Higher density, higher tensions: Residents battle building boom
Ballina Island residents say higher-density development is eroding privacy, blocking views and leaving homeowners feeling powerless against rapid urban infill.
Police seek witnesses to Woolworths bottle attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Woolworths staff member was seriously injured in a bottle attack in Goonellabah.
North Coast missing persons inquiry to examine unsolved cases
MP Jeremy Buckingham says families deserve answers as parliamentary inquiry examines homicide cold cases, including missing persons and car wrecks found in the Richmond River.
Heavy rain sparks flood rescues across Northern Rivers
Heavy rain and high tides have closed roads, isolated communities and forced three flood rescues across the Northern Rivers.
Alstonville markets suspended as tough times hit community events
The Alstonville Community Market has been suspended after falling stallholder numbers and weaker public support hit the once-booming monthly event.
Public memorial planned for Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Ballina says the community will have an opportunity to honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch at a public memorial expected in late June.
Last chance to be among Ballina’s best businesses for 2026
Ballina businesses have been given an extra week to enter the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, with past winner Sistability urging operators not to miss out.
Mullum teenage SES volunteer celebrated for Volunteers Week
Mullumbimby SES volunteer Scarlett Rushton is being recognised during National Volunteer Week for her dedication to helping the community.
$980m flood recovery mess exposed by Auditor-General
A damning Auditor-General’s report has blasted the NSW Government’s flood recovery response, revealing one flagship housing scheme has failed to deliver a single lot four years after the floods.
Higher density, higher tensions: Residents battle building boom
Ballina Island residents say higher-density development is eroding privacy, blocking views and leaving homeowners feeling powerless against rapid urban infill.
Police seek witnesses to Woolworths bottle attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Woolworths staff member was seriously injured in a bottle attack in Goonellabah.
North Coast missing persons inquiry to examine unsolved cases
MP Jeremy Buckingham says families deserve answers as parliamentary inquiry examines homicide cold cases, including missing persons and car wrecks found in the Richmond River.
Heavy rain sparks flood rescues across Northern Rivers
Heavy rain and high tides have closed roads, isolated communities and forced three flood rescues across the Northern Rivers.
Alstonville markets suspended as tough times hit community events
The Alstonville Community Market has been suspended after falling stallholder numbers and weaker public support hit the once-booming monthly event.
Public memorial planned for Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Ballina says the community will have an opportunity to honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch at a public memorial expected in late June.
Last chance to be among Ballina’s best businesses for 2026
Ballina businesses have been given an extra week to enter the 2026 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, with past winner Sistability urging operators not to miss out.
