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...
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...
When the catastrophic 2022 floods hit northern NSW, Ballina’s most experienced boaties were told to stand down. Marine Rescue Ballina skipper Geoff Hutchinson still remembers the frustration. “We were blue water trained, not brown water, so they wouldn’t let us...
