NSW Parliament Aboriginal Art Prize Features Northern Rivers Artists

NSW Aboriginal Art Prize — Northern Rivers Artists Artists from the Ballina and Northern Rivers region featured in the NSW Parliament Aboriginal Art Prize, one…


Indigenous Sports Memorabilia Display Comes to Ballina

Indigenous Sports Memorabilia Display A travelling exhibition of Indigenous sports memorabilia made its way to Ballina, celebrating the incredible contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…


Bunnings Warehouse Opens in Ballina

Bunnings Warehouse Ballina Bunnings Warehouse opened its doors in Ballina, bringing the popular hardware and home improvement retailer to the Northern Rivers region. The store,…


Condon Hill Handover — New Community Green Space for Ballina

Condon Hill — Community Green Space The handover of Condon Hill to the community marked an important moment for Ballina, providing a new public green…


North Wall Ballina — Fishing, Walking & River Views

North Wall Ballina — The Northern Breakwall The North Wall is Ballina’s iconic northern breakwall at the mouth of the Richmond River. This impressive rock…


Killen Falls & Tosha Falls — Hidden Waterfalls Near Ballina

Killen Falls — Ballina’s Hidden Waterfall Killen Falls is a stunning waterfall located just 15 minutes from Ballina, hidden in the hinterland behind Lennox Head….


Early Voting Options for Ballina Residents

Early Voting in Ballina Ballina residents have several options for casting their vote early in local, state and federal elections. Pre-poll voting centres are typically…


Driving on South Ballina Beach — 4WD Access Guide

Driving on South Ballina Beach South Ballina Beach is one of the few beaches in the Ballina region that permits 4WD access. The long, wild…


Ballina Picks Its League Team of the Century

Ballina’s League Team of the Century Rugby league holds a special place in the sporting heart of Ballina and the Northern Rivers. When the community…


The Las Balsas Expedition — Ballina’s Historic Raft Voyage

Las Balsas — The Epic Raft Voyage to Ballina One of the most remarkable stories in Ballina’s history is the arrival of the Las Balsas…