Ballina: Twin Bridges Project Begins, Airport Security Incident, River Cleanup Plan
AI summaryBallina's $85M Twin Bridges project launches as MP addresses expenses row; airport security breach alleged; state moves on Richmond River cleanup.
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Ballina: Homeless Crisis Response, Retailer Openings, Police Arrest, Water Conference
AI summaryBallina grapples with rough sleeping as a homeless man's camp burns, while new retailers arrive and water security takes centre stage at a regional conference.
Ballina: CCTV Rollout, Ross Lane Upgrade, Housing Fire, Minister Review
AI summaryBallina council votes to upgrade Ross Lane and deploys CCTV following knife crimes; NSW Police statement issued on Tamar Street fire damage.
Ballina: Unit Fire, Ross Lane Flood Work, Two Missing Persons Searches
AI summaryFour fire crews battle blaze at Tamar Street units while council approves flood upgrade for Ross Lane; police search for two missing Ballina-area residents.
Ballina: Machete Attack Charges, Speed Enforcement Issues, Traffic Incident and Census Support
AI summaryA man and woman face charges over a Ballina machete attack, while enforcement issues plague Lennox Head and an incident involving an elderly driver hospitalises two boys.
Ballina: $1 Million CCTV Network Installation Begins
AI summaryA $1 million CCTV network targeting crime hotspots and major roads across Ballina and Lennox Head is entering its installation phase.
Ballina: Three New Police Officers, Council Budget Plan With Ross Lane Closure
AI summaryBallina deploys new police as mayor disputes crime hotspot claims, while council considers a nine-week Ross Lane closure to save ratepayers $800,000.
Ballina: Gallery Exhibition Returns, $25m Tourist Park Blocked
AI summaryGrace Cruice Memorial Exhibition celebrates Ballina artists, while court ruling halts proposed Alstonville tourist park development.
Ballina: Olympic Flame Bearer Robert Innes Shares Daughter's Legacy
AI summaryRobert Innes carried the Olympic flame after the loss of his 14-year-old daughter Morgan, channelling grief into an extraordinary collection.
Ballina: Iron Gates Bridge Compliance Questions, Wedding Singer Sold Out
AI summaryEvans Head Iron Gates development faces fresh scrutiny over bridge work, while Ballina Players' '80s comedy nears full capacity.
Ballina: New Taxi Operator Approved, Wildlife Hospital on Flu Alert, Developer Seeks Road Waiver
AI summaryBallina's taxi market expands with new operator approval, while wildlife concerns and a local road-widening waiver request emerge.
Ballina: Stolen Vehicle Stop Yields Firearm, Ammunition
AI summaryHighway Patrol found a stolen Queensland vehicle in Ballina's CBD with a firearm and ammunition after a passenger fled the scene.
Ballina: Vietnam Memorial Gathering, Gallery Exhibitions, Marina Development Push
AI summaryBallina marks 60 years since Battle of Long Tan, opens new gallery shows, and mayor pursues 350-home marina development plan.
Ballina: Festival Record, Police Arrests, Tournament Launch
AI summaryLove Lennox festival attracted 15,000 visitors, while police pursued stolen vehicle and arrested suspects in separate incidents across the region.
Ballina: NSW Nationals Face Membership Decline and Regional Challenges
AI summaryA long-time NSW Nationals insider warns of declining membership and the One Nation threat to the party's future in regional NSW.
Ballina: Fatal Boat Capsize Charge, Bodybuilding Title, Boogie Boarders Milestone
AI summaryBallina region faces criminal charge in fatal Yamba bar boating tragedy, while local trainer wins bodybuilding titles and women's surf group marks two decades.
Ballina: Greens Candidate Mandy Nolan Announces 2027 Election Run
AI summaryGreens candidate Mandy Nolan is campaigning for the Ballina seat in the 2027 State election, focusing on housing, hospital funding, and environmental issues.
Ballina: Marine Rescue Record, Academy of Sport Awards
AI summaryMarine Rescue Ballina volunteers completed 35 rescues in July; seven Ballina athletes honoured at North Coast Academy of Sport Awards.
Ballina Mayor Pushes Region-Wide Cycle Network After Lennox-Byron Funding Boost
AI summaryBallina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader is promoting a Northern Rivers cycle network following new funding for the Ballina-Byron connection.
Ballina: Record Citizenship Ceremony, Labor Preselection, Community Expo
AI summaryBallina hosts its largest citizenship ceremony yet as migration accelerates, while Lachlan Hall enters Labor's preselection race and council plans a community connections event.
Ballina business outlook: survey criticism and new ventures
AI summaryA national survey ranking Ballina as Australia's worst place to start a business has drawn pushback from local business leaders, even as new entrepreneurs open in the area.
Ballina community rallies for PNG aid as helicopter service faces scrutiny
AI summaryRotary calls for donations while parliamentary inquiry raises questions about Westpac Rescue Helicopter's future.
Ballina: school achievement, rescue search, and shelter safety concerns
AI summaryA woman was rescued after a night in the water, Ballina Coast High School won top state education awards, and questions persist over a proposed Evans Head refuge.
Ballina Council defers mural project and delays biodiversity plans
AI summaryCouncil postpones finalising biodiversity management while shelving a proposed $50,000 mural for Lennox Head water reservoir amid spending concerns.
Ballina community honours Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch
AI summaryNearly two months after a boating tragedy, Ballina residents gathered to remember two Marine Rescue volunteers and their legacy of service.
Ballina remembers Marine Rescue volunteer Bill Ewen
AI summaryThe community farewells a dedicated volunteer who made the ultimate sacrifice.
TAFE NSW fast-tracks construction workforce for Northern Rivers development
AI summaryTAFE NSW partners with Ballina Shire Council to meet growing skills demand from major projects in the region.
Lennox Head tree planting returns for World Environment Day
AI summaryBallina Shire Council marks the annual environmental occasion with volunteers continuing a two-decade tradition.