Local news, articles and more from the Ballina Shire.
Flash flooding advice follows days of heavy Northern Rivers rain
The NSW State Emergency Service has advised Northern Rivers residents to monitor conditions for possible flash flooding after more than 117mm of rain fell at Cape Byron and Ballina Airport over four days, with further falls overnight.
Ballina Council fined for pesticide breaches at Lennox Head
Ballina Shire Council has been fined $2,500 after misusing pesticide near a Lennox Head waterway and failing to keep a required application record.
The climate crisis is here – what do we do?
As we watch the climate crisis accelerate around us Lismore-based resilience practitioner Dr Jean Renouf and Murwillumbah academic Professor Richard Hil will be joining former Byron Shire councillor Cate Coorey in conversation this Friday.
Lennox flood study identifies hotspots and $390,000 pump option
A new flood study has identified five drainage hotspots in Lennox Head and recommended a $390,000 mobile pump among the highest-priority options for reducing damage to properties.
Forty years after first landing, Ballina airport seeks a trip down...
Before there were airport coffee queues and direct flights to Melbourne, there was a crowd of 2,000 people waiting to see a plane land in Ballina.
Big meeting for Ballina Council this week
The agenda for Thursday's meeting includes six notices of motion from four councillors, with issues including missing persons, volunteer recognition, and arts funding.
One river, many voices
It's the final week of Richmond RiverFest, with events from Ballina to Lismore, and the upper catchment to the coast.
Byron Bay wins Wallace Shield
For the past 63 years Byron Bay and Ballina lady golfers have had a fierce but friendly rivalry for the Wallace Shield. Even COVID couldn't spoil the party, although the competition was played with certain restrictions.
Address from national refugee leader
Anyone interested in helping settle refugees in our region is invited to hear an address on November 7 by Romy Vitalien, director of the national program for refugee sponsorship in Australia.
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader announces bid for state seat of Ballina
Ballina Mayor Sharon Cadwallader will contest the state seat of Ballina as an independent, arguing that local ratepayers are carrying costs that should be met by the NSW government.











