Man charged over fatal Yamba bar crossing tragedy
A 52-year-old man has been charged after a fatal boat capsize at the Yamba bar in March claimed the lives of two passengers. He will face court in October.
‘Ballina needs a voice in government’: Byron councillor enters Labor race
Byron Shire councillor Janet Swain has entered Labor's race for Ballina, arguing the electorate deserves a stronger voice inside the NSW Government ahead of the 2027 election.
Ballina athletes dominate North Coast Academy of Sport Awards
Fresh from becoming Australia's youngest Commonwealth Games medallist, Ayla Kowalczyk led a stellar night for Ballina Shire as seven locals were honoured at the North Coast Academy of Sport Awards.
Mayor’s bold vision for region-wide cycle network after Lennox-Byron funding boost
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says a connected Northern Rivers network of shared pathways could become the region's next major tourism success, with new funding bringing the Ballina-Byron link a step closer.
Hospitals under pressure and fear the worst is yet to come
Northern NSW hospitals are already under heavy winter pressure, with health authorities warning emergency departments will become even busier in coming weeks.
Ballina’s biggest-ever citizenship ceremony reflects migration boom
A record 78 people became Australian citizens in Ballina's biggest-ever citizenship ceremony, highlighting the region's rapid population growth as Canberra reviews migration settings.
Why Paige chose Ballina for her dream tea house
The day Ballina was labelled Australia's worst place to start a business, entrepreneur Paige Brierley quietly opened the tea house she had spent years dreaming about.
Ballina the worst place to do business? You must be kidding!
A national survey branding Ballina Australia’s worst place to start a business has sparked outrage and a strong response from the local Chamber of Commerce.
Police appeal to help find missing woman with medical condition
Police are searching for the 42-year-old, who was last seen in Lismore and is known to frequent Ballina, Lismore and Nimbin. She has a medical condition and requires medication.
NAPLAN success: How one local school is changing the way children learn
What looks like a return to traditional teaching has delivered record NAPLAN results at St Joseph's Alstonville. Now other schools are visiting to learn the secrets behind its success.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter future in doubt after scathing inquiry
A parliamentary inquiry has cast doubt over the future of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, with Ballina's long connection to the organisation giving the story a strong local focus.
Neighbourly spirit: Ballina community asked to help children in PNG
Ballina-on-Richmond Rotary is calling on the community to help fill a second shipping container of donated goods for children, families and hospitals in Papua New Guinea.
