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...
Work is officially under way on Ballina’s long-anticipated new State Emergency Service (SES) headquarters, with a ceremonial sod-turning marking the start of construction.. The event was attended by NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, local MP Tamara...
A towering new electronic billboard on Bangalow Road has locals talking — and not all of it’s positive. The flashy digital screen outside Ballina Central has sparked a mix of amusement, frustration, and full-blown conspiracy theories online, with some asking if...
Ballina will put community spirit front and centre this November, as local businesses and residents come together for the inaugural International Men’s Day Charity Golf Day, raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health. The event will be held on Friday,...
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital at Wollongbar was officially opened today, making Ballina Shire home to not one, but two world-class facilities for native animals. While the region leads the nation in animal care, many locals – including the mayor – are...
With just days to go until the 2025 Ballina Shire Business Excellence Awards, the buzz is building — but 20-year-old hairdresser Sophia Gooley is keeping her cool. The youngest nominee in this year’s lineup, Sophia will be brushing off her formalwear alongside some...
Few of the hundreds who drive daily across Ballina’s Missingham Bridge would realise that, just a stone’s throw away, lies one of the shire’s most overlooked historic landmarks — the Ballina Pioneer Cemetery. Sitting high above the once popular Kiosk, now Gawandi...
Bulk billing is making a comeback with Tintenbar Medical Centre becoming the first local clinic in years to advertise GP visits without the credit card. Practice Manager Amanda Hicks said the return of bulk billing was made possible by new federal incentives and...
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park has declined to comment on Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader’s renewed call for urgent upgrades to Ballina District Hospital — but the local community is speaking loudly in his place. Hundreds of frustrated residents have taken to...
Five up and coming local athletes have been recognised under the Federal Government’s Local Sporting Champions program, receiving funding to support their dreams of competing at higher levels. The grants, presented by Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan, are...
A once-ordinary corner of Wardell has been transformed into a vibrant new village hub. The opening of a pedestrian-friendly green space marking the completion of stage one of Ballina Shire Council’s Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation. Located at the western end...
