June 19th, 2020
BALLINA INTRODUCES NEW ROCK ANGLING LAWS
- by Halden Boyd
ROCK fishers are now required by law to wear a life jacket when fishing in the Ballina Shire.
Anyone not wearing a certified lifejacket at high risk locations will receive an on the spot fine of $100 from the 1st July 2020.
Ballina is one of five coastal N
September 12th, 2019
Lifting the Lid on our recycling habits
As part of the ongoing regional Recycle Right campaign, is introducing a Lift the Lid Audit Program where kerbside recycling and organics bins are visually checked for incorrect items.
“Lift the Lid is designed to provide direct education and feedback to residents who may be
April 15th, 2019
End of Lennox One-Way Traffic Trial
Ballina Shire Council has approved the end of the Lennox Head Village One-Way Traffic Trial.
Following representations from the Lennox Head Business Chamber, an extraordinary Council meeting was held on Monday 15 April 2019 to consider feedback from the Lennox business community an
January 10th, 2019
Ballina Shire Australia Day Award Nominees
Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce our community’s 2019 Australia Day Award nominees. These local legends have been recognised for their sporting achievements, volunteer efforts, artistic talents and contribution to our local community.
The winne
November 28th, 2018
Proud to see local students acting on climate change
Students planning to participate in a national school strike this Friday calling for emergency action on climate change should ignore the Prime Minister’s patronising speech on the matter, said Member for Ballina Tamara Smith.
“The idea that schools and stude
November 27th, 2018
Whooping Cough trending upwards
NSW Health is urging all pregnant women and new parents to be aware of the symptoms of whooping cough and to ensure they and their children are vaccinated on time.
Despite almost 95 per cent of infants in NSW now vaccinated against the disease, outbreaks still occur every three to fo
November 27th, 2018
MEMORIAL RUGBY LEAGUE TEAM PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON TENTERFIELD’S MENTAL HEALTH
Tenterfield residents are being urged to start a meaningful conversation with friends, loved ones and colleagues, with the Bruce Binge Memorial Rugby League Team set to promote the RUOK message when they visit Goondiwindi in February.
The te
November 15th, 2018
Study shows risk alerts improve responses for vulnerable women and children
A study in NSW has found that an electronic alert on a patient’s medical record may help improve the responses of health staff to women and children at risk of violence, abuse or neglect.
Health workers are often the first people to respond
November 13th, 2018
Ballina Shire Council December Exhibitions Launch Event on Thursday 29 November 2018
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) Ballina launches four exciting new exhibitions this month and welcomes community and visitors to join us in the Gallery.
The Mirror Cracked Open the Bejewelled Garbage of a Ragged Rhizome |
November 8th, 2018
Where does my recycling go
It’s National Recycling Week (12-18 November) and what better way to celebrate than to thank the vast majority of Ballina Council residents who are great recyclers!
This year has seen some major changes to Australia’s recycling industry due to China placing much tighter restrictions o
October 26th, 2018
New sorting facility saves 10,000 tonnes from landfill
A new commercial waste sorting facility at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery will help divert up to 10,000 tonnes of waste from landfill and create around 10 full-time jobs.
Lismore City Council’s new $2.5 million commercial waste sorting facility was open
October 19th, 2018
Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards
Heroes may not wear a cape and mask but they often go about their good deeds without too much fanfare.
You might come across them daily, or maybe only every so often - but local heroes make an impression through the positive contribution they make locally, nationally or even inter
October 18th, 2018
Workshops for Staying Safe on the Road Over 65
Ballina Shire Council will be running ‘Over 65’ workshops to provide information and tips to improve safety when out and about on or near roads in Ballina Shire.
Presentations will include:
· Safety on the road over 65
· Community transport services
· Driver
October 12th, 2018
FUNDING BOOST FOR KEY PROJECTS AT EVANS HEAD
RICHMOND Valley Council has welcomed $495,649 in funding from the NSW Government which will go towards the development of Evans Head’s Stan Payne Oval and the enhancement of Main Beach.
Making the announcement today in Evans Head, Member for Clarence Chris Gulaptis sai
October 12th, 2018
Works commence for Lake Ainsworth Southern Precinct
On Tuesday 16 October, Ballina Shire Council will commence stage one of planned works to upgrade Lake Ainsworth’s Foreshore.
This stage of works will focus on the southern precinct and will include formalising car parking, reconstructing the southern road and bi
October 8th, 2018
November Exhibitions
Launch Event
Thursday 25 October 2018
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) Ballina launches four exciting new exhibitions this month and welcomes community and visitors to join us in the Gallery.
Between Time | Allen Koppe
In his exhibition “Between Time”, Allen has used long exp