Volunteers who spent months protecting a nest have been left devastated after it was destroyed just ahead of their expected hatching.

A reduced council has taken a firm stance against a 300-home CURA C estate, citing infrastructure risks and potential costs to ratepayers.

Prominent Ballina veteran Dick Wills says the Ben Roberts-Smith case could harm ADF morale and recruitment, warning the impact is already being felt within the ex-services community.

A Northern Rivers performer is captivating audiences with a bold, joyful stage show, turning personal challenges into powerful entertainment as he prepares for a highly anticipated hometown performance.

A 33-year-old accused is before the courts after police linked a stolen vehicle and stolen number plates to incidents across Evans Head, Lawrence, Ballina and Mullumbimby.

A Ballina club has cut schooner prices to $6, bucking inflation and boosting sales as locals chase rare cost-of-living relief.

A major upgrade to Alstonville’s Federal Hotel highlights a broader shift, as Northern Rivers pubs evolve to meet changing expectations from locals and visitors.

Council staff have recommended blocking the CURA C housing estate near Tintenbar, despite it being earmarked for growth for decades.

The Greens-led push to block the construction of 300 new homes near Tintenbar shows Premier Chris Minns is on the right track in taking planning decisions away from local councils.

Australia’s only mobile wildlife hospital has crossed the continent to help sick and injured wildlife in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

“It happens every day now”: A Ballina chemist says rising shoplifting is taking a toll on staff and small businesses.

Farmers celebrate a long-awaited drainage clearing program as the Minister backs action on river cars and responds to calls for a Richmond River Commissioner.

Kevin Hogan and David Shoebridge both slammed the PM’s national address before engaging in a colourful TV debate over how Australia should secure its energy future.

A career-ending knee injury forced the former Wallaby prop into early retirement — now he's starting again in Ballina real estate.

COMMENT: Ballina Croquet Club had everything laid out for them, with the only requirement being to share the space - and they couldn't even manage to do that. Ballina deserves better than that and ratepayers are entitled to expect it.

Greens councillor forces special meeting of Ballina Shire Council, as Cherry Street Sports says its decision is final

A Northern Rivers parent’s idea is now helping up to 500 children a week experience sport without pressure, competition or exclusion.

Concerns about suspected river wrecks have been raised with senior police as new officers are set to join the local district.

A new offshore reef south of Ballina is set to attract snapper, mulloway and mackerel — creating a major new fishing hotspot.

Protecting children is not the responsibility of the legal system alone. It requires communities willing to acknowledge difficult truths and remain vigilant.

A 49 year-old Ballina man convicted of sexually touching a child could be eligible for release in less than a year following a failed appeal.

A verified fundraiser for Ballina man Glen Webster is gaining support after a van fire, but fake GoFundMe pages have sparked a scam warning.

Ballina’s Headliners Chorus is preparing for a major national competition, while continuing to perform across the local community.

A high-stakes council debate over future housing expansion on land near Tintenbar has temporarily halted plans to scrap the project.