Ballina twins Jack and Luke Oliss are back in the community after spending weeks in jail, with both now serving court-imposed sentences under strict supervision.

Under half-mast flags, Ballina remembered Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch in a moving service that became a powerful tribute to volunteering and community.

Two teenagers were allegedly assaulted while walking along The Ridgeway at Cumbalum, with witnesses urged to contact Ballina Police or Crime Stoppers.

Alstonville’s historic 116-year-old Crawford House is hosting its traditional Airing of the Quilts exhibition this weekend, featuring exceptional stitch work from 27 regional quilting groups spanning from Tweed to Yamba.

CSIRO hydrologist Dr Jai Vaze explains how proposed flood engineering works could have cut Ballina's 2022 flood levels by 73 centimetres and prevented flooding in about half the affected properties.

NSW country mayors have come together in Ballina, vowing to fight federal government plans to scale back disaster recovery funding to the states.

Family of victims with links to Ballina gave vital testimony at parliamentary inquiry focusing on unsolved murders and unexplained disappearances.

Mullumbimby comedian and writer Mandy Nolan has been preselected as the Greens candidate for the NSW state seat of Ballina, following the retirement announcement of long-serving MP Tamara Smith.

The cheque presentation comes as the community prepares to gather this Sunday in remembrance of those lost in the Ballina Bar tragedy.

Another flood study on the way after CSIRO recommends opening Boundary Creek, upgrading Baggotville barrage and Tuckean Swamp, and creating multiple upper catchment detention basins.

A fishing tackle bin program is being expanded following a successful trial that collected 2,500 metres of discarded line.

Ballina GP Dr Emma Harvey established the Remi Menopause Clinic after discovering how difficult it could be for women to access care.

A police pursuit near Kingscliff ended with an SUV crashing into a tree. Now Richmond Police District is reviewing the officers’ involvement.

Ballina drivers are being warned the worst traffic disruptions of the $85 million bridge duplication project are about to begin, with motorists urged to allow extra travel time.

Some Ballina pub regulars have become unlikely pin-ups in an award-winning photography project that celebrates masculinity, the coast and men's mental health.

Ballina on Richmond Rotary has celebrated 40 years of service, with emotional tributes to charter member Col Lee, who returned after a life-saving kidney transplant donated by wife Julie.

Page MP Kevin Hogan has criticised Channel Nine over Karl Stefanovic’s departure, saying free debate suffers when people fear losing their jobs.

In a challenging economic climate, Ballina businesses will come together next month to celebrate success after a record number of finalists were named in the 2026 Business Excellence Awards.

A man once charged with murder over a fatal Wardell crash has been sentenced to three years in jail for an attempted robbery at South Ballina.

ORRCA is asking Ballina residents to keep watch for seven whales entangled in ropes, buoys and marine debris as they migrate north.

Ballina residents are being encouraged to join ORRCA's annual whale census on Sunday, helping scientists track humpback whales and other species during their migration.

A wanted man has been granted strict conditional bail after a police operation closed Swift Street in Ballina on Tuesday night.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has winched a sick teenager from a cruise ship off Ballina.

Jane Allan has lost a major Gold Coast art prize after organisers said her winning work appeared to imitate another artist’s painting.