Plans to introduce full air traffic control at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport have been pushed back for a second time, with the upgrade now not expected until next year. Airservices Australia confirmed that the implementation of controlled airspace that was...
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader has issued a blunt warning to the NSW Government: secure a site for a new Ballina hospital now - before it’s too late.. Her call comes amid fresh concerns about the region’s overloaded health system, including the revelation that...
The new roundabout at the intersection of Coast Road and Byron Street in Lennox Head is officially complete — but could the gateway to town use a little artistic flair? Some locals think so, and even Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader agrees the idea has merit, but...
The next generation of business talent in Alstonville-Wollongbar is set to shine at the upcoming Plateau Business Awards, returning after a six-year hiatus. Among the young achievers being recognised is 19-year-old Oscar Murchison, who has been shortlisted for...
At just 16 years old, Ballina’s Patrick Jones already has his sights set on Parliament — and after his performance this week, it’s not hard to imagine him getting there. The Year 10 student from Xavier Catholic College is Ballina’s representative in the 2025 YMCA...
As Australia’s population grows older and policy settings shift, navigating the aged care system has never been more complex, or more important to get right. Key reforms that were scheduled to take effect from July 1 have now been delayed by the federal government,...
The new president of the Ballina Chamber of Commerce is no stranger to local shoppers - or to business resilience. Joeline Paskins, owner of Hartley’s Fresh Market at Ballina Fair, has been elected to lead the Chamber as excitement builds its major event of...
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan has launched a new petition calling on governments to explore engineering solutions that could reduce flood levels by one to two metres across the Richmond River catchment. The push comes just days after the release of CSIRO’s...
Bundjalung culture was front and centre in Ballina today as hundreds gathered in sunshine to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a vibrant procession through the heart of town. Led by local Elders and featuring powerful performances from First Nations dance groups, the...
Work begins this week to fix one of the region’s most dangerous intersections, but two other long-discussed road priorities could remain on the backburner. Preliminary planning works will start this week at the Alphadale and Cowlong roads intersection on the...
The western end of Ballina’s CBD is stretching further west, with multi-million dollar development taking shape on Brunswick Street and more planned. One project drawing plenty of attention is the big-box retail building on the corner of River Street. It will soon...
