New NSW offence proposed for leaving dogs in hot cars
Leaving a dog in a hot car could become a new offence in NSW under proposed animal welfare reforms, alongside tougher animal fighting laws.
Man charged over Ballina scissors hold-up, released within a day
A man alleged to be responsible for an armed West Ballina servo hold-up was back on the street within 24 hours of his arrest
Vale Mary Davis: Rainbow paddlers honour a life of generosity and grit
Rainbow dragon boaters gathered on the water to farewell Mary Davis, honouring a much-loved coach whose legacy of inclusion and excellence lives on.
New national laws are coming into effect, but no major changes for NSW over-75’s
New national driving rules for seniors are taking effect, but three high-profile crashes in Ballina Shire raise questions over whether they've gone far enough.
Third teen charged over Ballina holiday break-in spree
Kempsey-based youth gang unravels as three alleged offenders are now in police custody, facing serious charges
Mayor says Bondi Royal Commission must examine local antisemitism
Mayor welcomes 'overdue' announcement of Royal Commission, saying she will push for a submission from Ballina Shire Council
Byron Bay’s serial protestor launches yet another hateful attack on Jewish-owned business
Locals say an online dispute shows a pattern of anti-semitic behaviour that continues to divide the community at a time many are mourning
Two down – three to go
Police arrest second 15-year-old Kempsey boy over Ballina’s holiday ‘night of terror’
Six times over the limit: Ballina crash among worst holiday driving cases
A Ballina crash involving a driver allegedly six times over the legal alcohol limit has been highlighted as one of the worst cases during the Christmas–New Year police operation.
Family hopeful missing Ballina woman will be found safe, grateful for public support
The family of missing woman Cicily Spiers explains why there was a delayed public appeal for help, saying disappearance has happened before
Serious accident at Ballina pump track sends rider to hospital
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
Teen charged after Ballina crime spree targets homes and elderly woman
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
From break-ins to pursuits: how a night of crime unravelled across Ballina
Residents were terrorised as homes were targeted, cars stolen and a high-speed police chase woke Ballina overnight, sparking calls for action.
Why did it take two months? Concerns raised over alert for missing Ballina woman
Community advocate Mark Ross raises concerns over two month delay in a call for public call for help in search for missing woman Cicily Spiers
New Year sunrise at Mt Warning back on the horizon for 2028
Mt Warning’s summit track will stay closed until mid 2027. Tweed councillor Kimberly Hone says she's pleased reopening is now back on the agenda.
Poincianas: Pride of paradise – or pain in the proverbial?
Ballina’s springtime red canopy has drawn comparisons with Grafton’s purple jacarandas, but beauty has collided with costs and questions of responsibility.
Stolen Audi leads police on Christmas pursuit from Brisbane to Ballina
Three charged after stolen vehicle crossed the border, continued on damaged wheels, and stopped in Russell Street.
Christmas unity, with a stirring warning: Bishop speaks plainly after Bondi Massacre
Faith leaders across the Northern Rivers have delivered unusually strong Christmas messages condemning hatred and antisemitism following the Bondi attack
Cash boost arrives as wildlife hospital faces summer surge in rescues
A $2 million funding boost for wildlife rescue comes as the Lennox Head 'base' hospital deals with a surge in summer casualties, including heat-stressed bats, injured birds of prey and a baby bandicoot.
Sewing a warm welcome for refugees
Alstonville volunteers are preparing to welcome the town’s first refugee arrivals - a young Afghan couple starting a new life in the Northern Rivers.
Crime rising, cameras delayed: Ballina still facing long wait for CCTV
Shoplifting is surging in Ballina, but long-promised CCTV cameras for CBDs may still be more than a year away.
Remembering Ballina’s New Year tragedy: four lives and a fishing trawler lost without trace
The year 1964 started in Ballina with the community rocked by the disappearance of the fishing trawler 'Weona' - lost without a trace and four lives lost
Christmas comes early as Mark Ross gets to play Santa for those in need
Hundreds of donated Christmas gifts will be shared from a Ballina home on Sunday, as a community appeal backed by Ballina Fair supports families doing it tough.
How the Bondi massacre dragged two of Ballina’s best back to the worst of days
The Bondi massacre reopened painful memories for two prominent Ballina locals who were in the firing line at the Port Arthur and Martin Place tragedies. They share how trauma lingers, and how healing and new beginnings can still take shape
Horror start to holiday season on local roads
Police are appealing for information after a deadly 24 hours on Northern Rivers roads, including a fatal crash and a separate head-on collision involving a family with young children.
