West Ballina performer Neihanna Hippi is pursuing his dream at NAISDA while inspiring the next generation of First Nations artists

The Alstonville Wollongbar Chamber of Commerce is inviting the community to celebrate a new chapter as it unveils its refreshed brand and future direction.

The NSW Government has unveiled a draft masterplan for a new 500-home neighbourhood at East Lismore, with flood-affected residents to receive priority access.

A major residential expansion at Cumbalum moved a step closer next week, with Ballina Shire Council progressing planning changes that would pave the way for hundreds of new homes while addressing environmental and infrastructure issues

The Headliners Chorus has achieved one of its best results, finishing second in its division at the Sweet Adelines International Convention in Hobart

Ballina could see flood levels reduced by almost three-quarters of a metre if the CSIRO's preferred flood mitigation package is built

Former Xavier Catholic College student Samuel Pedrazzini has been honoured by his former school and Ukraine's ambassador after being killed while serving as a volunteer combat medic in Ukraine

A Southern Cross University study says Australia's legal system is struggling to keep pace with climate change as rising seas challenge traditional coastal property boundaries.

The Ballina Babblers are celebrating 25 years of friendship by returning to the Sydney City2Surf, the event that helped give the former hockey players their name in 2001.

A critical incident investigation has been launched after a man died following a cross border police pursuit that began in Queensland and ended near Kunghur in the Tweed hinterland

A 90 year old man has died after his car crashed into two parked vehicles near the airport on Wednesday

A prominent Lennox Head landmark could soon become a giant public artwork, with Ballina councillors to consider a mural proposal for the town's water tower.

Ballina businesses experienced an unpredictable school holiday trading period, with Chamber president Joeline Hartley pointing to wet weather, cost-of-living pressures as key factors.

More than 9,200 Ballina homes and businesses can now access an easier upgrade to full fibre after nbn removed the requirement for FTTC customers to purchase a high-speed internet plan before becoming eligible.

Engineering challenges, rising costs and complex construction issues surrounding the proposed duplication of Ballina's bridges will again come before council at next week's meeting

Ballina Shire councillors will decide next week which route should be adopted for the proposed shared path linking Alstonville and West Ballina, with five options on the table and estimated project costs ranging from $27 million to more than $36 million.

An assistant nurse has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an elderly patient at a care facility in Maclean

Ballina Shire residents are being urged to take extra care during this week's king tides which could inundate several low-lying roads

Local residents are being encouraged to recognise inspiring women and girls in their communities by nominating them for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year awards

Pizza Hut is set to return to Ballina after more than 20 years, with signage appearing at Ballina Central Shopping Centre announcing the fast food chain is "coming soon"

Residents have raised concerns over alleged vegetation clearing at a Lennox Head property, with the NSW Environment Department issuing a 40-day stop work order while it investigates claims the clearing has impacted important native wildlife habitat.

A man in his 30s has been airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a tree lopping accident near Grafton.

Ballina Shire's property market continues to show strength, with million-dollar sales across coastal and hinterland suburbs highlighting ongoing demand for quality homes despite higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainty.

Rous resident and ShelterBox Australia CEO Mike Greenslade is supporting a global humanitarian response after earthquakes in Venezuela left thousands of people without shelter, drawing on more than 20 international disaster deployments.