For ongoing updates, the Ballina Shire Emergency Dashboard provides the latest information, including recovery assistance, road closures, power outages, and more. For real-time updates, visit:
All Council facilities have returned to normal operating hours. Ballina Resource Recovery Centre is OPEN daily (8am to 4pm) - expect delays as high demand will mean longer wait times.
All councils in NSW are required to develop an Integrated Planning and Reporting (IPR) Framework under legislative requirements prescribed in the NSW Local Government Act 1993. This framework has been put in place to encourage councils, the community and other organisations to work together to plan for the future in an efficient and collaborative manner. The IPR has five main components:
Council's Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan are key strategic documents.
To track our progress and identify the community priorities, Council completes a community survey every two years.
Council's Annual Report and State of Ballina Shire Report track our progress and achievements.