Burns Point Ferry returning Friday 14 March Published on 13 March 2025 The Burns Point Ferry will be back in service from 5.30am Friday 14 March, following a temporary closure due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ballina Shire Council facilities open and other important information Published on 10 March 2025 Council are monitoring conditions across the Shire, identifying emerging issues and prioritising repairs to ensure public safety and service restoration as we shift focus to recovery efforts. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Waste disposal and bin collection update for Ballina Shire residents Published on 10 March 2025 The Ballina Resource Recovery Centre has now reopened, following a temporary closure due to severe weather. Council has implemented free storm waste drop-off and supplementary bin collection services to assist residents impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Temporary closure of Ballina Shire Council facilities Published on 05 March 2025 Due to the current severe weather event, there will be temporary closures across several Council facilities from today, Wednesday 5 March. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kerbside Bin Collection Service postponed Published on 05 March 2025 Due to current weather conditions, Ballina Shire Council is postponing kerbside bin services for Thursday 6 March and Friday 7 March 2025. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Burns Point Ferry – Temporary Closure due to expected severe weather Published on 04 March 2025 Due to the anticipated weather impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred this week, the Burns Point Ferry will cease operations from 1pm Tuesday 4 March 2025, until further notice. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Join The Great Unwaste challenge and help combat food waste! Published on 03 March 2025 In an exciting step towards reducing food waste and creating a more sustainable community, Ballina Shire Council has joined The Great Unwaste. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Duplication of Ballina Bridges – Telstra services relocation Published on 28 February 2025 Ballina Shire Council is continuing planning works to duplicate Fishery Creek Bridge on River Street, and Canal Bridge on Tamarind Drive. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Free Child Car Seat Fitting in Ballina Published on 28 February 2025 Ballina Shire Council is offering 50 free vouchers valued at $66 for local families to get their child seats checked or installed correctly. Tagged as: , Media Releases
March Exhibitions at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery Published on 24 February 2025 Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) has four new exhibitions opening with works by local and interstate artists that include reinterpretations of images from Frank Hurley’s Trans-Atlantic expedition of 1914-17. Tagged as: , Media Releases