Ballina’s mayor is latest independent candidate to announce her campaign for the next state election, and the man behind Ballina News Daily is in her corner. Sharon Cadwallader says she is in this to win. Can she beat the parties?
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Posted inCrime, NSW News, NSW Politics
Knife scanning powers made permanent
Police can now scan for knives at major entertainment venues, shopping centres, stations and sports grounds, with permanent powers and longer operations. Here is what the new laws change.
Posted inEnvironment, Local News, NSW Politics
Koala park bill hits Parliament
The Great Koala National Park has moved from promise to Parliament, with legislation to create the giant Mid North Coast reserve introduced this week.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, NSW Politics
Motorsport law set for the scrapheap in move to industry regulation
A 40-year-old law on motor racing could be gone by April 2027. Lismore Speedway may be among those who benefit from the change, but what happens to safety rules? Here is what is proposed.
Posted inCrime, Feature, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
New offences for dangerous drivers
Film a crash victim and share it online, and you could face jail. New NSW laws also target dangerous driving, hit-and-runs and street racing. Here is what the legislation seeks to introduce.
Posted inClarence Valley, Feature, Local politics
Clarence Valley Council suspended as minister appoints administrator
More drama for Clarence Valley Council with the local government Minister Ron Hoenig putting the institution into administration for three months.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Local politics
Coffs Harbour councillor Paul Amos steps down after decade of service
Former Coffs Harbour mayor Paul Amos officially steps down from Council today, ending nearly a decade of service and triggering a by-election.
Posted inBallina Shire, Byron Shire, Feature, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027
Byron councillor Janet Swain to run for Labor in Ballina
She teaches music, founded a festival in Brunswick Heads, and sits on Byron Shire Council. Now Janet Swain wants Ballina’s seat in NSW Parliament, with Labor’s backing for the March 2027 State Election.
Posted inKempsey Shire, Local politics
Kempsey councillor’s “bashed” comment was real, investigator finds
An investigator says Kempsey councillor Noel Selby did post “pity he hadn’t bashed you” on Facebook, after he said it was posted without his consent. Now the council must decide what comes next.
Posted inBusiness, Coffs Harbour, NSW Politics, NSW Votes 2027
Coffs MP Singh says it’s never been harder to run a small business
Only six per cent of business owners expect profits to rise. Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh says it’s never been tougher, and he’s urging locals to shop close to home.