Ballina welcomes Rous as staff move into new $25m offices
The massive Gallans Road complex brings together offices, depot operations and ultra-modern council chambers on one site — facilities likely to be the envy of councils across NSW.
More women gain access to hospital midwife care
Lismore Base Hospital has expanded services for expectant mums, giving more women access to care from a known midwife during pregnancy and after birth.
Claude ‘The Mowerman’ rolls into Ballina on a $2.4m mission
80-year-old Claude 'the Mowerman' Harvey has arrived on his national fundraising campaign for the Bravehearts child protection charity.
Flowers cast into the sea as Ballina marks one week since tragedy
A quiet ceremony on South Ballina Beach today honoured Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch and the tragedy that shook the community.
Wanted fugitive fighter spotted in Ballina
A highly trained martial arts fighter wanted over an alleged sexual assault has been spotted camping in carparks at Northern Rivers beaches.
Life after Idol: Lily-Grace Grant looks ahead
Lennox Head singer Lily-Grace Grant is back home after Australian Idol with new music, upcoming gigs and growing support from fans across the Northern Rivers.
Have your say: Community invited to help shape local health services
Residents are being encouraged to join Northern NSW Health advisory groups and help shape the future of local healthcare services.
Learner motorbike riders ordered to gear up under safety reforms
Learner and P-plate motorcycle riders will face new safety gear rules from July 1 as authorities move to cut novice rider deaths.












