Ballina Beach Flasher – women in fear after string of incidents
Police are yet to locate a man repeatedly reported for exposing himself, despite multiple incidents at East Ballina beaches over the past six months.
Croquet Greens Get Ugly Ahead of Extraordinary Council Meeting
Alleged abuse and looming bans have escalated Ballina’s croquet dispute ahead of an extraordinary council meeting.
Ballina Shire out to bring tourism crown back to the North Coast
After a third-place finish last year, locals are being urged to vote and help lift the region above South Coast rivals in the race for statewide tourism honours.
Baby turtles smashed just days before hatching
Volunteers who spent months protecting a nest have been left devastated after it was destroyed just ahead of their expected hatching.
‘Mini’ Ballina council votes ‘no’ to 300-home estate
A reduced council has taken a firm stance against a 300-home CURA C estate, citing infrastructure risks and potential costs to ratepayers.
‘Gobsmacked’: Ballina veteran warns Roberts-Smith case risks serious damage to ADF
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.
From Ballina to the big stage: Max’s inspiring showbiz journey is pure joy
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.
ON THE RUN: How Ballina CCTV helped track alleged ‘wanted man’
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.












