 25 instead
Perennial local political warrior Kevin Loughrey has found himself unexpectedly thrust into the national spotlight in the debate over lowering the voting age to
Cool Under Pressure: Young Finalist Keeps a Steady Hand as Awards Night Nears
With just days to go until the 2025 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, the buzz is building — but 20-year-old hairdresser Sophia Gooley is keeping
Losing Our Heritage: History Groups Unite to Save Ballina’s Past
Few of the hundreds who drive daily across Ballina’s Missingham Bridge would realise that, just a stone’s throw away, lies one of the shire’s most
“Your Medicare Card, Not Your Credit Card”: Bulk Billing Returns to Ballina Shire
Bulk billing is making a comeback with Tintenbar Medical Centre becoming the first local clinic in years to advertise GP visits without the credit card.
‘It’s Not a Hospital Anymore’: Minister Takes Cover as Community Slams Ballina Hospital Failures
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has declined to comment on Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader’s renewed call for urgent upgrades to Ballina District Hospital — but
Air Traffic Control Upgrade at Ballina Delayed Until 2026
Plans to introduce full air traffic control at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport have been pushed back for a second time, with the upgrade now not
Ballina Mayor Demands Action on New Hospital as Volunteers Fund the Basics
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has issued a blunt warning to the NSW Government: secure a site for a new Ballina hospital now - before it’s
Lennox Roundabout Complete — But Is It Missing a Centrepiece?
The new roundabout at the intersection of Coast Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head is officially complete — but could the gateway to town
Young Spark Leads the Charge in Plateau Business Awards
The next generation of business talent in Alstonville-Wollongbar is set to shine at the upcoming Plateau Business Awards, returning after a six-year hiatus. Among
Ballina Teen Steps Into Parliament — and Finds His Voice
At just 16 years old, Ballina’s Patrick Jones already has his sights set on Parliament — and after his performance this week, it’s not hard
‘Now We’re Ready’ – Marine Rescue Ballina Prepares for Next Big Flood
When the catastrophic 2022 floods hit northern NSW, Ballina’s most experienced boaties were told to stand down. Marine Rescue Ballina skipper Geoff Hutchinson still remembers
