Calls for clarity as Special Rate Variation debate intensifies ahead of December vote.

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

A landmark report reveals a $4 billion economic hit to the Northern Rivers and soaring insurance premiums after six years of fires, floods and Cyclone Alfred.

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

In a tough year from small business, Plateau Tyres has become one of the quiet success stories of the region.

Flight chaos has hit Ballina Byron Gateway Airport on the first weekend of Schoolies Week after Jetstar cancelled all of its services

The search for Ballina’s most wanted has escalated, with TRG officers deployed across South Ballina and Wardell as concerns grow over the fugitive’s safety and community risk.

Shock and frustration after dam disappears from water review – with Ballina most exposed

Weapons seized and more arrests expected as detectives probe early-morning violence

Rotary’s home-grown campaign draws its largest crowd yet, with Mayor Sharon Cadwallader praising the community’s united stand for respect and change.

Much-loved Ballina resident Ronald “Ron” Grieber has been found safe tonight after a major search effort on day of extreme heat

Domestic and family violence now makes up almost half of Local Court matters, prompting a rare public appeal to Northern Rivers students at a Rotary youth breakfast.

Ballina has drawn global scientific attention after a possibly world-first piebald great white shark was tagged off Sharpes Beach

Ballina’s favourite netball champion, Liz Ellis AO, has been officially elevated to Legend status in the NSW Hall of Champions — placing her among the most celebrated athletes in the state’s sporting history.

A Ballina mother of two says she has spent nearly a month sleeping with the lights on, terrified that a man fitting the description of wanted fugitive Ochre Wood will return to her rural property.

A closed-door crime meeting in Ballina revealed riot squad–trained officers may be deployed as rural thefts and street crime escalate.

Northern NSW Local Health District is urging residents to protect against tick bites after three cases of tick-related anaphylaxis were treated in local hospitals.

A 61-year-old disabled woman was pulled from her tricycle and assaulted in broad daylight on Kerr Street. Her family is frustrated no charges have been laid

A popular NBN News presenter has been farewelled after 16 years, continuing a pattern of job losses across Nine as traditional media faces growing digital competition.

A major NSW Government investment aims to strengthen aquaculture and seafood industries statewide, with benefits for commercial fishers and producers in Ballina and the Northern Rivers.

Local businesses have been urged to take care with the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence, following a well-attended business forum.

Lismore mayor Steve Krieg has apologised for making an offensive hand gesture in a Facebook photo taken during a Local Government Conference trip at Penrith.

  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.

A rise in organised rural crime has prompted an invitation-only meeting between farmers, police and officials, ahead of a broader public meeting to brief the community.