Farmers Fed Up With Crime Raids Bring Officials Together for Crisis Talks
A rise in organised rural crime has prompted an invitation-only meeting between farmers, police and officials, ahead of a broader public meeting to brief the community.
Gurmesh Singh Puts Ballina Firmly on His Radar
New Nationals Leader Targets Housing, Hospital and River Dredging as Local Challenges
Ballina Misses Out on More Police Officers — Yet Again
NSW recruits 13 experienced police from interstate and NZ, but none will be stationed in Ballina despite high property crime and growing population.
Summerland No More: Members Approve Bank Merger
Summerland Bank will soon disappear as a standalone brand, after members overwhelmingly voted to merge with Regional Australia Bank this week.
Three Wild Chases in One Hour: Police Finally Get Their Man After Ballina’s Dawn Drama
A white Commodore sparked three police chases through Ballina in one hour, ending in a crash and bushland arrest.
Kinvara Saltwood DA Lodged: A Major Step Forward for Ballina’s Long-Term Housing Future
Public exhibition begins on a state-significant proposal that starts with 300 homes and ultimately expands to more than 2,500 dwellings.
‘A Gentle Giant’: Ballina Mum Shares Extraordinary John Laws Memory as Australia Farewells the Radio Legend
Ballina’s Tracey Everingham-Armstrong shares her heartfelt story of broadcaster John Laws, recalling the day he lifted her son’s spirits during a tough time.
Exclusive: Ballina Council’s ‘push polling’ rate-rise survey sparks anger
A phone survey on a proposed 26% rate rise has triggered claims of push polling, with residents saying the call felt more like persuasion than consultation.
Marine Rescue’s New Flagship Crosses the Ballina Bar to a Big Welcome Home
Ballina’s brand new Marine Rescue vessel BA 30 has officially crossed the bar and arrived home, greeted by cheers from the breakwall and tower.
Why three people are pinning their hopes on a global medical breakthrough unfolding on our doorstep
As a world-first clinical trial prepares to begin on the Gold Coast, three people living with spinal injuries — two from Ballina and one from just over the border — are daring to believe movement might one day return.
Rural Crime Wave – Police Breakthrough in West Ballina
Macadamia growers and rural landholders warned as police recover stolen ATVs amid growing property-crime concern. Police have made a breakthrough in the investigation
New ‘Ballina 30’ Rescue Vessel Passes Sea Trials Ahead of Local Arrival
Marine Rescue Ballina’s new ‘Ballina 30’ rescue vessel arrives this week after successful sea trials, promising faster offshore response and safer bar crossings on the Richmond River.
