Ballina’s new homelessness strategy paints an incomplete picture
Ballina Council reports a 61 per cent fall in rough sleeping, but only five locations were checked on one night as Mary’s Place serves 450 meals each week.
Yvonne Whear’s car found in Rous River
Missing Northern Rivers woman Yvonne Whear’s car has been recovered from the Rous River, but the 73-year-old remains unaccounted for.
Wanted Ballina man arrested, faces fresh charges
A Ballina man wanted after failing to attend court has been arrested and remains in custody while facing two fresh charges.
Ballina masseur pleads guilty to sexually touching seven women
A masseur who owned and worked at a Ballina massage clinic has pleaded guilty to sexually touching seven female clients without consent.
Warrant issued for Ballina man after court no-show
A warrant has been issued for a 21-year-old Ballina man who missed court just three days after being granted bail on a separate charge in Sydney.
Ballina man remains in custody after dramatic airport arrest
A Ballina man remains in custody after no bail application was made over six charges arising from a dramatic airport arrest caught on video.
‘Lives have been put at risk’: Bail refused over Ballina unit fire
A Ballina man accused of starting a fire inside his Tamar Street unit has been refused bail after prosecutors said three families were displaced.
Richmond PD recruit intake falls as Ballina theft rise tops NSW
Richmond Police District will receive eight probationary constables—three fewer than in May—as Ballina records NSW’s largest percentage increase in retail theft.
Stabbing victim charged with drink-driving while disqualified twice in three days
Knox Park stabbing victim Nick Skoric has been refused bail after being charged with drink-driving while disqualified twice in three days, weeks after his release on parole.
Man seriously injured in alleged group assault in Byron Bay
A 55-year-old man was taken to hospital in a serious condition after allegedly being assaulted by several people in Railway Park, Byron Bay.