Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022
The Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards were announced at the livestreamed ceremony held on Wednesday 26 January 2022.
Thirty nominations were acknowledged across the award categories of Sports, Young Citizen, Senior Citizen, Environmental, Community Event, Arts/Cultural and Volunteer of the Year. The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions individuals and organisations make to our community.
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader with special guest Liz Ellis, Australia’s most successful netballer and Ballina Shire local, and Master of Ceremonies Sandra Jackson, presented the awards. Barbara Swain, 2021 Citizen of the Year, passed the baton and announced the 2022 Citizen of the Year via a pre-recorded message.
Congratulations to the following award winners and nominees:
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Maria Matthes
Maria has been a threatened species ecologist for more 30 years, with a particular interest in koalas, ecological communities including koala habitat and fire ecology, recovery planning and education. In 2016 she became a koala rescuer with Friends of the Koala. Ever since she has been on call, day and night, to conduct welfare checks and to capture sick or injured koalas and transport them to the Koala Hospital in Lismore.
Maria is someone who has had the courage to give up material pursuits to follow her passions, give to others and make positive changes to her community. Her tireless dedication to protecting Ballina’s koala population and promoting awareness of their significance is truly inspirational. As a koala rescuer for the Ballina Shire, Maria shows outstanding courage. It’s not an easy job to rescue a koala that has been hit by a car or attacked by a dog, to get them to care and then follow their journey – never knowing whether this will be a lucky koala with a happy rehabilitation story.
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – TWO AWARDS
Tyler Dogan (JOINT WINNER)
In April 2021, at the age of 13, Tyler Dogan became the National Under 15’s 2000-metre Steeplechase Champion at the Australian Athletics Championships. Tyler beat a nationwide field of competitors to win convincingly. He was able to achieve this despite numerous challenges including minimal coaching, no facilities to train on, and often having to train on his own due to Covid restrictions in the lead up to the event.
A month earlier, in March 2021, Tyler also gained a silver medal at the NSW State Little Athletics and won Queensland State Champion in the Under 15’s 2000-metre Steeplechase in Brisbane. Tyler has shown outstanding self-motivation and perseverance to achieve his sporting goals. His efforts are an inspiration to other young athletes, and to our wider Ballina Shire community.
Veronica Silver (JOINT WINNER)
Veronica Silver has been club secretary of the Alstonville Water Polo Club for 19 years and is now in her 20th year. She coordinates the club quietly and efficiently, organising teams, fundraising rosters, and grant applications.
She was the backbone of the club when numbers were dwindling on the north coast. She worked with Far North Coast Water Polo to facilitate the sport and make the competition fun and competitive. Thanks to Veronica’s commitment as a selfless organiser and dynamic manager, women's water polo on the Far North Coast has experienced 200% growth in numbers, with the women’s competition now spanning Alstonville, Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore and Lennox Head. Her efforts in fundraising and grant applications have also enabled the club to have the equipment and facilities to host international matches and training events for the Australian women's water polo team.
The other nominee for the Sporting Achievement Award was: Bec Washington
ARTS/CULTURAL AWARD – TWO AWARDS
Ballina & District Historical Society (JOINT WINNER)
The Ballina and District Historical Society was established in May 2019. In December that year the society was granted a lease on Pimlico Hall to develop the Ballina District Museum. The museum opened to the public in October 2021 and has been developed solely by volunteers.
The museum showcases the history of the Ballina district from the First Nations Nyangbul people – the indigenous custodians of the Ballina district – to the exploration of the Richmond River by Captain Henry Rous in 1828, to the development of European settlement instigated by the pioneer cedar cutters who arrived in 1842, through to the early 1900s.
The society aims to bring the unique history of the Ballina district alive and accessible to all.
Sue Belsham (JOINT WINNER)
Sue has made a very significant contribution to the arts in Ballina over the past 20 years as a director of theatrical community productions. She has directed more than 35 productions at both Ballina Players and with Supa North, the theatrical company she began with her husband Paul. This includes many sold-out performances of shows such as Mary Poppins and the Boy from Oz.
Sue is an avid supporter of promoting the performing arts to youth. Every year she visits schools in the Ballina Shire to present awards to drama students. Even with the difficulties of Covid restrictions and some ongoing health issues, Sue was able to be involved in directing a very successful season of “Downtown” in December 2020 and “Smokey Joes Café” in 2021.
The other nominees for the Arts/Cultural Award were: Ali Chigwidden, Cathy Gordon, and Screenworks.
YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Eli Carr
Eli is a quiet achiever who is passionate about supporting local organisations and charitable causes. He is a full-time paramedic student at Griffith University and part-time baker at Lennox Head IGA. Eli ran 200km in a month to raise $8,000 for 'The Healthy Minds Club', a local organisation that encourages men to seek help for mental health issues. He was also part of a team who raised $45,000 during the 2021 Starlight Children’s Swim Challenge, and he has helped to collect surfboards for a donation to kids in Vanuatu. Born and bred in Lennox Head, and a member of the Lennox Trojans, Eli has developed a reputation as a quiet, local legend.
The other nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year Award were: Alex Chapman and Kim Coupe.
SENIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Barry Fiedler
Barry is an avid community worker with a long history of community service. He began volunteering from a very young age by joining his parents in their volunteer activities. Barry works tirelessly for numerous local community organisations, including a 60-year association with Pearces Creek Hall, and seven years volunteering with the Alstonville Tibouchina Day Club.
Barry brings a positive, measurable change to the Alstonville/Wollongbar community.
His generosity and can-do attitude are an inspiration to his family, friends and colleagues. At a time when most people are putting their feet up, Barry continues to put his hand up!
The other nominees for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award were: Frank Hughes, Helen Lockton, Patrick Braz, and Tracey Everingham Armstrong.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Jo Parker
Jo joined Northern Rivers Animal Service (NRAS) Committee in 2013 as the Marketing and Publicity Officer before becoming secretary in 2014 and president in 2015. As president Jo is the face and voice of NRAS, advocating for the rights of cats and dogs that are abandoned, abused, lost or unwanted. Since 2001, more than 1,600 cats and dogs have found a ‘furever’ home. Jo chairs the NRAS committee and provides leadership for the many volunteers that support the organisation.
The Ballina Mother’s Day Classic is another community event that is close to Jo's heart. Jo has coordinated this event for the past 10 years, raising approximately $5,000 to $8,000 each year for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, to support breast cancer awareness and education.
The other nominees for the Volunteer of the Year were: Allan Noble and Maria Matthes.
COMMUNITY EVENT OF THE YEAR AWARD – TWO AWARDS
COVID Crisis Meal Centre (JOINT WINNER)
Ballina Hot Meal Centre, Cherry Street Sports Club, Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond, Ballina Masonic Centre
It is not often that four major community service organisations in a town work together to provide a vital service in a time of crisis, but when our community was plunged into another Covid lockdown last year, many people found themselves in need.
Ballina Hot Meal Centre started a meal distribution service at the Ballina Masonic Centre, seven days a week. This service provided takeaway meals, toiletry packs, donated food and clothing items to the homeless, financially disadvantaged, elderly and families who had lost their source of income. This service was the only crisis meal service facility in Ballina operating during lockdown. The Ballina Hot Meal Service cooked and provided meals, Cherry Street Sports Club cooked and provided meals, the Ballina Masonic Centre provided the distribution facility and the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond managed administration, logistics, packing and distribution of donated goods.
Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance (JOINT WINNER)
In 2021 the Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance used a Northern Rivers Community Foundation grant to help local residents living with dementia, and their carers, to improve their digital literacy skills and reduce the social isolation experienced due to the Covid pandemic.
A project officer trained participants to use Zoom, email, videoconferencing, chat groups, social media, online banking and MyGov. This enabled the Alliance’s Advisory Group, which consists of people with dementia and their carers, to meet regularly and keep in contact with family and friends. This project made a valuable contribution to the quality of life experienced by this vulnerable group of people in these challenging times.
The other nominees for the Community Event of the Year Award were: Gift Wrapping 10-year anniversary (Scope Club of Ballina), Covid Crisis Hot Meal Service (Cherry Street Sports Club), Social Support Program for the Elderly (Ballina Meals on Wheels), the Battle of the Concert Bands (Resonator Music), and the Starlight Super Swim Challenge (Rhian Slapp and the Boaty Boys).
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
Ballina Shire Kerbside Garbage Collectors
“Ballina’s kerbside bin collectors do an amazing job” according to local resident June Zentveld, who has nominated Council’s waste truck drivers for an Environmental Award. But June’s not the only one who is singing their praise, in fact, Council receives numerous letters and emails of appreciation for our kerbside garbage collectors.
A team of six full-time and five fill-in drivers work hard every day to complete their bin collection routes efficiently and to a high standard.
Drivers contend with numerous challenges every day, including narrow roads, cul-de-sacs and vehicles parked along the kerb which block access to bins. There are six main bin collection routes across Ballina shire, with an additional three half-runs added recently due to population and service growth. The statistics are staggering: one truck empties up to 1,200 bins per day, and together Council’s fleet of six waste trucks collect up to 4,000 bins a day, or over 1 million bins each year!
The other nominees for the Environmental Award were: Empire Vale Public School (Koala Minecraft Project), Revive the Northern Rivers, and the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond (Recyle and Reuse Program).
ELEVEN NEW AUSTRALIAN CITIZENS IN BALLINA SHIRE
As part of the ceremony 11 new Australian Citizens from Canada, Vietnam, Philippines, United Kingdom, India and South Africa were warmly welcomed.
A full-recording of the livestreamed event can be viewed on Ballina Shire Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay
Friday, 22 Sep 2023
The NSW Budget 2023-24, released on Tuesday 19 September, has outlined several key projects and funding for Ballina Shire and the Northern Rivers region.
Friday, 22 Sep 2023
Ballina Shire Council's water team will be carrying out repairs to a water main in Skennars Head on Friday 22 September 2023, from 9.30am to 3pm.
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023
Prepare to embark on a shopping adventure with the much-anticipated 'Lennox Head Golden Ticket: Shop to Win Campaign!'
Wednesday, 20 Sep 2023
Monday, 18 Sep 2023
Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce the Festival and Event Sponsorship Program is now open.
Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023
Arts, crafts, creatures and a laneway party!
Monday, 11 Sep 2023
An emergency exercise will be held at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport on Wednesday 13 September 2023 from 8.30am to 12noon.
Monday, 11 Sep 2023
Two new sets of traffic lights have been switched on, marking the completion of two major intersection upgrades.
Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
Burns Point Ferry will recommence services from 5.30am Saturday 9 September 2023. The ferry has been in a dry dock slipyard for its annual major maintenance works program.
Thursday, 07 Sep 2023
Get ready for an extraordinary shopping experience as Lennox Head village prepares to launch the much-awaited 'Lennox Head Golden Ticket: Shop to Win Campaign.'
Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023
Ballina Shire Council will be hosting two free safety workshops on Saturday 7 October 2023 for motorcycle riders.
Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023
Ballina Shire Council's crews will be upgrading a section of footpath along Pearces Creek Road, Alstonville, with work expected to commence from Monday 11 September 2023.
Tuesday, 05 Sep 2023
The Salvage Shed is hosting a Recycled Art Competition, offering a fun and inclusive way for community members to redesign and repurpose materials that may otherwise be sent to landfill or left hidden in a shed.
Thursday, 31 Aug 2023
Flood-damaged pontoons at Fishery Creek, West Ballina and in Wardell will be replaced next week.
Thursday, 31 Aug 2023
The Ballina Street and Park Lane intersection upgrade in Lennox Head is nearing completion and Ballina Street has reopened to traffic in both directions.
Tuesday, 29 Aug 2023
Ballina Shire Council's crews will be conducting tree replacement planting on Main Street, Alstonville from 7am -10am on Thursday 31 August 2023.
Friday, 25 Aug 2023
From Monday 28 August 2023, Ballina Shire Council and Lismore City Council will introduce a reduced load limit for Pearces Creek Bridge on Eltham Road, Pearces Creek. The new load limit will be 4.5 tonnes
Thursday, 17 Aug 2023
From 21 to 23 August 2023 Ballina Shire Council will be spotlighting safety on bikes.
Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023
Ballina Shire Council is on a mission to dive deep into our community and celebrate both individuals and groups who quietly make an extraordinary impact on our shire. Nominations are invited for those outstanding community members who may otherwise go unnoticed, individuals and groups who dedicate themselves to community-based activities, sports, the environment, or the arts.
Wednesday, 16 Aug 2023
Learn professional secrets of watercolour painting in a one-day immersive workshop with local artist Karena Wynn-Moylan on Saturday 26 August from 10am-4pm.
Tuesday, 15 Aug 2023
The Burns Point Ferry will be taken to a dry dock slip yard for maintenance works from Friday 18 August to Saturday 9 September 2023.
Monday, 14 Aug 2023
Following extensive community consultation, Ballina Shire Council has developed the Draft Lennox Head Strategic Plan 2023-2043.
Friday, 11 Aug 2023
Ballina Shire Council's crews are attending to a water main break that has occurred at Fig Tree Hill Drive in Lennox Head this morning.
Thursday, 10 Aug 2023
On Thursday 17 August from 5-7pm at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) in Ballina, acclaimed author, journalist, and photographer Mark Isaacs will join award-winning writer, director, and paramedic Benjamin Gilmour in conversation.
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023
Ballina Shire Council is inviting residents to have their say on the preferred route for a new Shared Path between Park Lane and Cooper Close, Lennox Head.
Tuesday, 08 Aug 2023
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four exhibitions this August drawing on themes of beauty and resilience found in our environment and communities as well as our personal relationships with our place in the world.
Monday, 07 Aug 2023
Individuals, community groups and organisations are invited to apply for a new community grant that will support resource recovery initiatives within Ballina Shire.
Thursday, 03 Aug 2023
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios is delivering a one-day contemporary art market in the heart of Ballina on Saturday 14 October 2023.
Tuesday, 01 Aug 2023
Ballina Shire Council and the Northern Rivers Community Gallery want to hear from artists who would like to participate in a public street art project.
Friday, 28 Jul 2023
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Thursday, 13 Jul 2023
With the Byron Street/Ballina Street intersection now complete and fully reopened, Ballina Shire Council's crews will focus on Stage 5 of the Lennox Village Vision project at the Ballina Street and Park Lane intersection from Monday 17 July 2023.
Friday, 07 Jul 2023
Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that our Water team will be renewing the recycled water main along Angels Beach Drive, Ballina from Tuesday 11 July 2023.
Wednesday, 05 Jul 2023
Lismore-based printmaker, artist, and educator Christine Porter will run a two-day immersive drypoint etching workshop at Ignite Studios in Ballina.
Monday, 03 Jul 2023
Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that vehicle access to part of Pacific Parade in Lennox Head will be closed for the annual Skullcandy Oz Grom Open surfing competition.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Friday, 30 Jun 2023
NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions Indigenous Australians make to our country and society.
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023
As part of the Lennox Village Vision project, Ballina Shire Council is continuing rejuvenation works in surrounding areas of the Lennox Head town centre.
Tuesday, 27 Jun 2023
Monday, 26 Jun 2023
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four diverse exhibitions this July from local and interstate artists. The exhibitions include a photographic journey through Afghanistan, explorations upon the essence of landscape, traditional textile art and cultural practices of Iran and a collection of artworks celebrating the 12th Annual Grace Cruice Memorial Exhibition.
Friday, 23 Jun 2023
Ballina Shire Council's crews will be reconstructing a section of Moon Street in Ballina, between Bangalow Road and Fox Street, from Monday 26 June 2023.
Wednesday, 21 Jun 2023
The member councils of the Richmond Tweed Regional Library service have recently established a new Deed of Agreement to uphold the provision of public library services throughout the Lismore, Tweed, Ballina, and Byron local government areas by leveraging a regional library model.
Tuesday, 20 Jun 2023
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios invites the community to celebrate the opening of the Commemorative Flood Recovery Community Art Exhibition
Friday, 16 Jun 2023
Are you a parent, carer, teacher, or youth worker? Or maybe you have another support role in a young person's life? Come along to the E-Safety and Young People Community Forum at Lennox Head Cultural Centre next Thursday 22 June 2023 from 6pm.
Friday, 09 Jun 2023
The Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) & Ignite Studios is pleased to announce a special artist talk with local exhibiting artists Michelle Walker and Jude White, in conversation with visual artist and educator Virginia Reid, as part of their exhibition Ash, Mud & Tears, currently on show at NRCG until 25 June 2023.
Friday, 09 Jun 2023
Local artist and filmmaker Angus McDonald is bringing his first feature film, Freedom is Beautiful, to Lennox Head Cultural Centre, fresh from its Sydney Film Festival premiere.
Friday, 09 Jun 2023
Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that roadworks will commence at the intersection of Rous Road and Wardell Road, Lynwood, from Tuesday 13 June 2023 and continue for approximately two weeks (weather permitting).
Friday, 02 Jun 2023
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
Friday, 26 May 2023
Ballina Shire Council will close the Ballina War Memorial Pool for the month of June and the Alstonville Aquatic Centre for the month of July for essential annual maintenance.
Friday, 26 May 2023
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's runway will soon be overlayed as part of an essential maintenance program.
Wednesday, 24 May 2023
Ballina Shire Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the future management of Shaws Bay in East Ballina.
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
As part of the ongoing flood recovery efforts across our region, the NSW Government has provided funding to Ballina Shire Council to support Commemorative Flood Recovery projects until June 2023.
Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Several roads across the shire are closed due to flooding, with cautions in place for others.
Monday, 15 May 2023
After a four-year hiatus, the annual Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day will return Friday 9 June 2023.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that essential water main renewal works will be carried out in West Ballina on Tuesday 16 May 2023.
Tuesday, 09 May 2023
Essential recycled water main repairs will be carried out in the Aureus Estate, Skennars Head on Wednesday 10 May 2023.
Friday, 05 May 2023
Thursday, 04 May 2023
The Ballina Tourism Team is excited to announce the arrival of its newest merchandise line - Ballina Fishing Shirts!
Tuesday, 02 May 2023
Ballina Shire Council is partnering with various agencies and community groups to provide mobile flood recovery services in Wardell and West Ballina in May.
Friday, 28 Apr 2023
Ballina Shire Council's crews are attending to a water main break that has occurred on Richmond Avenue, Ballina this morning.
Friday, 21 Apr 2023
As part of the Lennox Village Vision project, Stage 6 works at the Byron and Ballina Street intersection will commence on Wednesday 26 April 2023.
Thursday, 20 Apr 2023
ANZAC Day services will be held in Ballina and Alstonville on Tuesday 25 April 2023.
Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Council's crews are attending to a water main break that has occurred on Main Street, Alstonville this afternoon.
Friday, 14 Apr 2023
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four new exhibitions from local artists this May.
Friday, 14 Apr 2023
The world-famous Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Australia throughout May and June 2023, with a screening at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Friday 12 May, 7pm to 10pm.
Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
On Monday 17 April 2023 Ballina Shire Council will commence works to install a signalised pedestrian crossing near the Westower Tavern between Riverview Avenue and Quays Drive, West Ballina, to provide a safer crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.
Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
The Ballina Tourism Team is excited to announce the arrival of the new Ballina Coast and Hinterland Map. The map includes detailed town maps for Ballina, Lennox, Alstonville/Wollongbar and Wardell and a regional map overview.
Thursday, 06 Apr 2023
Ballina Shire Concert Band is turning 140 years old! To celebrate this impressive milestone, they are hosting a special anniversary concert for the community at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 6 May 2023.
Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023
The Ballina Visitor Information Centre is seeking enthusiastic and customer service focused people to join the friendly team of volunteers working at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport and the Ballina Visitor Information Centre.
Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023
Ballina Shire Council will commence road reconstruction works at the intersection of Crane and Martin Streets, Ballina from Wednesday 12 April 2023.
Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
On Monday 27 March Ballina Shire Council will begin upgrading Kerr Street, between Swift and Russell Streets, Ballina.
Thursday, 23 Mar 2023
Various sections of footpath along River Street, Moon Street, Cherry Street, and Winton Lane in Ballina will be pressure washed over the coming week.
Wednesday, 15 Mar 2023
Council’s crews are attending to a water main break that has occurred overnight in the Allawah Bushland Reserve, East Ballina.
Friday, 03 Mar 2023
Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that the next planned shutdown for maintenance on the Burns Point Ferry will be for an extended period, from 5.30am to 7pm on Tuesday 14 March 2023.
Friday, 24 Feb 2023
Council is continuing rejuvenation works in Lennox Head with a focus on the surrounding areas of the village in 2023. The commencement of Stage 5 works has been postponed from 27 February 2023 to a date yet to be determined after 25 April 2023.
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2023
Ballina Shire Council is inviting the community to improve their caravan skills and knowledge. Three free workshops will be held in Ballina on 20 March 2023 for local caravan owners.
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023
Celebrating ten years of inspiring and educating audiences around the globe, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour is coming to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 4 March 2023.
Monday, 20 Feb 2023
Join us for a special meet-the-artist event in the final week of Northern Rivers Community Gallery's (NRCG) current exhibitions, and hear exhibiting artists Karena Wynn-Moylan, Hannah Massey and Steven Giese speak about their work and practice.
Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Ballina Shire Council is continuing the rejuvenation works at Lennox Head with a focus on the surrounding areas of the town centre. Council will start Stage 5 works to upgrade the Park Lane and Ballina Street intersection from 27 February 2023.
Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Thursday, 16 Feb 2023
Four new solo-exhibitions from local artists convey changing perspectives on landscape, climate change, metamorphosis of plant species, and migration and transgenerational trauma.
Thursday, 16 Feb 2023
A Red Alert level warning for high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae has been issued for Lake Ainsworth in the North Coast region by Ballina Shire Council.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2023
Roll the dice on some of your favourite locations across the region with the special edition Ballina-Byron Monopoly game.
Thursday, 09 Feb 2023
The Nor'easter weekend of live music is coming to the coastal village of Lennox Head in Northern NSW from Friday 24 February to Sunday 26 February 2023.
Tuesday, 07 Feb 2023
Wednesday, 01 Feb 2023
Tuesday, 31 Jan 2023
Lennox Arts Board is excited to present a special family friendly screening of the film 6 Festivals at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 4 February 2023.
Thursday, 26 Jan 2023
Ballina Shire Council hosted the official ceremony at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, which featured a Welcome to Country from Aunty Nancy Walke, musical performances from singer Katie Rutledge and young Alstonville singer and songwriter Levi Maxwell, citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the highly anticipated Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.
Friday, 20 Jan 2023
Wednesday, 18 Jan 2023
On Monday 23 January Ballina Shire Council will commence works on Stage 2 of the River Street Duplication project from Henry Philp Avenue to Tweed Street, Ballina. Stage 2 is expected to continue to July 2023.
Friday, 13 Jan 2023
Ballina Shire locals and visitors have had the perfect summer weather to enjoy our local beaches and waterways. The only downside is that this summer our subtropical climate has provided the perfect conditions for 'trichodesmium' (a type of blue-green algae) to bloom in some local waterways.
Tuesday, 10 Jan 2023
Tuesday, 10 Jan 2023
The Ballina community has banded together and shown its true Australian spirit recovering from a pandemic and last year's devastating floods. This Aussie spirit will be recognised at the Australia Day Celebrations hosted by Ballina Shire Council on Thursday 26 January 2023. Ballina Shire Council is inviting the community to come along and congratulate this year's Australia Day Award nominees and winners, welcome our newest Australian citizens, and reflect on the Australian story.
Wednesday, 04 Jan 2023
Friday, 23 Dec 2022
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has introduced a new parking option for travellers. The new pre-booked parking area is just steps away from the check-in terminal and allows passengers the option to reserve and pay for their parking spot online before they arrive.
Thursday, 22 Dec 2022
Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
Thursday, 22 Dec 2022
Wednesday, 21 Dec 2022
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022
Tuesday, 20 Dec 2022
Friday, 16 Dec 2022
Waste volumes increase by around 30% over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, which keeps Ballina Shire Council's waste trucks extra busy!
Friday, 16 Dec 2022
Lennox Head village is sparkling and new, ready for locals and holiday makers to enjoy this festive season.
Tuesday, 13 Dec 2022
Ballina Shire Council is calling on locals who live or work in Wardell or the broader Wardell District to register their interest to join a Community Design Charette Group.
Friday, 02 Dec 2022
Touring Australia to sold out audiences, Sionnach Rua's Great Irish Songbook is coming to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Sunday 3 December 2022.
Friday, 25 Nov 2022
Almost 300 garage sales will be held across the Northern Rivers region for Second Hand Saturday – an event that is all about reducing waste to landfill.
Tuesday, 22 Nov 2022
Ballina's Norman Sharpe Rotary Lookout (located off Suvla Street) is temporarily closed due to fire damage.
Friday, 18 Nov 2022
Ballina Shire Council is holding a community engagement street stall in Richmond Street, Wardell next week as part of consultation for the village centre renewal.
Wednesday, 16 Nov 2022
This Saturday 19 November, Ballina shire joins the rest of the NSW North Coast community for the biggest garage sale day of the year - Second Hand Saturday!
Monday, 14 Nov 2022
This December local weavers Jugan Dandii return to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) to run their fifth and final workshop in a series of Weaving Circles presented by the gallery throughout the year.
Monday, 14 Nov 2022
From 14 to 16 November 2022 Ballina Shire Council is putting the spotlight on bike safety.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2022
The Burns Point Ferry will return to service from 5.30am Wednesday 16 November 2022.
Thursday, 10 Nov 2022
One of Australia's finest folk and roots duos, Ash Bell and Sara Tindley, will perform live at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Friday 18 November 2022.
Wednesday, 09 Nov 2022
Every two years, Council undertakes a community satisfaction survey to measure our performance on key facilities and services.
Friday, 04 Nov 2022
This National Recycling Week, Ballina Shire Council is launching a new community initiative, 'Ask a Waste Expert'.
Friday, 04 Nov 2022
Ballina Shire Council is duplicating Ballina's Kerr Street (between River Street and Bentinck Street). The upgrade will improve traffic flow and future-proof the local road network.
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022
Planned roadworks in Cumbalum on Thursday 3 November 2022.
Friday, 28 Oct 2022
Ross Lane has reopened to both lanes of traffic.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022
The Lennox Head Cultural Centre now boasts a bigger and better stage to attract more events and performances to the centre.
Thursday, 27 Oct 2022
Ross Lane has reopened to one lane of traffic.
Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022
Ross Lane has reopened to one lane of traffic.
Tuesday, 25 Oct 2022
Ross Lane remains closed and traffic control is in place. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and avoid the area.
Monday, 24 Oct 2022
Ross Lane remains closed and it may be some days before it is reopened. Traffic control is in place. Motorists are advised to use an alternate route and avoid the area.
Monday, 24 Oct 2022
To help develop the new housing strategy, Council invites locals to share their housing experiences via a short online survey or by attending one of our upcoming workshops.
Monday, 24 Oct 2022
Road status and council service updates due to wet weather event.
Sunday, 23 Oct 2022
Road caution information following wet weather.
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022
The 2022 Australia Day Award Winners were announced at our ceremony held at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
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