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.
Kyogle: Missing Man Search, Centenary Milestone
AI summaryPolice search for missing 33-year-old near Broadwater; Kyogle woman celebrates 100th birthday.
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.
Kyogle: Queensland Road Closure for Cultural Burn, Search for Missing Woman Continues
AI summaryQueensland Road closes Tuesday and Wednesday for cultural burn; search ongoing for missing Kyogle woman Stephanie Cordery.
Casino: Police Seize $120,000 Drug Haul and Unlicensed Firearms
AI summaryPolice discovered approximately $120,000 worth of drugs and unlicensed firearms at a Casino residence during a search.
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: 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.
Nimbin: Search continues for missing Stephanie Cordery
AI summaryStephanie Cordery has been missing from the Mt Nardi and Nimbin area for almost two weeks, with her family urging residents to check properties as police search efforts wind down.
Tweed Heads: Flood Recovery Milestones, Organ Donation Appeal, Arts Project and Police Charges
AI summaryTweed Shire completes final flood restoration project as farming drainage boost underway; local transplant recipient promotes organ donation.
Northern Rivers: Gun Buyback Begins November 2, Missing Person Appeal, and Community Events
AI summaryNSW launches national gun buyback scheme affecting 274,000 firearms; police seek help locating missing Nathan Tabbernal; North Coast Mud Trail art event runs this weekend.
Kyogle: House Fire in Coraki, Police Pursuit at Spring Grove, Dean Family EKKA Success
AI summaryCoraki house fire, Spring Grove police pursuit with road spikes, and a local family's EKKA debut achievement marked an eventful day across Kyogle.
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.
Tweed Heads: Tugun Bypass Tunnel Closures, Carer Charged in Theft Investigation
AI summaryThe Tugun Bypass Tunnel faces nightly closures next week, and police have charged a carer after seizing items from an elderly couple's home.
Murwillumbah region: Student protest, workplace injury at Brays Creek
AI summaryMullumbimby High students joined a national protest against Pauline Hanson, while a man was injured in a crush accident at Brays Creek.
Byron Bay: Assault in Railway Park, Writers Festival Milestone, Cycleway Feasibility Study
AI summaryA 55-year-old man was seriously injured in an assault at Railway Park, while Byron celebrates its Writers Festival's 30th anniversary and a cycleway project moves forward.
Northern Rivers roundup: police search, Santos investment, and social media alcohol warnings
AI summaryNSW Police seek assistance locating a wanted man, Santos Organics secures investment after difficult times, and liquor regulator warns venues of emerging social media trends.
Police to resume search for long-missing Tweed Heads man
AI summaryA fresh search is planned this weekend for a man who has been missing from Tweed Heads for over two years.
Northern Rivers roundup: arts, radio, and regional updates, 6 August 2026
AI summaryLocal artists and radio participants feature in regional and national programs, while broader updates cover agriculture, infrastructure, and public health across rural Australia.
Northern Rivers roundup: missing persons appeal, community initiatives, and marine safety
AI summaryPolice renew calls for information during Missing Persons week as communities focus on environmental, social, and recreational initiatives across the region.
Police appeal to locate woman missing from Lismore
AI summaryNSW Police are seeking public assistance in finding a young woman reported missing from the Lismore area.
Kyogle: athlete prepares for new season, police report weapons and stolen goods incident
AI summaryA local player returns from training with Canberra Comets while Richmond Police District reports on a teenager apprehended with weapons and stolen goods.
Northern Rivers roundup: Commonwealth Games success, house fire, and local comment
AI summaryA busy day in the Northern Rivers saw a young athlete medal at the Commonwealth Games, a serious house fire, and broader reflections on justice and community.
Police renew appeal to find Northern Rivers mother during Missing Persons Week
AI summaryAs Missing Persons Week begins, authorities have reissued a fresh appeal for information about a local woman who vanished six months ago.
Grafton/Clarence Valley: COVID-19 enforcement tightened, man convicted over threats to Fisheries Officer
AI summaryNSW strengthens Delta variant response with increased fines and support payments, while a man faces conviction for threatening a Fisheries Officer.
Grafton/Clarence Valley: arson investigation, council website glitch, and river cruise
AI summaryPolice confirm arson in South Grafton fire, council website encounters technical troubles, and local yacht club completes Clarence River cruise.