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Anne of Green Gables brings a much-loved Canadian musical classic to Ballina

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.

Ballina’s history re-written as First Nation voices take centre stage

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

Ballina Coast High’s Creative talents shine in HSC results

The future looks bright for our up and coming artists after they scored high marks in their final secondary exams

‘This is how Chanukah should be’ — Community comes together in harmony

Hundreds gathered from across the Northern Rivers for a Chanukah celebration shaped by grief after the Bondi attack, ending in unity, light and shared joy.

Special honour for Alstonville nurseryman Ray Parker

Still happiest propagating plants, the patriarch of the Parker family nursery has no plans to retire and is honoured for nurturing the industry itself.

Renovation Reality: Councillors back $17.7m Cultural Centre upgrade despite risks

Ballina Shire Councillors were forced to accept what many home owners know- renovations are risky and can end up costing more than new builds

Ballina’s Christmas wrapping angels return to rescue another festive season

Volunteer wrappers from SCOPE and Lions are back, turning chaotic gift piles into neat parcels while raising funds for local charities.

Marine Rescue Ballina honours volunteers with highest service award

Marine Rescue Ballina has honoured three long-serving volunteers with Life Membership, recognising more than seven decades of service protecting local boaters.

Community recognises former Deputy Mayor Eoin Johnston

Ballina Shire and NSW Parliament have honoured former Deputy Mayor Eoin Johnston, remembering his remarkable life of service, sport and community leadership.

The little walk that changed Ballina — and then the world

Ballina will turn purple again this week as the community gathers for the sixth annual Walk Against Domestic and Family Violence, a home-grown show of solidarity that has become one of the town’s most meaningful traditions.

Why three people are pinning their hopes on a global medical breakthrough unfolding on our doorstep

As a world-first clinical trial prepares to begin on the Gold Coast, three people living with spinal injuries — two from Ballina and one from just over the border — are daring to believe movement might one day return.