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.
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:
Our Values are at the core of our organisation's culture. They define who we are and what we stand for. They provide the framework for how we treat each other and our customers.
We live by them and make sure they are built into our everyday practice.
Creative >> we want to encourage ideas and be innovative.
Accessible >> we need to be accessible and responsive to our community and our fellow employees.
Respect >> we take responsibility for our actions and appreciate everyone's opinions.
Energetic >> we want to be enthusiastic in our approach to work.
Safe >> safety takes priority over all actions and we want everyone to arrive at work and go home from work safe.
captures what the community most values and what they want for a future Ballina Shire:
Ballina Shire is safe with a connected community, a healthy environment and a thriving economy.