$980m flood recovery mess exposed by Auditor-General
A damning Auditor-General’s report has blasted the NSW Government’s flood recovery response, revealing one flagship housing scheme has failed to deliver a single lot four years after the floods.
Higher density, higher tensions: Residents battle building boom
Ballina Island residents say higher-density development is eroding privacy, blocking views and leaving homeowners feeling powerless against rapid urban infill.
North Coast missing persons inquiry to examine unsolved cases
MP Jeremy Buckingham says families deserve answers as parliamentary inquiry examines homicide cold cases, including missing persons and car wrecks found in the Richmond River.
Heavy rain sparks flood rescues across Northern Rivers
Heavy rain and high tides have closed roads, isolated communities and forced three flood rescues across the Northern Rivers.
Alstonville markets suspended as tough times hit community events
The Alstonville Community Market has been suspended after falling stallholder numbers and weaker public support hit the once-booming monthly event.
Public memorial planned for Ballina Marine Rescue volunteers
Marine Rescue Ballina says the community will have an opportunity to honour Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch at a public memorial expected in late June.
Classic car convoy honours fallen rescuers
A special convoy of classic cars brought moments of joy and reflection to Ballina as the community honoured its fallen Marine Rescue volunteers.
Ballina hosts next generation of Olympic climbers
Hundreds of climbers have arrived for the National Junior Championships - an event that organisers says could us on the map ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Bruxner Highway reopens after cattle truck fire near Wollongbar
Traffic is moving again near Wollongbar after a B double caught alight, shutting all three lanes of the highway for several hours.
Five Ballina Women Alleged Victims in Sexual Massage Case
A Ballina Central massage business owner has pleaded not guilty to alleged sexual touching offences involving five local women.
Ballina massacre remembered as friends begin history-making walk
Two Goonellabah men have begun a confronting 474km journey linking sites connected to Australia’s frontier conflicts from Ballina to Myall Creek.
North Coast voters unload on Budget as housing fears dominate
Reaction to last night’s Federal Budget turned fierce today as North Coast voters questioned tax changes, migration levels and housing affordability.
Ballina welcomes Rous as staff move into new $25m offices
The massive Gallans Road complex brings together offices, depot operations and ultra-modern council chambers on one site — facilities likely to be the envy of councils across NSW.
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.
