Local news, articles and more from the Ballina Shire.
Cadwallader says Ballina hospital infrastructure plans ‘a shambles’
Ballina is trapped in a health planning paradox, with no hospital site, no construction funding and no clear investment pathway, according to independent candidate for Ballina and local mayor Sharon Cadwallader.
Walk for Respect and Change returns to Ballina
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond is inviting the public to join Ballina’s seventh annual Walk for Respect and Change on Friday 27 November 2026. Families, friends, workmates, schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to walk together to say NO to domestic and family violence and YES to respectful relationships.
Appeal to locate man wanted on outstanding warrant
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man wanted on an outstanding warrant in the Northern Rivers.
Northern Rivers Rail Trail wins again – get it finished before...
Celebrating the two sections of the Northern Rivers Rail Trial in Tweed and Lismore they have been named NSW best Major Tourist Attraction at the 2026 NSW Tourism Awards – supporters are no calling on government to finish it in time for the 2032 Olympics.
Science in the Distillery explores rainforest and ecosystem resilience
An inspiring evening of science, storytelling and community unfolded at Cape Byron Distillery as Big Scrub Rainforest Conservancy hosted Science in the Distillery.
Remembrance Day 2026: 11am, 11 November
It is estimated that in WWl there were 20 million dead and 20 million injured. From a population base of fewer than five million, around 416,809 men enlisted, with 302,000 serving overseas. Of these, 62,000 were killed, 155,000 were...
Koalas on the move – stay alert on the roads
Over spring and summer koalas are on the move as they search for food, territory and mates.
Bus politics: more public transport for Northern Rivers
The state government has announced more than 670 additional weekly bus services to run across Northern Rivers bus networks starting from 6 December, 2026.
Kinvara centre relocation would allow taller shop-top housing
The planned village centre at Kinvara, west of Lennox Head, would move to flatter land and allow taller shop-top housing under planning changes now open for public comment.
New approach needed for Northern Rivers public transport says Cadwallader
It is the age-old story – the lack of public transport across the Northern Rivers that leads to high car ownership and a failure of local and regional public transport infrastructure and use.
