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Aureus Village Centre at Skennars Head, between Ballina and Lennox Head.

Green light for rezoned $25m estate

A promised sprawling shopping hub has been dramatically scaled back after a Northern Rivers council voted to replace half the retail space with townhouses.

A Ballina netballer and a Byron Bay adaptive surfer have been honoured among top sporting luminaries to earnÂ âLegendâ status in theÂ NSW Hall of Champions. See who made the cut.Â

Northern NSW sporting greats honoured with ‘Legend’ status

A Ballina netballer and a Byron Bay adaptive surfer have been honoured among top sporting luminaries to earn ‘Legend’ status in the NSW Hall of Champions. See who made the cut.

Wardell Pod Village was built over the only recreational field in the flood battered township that residents say is outstaying its welcome now the state government wants to retain it for essential housing.

‘Unjust’: Call to save Northern Rivers town’s only sports field

A Northern Rivers council is calling on the state government to save a town’s only sports field, vital for community recovery, as it faces permanent loss due to its use for flood recovery housing.

Fishery Creek Bridge, Bruxner Hwy, River St, Ballina is one of two bridges along with Canal Bridge and Tamarind Drive upgrades under the Ballina Bridges Duplication Project.

Council approves bridges duplication despite $17m shortfall

A Northern Rivers council has approved an $87.82m bridges duplication project, despite a $17m funding shortfall, relying on cost-saving innovations and increased borrowing. Here’s the plan.

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RUBBISH COLLECTION: Cr Phil Meehan will this week ask council for a report to be done on the kerbside collection of bulky goods in Ballina Shire.

‘Ridiculous’: Council votes for ratepayers to pick up booze tab

A regional NSW council has voted for ratepayers to foot the bill for their alcoholic drinks, with one councillor saying a tipple assisted with “collaboration”. TELL US: Does this pass the pub test?

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A Coffs Harbour senior high school is one of three local schools facing a potential civil case for child sexual abuse.

Three schools, three alleged victims seek justice

Multiple schools across Northern NSW are under investigation as three major law firms simultaneously probe historical child abuse allegations dating back to the 1980s.

A Goonellabah resident is upset the Lismore City Council have placed tradie toilets outside their Jubilee St home for three months. Picture: Facebook

Residents’ stinky s**tfight over portaloo placement

Residents of a Northern NSW town have kicked up a stink over the placement of two council-issued portaloos near someone’s front yard – deeming the pongy problem a “real sh-tuation”.

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Police are investigating after âpoisonâ filled water balloons were thrown onto Club Lennox Sport's bowling greens, Stewart St between November 20, 2024 and December 20, 2024. Picture: Google

‘Bloody heartbreaking’: Bowlo’s greens poisoned in vile attack

Police are investigating after “poison” filled water balloons were thrown onto a bowling club’s greens on the North Coast while patrons – including children, were nearby. Here’s what we know.

Architectural plans for proposed Skennars Head development application for 25 dwellings. January 2, 2025. Picture: Supplied

‘Cohesive coastal character’: $21m seaside townhouses planned

Twenty-five new stylish townhouses with ocean views are on the table for a small North Coast town.

A controversial development application consisting of 32 units is being proposed for Station St, Mullumbimby. Here is the preliminary concept design - view from Station St. Picture: Landcom

‘Equivalent of an aneurysm’: Affordable housing plan poo-pooed

A controversial housing development in hippie Mullumbimby has been labelled the “equivalent of an aneurysm”, with questions raised about its impact on the local sewer system as the proposal divides opinion in northern NSW.

No Bones Byron Bay coowners Yasmina Cross (left) and Tahlia Ward (right) are celebrating NYE in 2024. Picture: Supplied

‘Gather your crew’: Where to spend New Year’s Eve in holiday hotspot

One of the state’s seaside tourism hotspots is jam-packed with events and venues eager to welcome those searching at the 11th hour for a place to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Over 1000 participants took to the streets in Ballina on November 29 to march for positive relationships and to say no to domestic violence. Picture: Andy Garlepp

Calls to stop ‘intimate terrorism’ at domestic violence march

The Ballina community is becoming more aware and responsive to the issue of domestic violence – making a stand at a community march.

Byron Bay Fire and Rescue crew at the Sandhills site near 1 Gilmore Crescent, Byron Bay to announce the new emergency services precinct on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. Picture: Savannah Pocock

‘Long time coming’: $28m Byron precinct for police, firefighters

A $28 million police and firefighter precinct has been announced for the heart of Byron Bay to make sure emergency services can keep up with growing demand.

Ballina residents and community groups marching against family and domestic violence in Ballina 2023. Picture: Supplied

‘Feel heard’: DV reports spiking as community demands change

Ballina and other northern NSW communities are rallying against family violence as horrifying crimes continue to be carried out locally. It’s hoped survivors will feel “empowered to report”.

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