Ballina brothers back before court as one returns to community despite long history
Ballina's Presbury brothers face domestic violence matters — with one still in custody and the other serving a sentence in the community.
Greens fail in housing block, land giveaway bid
Greens councillors lost two key housing votes, with a casting vote saving growth areas and a Wollongbar land giveaway social housing proposal rejected.
Roberts Smith controversy sees Ballina rally behind vets ahead of ANZAC Day
Ballina volunteers say ANZAC sales are booming, with some shoppers boycotting Nine and buying up in support of veterans ahead of Saturday.
From fire to looting: Bike shop owner’s nightmare after e-bike blaze
A Byron Bay bike shop owner says looters struck after a devastating fire destroyed more than 100 e-bikes, warning faulty batteries from cheap imports pose serious risks.
From Polly the Pig cruelty case to jail again: 10-year cycle continues
A former Ballina man tied to the Polly the Pig animal cruelty case and a fatal Ballina assault could be back in the community within weeks.
Northern NSW Search Warrants Follow Alleged 200kg Cocaine Plot
Police allege Christopher Allan Hollis sailed from the Tweed River, switched off a catamaran’s transponder and collected cocaine at sea before the vessel was intercepted on its return.
Ballina gets its first ‘real’ department store in boost to regional hub status
A major retail move by 175-year-old family business signals Ballina’s rise as the region's top shopping hub.
BAIL SPARKS BACKLASH: Coraki Man Named Over 15 Alleged Fuel Drive-Offs
A Coraki man charged over 15 alleged fuel drive-offs has been granted bail, as community backlash grows and a statewide fuel crackdown intensifies.
North Coast parks boom as visitor numbers surge
North Coast national parks recorded 6.8 million visits last year, as record tourism and $49 million in upgrades boost the region’s appeal.
Gav falls on his feet after NBN News axing — now he’s Lord Mayor
Northern Rivers viewers who watched his shock TV exit now see the familiar weather face sweep into City Hall
Trouble in Paradise: Ballina radio station fights through technical crisis
Paradise FM is still on air in Ballina, but major equipment failures have knocked out live broadcasting and triggered a rescue effort from someone who know a lot about rescues.
Busted after 15 servo drive-offs — $2000 fuel spree alleged
A man will face court after what police say was a series of drive-offs hitting service stations across Ballina and Lismore.
Ballina repeat offender on knife charge has sentence extended — but only slightly
Clay Widdows has had his time behind bars extended by weeks, not months, after sentencing over a knife offence.
Jali elders off to UN Forum in New York
Ballina-based elders will raise concerns on the global stage, warning proposed laws could weaken Aboriginal land rights and impact displaced communities.
That sagging feeling: Awning gives way at Ballina Homemaker Centre
An awning outside Harvey Norman at Ballina Homemaker Centre on Boeing Avenue has sagged in calm conditions, prompting safety checks and engineering inspections.
Ballina Brothers in Court: One Jailed as Two Face Charges
A Ballina man has been sentenced over stealing and a police pursuit, while his younger twin brothers remain before the courts over separate alleged offences.
Chaos in Byron as bike shop blaze shuts down CBD
Thick smoke and traffic diversions have brought Byron Bay to a standstill, with firefighters warning the operation could continue into the night.
Anger as Ferngrove Park Targeted for Archery Move
Another row over sporting space is brewing in Ballina, with Ferngrove residents questioning a proposed archery move.
Ballina escapes Qantas cuts for now as Mayor backs airport growth
Ballina has avoided Qantas flight cuts affecting regional Australia, with new routes still planned and council backing airport expansion despite rising fuel costs.
Greens push to lock in cheap housing at Lennox Head rejected
Council votes down push to guarantee affordable housing at Lennox Head, with councillors warning coastal land values made low-cost homes unrealistic.
Croquet Club Blames ‘Big Money’ as Council Turns Its Back
President says the 90 year-old club has been left with “nothing” as the Greens back a push to find players a new home away from Cherry Street Sports Club.
Ballina solicitor accused of sexual relationships with jail inmates granted bail
A Ballina solicitor accused of inappropriate relationships with inmates and accessing confidential files has been granted bail after five months in custody, as suppression orders are lifted.
Mayor Unloads on Greens’ Croquet Push — Then Kills It
Extraordinary meeting fails as Mayor uses her casting vote to stop Green's push to overturn Cherry Street Sport's management decision.
New trains, old problems: North Coast left riding retro XPT fleet
North Coast passengers face years waiting for NSW’s $3bn train fleet, instead riding refurbished 1980s carriages — as delays and rising fuel costs drive demand.
Ballina Beach Flasher – women in fear after string of incidents
Police are yet to locate a man repeatedly reported for exposing himself, despite multiple incidents at East Ballina beaches over the past six months.
