Federal Budget - What does it mean for Ballina Shire

Waste production increases by about 30% during the holiday season – largely from food, packaging and wrapping paper. Our Resource Recovery Team works hard over the holiday period to ensure your service is not interrupted, even when there’s a bit extra.

Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce The Coast Road, Lennox Head, has reopened following essential maintenance and reconstruction works.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) launches its 2025 annual exhibition program, presenting four exhibitions this January that explore our connections to, and associations with, place and memory by local and interstate artists.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads over the coming days.

Ballina Shire Council is now accepting applications for its 2025 Apprentice, Trainee, and Cadet programs, starting in January 2025.

A number of Council facilities and services will change over the Christmas period.

Ballina Shire Council is inviting residents, businesses, and groups to share their vision for the future.

Daley Street and Wardell Road - Temporary Road Closure for special event.

Ballina Shire Council is excited to announce the Tamar Street Bus Interchange upgrade is now complete and officially open for passengers.

Step into the world of everyday heroes this December as the artists behind Sprung Dance Theatre's Suburban Superheroes exhibition, currently on display at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NCRG).

Forget Black Friday sales, get a bargain and give your unwanted clothes a second life at Ballina's upcoming community clothes swap.

Join some of the region's favourite visual artists, for a free Pop-Up Art Market at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) on Saturday 14 December! Featuring 20 artist-run stalls, this one-day visual arts event will take place in the heritage-listed Gallery in the heart of Ballina.

Unleash your creativity and find your inner superhero! On Sunday 8 December, neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis (Lewis) will lead a playful exploration of costume design and character development, in a day-long Superhero Costume-Making Workshop at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s Ignite Studios.

The Burns Point Ferry will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday 11 November to Sunday 24 November 2024. The ferry service will stop at 12.30am on Monday 11 November and is scheduled to recommence at 5.30am on Monday 25 November 2024.

Ballina Shire Council advises the Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond is holding a community awareness walk against Domestic and Family Violence on Friday 29 November 2024

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Ballina Shire Council will temporarily close a section of Sinclair Street, Wardell from Monday 18 November 2024. Sinclair Street will be closed to traffic from Bridge Drive to Richmond Street for approximately three weeks.

Ballina Shire Council is giving the community some extra time to nominate in this year's Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.

The Burns Point Ferry will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday 11 November to Sunday 24 November 2024. The ferry service will stop at 12.30am on Monday 11 November and is scheduled to recommence at 5.30am on Monday 25 November 2024.

Ballina Shire Council will be reconstructing a section of The Coast Road, between Pat Morton Lookout and the North Creek Road/Byron Bay Road roundabout from Tuesday 19 November 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is urging residents not to put hazardous materials in any kerbside bin, following a fire at the Resource Recovery Centre last weekend.

A new kerbside charging station has been installed in Cherry Street Ballina.

There will be a temporary road closure on Byron St, Lennox Head, between Gibbon St and Park Lane on Thursday 24 October.

Ballina Shire Council is excited to announce the completion of the Lennox Village Vision, a $11.5m revitalisation project that has transformed the heart of Lennox Head, while preserving its coastal village charm.

The Wardell Bridge underpass has been brought to life with the installation of a striking new public artwork that celebrates the unique spirit of the river town.

Ballina Shire Council is preparing a streetscape master plan for Newrybar and the community is invited to get involved!

NRCG presents a treasure trove of contemporary art this November, celebrating four high calibre exhibitions from three emerging artists and captivating superhero portraits from the acclaimed Sprung Dance Theatre ensemble.

Ballina Shire Council advise vehicle access to Camp Drewe Road in Lennox Head will be temporarily closed for The Ox Charity Fundraiser 24 hour running event on the weekend of 12 and 13 October.

On 14 and 15 October Ballina Shire Council will be spotlighting safety on bikes.

Ballina Shire Council will temporarily close a section of Bridge Drive, Wardell from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 October 2024. The road will be closed between Cedar Street and Sinclair Street from 9am to 3pm, each day.

Ballina Shire Council has identified a mature Eucalyptus tree to be urgently removed from the corner of Cherry St and Bentinck Street due to storm and wind damage causing unacceptable safety risks.

Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that Ross Lane is now open in both directions. Motorists are advised to drive slowly through the Deadmans Creek section of Ross Lane.

Ballina Shire Council is asking all motorists to be vigilant during the heavy rainfall. Council staff check the road network and signpost flooded roads. Not all roads can be signposted so please be aware of changing conditions in your local area.

Tamarind Drive will be closed between the intersection of North Creek Road and Ballina Heights Drive for one hour between 10pm and 11pm on Tuesday 1 October.

Reinforcing a commitment to a vibrant event schedule in our region, Ballina Shire Council has opened the Festival and Event Sponsorship Program for the 2025/2026 financial year.

We want to celebrate the individuals and groups who make a remarkable impact on our shire. But most importantly, we want to thank them for all that they do.

This Saturday 21 September, be sure to add pre-loved treasure hunting to your weekend agenda, as the North Coast community roll up their garage doors for Second Hand Saturday.

Ballina residents can now receive rebates of up to 50% of the purchase price on reusable nappies, period products and continence management items as part of Council's Reusable Products Rebate.

Are you ready to let your imagination run wild? The Salvage Shed is again running their Recycled Art Competition alongside Ballina Shire Council, offering a fun way to keep 'trash' out of landfill while supporting a local not-for-profit business.

Ballina Shire Council will be running two free bike safety workshops during the school holidays on Wednesday 2 October and Wednesday 9 October 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is about to begin the first stage of the Wardell Village Centre Revitalisation project, focused on creating a community green space at the end of Richmond Street.

Worried about the cost of living? Join the reuse revolution on Saturday 21 September 2024 as we welcome the North Coast's largest day of garage sales - Second Hand Saturday!

A brand-new take on an original surf classic will hit the screens at Lennox Head Cultural Centre this Friday 30 August 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Ballina Shire Council is asking all motorists to be vigilant during the heavy rainfall. Council staff check the road network and signpost flooded roads. Not all roads can be signposted so please be aware of changing conditions in your local area.

Ballina Shire Council has made Alstonville's furry residents very happy this morning with the official opening of a new dog off-leash exercise area on Gap Road in Alstonville

Northern Rivers Community Gallery presents four exciting new exhibitions this September addressing a range of diverse themes including culture, time, memory, and our natural environments.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is thrilled to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of its partnership with airline partner Virgin Australia, marking a significant milestone in regional aviation history and for the Northern Rivers NSW region.

Ballina Shire Council is thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of local tourism businesses and initiatives at the 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards.

Council is excited to announce that it has been awarded $198,376 to upgrade Ballina Library facilities.

Ballina Shire Council is inviting the community to celebrate the opening of the new dog off-leash park on Gap Road, Alstonville. Dog owners and their pooches are invited to unleash the fun and come along between 9.30am and 12.30pm on Saturday 10 August 2024 to try out the new agility park.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Ballina Shire Council has once again signed up for Plastic Free July and we are encouraging our community to join us!

Changes to 4WD access at Lennox Head's Seven Mile Beach came into effect on Monday 1 July 2024. The changes promote safe beach access and seek to minimise impacts on key environmental attributes of the beach, dunes, and surrounding areas.

Ballina Shire Council will commence the next stage of the Main Street and The Avenue Intersection Upgrade in Alstonville from Monday 8 July 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Wonderful Wardell is a fun one day event on Sunday 30 June 2024, offering the community an opportunity to get creative, catch some tunes and share time with family and friends.

Although Council elections are in September this year, its business as usual as Ballina Shire Council adopts a $78 million capital expenditure budget for 2024/2025, featuring investment for the Alstonville Cultural Centre, Fishery Creek and Canal Bridge Duplication, Sharpes Beach and Kingsford Smith Pump track.

Ballina Shire Council will close the Alstonville Aquatic Centre for the month of July for essential annual maintenance.

Ballina Shire Council wishes to inform residents and visitors that Pacific Parade in Lennox Head will be temporarily closed to motorists from Thursday 4 July to Sunday 7 July 2024, between 7am - 4.30pm daily

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.

Council is upgrading a section of footpath on Compton Drive at East Ballina commencing Monday 24 June 2024 and continuing to Friday 5 July 2024. During these works a section of Compton Drive will be reduced to one lane from 7am to 3.30pm on weekdays.

Water will be temporarily unavailable from 9am to 3pm Wednesday 26 June 2024 to all properties within Ballina Heights. Residents have been advised of this outage via VMS boards on entrance to Ballina Heights. During this time no water will be available via residents' internal or external water outlets.

Ballina Shire Council is upgrading two popular local dog off-leash exercise areas.

Ballina Shire Council is looking to improve diversity in the residential housing market and has commenced the design process for medium density housing options on Council-owned land on Dundee and Elsa Avenues in Wollongbar.

Play school live is coming to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre this August!

Are you a local builder, plumber, landscaper, contractor or earthmover? Ballina Shire Council is inviting the local construction industry to a FREE erosion and sediment control training workshop on Tuesday 2 July to help protect our environment and beautiful waterways.

Ballina Shire Council will be carrying out essential maintenance and repairs to a section of the Coastal Recreation Path near Angels Beach commencing Monday 17 June and continuing to Wednesday 19 June 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is delighted to announce that several local tourism businesses and initiatives have been named finalists in the prestigious 2024 North Coast Tourism Awards.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four new exhibitions this July 2024 - Celebrating community, culture, and the environment.

Wonderful Wardell is a fun one-day event on Sunday 30 June 2024, offering the community an opportunity to get creative, catch some tunes and share time with family and friends.

Ballina Shire Council is seeking feedback on the concept design for the Martin Street Boat Harbour Upgrade.

Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that the upgrade of Tamar Street Bus Interchange in Ballina's CBD will be starting from Monday 3 June 2024.

The Ballina Tourism Team is thrilled that Ballina has been awarded silver at the prestigious NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, hosted by Business NSW and the NSW Tourism Industry Council.

Drop in and chat to the fire ant eradication team to find out how you can play an active role in our fight against fire ants on Thursday 23 May and Friday 24 May 2024 at the Wardell & District War Memorial Hall

The Ballina War Memorial Pool will be closed for the month of June and the Alstonville Aquatic Centre for the month of July for essential annual maintenance.

Ballina Shire Council's Mayor Sharon Cadwallader shared her reflections on the Federal Budget 2024/25, highlighting the implications for Ballina Shire. The commitment of $27.7 billion is a significant allocation towards various projects aimed at improving the quality of life for Australians, Mayor Cadwallader acknowledges the budget's emphasis on cost-of-living relief, education, and healthcare as crucial pillars for community well-being.

Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that one lane of Tamarind Drive (across Canal Bridge) will be temporarily closed overnight on Friday 10 May and Saturday 11 May 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is seeking the community’s feedback on our draft plans for the years ahead. The Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2024 - 2028 is now on exhibition until Wednesday 5 June 2024.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

The annual Lennox Head Community Tree Planting Day is occurring again Friday 10 May 2024.

Ballina Shire Council issues an urgent call to our community members and leaders to take a stand against domestic violence. 4pm Sunday 5 May 2024 at the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre (63 Cherry Street, Ballina)

The Ballina Tourism team is thrilled to announce that Ballina has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious NSW Top Tourism Town Awards, which is hosted by Business NSW and the NSW Tourism Industry Council. This notable nomination places Ballina among the top nine contenders in the category for towns with a population over 5,000 residents.

Ballina Shire Council is preparing to construct a new permanent roundabout at the intersection of Ballina Street and Allens Parade, Lennox Head, from Monday 13 May 2024.

Ballina Shire Council has started preliminary investigation works at Fishery Creek Bridge, on River Street, and Canal Bridge, on Tamarind Drive, as part of their plan to duplicate both bridges. The project also involves raising portions of the roadway on sections of River Street and Tamarind Drive.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four new exhibitions this May that showcase explorations of place and identity in a variety of forms

On Saturday 11 May the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) is teaming up with artist and educator Claudie Frock and the Ballina Shire Council Community Recovery Team to deliver TOGETHER Arts and Community Wellbeing Day - a free, fun-filled arts and cultural event in the heart of Ballina

Road status information during wet weather conditions.

Road status information during wet weather conditions.

Road status information during wet weather conditions.

Road status information during wet weather conditions.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport has continued its longstanding commitment to Byron Bay Bluesfest after expanding its partnership with its highly innovative VIP Lounge concept at the 2024 festival.

The Lennox Park upgrade is now complete, and the park fully reopened following a major overhaul.

Ballina Shire Council and Lismore City Council have officially opened the new Pearces Creek Bridge. The aging wooden bridge has been replaced with a two-lane, concrete structure that meets the needs of today's road users.

Ballina Shire Council has rolled out a new Beach Safety Program to improve the safety and first aid infrastructure available along the shire's beaches

Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that essential water main works will be carried out in a section of Alstonville overnight on Thursday 21 March 2024.

The Northern Rivers community will have an opportunity to learn from leading burnout experts across March and April in a series of free workshops presented by Ballina Shire Council

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Ballina Byron Gateway Airport's runway has been upgraded to meet future aviation demands

Ballina Shire Council wishes to advise that the next stage of safety upgrades to Ross Lane will commence from Monday 11 March 2024 and continue until the end of June 2024, weather and site conditions permitting.

Ballina Shire Council will be upgrading the Tamar Street Bus Interchange in Ballina's CBD from Monday 11 March 2024.

The Yabby Trap Roundup is collecting all old, illegal and unwanted Opera House style yabby traps to protect the future of fishing and the health of our waterways.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) presents four new exhibitions this March that showcase explorations of place and identity in a variety of forms

New green bin rules mean it's easier than ever for Northern Rivers residents to sort out their waste.

Repairs to the flood-damaged Wardell Wharf will commence Thursday 15 February 2024. Council has engaged contractor, Hunter Wharf and Barge, to carry out the remediation works, which will include: Repairs to the damaged wharf and boardwalk piles and Installation of armouring along the riverbank near Wardell Wharf.

Ballina Shire Council has prepared a Draft Housing Strategy to help meet housing demand over the next 20 years in Ballina Shire.

Council will be carrying out essential maintenance and repairs to sections of the Coastal Shared Path and Coastal Recreational Walk from Monday 5 February.

Ballina Shire Council hosted the official ceremony at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre, which featured a Welcome to Country, citizenship ceremony and the announcement of the highly anticipated Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.

Ballina Shire Council is preparing a Draft Master Plan for part of Hampton Park Reserve and is seeking the community's insights.

The Ballina Tourism Team is thrilled to unveil the new Ballina Coast and Hinterland Visitor Guide, a comprehensive A4 publication showcasing the region's unmissable experiences through captivating imagery, insightful editorials, and essential visitor information.

Whether you're a long-time local, new to the shire, or visiting our patch of paradise, everyone is welcome to join us for this year's Ballina Shire Australia Day Ceremony at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Friday 26 January 2024, from 9am.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) launches its 2024 annual exhibition program, presenting four exhibitions this January.

Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce the Festival and Event Sponsorship Program is now open.

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.