Lantern Parade’s message – Time for Kindness
By Janelle Saffin MP, State Member for Lismore SECRET MESSAGE: Lismore Lantern Parade 2025’s Fiery Finale at Oakes Oval. Photo: Peter Derrett. I...
Politics
Tough Calls and Big Wins in Heart-Wrenching Ballina Council Meeting
Ballina Shire Council’s June meeting lived up to expectations as one of the most consequential of the year. Each June, councillors determine the...
Council Reverses Cawarra Park Croquet Plan After Community Backlash
Ballina Shire Council has backed away from a controversial proposal to revisit the master plan for Cawarra Park, following a strong public backlash...
NSW Budget Delivers Fix for Notorious Bruxner Highway Blackspot
A notorious blackspot on the Bruxner Highway between Lismore and Ballina will finally be fixed, with the NSW Government committing $3.9 million in...
Ballina Councillor Calls for Net Zero Review as Nationals Dump 2050 Target
The NSW National Party has formally moved to abandon the state’s net zero by 2050 target, sparking renewed debate over the cost and feasibility of...
Disney Among Suitors as Ballina Keeps Movie Studio Dream Alive
Ballina Shire could still be home to the state’s next major film studio - and Disney may be among the players interested in making it happen....
Justine and Kevin Officially Declared Winners, While Mandy Rails Against “Dark Forces”
Long-serving local MPs Justine Elliot and Kevin Hogan have been officially declared winners in the May 3 Federal Election, with final vote counts...
Tamara Smith Launches Petition to Save Richmond River
Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has launched a petition calling for urgent action to restore the Richmond River, following the major fish kill in...
Lantern Parade’s message – Time for Kindness
By Janelle Saffin MP, State Member for Lismore SECRET MESSAGE: Lismore Lantern Parade 2025’s Fiery Finale at Oakes Oval. Photo: Peter Derrett. I...
Tough Calls and Big Wins in Heart-Wrenching Ballina Council Meeting
Ballina Shire Council’s June meeting lived up to expectations as one of the most consequential of the year. Each June, councillors determine the...
Council Reverses Cawarra Park Croquet Plan After Community Backlash
Ballina Shire Council has backed away from a controversial proposal to revisit the master plan for Cawarra Park, following a strong public backlash...
NSW Budget Delivers Fix for Notorious Bruxner Highway Blackspot
A notorious blackspot on the Bruxner Highway between Lismore and Ballina will finally be fixed, with the NSW Government committing $3.9 million in...
Ballina Councillor Calls for Net Zero Review as Nationals Dump 2050 Target
The NSW National Party has formally moved to abandon the state’s net zero by 2050 target, sparking renewed debate over the cost and feasibility of...
Disney Among Suitors as Ballina Keeps Movie Studio Dream Alive
Ballina Shire could still be home to the state’s next major film studio - and Disney may be among the players interested in making it happen....
Justine and Kevin Officially Declared Winners, While Mandy Rails Against “Dark Forces”
Long-serving local MPs Justine Elliot and Kevin Hogan have been officially declared winners in the May 3 Federal Election, with final vote counts...
Tamara Smith Launches Petition to Save Richmond River
Member for Ballina Tamara Smith has launched a petition calling for urgent action to restore the Richmond River, following the major fish kill in...
