UPDATED – Ochre Wood Arrested in West Ballina
Ochre Wood, the man widely spoken about as “Ballina’s most wanted,” is in custody after being arrested in West Ballina yesterday afternoon.
Council Unites Behind Rate Rise Despite Public Opposition
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.
‘A community without a heart’ – Cumbalum residents call for long-delayed shopping centre
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.
New social housing for Alstonville part of state construction boost
Sixteen new social homes have been completed in Alstonville, with more coming next year as the 2022 flood rebuild gathers pace
Is Ross Lane open? Council signs off on plan to cut flood closures
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.
Better off going to Byron? Ballina scores lowest ED result of the region’s smaller hospitals
New data shows Ballina trailing well behind neighbouring Byron Central Hospital, renewing long-running community pressure for a full hospital upgrade.
Brave truckie brings dangerous police chase to an end on the Bruxner Highway
Residents describe terrifying near-misses as a damaged vehicle sped through Alstonville and Wollongbar before being stopped by a quick-thinking truck driver.
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.
Why Che Bon’s Pascale Kokin is backing Ballina’s emerging Muay Thai talent
The French restaurateur with a lifelong love of martial arts helped bring a major fight night to Ballina — and the crowd loved every minute.
Council Unites Behind Rate Rise Despite Public Opposition
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.
‘A community without a heart’ – Cumbalum residents call for long-delayed shopping centre
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.
UPDATED – Ochre Wood Arrested in West Ballina
Ochre Wood, the man widely spoken about as “Ballina’s most wanted,” is in custody after being arrested in West Ballina yesterday afternoon.
New social housing for Alstonville part of state construction boost
Sixteen new social homes have been completed in Alstonville, with more coming next year as the 2022 flood rebuild gathers pace
Is Ross Lane open? Council signs off on plan to cut flood closures
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.
Better off going to Byron? Ballina scores lowest ED result of the region’s smaller hospitals
New data shows Ballina trailing well behind neighbouring Byron Central Hospital, renewing long-running community pressure for a full hospital upgrade.
Brave truckie brings dangerous police chase to an end on the Bruxner Highway
Residents describe terrifying near-misses as a damaged vehicle sped through Alstonville and Wollongbar before being stopped by a quick-thinking truck driver.
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.
