Heavy rain and high tides have closed roads, isolated communities and forced three flood rescues across the Northern Rivers.

The Alstonville Community Market has been suspended after falling stallholder numbers and weaker public support hit the once-booming monthly event.

Marine Rescue Ballina says the community will have an opportunity to honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch at a public memorial expected in late June.

Ballina businesses have been given an extra week to enter the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, with past winner Sistability urging operators not to miss out.

Mullumbimby SES volunteer Scarlett Rushton is being recognised during National Volunteer Week for her dedication to helping the community.

Moving tributes to Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch have been delivered in both the Federal and NSW parliaments.

Thousands are expected to head to Kingscliff next month as the world’s largest women’s surfing festival returns to the North Coast with fresh NSW Government backing.

A man in his 20s was airlifted to Gold Coast University Hospital after a serious fall on a rural property at Keith Hall this afternoon.

A special convoy of classic cars brought moments of joy and reflection to Ballina as the community honoured its fallen Marine Rescue volunteers.

Hundreds of climbers have arrived for the National Junior Championships - an event that organisers says could us on the map ahead of Brisbane 2032.

Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon be transformed into parks, community facilities and even some commercial uses under a major change announced by the NSW Government.

A heritage cottage has been destroyed in a fierce Byron Bay fire overnight, the second dramatic CBD blaze in less than a month.

Ballina RSL has launched cheaper meals, drinks and family deals as venues respond to tighter household budgets and cautious consumer spending.

Ballina basketballer Kellie Coates will represent Australia in Greece this year, earning her first green and gold selection just months before turning 50.

Traffic is moving again near Wollongbar after a B double caught alight, shutting all three lanes of the highway for several hours.

A Ballina Central massage business owner has pleaded not guilty to alleged sexual touching offences involving five local women.

Two Goonellabah men have begun a confronting 474km journey linking sites connected to Australia’s frontier conflicts from Ballina to Myall Creek.

Reaction to last night’s Federal Budget turned fierce today as North Coast voters questioned tax changes, migration levels and housing affordability.

The massive Gallans Road complex brings together offices, depot operations and ultra-modern council chambers on one site — facilities likely to be the envy of councils across NSW.

Lismore Base Hospital has expanded services for expectant mums, giving more women access to care from a known midwife during pregnancy and after birth.

80-year-old Claude 'the Mowerman' Harvey has arrived on his national fundraising campaign for the Bravehearts child protection charity.

A quiet ceremony on South Ballina Beach today honoured Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch and the tragedy that shook the community.

A highly trained martial arts fighter wanted over an alleged sexual assault has been spotted camping in carparks at Northern Rivers beaches.

Lennox Head singer Lily-Grace Grant is back home after Australian Idol with new music, upcoming gigs and growing support from fans across the Northern Rivers.