Ballina and surrounding beaches under constant watch Fish Kill event related to the severe weather events is over, according to the DPI. Sewage leak is under investigation and ongoing testing is being... Lara Leahy Apr 24, 2025
Diving Deep into Ballina’s History of Shipping Ballina’s rugged maritime history — filled with shipwrecks, storms, and swashbuckling coastal ventures — is being brought to life in a new book by... Rod Bruem Apr 23, 2025
Words from the Bishop following Pope Francis’ passing With the passing of the Pope Francis in the final hours of Easter in Australia, yesterday, in a statement, Bishop Greg Homeming sends words of what... Lara Leahy Apr 22, 2025
And They’re Off! Voting Underway for Federal Election Hundreds of voters turned out on the first day of pre-poll voting in Ballina for the upcoming Federal Election, prompting at least one candidate to... Rod Bruem Apr 22, 2025
“Fix This Now!” – Mayor Leads New National Push to Restore River Recovering mayor launches three-pronged campaign to improve river health. Greens bring on motion recognising river as ‘Maamang'. NSW Govt funding... Rod Bruem Apr 21, 2025
The Unstoppable Kindness of Mark Ross When Mark Ross was named Ballina Shire Council’s Volunteer of the Year at the Australia Day Awards, he didn’t quite know what to make of it. After... Rod Bruem Apr 20, 2025
Doing the Hard Yards – Alstonville stockyard stoush returns to council Greens reignite debate with rescission motion Ag Society President threatens legal action The long running saga over new stockyards at Alstonville... Rod Bruem Apr 18, 2025
A Civil Contest: Ballina’s Church Debate Offers Refreshing Political Discourse Key players go head-to-head absent the Green A godsend for airing important local issues Ballina’s Federal Election candidate forum took an... Rod Bruem Apr 17, 2025
Ballina and surrounding beaches under constant watch Fish Kill event related to the severe weather events is over, according to the DPI. Sewage leak is under investigation and ongoing testing is being... Lara Leahy Apr 24, 2025
Diving Deep into Ballina’s History of Shipping Ballina’s rugged maritime history — filled with shipwrecks, storms, and swashbuckling coastal ventures — is being brought to life in a new book by... Rod Bruem Apr 23, 2025
Words from the Bishop following Pope Francis’ passing With the passing of the Pope Francis in the final hours of Easter in Australia, yesterday, in a statement, Bishop Greg Homeming sends words of what... Lara Leahy Apr 22, 2025
And They’re Off! Voting Underway for Federal Election Hundreds of voters turned out on the first day of pre-poll voting in Ballina for the upcoming Federal Election, prompting at least one candidate to... Rod Bruem Apr 22, 2025
“Fix This Now!” – Mayor Leads New National Push to Restore River Recovering mayor launches three-pronged campaign to improve river health. Greens bring on motion recognising river as ‘Maamang'. NSW Govt funding... Rod Bruem Apr 21, 2025
The Unstoppable Kindness of Mark Ross When Mark Ross was named Ballina Shire Council’s Volunteer of the Year at the Australia Day Awards, he didn’t quite know what to make of it. After... Rod Bruem Apr 20, 2025
Doing the Hard Yards – Alstonville stockyard stoush returns to council Greens reignite debate with rescission motion Ag Society President threatens legal action The long running saga over new stockyards at Alstonville... Rod Bruem Apr 18, 2025
A Civil Contest: Ballina’s Church Debate Offers Refreshing Political Discourse Key players go head-to-head absent the Green A godsend for airing important local issues Ballina’s Federal Election candidate forum took an... Rod Bruem Apr 17, 2025