Ballina Shire Council has taken a critical step forward in delivering two new bridges to improve flood evacuation routes and remove traffic bottlenecks on crucial approaches to Ballina Island. At a rare extraordinary meeting held today, councillors voted...
Ballina’s business community put on its best for the annual Business Excellence Awards — a night that recognises the passion, resilience and ingenuity of local enterprises across the shire. Held at Ballina RSL, the gala event showcased everything from small...
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...
The Love Lennox Festival is officially a go, with organisers confirming their fundraising target has been met after a packed community event hosted by Club Lennox. Michelle Bailey, President of the Lennox Head Chamber of Commerce, said the strong turnout means the...
A remarkable moment in aviation history has played out in Ballina, as 97-year-old Peter Budd — one of the last living people to have flown with Sir Charles Kingsford Smith — took to the skies once again. The flight, arranged by retired Qantas pilot and family...
Ballina Shire Council has voted to prioritise tennis in the redevelopment of Hampton Park, but a separate decision to revisit the future of Cawarra Park has reignited a previously resolved and contested issue. At the centre of the renewed debate is a push by the...
In News: Police report they have recovered the body of a 25-year-old woman. She was reported missing from Minyon Falls Lookout in the Whian Whian State Forest shortly before midday on Wednesday (21 May 2025). In a statement, they stated, “There are no...
Richmond Police are looking for the following people, known to frequent the Ballina area. If you have knowledge of their whereabouts, please contact the police with details. You can report anything you are aware of to Crime Stoppers on line, or call 1800 333 000....
This week in a global first for Rotary, the world tuned in to Ballina to understand the work that Dave and Robyn Harman have been doing to tackle the issue of domestic violence (DV). The world is interested in the campaign started in Ballina, and the meaningful...
