Ballina’s community spirit has once again been called upon, as locals rally to support 17-year-old Sophie Moran, a Xavier

By Lara Leahy Ballina’s Seahorses have claimed rugby’s biggest local prize, defeating Wollongbar-Alstonville (WAR) Pioneers 25-19 in an stunning

Ballina Shire Council has voted down a Greens push to remove some engineering projects from the shortlist of potential

Ballina Shire Council has plunged into another fiery debate over councillor expenses — the third this year — as

Police have released CCTV footage of a black SUV as investigations continue into the death of Bangalow man Paul Campton

A three-day police blitz on dangerous drivers has ended with a grim reminder of the region’s road toll, after

The promise of billions in Federal funding to reduce future flood heights by up to a metre is shaping

Ballina turned out in force today to support Jane Weal-Sheehan, who begins chemotherapy tomorrow to fight an extremely rare

by Lara Leahy This week in a global first for Rotary, the world tuned in to Ballina to understand the

For years, aircraft noise around Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has been shared across suburbs in a scattered pattern. But now,

By Pauline Armour Ballina Shire Council is stepping up its fight against wasted water, determined to track down every hidden

As storms lashed Ballina this week, a team of scientists crouched at the murky edges of the Richmond River, collecting

A man who was shot in the chest at Wardell early Tuesday morning is being described by police as “lucky”

The State Emergency Service (SES) is urging Northern Rivers residents not to be complacent, with more wet weather on the

Lismore MP and Minister for the North Coast Janelle Saffin has shut down speculation about her political future, declaring she

One of the most important books on Ballina’s seaport history has just been released –  and it’s already sparking

Ballina Shire Council has voted to hit pause on the release of new housing blocks at Wollongbar after the failure

A Greens Party activist was asked to leave the recent CSIRO flood community consultations amid claims the party was attempting

Police are appealing for public help to locate a nine-year-old boy reported missing from Queensland, who is believed to be

The latest NSW Health patient survey has intensified pressure on the State Government to commit to a new hospital for

For more than a decade, Tere Sheehan has been one of the most familiar faces in Ballina’s fundraising scene.  Since

Community groups, clubs and not-for-profits organisations are being urged to take part in Ballina’s upcoming Community Connections Expo —

West Ballina dancer Neihanna Hippi is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to apply for a rare opportunity

Anyone who’s had to catch a taxi in Ballina knows it can be frustrating — with long waits, missed bookings,