Exclusive: Big Rob speaks out — ‘Sue Higginson has done me a huge favour’
Controversial Councillor Big Rob breaks his rule of silence, opening up about politics, floods, law, and media power
Introducing the 2026 Ballina Shire Australia Day Award nominees
Ballina Shire Council has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising volunteers, leaders and community champions.
Another nail in the coffin for Ballina’s prawning industry
Ballina fishermen say an extension of white spot restrictions is the worst news - wiping out chances of reviving the river prawn industry.
Ballina Tobacconist Shut Down For Illegal Sales
The Tamar Street store has been closed for 90 days after NSW Health alleged ongoing illegal tobacco and vape sales.
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
Man’s Best Friend Lost — And Found After Two Years
A Ballina man has been reunited with his long-lost Labrador, Arty, who vanished two years ago but has now been found safe and well.
Exclusive: Big Rob speaks out — ‘Sue Higginson has done me a huge favour’
Controversial Councillor Big Rob breaks his rule of silence, opening up about politics, floods, law, and media power
Introducing the 2026 Ballina Shire Australia Day Award nominees
Ballina Shire Council has announced the finalists for the 2026 Australia Day Awards, recognising volunteers, leaders and community champions.
Another nail in the coffin for Ballina’s prawning industry
Ballina fishermen say an extension of white spot restrictions is the worst news - wiping out chances of reviving the river prawn industry.
Ballina Tobacconist Shut Down For Illegal Sales
The Tamar Street store has been closed for 90 days after NSW Health alleged ongoing illegal tobacco and vape sales.
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.
