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.
Exhausted Ballina firies front up for open day after battling inferno
The annual fire station open day still went ahead, despite crews spending much of the night controlling an explosive house fire.
Minns cops an earful as Cadwallader comes to town
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader used a long-awaited meeting with Premier Chris Minns to press for action on hospital redevelopment, river dredging and housing projects.
Ballina Toy Gun Bank Hold-Up Accused Charged Over Alleged Sex Assault
A Ballina man accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman had previously been jailed after threatening Ballina bank staff with a toy gun.
‘Sensational’ support lifts injured skipper as mayor pushes for action on river and bar
Geoff Hutchinson is recovering in hospital, thanking the community for its support as calls grow for action on the river and bar.
New rescue boat promised for Ballina as dredging flagged after tragedy
Ballina will get a replacement Marine Rescue vessel and a review of dredging at the river mouth after Monday night’s tragedy that claimed the lives of two volunteers.
Why was the yacht even there? Police hunt for answers after bar tragedy
Marine Rescue ‘heroes’ who died in the Ballina tragedy have been named, as police prepare to examine the sunken yacht for answers.
‘Darkest day’: Ballina mourns as tributes grow at Marine Rescue tower
Ballina is in mourning as tributes grow at the Marine Rescue tower, with the tragedy described as the organisation’s darkest day.
Ballina unites in grief as push begins to replace lost rescue vessel
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader says Ballina will stand together as Cherry Street Sports Group launches a $25,000 appeal to replace the lost rescue vessel.
Two Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers confirmed among dead in bar tragedy
Two members of Marine Rescue NSW’s Ballina unit are confirmed to be among three people killed in last night’s boating tragedy off Ballina.
No Plates, No Rush: Man in custody after slow-speed M1 police pursuit
Drivers were left scratching their heads after finding themselves caught up in an M1 police pursuit that seemed more like a Sunday drive.
Police offer $1m reward in missing woman case linked to Wollongbar man
Nearly three decades on, Marion Barter’s disappearance continues to raise questions, with financial activity and a Wollongbar connection under scrutiny.
Twins back in custody, putting three Ballina brothers behind bars
Two 21-year-olds returned to custody after fresh alleged offences while on strict bail, joining their older brother already serving time.
Tamara exit sets up potential mayor v mayor showdown in Ballina race
Exclusive: Sharon Cadwallader and Sarah Ndiaye emerge as early contenders to replace outgoing Greens MP
Ballina Gets Three New Police as Eleven Head to Richmond District
Long-standing concerns over local police shortages could now be addressed after a record graduation from the Goulburn Police Academy.
Ballina Greens MP Tamara Smith to exit politics after three terms
Tamara Smith has confirmed she will not contest the 2027 NSW election, ending a 12-year run as Ballina’s Greens MP.
Big ideas wanted as Ballina launches first major economic talks in 20 years
Mayor calls for bold ideas to shape the shire's economic future, as neighbouring Lismore plans a population comeback, while avoiding Ballina's 'mistakes'.
Built by apprentices, sold for lives: $40K+ boost for Rescue Helicopter
Restored by Wollongbar TAFE apprentices over 15 years, the iconic Holden Commodore caps off a major community fundraising effort
Tradition and quiet protest meet at Alstonville Anzac Day service
Olive ribbons and applause for a Roberts-Smith reference added a subtle edge to a well-attended community commemoration.
“The cost of freedom remembered”: Ballina marks Anzac Day at dawn
A powerful address and large crowd combined for a solemn tribute at the RSL Memorial Park as rain cleared just in time for the dawn service.
The unfairness of not being the mayor laid bare
Ballina council’s April meeting saw a clash over public forum rules, $400k bridge artworks approved and a dance space proposal revived.
$7 million cattle tick boost welcomed in Wollongbar
With ticks building resistance to treatments, farmers face a growing and costly fight to protect cattle herds in northern NSW.
