The Ballina Babblers: A Model of Female Friendship and Community Building The 2026 City2Surf is just around the corner, and among its participants will be a group of women who embody the spirit of camaraderie and resilience.
Meet the Ballina Babblers, a Northern Rivers collective that has been defying age and convention for over two decades.
At first glance, these "golden girls" might seem like an unlikely bunch – 85 year old matriarch Anne Sharpe and her 67 year old counterpart Narelle Fahey lead the charge.