Ballina’s CBD op shops are back in action for 2026 -our guide to the what may be the world's best concentration of charity thrift stores

Rainbow dragon boaters gathered on the water to farewell Mary Davis, honouring a much-loved coach whose legacy of inclusion and excellence lives on.

New national driving rules for seniors are taking effect, but three high-profile crashes in Ballina Shire raise questions over whether they've gone far enough.

REVIEW: Jacqueline and Dane Scotcher bring Boundary Rider to the central gallery space, anchoring NRCG’s first 2026 exhibition program through calm, place-driven works.

Ballina women’s chorus wraps up festive performances and prepares for national competition in Hobart.

Kempsey-based youth gang unravels as three alleged offenders are now in police custody, facing serious charges

Mayor welcomes 'overdue' announcement of Royal Commission, saying she will push for a submission from Ballina Shire Council

Locals say an online dispute shows a pattern of anti-semitic behaviour that continues to divide the community at a time many are mourning

Police arrest second 15-year-old Kempsey boy over Ballina’s holiday ‘night of terror’

A Ballina crash involving a driver allegedly six times over the legal alcohol limit has been highlighted as one of the worst cases during the Christmas–New Year police operation.

The family of missing woman Cicily Spiers explains why there was a delayed public appeal for help, saying disappearance has happened before

Beloved characters meet fresh expectation as Sophie Scott makes her Ballina Players debut as Anne, in a family-filled production beginning the company’s 71st year.

Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.

Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.

Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.

The Summerland Series doubles have wrapped up at Cherry Street Sports, with Ballina-bred bowler Indi Conlan shining back on familiar turf

Community advocate Mark Ross raises concerns over two month delay in a call for public call for help in search for missing woman Cicily Spiers

Mt Warning’s summit track will stay closed until mid 2027. Tweed councillor Kimberly Hone says she's pleased reopening is now back on the agenda.

Ballina’s springtime red canopy has drawn comparisons with Grafton’s purple jacarandas, but beauty has collided with costs and questions of responsibility.

Colonial achievements take a back seat under a broader council-backed shift placing Indigenous perspectives at the forefront

Locals and visitors shrugged off the Christmas hangovers, enjoying a fun afternoon of exciting racing at Ballina Jockey Club

Three charged after stolen vehicle crossed the border, continued on damaged wheels, and stopped in Russell Street.

Faith leaders across the Northern Rivers have delivered unusually strong Christmas messages condemning hatred and antisemitism following the Bondi attack

A $2 million funding boost for wildlife rescue comes as the Lennox Head 'base' hospital deals with a surge in summer casualties, including heat-stressed bats, injured birds of prey and a baby bandicoot.