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Appeal to locate girl missing from East Ballina

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl reported missing from East Ballina.

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Ship-jumpers and other unauthorised departures

Former Greens Senator Dorinda Cox's decision to abandon the party which elected her in 2021, and join Labor, has infuriated Greens supporters but delighted Anthony Albanese, who now has one less stroppy cross-bencher to convince of his government's agenda.

Funds raised for Cancer Council

The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and the Mullumbimby Country Women’s Association came together recently to raise money for the Cancer Council with a Biggest Morning Tea, hosted by Ellen Briggs.

Pottsville koalas win in court 

The Pottsville community and local wildlife won in the Land and Environment Court on Thursday, 5 June when Commissioner Dickson refused the appeal by Turner Contracting Pty Ltd for the proposed development of a long-term luxury caravan park at Pottsville. 

Warming plates, cold pints and good times

Winter at The Australian Hotel Ballina There’s something about a classic corner pub in winter. The kind of place where...

Land acquisition now part of botched DA

A large exclusive 39-large-lot greenfield development between Uncle Toms and Mullumbimby will be voted upon by councillors on Thursday, which has been the subject of countless stuff-ups by the applicant and Council planning staff.

ATO scam alert – Don’t respond to ATO messages or texts until you know they are real

Do you know anyone who has been caught out by a tax scam phone call or email? I certainly do and it can be devastating for people who lose their food and rent money and savings

Stories about "pickleball":

Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: In a Pickle

Ok, I did it. I played pickleball. Originally I’d thought it just a game for seniors. And because of its low impact nature, originally it was. It was clearly invented by them.

Age no barrier to competing on the sporting field

A team of 11 from the Gold Coast and Tweed in their 50s to 80s will be entering the sporting field on the Sunshine Coast on September 5 and 6 for the GemLife Games.

Outdoor pickleball courts for Alstonville

Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players earlier this month. The eight new tournament-standard outdoor courts have been...

Pickleball takes Alstonville by storm as new courts open

Alstonville now boasts tournament-standard pickleball courts that opened to an enthusiastic crowd and players last Saturday despite the rain.

Locals enjoy success at Northern Rivers Regional Doubles Pickleball Tournament

The Northern Rivers Pickleball Club hosted the Regional Doubles Tournament in Ballina that included over 160 players competing for 132 medals in late November.

Last chance to register for Lismore’s Masters Games

Today Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg has encouraged people to sign up for the 12th biennial Workers Masters Games, before registrations close tonight.

Medal storm for locals at pickleball tournament

Thirty Northern Rivers pickleball players won medals in the first ever NSW regional doubles tournament last weekend in Ballina. The local club secured nine gold,...

Pickleball open day served up in Ballina

Northern Rivers Pickleball was launched with a rainbow region inspired event at theBallina Indoor Sport Centre for nearly 60 participants last Saturday.

Pickleball taking off in Ballina

Combining elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis, pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the USA. Recently the 'Ballina Picklers' travelled to Sydney to compete in the NSW Pickleball Championship Open.

John Nardi recognised for service

Congratulations to John Nardi, who will be receiving the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM), in recognition of his decades of dedicated service to the Rural Fire Service.

Tweed Seagulls Festival of Female Footy 

The landmark event showcasing the best of female rugby league –  from grassroots juniors to elite players – will take place on 21 June at the Piggabeen Sports Complex in Tweed Heads.

How to cook with a tea candle and create nutritious meals

If you didn’t get your flood pantry ready in time or you are just struggling to put food on the table (if you happen to have one) knowing how to make a simple nutritious meal out of basic ingredients – possibly without a heat source – is essential. 

Fatal single-vehicle crash – McLeods Shoot

A woman has died following a single vehicle crash near Byron Bay today.