Thursday, 26 Jan 2023
Today the Ballina Shire community came together to reflect, respect and celebrate what Australia Day means to them.
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.
Over fifty nominations were recognised across the award categories of Senior Citizen, Young Citizen, Volunteer of the Year, Community Event, Sports, Arts/Cultural and Environmental. The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions individuals, and organisations make to our community.
Mayor Sharon Cadwallader with Master of Ceremonies Liz Ellis, Australia’s most successful netballer and Ballina Shire local, Sandra Jackson, presented the awards. Maria Matthes, 2022 Citizen of the Year, passed the baton and announced the 2023 Citizen of the Year.
The morning concluded with a special musical performance from Levi Maxwell to acknowledge and thank the community for their resilience and recovery efforts following the devastating 2022 Northern Rivers floods.
Congratulations to the following award winners and nominees:
Rex and Di Farrell - Captain and Crew Member of the Wardell Rural Fire Service
Rex and Di Farrell (pictured) showed outstanding commitment to the Wardell community during the February 2022 floods.
When it became apparent that the Wardell district was going to be severely impacted by flooding last year, Rex - Captain of the Wardell Rural Fire Service – jumped into action.
Two days before the floods hit, Rex organised a team to fill sandbags, and he set to work making sure the emergency evacuation centre at the Wardell Sport and Recreation Club was operational the night before the floods. Then, as water rose and houses became inundated, Rex accompanied local fisherman to perform dangerous boat rescues on a rapidly flowing river full of debris.
Di, a trained nurse and valued crew member of the Wardell RFS, was also hard at work at the evacuation centre. Di organised donations of food, clothing, bedding, and medicines to be transported from the sports club to the Catholic church hall and pre-school so that donations could be easily sorted and accessed by those in need.
She found residential accommodation for elderly and the unwell who wouldn’t be comfortable at the evacuation centre. She tended various wounds, cuddled babies, wiped tears, and held traumatised residents.
In the days and weeks following the floods Rex and Di continued to assist the community in many ways. Di conducted welfare checks, coordinated volunteers, and organised the distribution of essential items while Rex organised a team of 15 fire engines and Rural Fire Service personnel from across NSW to hose out houses, a task which continued for about four weeks.
The list of Rex and Di’s achievements is countless; the sum of their actions cannot be measured.
In the months following the floods they have continued to support their community while also attending to regular duties with the RFS including bush and house fires, and first responders to motor vehicle accidents.
Our community is forever grateful for their selflessness. Through their outstanding contributions, Rex and Di play a big role in making Ballina Shire a wonderful place to live.
Chai Healy (joint winner)
During the 2022 flood event Chai Healy jumped into action to help fellow West Ballina residents. He spent a day delivering sandbags in a tinny to flooded residents on Burns Point Ferry Road.
The next day, as his own home was inundated, he ran a tinny up and down the streets of West Ballina rescuing stranded residents and bringing them to safety at the Bunnings carpark.
That night he slept (barely) with his boat in the Bunnings carpark to answer urgent calls throughout the night, as he continued to receive requests for help via social media and his marine radio.
In the months following the floods Chai was heavily involved with recovery efforts, helping to deliver furniture to locals and travelling to Broadwater twice a week to support its residents.
Illarrah Roberts (joint winner)
Illarrah Roberts is from the Bundjalung, Gamilaroi and Euahlayi Nations and is a granddaughter of Michael Ghillar Anderson, a founder of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra.
Illarrah is a member of the Jali Local Aboriginal Land Council and North Coast representative for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council's Youth Advisory Committee.
She plans to use her experience on the Youth Advisory Committee to encourage young Aboriginal people to join their Local Aboriginal Land Councils, and to have a positive impact among her peers on issues such as intergenerational trauma, mental health, and unhealthy lifestyles.
She is also an avid sportswoman, having competed in the First Nations Rugby Sevens, NSW’s Athletics Junior Championships, and under 18’s Sydney Roosters Tarsha Gale Cup for Rugby League.
Illarah has been accepted into the pre-law program at the University of NSW and is determined to get her Law Degree with hopes to specialise in human rights.
Illarrah was also integral to the rescue efforts during the 2022 floods, assisting the Cabbage Tree Island community to evacuate and ensure they all had a safe, warm place to sleep.
The other nominees for the Young Citizen of the Year Award were: Jackson Connellan and Lachlan Jones
Kerrie Gray (WINNER)
During Kerrie's 40-year service to Red Cross she has exemplified the fundamental principles of Humanity and Voluntary Service.
Originally heading up Emergency Services in the Northern Rivers, she developed The Pillowcase Project, a school-based program that helps young people prepare for a disaster.
She also works with the Rural Health Services for the mentally ill to assist individuals following a disaster. During her career with Red Cross, Kerrie has been awarded Honorary Life Membership, The Distinguished Service Award, and a Forty Year Service Award.
Following last year’s floods Kerri worked tirelessly to assist flood affected in the Northern Rivers, which included coordinating a gift program.
Kerrie also continues to help those affected by fire in 2019. Long after the event she continues to provide care and goods.
Her service to Red Cross has spanned 40 years of altruist devotion to help anyone in need, exemplifying the Australian spirit of courage and generosity.
The other nominees for the Senior Citizen of the Year Award were: Anna Dicker, Brian Alston and Joyce Emmett.
Mark Ross (WINNER)
Mark has selflessly helped the Ballina community for many years. He was the heart and soul of Ballina in the aftermath of the 2022 floods.
His generosity and dedication to the community was endless. He checked on the welfare of individuals and families to ensure that they were okay and had the necessities they needed.
Mark called for people to donate their Stay NSW vouchers so that he could organise accommodation for flood-impacted residents. He fundraised and collected donations of mattresses, beds, and many other essential items. He worked non-stop giving his time and free labour, helping to organise goods and services for people in need. Even now as our community continues to recover Mark is still helping people.
Mark also supported the community during COVID by providing free meals to people in need. Many people in our community are forever grateful for Mark’s outstanding and continuous generosity.
The other nominees for the Volunteer of the Year: Ballina State Emergency Service, Douglas Townsend, Emma Tiatia, Flood Recovery Distribution Hub Volunteers, Garry, John and Joshua Joblin, Helga Hawkes, Jackson Connellan, Joan GibsonKelli-Ann Potts, Lennox Lions Club, Michele Robertson, Rex and Di Farrell, Robyn Hargrave, Ruth Henderson, Sue Chapman, Terry Hodgetts.
Lennox Head Lions Club – 2022 Flood Relief and Recovery (WINNER)
The Lennox Head Lions Club has played an instrumental role in our community’s recovery from the 2022 floods.
Since March last year the club has delivered more than $200,000 in flood recovery and relief to our community. Members have supported flood-affected and displaced people across Ballina Shire as well as residents in towns and villages in the Mid-Richmond area.
They provided immediate and practical assistance at the Lennox Evacuation Centre during the floods, assisting with cooking and cleaning.
They delivered groceries to flood-impacted residents, set up food vans to feed mud armies and workers, and provided residents with vouchers for food, fuel, and hardware.
The club worked closely with recovery hubs and those on the ground to ensure support was targeted and needed.
Now in the recovery phase, the club continues to assist the community through a variety of projects including mould treatment for hundreds of homes, bedding packs for flood-impacted residents, and repairing rooms to enable residents to move back into their homes.
The club is always focused on meeting the community’s needs and making sure no-one falls through the cracks. Far from finished, their flood recovery work continues in 2023.
The other nominees for Community Event of the Year: Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels Social Activities Program, Community Mental Health Symposium - Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond, Dementia Inclusive Ballina Alliance Advisory Group Weekly Activities, Quota Alstonville Inc 2022 Craft and Garden Fair, Resonator Music School Showcase 2022
Alexander Crimmins – Athletics (WINNER)
Alexander Crimmins is a 16-year-old boy from Lennox Head who has had a passion for athletics since the young age of eight.
Alexander's individual motivation, innate drive, and commitment to excel has led to his immense success.
Living regionally comes with its challenges, such as extensive travel, financial costs and solo athletic training, which Alexander has committed to with incredible enthusiasm. Despite this, Alexander has taken every opportunity to train and compete within the school environment and through extracurricular activities.
Alexander’s dedication and drive for his sport has proved successful and over the past few years he’s achieved personal bests competing at both a state and national level. In 2022, Alexander’s triple jump talent landed him 7th place at the Australian National Championships and 2nd place at the NSW State All Schools event.
He is set to continue this success in 2023 having qualified to head back to Sydney Olympic Park to compete once again in the Australian National Championships.
The other nominees for the Sporting Achievement Award were: All Girls Surfriders Lennox Head, Alstonville Water Polo, Briony Leonard, Emma Tiatia, Julie Davies, Kim Pickering, Mary Davis, Lennox Beach Line Dancers, Team Butcher Off Road Racing Team and Tyler Dogan
Tania Marlowe and Debra Cole – Jugan Dandii Weaving Collective (WINNER)
In the past 12 months Tania and Debra - weaving collective Jugan Dandii - have delivered a series of meaningful and profound weaving workshops for the Ballina community, through the Northern Rivers Community Gallery’s Public Program.
They bring people together in a relaxed, friendly, welcoming environment to learn the art of weaving with natural fibres. Tania and Debra delivered multiple free workshops for the community as part of the flood recovery response.
In a year where our community has suffered multiple traumatic events, these quiet, peaceful weaving circles have provided a space for connection, healing, learning and creative expression.
The Ballina community is extremely lucky to benefit not only from Debra and Tania’s weaving skills, knowledge, and experience, but also their warmth, inclusivity, and open hearts.
The other nominees for the Arts/Cultural Award were: Marcus Ferguson (Nyangbal Cultural Knowledge Holder and Teacher) and Daniel Roberts, Marcus Ferguson and Tania Marlowe also received a nomination for their work on the Ballina Airport Public Artwork project.
Marlon Denning (WINNER)
Marlon Denning is a 15-year-old, budding naturalist with a passion to inspire people to love and respect the environment and the creatures within it.
The Lennox Head teen created a short film about his COVID lockdown experience, called ‘The Rock Pool Waltz’. The film explores his life-long connection with nature and friendship with a cheeky Octopus, which was inspired by his daily visits to the local rock pool during lockdown.
The film has been screened all around the world in international film festivals and has won a staggering 15 awards – and counting! Some of the most prestigious include Best High School Film at the International Short Film Festival, Flickerfest. At the Cannes Short Film Festival, Marlon won both the Festival Directors Award for Best Student Film and the Audience Award. London was another stop on his global awards tour, where he accepted two emerging talent awards at the Discover Film Awards.
His exceptional filmmaking talents have taken him across the world where he has showcased and promoted the beautiful Ballina Shire and our unique environment. During these opportunities he’s spoken graciously and confidently sharing his inspiring environmental message.
Marlon’s short film and his passion continues to inspire audiences across the world to better appreciate and care for their environment and its creatures. His humility, passion, and love of nature is infectious.
The other nominees for the Environmental Award were: Empire Vale Public School – Senior Class, Rotary Satellite Club of Ballina Lifestyle, The Wildlife Twins – Bridget and Sophie Thomson.
As part of the ceremony 15 new Australian Citizens from Brazil, Germany, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Philippines, United Kingdom and United States warmly welcomed.
A full-recording of the livestreamed event can be viewed on Ballina Shire Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au/AustraliaDay
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.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022
A glamorous Centenary Ball will mark 100 years since the village was formally named Lennox Head at the inaugural 1922 Lennox Head Estate Auction. On Friday 9 December 2022, the Lennox Arts Board will proudly present this event at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Thursday, 20 Oct 2022
Ballina Shire Council has started planning works to duplicate a section of Tamarind Drive and North Creek Road. The concept design plans are now on exhibition and Council is inviting the community to provide their feedback.
Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022
Water supply is temporarily unavailable to properties along Ballina Street, Lennox Head (between Park Lane and The Lennox Hotel) due to a water main break that occurred this morning.
Monday, 17 Oct 2022
The Burns Point Ferry will be taken to a dry dock slipyard for major maintenance works from Monday 24 October to Monday 14 November 2022.
Thursday, 13 Oct 2022
Ballina Shire Council is joining North East Waste and other local councils to celebrate the brilliant repair groups and businesses that are at the heart of the repair and reuse movement with the launch of a new online directory, the Reuse and Repair Trail
Friday, 07 Oct 2022
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is pleased to announce the airport's new and improved car park system will be live from Tuesday 11 October 2022.
Thursday, 06 Oct 2022
The Byron Bay Film Festival returns to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Sunday 23 October to pay tribute to local surf culture with two iconic surfing documentaries.
Thursday, 06 Oct 2022
November and December will be an exciting time to visit the gallery, with new work from emerging artists and a competitive national art prize on display.
Wednesday, 05 Oct 2022
Ballina Shire Council is engaging with the community to develop a Draft Master Plan to revitalise the village centre. The works aim to improve the streetscape within the village centre precinct and will focus on Richmond Street and Sinclair Streets including the central business area.
Thursday, 29 Sep 2022
This October master weavers Jugan Dandii return to the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) to run the fourth session in their series of Weaving Circles presented by the gallery throughout the year.
Thursday, 29 Sep 2022
As part of Transport for NSW's Safer Roads Program, Ballina Shire Council is undertaking a suite of road safety upgrades on Ross Lane and Byron Bay Road to improve safety for motorists and cyclists.
Thursday, 29 Sep 2022
Residents are encouraged to nominate family members, friends, neighbours, and community groups for the 2023 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.
Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022
Community engagement is underway to develop a new Lennox Head Strategic Plan 2023 - 2043. Ballina Shire Council's new online engagement platform will enable the community to provide feedback via a range of interactive online tools.
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce the Festival and Event Sponsorship Program for 2023/24 is now open!
Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022
Byron Music Society will perform 'A German Requiem by Johannes Brahms' (Ein deutsches Requiem), recognised as one of the greatest choral works every written, at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre for one show only on Sunday 16 October 2022.
Friday, 16 Sep 2022
The Coast Road, between Skennars Head Road and Headlands Drive, will be closed from 9am to 3pm Tuesday 20 September 2022 for resealing works.
Tuesday, 13 Sep 2022
Council has opened a condolence book for Queen Elizabeth ll. Public Holiday declared for National Day of Mourning 22 September 2022; the same day as the Council's Ordinary Meeting, Council has cancelled the September Ordinary Meeting.
This information is correct at the time of publication 13 September 2022.
Wednesday, 07 Sep 2022
Stage 3 works have now started and will focus on the central hub. To complete these works more efficiently, Council will temporarily close Ballina Street (directly in front of Ross Park) from Monday 12 September to Saturday 24 September.
Thursday, 01 Sep 2022
A free seminar with guests, Barney and Kada Miller, will explore the challenges of extreme life events and what it takes to bounce back from these challenges. This event is being held at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Monday 5 September starting at 6pm.
Wednesday, 31 Aug 2022
The new junior playground at Pop Denison Park is officially open and ready to explore! The junior playground area is the first stage of a new regional-level playground planned for the site through the Pop Denison Park Master Plan.
Wednesday, 31 Aug 2022
The Comedy Commune are delighted to bring the Spring Comedy Gala to the Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Saturday 3 September 2022, with some of the biggest names in comedy set to hit the stage.
Friday, 26 Aug 2022
Ballina Shire Council crews will be completing landscaping works on the median strip along River Street, West Ballina next week that will require the closure of one lane of traffic.
Friday, 19 Aug 2022
The new-look Ross Park in Lennox Head village is officially open and ready for play! The upgraded park includes new play equipment, a boardwalk, concrete paths, covered picnic areas, seating, paving, interactive sculpture, and landscaping.
Tuesday, 09 Aug 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.
Friday, 05 Aug 2022
Ballina Shire Council is pleased to announce that the Bangalow Road and Angels Beach Drive roundabout improvements are now complete.
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2022
Ballina Shire Council and Richmond Tweed Regional Libraries have joined forces to offer reusable kids’ party kits as part of their ongoing commitment to reduce single use items across the shire.
Monday, 25 Jul 2022
Ballina Shire Council will temporarily close both lanes of traffic on a section of Houghlahans Creek Road from Monday 1 August to Friday 12 August 2022 (weather permitting).
Thursday, 21 Jul 2022
The long-term vision of the plan is to build a more resilient region to shield communities against natural disasters, protect its spectacular coastline and natural environment, boost tourism, and safeguard Aboriginal land.
Tuesday, 19 Jul 2022
Ballina Shire Council's crews are attending to urgent water main repairs at the roundabout on Tamar and Grant streets in Ballina.
Friday, 15 Jul 2022
Bangalow Road, north of the roundabout and south of Clark Street, will be temporarily closed over three nights on Monday 18, Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 July 2022
Friday, 15 Jul 2022
Ballina Shire Council has reopened Sneaths Road in Wollongbar to one lane of traffic, with temporary traffic lights in place.
Thursday, 14 Jul 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.
Friday, 08 Jul 2022
Ballina Shire Council is urging locals to continue supporting Ballina Street businesses during the Lennox Village Vision renewal works. The southern end of Ballina Street is a hive of activity, with road and footpath reconstruction well underway.
Wednesday, 06 Jul 2022
Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG) is calling for expressions of interest for volunteers to support the gallery through assisting with front-of-house operations, customer service and sales.
Monday, 04 Jul 2022
Friday, 01 Jul 2022
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.
Friday, 01 Jul 2022
Over 100 women and girls will participate in the first female event series in Australia on Sunday 3 July at Lennox Head. The Challenge Her Team's Classic will run a main surf event along with a full day of development workshops at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre
Thursday, 30 Jun 2022
Ballina Shire Council has been engaging with the community to prepare a Draft Master Plan for Cawarra Park
Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022
Ballina Shire Council has committed to 100 per cent renewable electricity operations by 2030. A key component of this ambitious target is the ongoing roll out of solar power across Council facilities.
Wednesday, 29 Jun 2022
Service NSW will be available from 10am to 4pm, each Friday from 8 July at Ballina's Distribution Hub.
Sunday, 26 Jun 2022
One of Australia's favourite parenting authors and educators, Maggie Dent, will speak at a free seminar on Tuesday 12 July 2022 at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Thursday, 23 Jun 2022
Bangalow Road, north of the roundabout and south of Clark Street, will be temporarily closed from 6.30pm Friday 24 June 2022 until approximately midday on Saturday 25 June 2022.
Tuesday, 21 Jun 2022
June is a busy month for NRCG and Ignite Studios' Public Program, with a range of free and ticketed artist talks and workshop offerings for the community.
Monday, 20 Jun 2022
Across the Northern Rivers a new community education campaign, Let's Get Our Scrap Together, will be launched Thursday 23 June at 2pm at Red Earth Farmers in Fernleigh.
Friday, 17 Jun 2022
Ballina Shire Council is currently attending to an unplanned water outage affecting properties on Tamar Street and surrounding streets in Ballina. The outage has been caused by a water main break that occurred early this morning.
Tuesday, 14 Jun 2022
Ballina Shire Council is reminding motorists to drive safely as king tides are likely to cause minor flooding of some local roads this week.
Friday, 10 Jun 2022
Bangalow Road, between Moon Street and the Angels Beach Drive/Bangalow Road roundabout in Ballina has reopened to two-way traffic this afternoon.
Friday, 10 Jun 2022
Dr Justin Coulson, Australia's leading parental expert, will speak at a free seminar about 'Building Youth Resilience' on Monday 27 June 2022 from 6pm to 8pm at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Thursday, 02 Jun 2022
The Department of Planning and Environment is exhibiting the translation of existing Business and Industrial zones into new Employment zones
Wednesday, 01 Jun 2022
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.
Wednesday, 01 Jun 2022
The Burns Point Ferry will be CLOSED from 9.30am - 10.30am Wednesday 1 June, for urgent repairs to the alternator.
Monday, 30 May 2022
Ballina Shire businesses are encouraged to complete the Regional NSW Business Survey to identify key priorities for supporting job creation and economic growth in our region.
Friday, 27 May 2022
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Following the extraordinary success of the first Lennox Comedy Gala in April, the seasonal gala continues with a winter show on Saturday 4 June at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Event managers, community groups and businesses interested in organising events are encouraged to apply now for a share of $360,000 available under the NSW Government's Reconnecting Regional NSW Community Events Program.
Friday, 20 May 2022
Road widening works on Angels Beach Drive and the new connection to the industrial estate via Sheather Street are now complete. Extended dual lead in/lead out lanes and median strip have been constructed travelling northwards on Angels Beach Drive (past Sheather Street).
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Ballina Shire Council's crews will soon commence Stage 2 of the Lennox Village Vision project, which involves road and footpath reconstruction, installation of street furniture and landscaping along Ballina Street.
Tuesday, 10 May 2022
Are you passionate about your community's future? Ballina Shire Council is calling on locals who live or work in Lennox Head or Skennars Head to register their interest to join a Community Reference Group.
Wednesday, 04 May 2022
Ballina Shire Council has reviewed the Community Strategic Plan (CSP), a 10-year plan that provides a vision for our community and identifies the items that are important to its residents.
Friday, 29 Apr 2022
Temporary housing solutions are now on the ground in the flood-affected Northern Rivers region, with the NSW Government's first delivery being set up at the temporary accommodation site at Wollongbar. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the delivery of the first temporary housing site is an important step in providing medium term housing support.
Tuesday, 19 Apr 2022
Council's free flood waste collection and drop off is finishing off.
Sunday, 17 Apr 2022
The NSW Government has announced a $350 million investment in temporary modular housing to give people displaced by floods a place to call home while they rebuild their lives.
Thursday, 14 Apr 2022
The #AMomentAway program invites donors to give a much-needed break to those impacted by the recent floods.
Tuesday, 12 Apr 2022
Ballina Shire Council understands that for local flood-affected residents and businesses the road to flood recovery will take time and requires a range of support.
Monday, 11 Apr 2022
The Lennox Head Cultural Centre and A-List Entertainment are thrilled to announce comedian, Ross Noble 'On the GO' will perform live on Tuesday 17 May 2022
Monday, 11 Apr 2022
From Monday 11 April, Public Works Advisory NSW will start works to permanently close the Temporary Disaster Waste Transfer Facility in Alstonville.
Wednesday, 26 Jan 2022
The 2022 Australia Day Award Winners were announced at our ceremony held at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre.
Monday, 24 May 2021
Ballina Shire Council is developing a Master Plan for Kingsford Smith Reserve, one of Ballina's premier sporting and recreational precincts that includes Kingsford Smith Park, Commemoration Park and Missingham Park.
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Ballina NSW 2478
Opening Hours
8:15am - 4:30pm
Monday to Friday
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