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...
This week is National Road Safety Week, and the theme this year is ”Drive so others survive.” Road users are encouraged to make a road safety pledge online to increase awareness and safety for all road users. So far, more than 75,000 pledges have already been...
West Ballina could become the key to turning around the region's housing crisis, with local leaders touting it as a future hub for vibrant waterfront living precinct - and possibly the “Riviera of Ballina.” Mayor Sharon Cadwallader and Deputy Mayor Damian Loone are...
Ladies Day is a popular event, and it was all smiles and cheers at the Wollongbar Alstonville Rugby (WAR) club on Saturday, as the Coachella theme inspired Boho looks - sparkles, florals and fur... The Ladies Day table at the WAR club The atmosphere was heightened...
Election Results Highlight Sharp North-South, East-West Voting Patterns Final results from the Federal Election reveal a clear political divide across Ballina Shire, with the far north showing strong support for the Greens, while the west of the shire leaned...
Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea (ABMT) is more than just a cuppa and a slice of cake—it’s a nationwide movement that unites communities to support those affected by cancer. We are looking for those in Ballina Shire celebrating this year, so we know where to...
Dedicated community members power lifesaving business for St Vincent’s Hospital St Vincent’s Hospital has received a powerful boost to its emergency care, thanks to a $280,000 donation of equipment from its long-standing volunteer supporter group, Friends of St...
