Final Lap: Ballina Farewells Rally Legend Ed Mulligan
Heads turned in Ballina this week as a striking 1927 Chevrolet carrying an elaborate coffin made its way slowly through town. It was no ordinary
Ballina Says Thanks to ‘Bill From The RSL’
Ballina RSL Club and the community have paid tribute to Bill Coulter, marking the end of an extraordinary chapter. After 38 years of service, including
From Flood-Worn to Fabulous: West Ballina’s Ugly Duckling Gets Its Glow-Up
A once-unloved canal-front home in West Ballina has just had its moment in the national spotlight. And what a transformation it was. In this season's
Hogan Moves Up, Elliot Takes the Bench in Post-Election Shake-Up
Local MPs Kevin Hogan and Justine Elliot have returned to Canberra victorious following their triumphant election wins, however their respective paths forward diverted on arrival.
Ballina’s ‘Riviera’: Leaders Eye Boat Harbour Precinct Renewal as a Housing Breakthrough
West Ballina could become the key to turning around the region's housing crisis, with local leaders touting it as a future hub for vibrant waterfront
The Great Political Divide of Ballina Shire
Election Results Highlight Sharp North-South, East-West Voting Patterns Final results from the Federal Election reveal a clear political divide across Ballina Shire, with the far
Record Police Academy Graduation – Only One Coming Here
Ballina has received just one new police officer from a record-breaking class of 302 probationary constables - the largest number of graduates in more than
Justine Elliot Makes History with Historic Eighth Win in Richmond
Labor’s Justine Elliot has officially claimed victory in the seat of Richmond after Greens Party candidate Mandy Nolan conceded on Tuesday, bringing the dramatic contest
Greens Oppose Plan to “Roll Out the Red Carpet” for Business
Ballina Shire Mayor Sharon Cadwallader was forced to use her casting vote to pass a motion allowing Council to hire a dedicated economic development officer
Kimberly concedes, Mandy goes to ground as election count resumes
Richmond Greens candidate Mandy Nolan has gone quiet, not responding to media inquiries as counting continues in the closely watched federal seat. Despite hopes among
Australia Votes – 2025 Election blog
Sunday updates: Comfortable win now expected for Labor in Richmond-- With tallies updated overnight, the ALP’s Justine Elliot now looks set to easily retain the
$17 Million Airport Land Sale Bonanza
Mayor says future of industrial growth uncertain as last blocks sold The sale of the last available blocks in Ballina’s Airport Industrial Estate has generated
