Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has called for national leadership, saying the Prime Minister should have acted sooner to confront rising hatred, following the deadly Bondi shooting.

New Probationary Constables arrive this week, while former police officers say more needs to be done to address policing shortfall

A Ballina man has been reunited with his long-lost Labrador, Arty, who vanished two years ago but has now been found safe and well.

Controversial Councillor Big Rob breaks his rule of silence, opening up about politics, floods, law, and media power

Ballina Shire Council has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising volunteers, leaders and community champions.

Ballina fishermen say an extension of white spot restrictions is the worst news - wiping out chances of reviving the river prawn industry.

The Tamar Street store has been closed for 90 days after NSW Health alleged ongoing illegal tobacco and vape sales.

All councillors spoke, but none were willing to oppose the rate rise, saying the Shire had no choice if it wanted to keep services running into the future.

Cumbalum residents say 20 years of waiting for the North Ballina shopping centre has left the suburb without a true meeting place, as delays and contribution disputes continue.

Ochre Wood, the man widely spoken about as “Ballina’s most wanted,” is in custody after being arrested in West Ballina yesterday afternoon.

Sixteen new social homes have been completed in Alstonville, with more coming next year as the 2022 flood rebuild gathers pace

Ross Lane could soon stay open far more often, after councillors backed a long-awaited plan to raise the road and build a new bridge at Deadmans Creek.

New data shows Ballina trailing well behind neighbouring Byron Central Hospital, renewing long-running community pressure for a full hospital upgrade.

Residents describe terrifying near-misses as a damaged vehicle sped through Alstonville and Wollongbar before being stopped by a quick-thinking truck driver.

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

The French restaurateur with a lifelong love of martial arts helped bring a major fight night to Ballina — and the crowd loved every minute.

New statewide shark monitoring measures coincide with an alert at Seven Mile Beach at Lennox Head.

Locals jump the gun at Kingsford Smith Reserve as Ballina’s new competition-grade pump track nears its formal opening.

Popular East Ballina pharmacy back in business after robbery causes major damage and a day of lost trade

A proposal linked to a future expansion of Ballina Central Shopping Centre has been kept alive by Ballina Shire Council, despite some objections.

Australia’s largest home-care provider opens a new Ballina hub as 2,000 locals wait for support

Minister Ron Hoenig praises Ballina Shire’s leadership as councillors prepare for a final decision on a proposed 26 percent rate rise.

A Kerr Street home has been destroyed in a suspected lithium battery fire, with hazmat teams and traffic controllers called as the road remains closed.

UPDATED - Officers injured, man critical, second arrested following stabbing at Cumbalum