Council keeps the door open to talks on land deal for Ballina Central Shopping Centre expansion
A proposal linked to a future expansion of Ballina Central Shopping Centre has been kept alive by Ballina Shire Council, despite some objections.
Help finally coming for older locals stuck waiting for care
Australia’s largest home-care provider opens a new Ballina hub as 2,000 locals wait for support
Mayor gets tick of approval from Minister ahead of crucial rate rise meeting
Minister Ron Hoenig praises Ballina Shire’s leadership as councillors prepare for a final decision on a proposed 26 percent rate rise.
House destroyed in Kerr Street fire, suspected lithium battery blaze
A Kerr Street home has been destroyed in a suspected lithium battery fire, with hazmat teams and traffic controllers called as the road remains closed.
UPDATE: Police arrest man after stabbing in Cumbalum
UPDATED - Officers injured, man critical, second arrested following stabbing at Cumbalum
Councillor warns of “misunderstandings” driving backlash to rate rise
Calls for clarity as Special Rate Variation debate intensifies ahead of December vote.
Landmark report reveals true cost of fires, floods and Cyclone Alfred
A landmark report reveals a $4 billion economic hit to the Northern Rivers and soaring insurance premiums after six years of fires, floods and Cyclone Alfred.
Why the Pirlo Family’s Business is Winning Customers and Awards
In a tough year from small business, Plateau Tyres has become one of the quiet success stories of the region.
Schoolies chaos at Ballina Airport as Jetstar grounds all flights
Flight chaos has hit Ballina Byron Gateway Airport on the first weekend of Schoolies Week after Jetstar cancelled all of its services
Police Reinforcements Deployed as Hunt for Fugitive Intensifies
The search for Ballina’s most wanted has escalated, with TRG officers deployed across South Ballina and Wardell as concerns grow over the fugitive’s safety and community risk.
Six now charged after fatal Goonellabah brawl as police investigation widens
Weapons seized and more arrests expected as detectives probe early-morning violence
Ballina turns purple as more than 500 march in the annual Walk Against Domestic Violence
Rotary’s home-grown campaign draws its largest crowd yet, with Mayor Sharon Cadwallader praising the community’s united stand for respect and change.
Missing Ballina Senior Found Safe After Day Lost in Extreme Heat
Much-loved Ballina resident Ronald “Ron” Grieber has been found safe tonight after a major search effort on day of extreme heat
Ballina’s Magistrate steps out of the courthouse to urge youth to help curb rising DV caseload
Domestic and family violence now makes up almost half of Local Court matters, prompting a rare public appeal to Northern Rivers students at a Rotary youth breakfast.
‘We’re Sitting Ducks’: Fear Grows as Fugitive Keeps Slipping Through Police Net
A Ballina mother of two says she has spent nearly a month sleeping with the lights on, terrified that a man fitting the description of wanted fugitive Ochre Wood will return to her rural property.
Riot Squad Support Call Out as Media Removed from Closed-Door Ballina Crime Meeting
A closed-door crime meeting in Ballina revealed riot squad–trained officers may be deployed as rural thefts and street crime escalate.
Health alert after bad reactions from tick bites in Northern Rivers
Northern NSW Local Health District is urging residents to protect against tick bites after three cases of tick-related anaphylaxis were treated in local hospitals.
61-Year-Old Disabled Woman Bashed in Broad Daylight on Kerr Street
A 61-year-old disabled woman was pulled from her tricycle and assaulted in broad daylight on Kerr Street. Her family is frustrated no charges have been laid
Popular local TV newsreader farewelled as Nine cuts deepen
A popular NBN News presenter has been farewelled after 16 years, continuing a pattern of job losses across Nine as traditional media faces growing digital competition.
$20 million program to boost NSW seafood and aquaculture sector
A major NSW Government investment aims to strengthen aquaculture and seafood industries statewide, with benefits for commercial fishers and producers in Ballina and the Northern Rivers.
‘AI Is Not Your Friend’: Ballina businesses warned of rising digital risks
Local businesses have been urged to take care with the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence, following a well-attended business forum.
Lismore mayor sorry for ‘flipping the bird’ on Facebook
Lismore mayor Steve Krieg has apologised for making an offensive hand gesture in a Facebook photo taken during a Local Government Conference trip at Penrith.
Farmers Fed Up With Crime Raids Bring Officials Together for Crisis Talks
A rise in organised rural crime has prompted an invitation-only meeting between farmers, police and officials, ahead of a broader public meeting to brief the community.
Gurmesh Singh Puts Ballina Firmly on His Radar
New Nationals Leader Targets Housing, Hospital and River Dredging as Local Challenges
Ballina Misses Out on More Police Officers — Yet Again
NSW recruits 13 experienced police from interstate and NZ, but none will be stationed in Ballina despite high property crime and growing population.
