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May 12, 2026
Focus on juniors as Timberjacks carnival returns
FAR North Coast Baseball Association will host its annual Timberjacks carnival as the season builds on strong junior performances at state level. The Timberjacks event...
May 11, 2026
Club launches new community dining campaign to help ease cost of living burden
BALLINA RSL has launched its Connecting Our Community dining campaign to help ease cost-of-living pressures for local families and residents. The club has a new...
May 11, 2026
High-tech learning bus to help farmers tackle on-farm challenges
A HIGH-tech mobile learning centre designed to help farmers explore agricultural technology will visit the region, offering hands-on demonstrations and training in the latest...
May 10, 2026
Residents invited to help shape the council’s future spending plans
BALLINA Shire Council is calling on the community to help shape its long-term financial direction, with its Draft Delivery Program for 2026–2030 now on...
May 10, 2026
Local artists shine with new works unveiled on Lightbox Lane
NEW designs have been unveiled on Lightbox Lane, with local artists Claudie Frock and Jacqueline Scotcher contributing to the latest outdoor gallery installation. Lightbox Lane...
May 10, 2026
AFL and Telstra to embark on optical tracking journey
THE AFL, Telstra and Champion Data will later this year embark on a trial which could see football recreated for kids in the form...
May 9, 2026
Mother’s Day Classic returns to raise funds for breast and ovarian cancer
THE Ballina Mother's Day Classic is set to return, with a dedicated group of volunteers organising a 4km walk and run in support of...
May 9, 2026
Council explores Blakebrook Quarry as potential long-term waste solution
LISMORE City Council is looking to find a long-term solution for local waste at the Blakebrook Quarry with its current facility expected to reach...
May 9, 2026
Curtis claims breakthrough pro junior win
RISING surfer Ocea Curtis has secured her first professional junior title with a breakthrough win at North Narrabeen in Sydney. The 17-year-old, who represents Lennox-Ballina...
May 8, 2026
Community rallies with more than $30,000 raised after Marine Rescue tragedy
More than $30,000 has been raised for the Marine Rescue NSW Ballina unit following the deaths of two volunteers during a rescue operation at...
May 8, 2026
Students to bring Willy Wonka to life in school musical
A BALLINA school musical has sold more than 1500 tickets ahead of opening night as Emmanuel Anglican College prepares to stage Charlie and the...
May 8, 2026
Mayor eyes growth and resilience as Lismore moves beyond flood narrative
MAYOR Steve Krieg says the past four years have left little room for reflection, as he continues to lead Lismore through the long aftermath...
May 8, 2026
“Enormous success”: Why Johns believes Luai will attract marquee players
THE impact of Jarome Luai's signing to the PNG Chiefs is already being felt, with SEN's Matty Johns believing the arrival of the premiership...
May 7, 2026
“My mum matters”: $1m reward in 28-year Barter mystery
THE NSW Police Force has announced a $1 million reward to help solve the 28-year disappearance of Marion Barter. Barter was reported missing to police...
May 7, 2026
Smokey Cake band to launch new chapter for husband and wife on stage
AFTER years entrenched in the Northern Rivers music scene, musician Ham Blacket is stepping into a new creative chapter, performing alongside his wife Catalina...
May 6, 2026
Heroes remembered: Tributes flow for Marine Rescue volunteers after Ballina Bar tragedy
Marine Rescue volunteers Bill Ewen and Frank Petsch are being remembered as heroes following their deaths in the Ballina Bar tragedy.
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