BOWSER BLOWOUT: Petrol hits $2.70 a litre locally as pressure mounts for tax cut
Federal MP Kevin Hogan is calling on the federal government to halve the fuel excise, a move he says would cut about 25 cents per litre.
Homeless worker loses everything in van fire — still turns up for shift
A Ballina worker has been left homeless after a motorhome fire at the BP Travel Centre in West Ballina destroyed everything he owned. Community support is now building.
TRAGEDY ON THE M1: 20-year-old killed after stepping onto motorway
A man has died after being struck by a truck on the Pacific Motorway at Pimlico, with police appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as investigations continue.
Cadwallader v Tate: Mayors clash over homeless ‘send them south’ claim
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has hit back at Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate after repeated comments suggesting rough sleepers head south.
‘We’re not all addicts’ – homeless man reveals what it’s really like sleeping rough in Ballina
INSIDE STORY: A 58-year-old Ballina man living in his car says public assumptions about homelessness in Ballina are too often shaped by judgement rather than understanding.
3am break-in: Stolen BMW tracked live to Casino
A BMW stolen in a 3am break-in at Skennars Head was tracked live to Casino by the owner and police, with CCTV showing three alleged offenders, one carrying a weapon.
Ride from Ballina to Alstonville a step closer — have your say on the best route
Four routes are now on the table — but with a price tag up to $35 million, which one should get the green light?
Mayor says its time to act on possible missing persons cars in river
Ballina mayor Sharon Cadwallader says the community deserves answers on car wrecks sitting at the bottom of the river and she plans to take it up with the Police Commissioner.
Special Report: The driving rule letting over-85s escape driving tests
EXCLUSIVE: It's as easy as ticking a box - We reveal how over 85's can keep their licence without ever taking a road skills test
Ballina man located on warrant linked to KFC brawl
A Ballina man linked to a brawl at a local fast food outlet is back before the courts after being located by a police warrant appeal.
Six cars in the river — could Ellen Wilson’s vehicle still be found?
Recent discoveries in local waterways are raising fresh questions about earlier search decisions in the long-running missing persons case.
Court hears not guilty plea in Ferngrove Park child touching case
A 69-year-old Ballina man has entered a not guilty plea over allegations a 12-year-old boy was approached on a North Creek walking path.
Cyclist Critically Injured on Popular Cumbalum to Ballina Path
A 55-year-old man is in a critical condition after a serious fall on the shared path between Cumbalum and Ballina.
Ballina croquet turf war escalates as new model sparks backlash
Cherry Street Sports outlines new shared-use plan for greens as 90-year old club claims it amounts to eviction
Witness Warning Before Head-On Crash at West Ballina
A social media warning about a vehicle allegedly travelling the wrong way on the M1 near West Ballina was posted around the same time as a head-on crash that later left one woman in hospital.
EXCLUSIVE – Susan Connors Discovery Sparks Questions Over River Search Efforts
A fisherman detected the submerged vehicle of Alstonville woman Susan Connors months before it was reported to police, raising fresh questions about search processes for local missing persons.
Lennox Head singer bows out of Australian Idol after Top 12 run
Lennox Head singer Lily-Grace Grant has exited Australian Idol after reaching the Top 12, thanking her community and vowing her music journey is just beginning.
Ballina housing crisis deepens as demand for help doubles
Homeless services say demand for help has doubled as Ballina’s rental crisis worsens, with low vacancy rates and rising housing stress across the region.
Submerged car discovery ends 16-month search for missing Alstonville woman
Family confirms the sad outcome in a funeral notice after a vehicle was recovered from Emigrant Creek earlier this month.
Police warning for elderly Ballina residents after theft and fraud scam
NSW Police have issued a public warning about a stealing and fraud scam targeting elderly people, with reports from several parts of the state and some victims losing hundreds of dollars.
Remains found on Richmond River bank yet to be identified as investigation continues
A month has passed since human remains were discovered on the riverbank at Fawcett Park and police say they still do not have answers about what happened.
$105m GemLife seniors community approved for Ballina after court finalises conditions
A housing community with 110 homes and major recreational facilities has been approved in Ballina after a Land and Environment Court decision
Greens-led planning revolt puts brakes on Ballina Shire growth
The Greens have exercised their muscle on Ballina Shire Council, winning key independent support to severely limit future development of housing, industry and business.
Long wait for North Ballina shopping centre hits another roadblock
Cumbalum residents waiting years for local shops may face another delay as the developer launches a Land and Environment Court appeal over Ballina Council’s proposed road levy.
UPDATE: Missing woman Emma found
Police held welfare concerns for Emma Davis who disappeared from her East Ballina home last weekend.
