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Spectre of homelessness looms for pod village tenants
A government report into the housing response for the 2022 floods highlights imminent homelessness for those in temporary accommodation amid no government plans.
Crucial work on key farming route as floods road repair bill bites
A key transport link in the Northern Rivers is getting some timely aid in the wake of the 2022 floods – but there’s hundreds of millions more road work still needed across northern NSW two years on
$9m housing plan for tourist hot spot
A $9m proposal for apartments in tourist hot spot Byron Bay will include affordable housing for retail and hospitality workers. Here’s what’s planned.
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Gallery: North Coast rugby union teams go head to head
Eight men’s teams and six women’s teams competed against one another on Saturday in the hopes of one day winning the inaugural NSW Waratahs North Coast 7s.
Gallery: Round 1 NSW Waratahs North Coast 7s
Eight men’s teams and six women’s teams competed against one another on Saturday in the hopes of one day winning the inaugural NSW Waratahs North Coast 7s. Check out all the action on and off the field.
Flashback: Ballina’s faces and places over the years
We have captured countless memories in Ballina over the years. See if you made the photo gallery.
First look at new Ballina Shire community and sports facility
The fields can host cricket, football, rugby and regional level AFL games and the amenities building includes change rooms, a commercial kitchen and community meeting space.
Umbrellas offer support against scourge of domestic violence
Police will offer support to domestic and family violence victims without saying a word every time they open one of their new umbrellas.
Pools and libraries: what will be open to the fully vaccinated from Monday
Not fully vaccinated yet? Here are some of the restrictions imposed on councils as part of the NSW Government Roadmap out of lockdowns.
Amalgamation talks kick off between Ballina and Lennox clubs
The amalgamation could see one club dissolved. A plan will be taken to members in coming months.
Remember Vados Furniture Barns? ‘Furniture king‘ celebrates 100th birthday
With his brothers, Jack and Koos, Joe Van Dommele co-founded Vados Furniture Barns, and owned stores in Ballina, Lismore and Byron Bay for 30 years.
Club Lennox considering amalgamation with Cherry Street Sports Club
The community-owned club is also discussing an 80 percent rent discount from the council.
NRRRL season abandoned as Seagulls get ready for 2022
A popular rugby league club should be pushing to be at the top of the ladder but financial woes, Covid and lockdowns have clipped their wings. Despite it all, they keep fighting.
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