‘I Wish I Had This’: DV Survivor Backs Ballina’s New Safety Shield
Rival clubs unite as Ballina becomes first in region to adopt life-saving StandbyU Shield After 27 years in an abusive relationship, Lisa Lowe knows firsthand
Spreading Joy This Winter – One Sausage and One Bounce at a Time
Ballina churches and volunteers band together to feed the hungry and lift community spirits. It’s been a cold winter in Ballina - but for those
Ballina’s Big Lift: 20 Years of Jetstar, 30 Years of Jet Services
Jetstar and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport are this week marking 20 years since the first Jetstar flight touched down in Ballina. The partnership since 2005
Cheers to the Shawsy! Ballina’s Iconic Pub Reopens After Major Makeover
After nearly a year behind the construction fence, Ballina’s beloved Shaws Bay Hotel has reopened with an awesome new look – and locals say
Navigating the Maze of Aged Care: Help available at Ballina Expo
As Australia’s population grows older and policy settings shift, navigating the aged care system has never been more complex, or more important to get right.
First Look: Massive Makeover for Club Lennox
A bold $9 million redevelopment plan for Club Lennox has been unveiled, promising a complete transformation of the ageing venue into a modern, family-friendly
After Beating the Odds, Joeline Steps Up for Local Business
The new president of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce is no stranger to local shoppers - or to business resilience. Joeline Paskins, owner of Hartley’s
Hogan Launches Petition to Lower Flood Heights
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has launched a new petition calling on governments to explore engineering solutions that could reduce flood levels by one
Proud, Strong and Growing: NAIDOC Week March Celebrates Bundjalung Youth
Bundjalung culture was front and centre in Ballina today as hundreds gathered in sunshine to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a vibrant procession through the heart
‘No Accidents, No Action’: Why Ballina’s Cumbalum Interchange Is Stalled
Work begins this week to fix one of the region’s most dangerous intersections, but two other long-discussed road priorities could remain on the backburner. Preliminary
What’s Going Inside the Big Box on River Street?
The western end of Ballina’s CBD is stretching further west, with multi-million dollar development taking shape on Brunswick Street and more planned. One project drawing
No Applause Needed: Ballina’s Unsung Heroes Saving Seabirds Daily
It was a quiet moment on the water’s edge at North Creek this week with no fanfare and no crowd. Just a seagull, a breeze,
