Ballina MP Tamara Smith was among supporters of the mass Sydney Harbour Bridge protest in support of Palestine — but a late flight prevented her taking part. The high-profile protest, which drew up to 90,000 people, went ahead despite NSW Police officials and...
Ballina Shire is set to become home to a landmark cultural institution at the heart of Bundjalung Country, as the Bundjalung Tribal Society (BTS) marks its 50th anniversary with a landmark new beginning. Construction has officially begun on a new Aboriginal...
Ballina is the baseline of the most significant flood prevention initiative in Australian history — and now locals are being urged to step up to make sure it’s delivered. The CSIRO has unveiled a shortlist of 15 major flood mitigation projects across the Richmond...
Alstonville Fire Station — the second busiest in the Northern Rivers — has unveiled its long-awaited $2 million upgrade, with the freshly rebuilt facility now serving as a blueprint for future fire station upgrades across NSW. Responding to an average of 700...
Pressure is mounting on NSW Police and the State Government to ensure a fully independent investigation into the police response to the death of Ballina woman Lindy Lucena. NSW Greens Justice spokesperson Sue Higginson saying police resourcing issues cannot be used...
If you ever needed proof that Ballina backs New South Wales when it comes to State of Origin, you could say the proof is in the pie. Origin fever is in full swing, and a quirky contest at Ballina’s Beefy’s Pie Shop has revealed a powerful display of state loyalty —...
A feel-good moment for the team at Marine Rescue Ballina this week as they bid a temporary farewell to the unit’s youngest radio operator. Sunday marked the final shift for Ella Berridge before the 21-year-old heads to the United States to complete the...
UPDATED Sunday 15 June, 6:00pm Police are investigating a series of coordinated break-ins after four Ballina businesses were hit in the early hours of Sunday morning. The first break-in occurred at Captain Snooze on Kerr Street around 12:30am, followed by...
This week marked what many saw as the legal end of one of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases—but for Ballina Deputy Mayor Damian Loone, the search is far from over. The High Court of Australia ruled that convicted wife killer Chris Dawson would not be...
UPDATE Sunday June 15 - Police say Taylah has been located in Sydney following a tip off from the public and she is safe and well. Her family is looking forward to her return home to Ballina. Earlier story: Police are seeking public assistance to locate 14-year-old...
Lennox Head will be buzzing with colour, flavour, music and community spirit this Saturday as the Love Lennox Festival returns — and organisers say this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet. Festival Chair Michelle Bailey says there’s a real...
