Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers assisted in a record 35 rescue missions across the Northern Rivers in July, according to Ballina News Daily. The rescue effort, the region's busiest month on record, safely returned 82 people to shore.
Seven Ballina athletes were recognised at the North Coast Academy of Sport Awards, Ballina News Daily reports. The honours included Ayla Kowalczyk, who recently became Australia's youngest Commonwealth Games medallist.