The Ballina community came together on Australia Day to honour local heroes, welcome new citizens, and celebrate what makes life in the Ballina Shire so special.
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Police seek public help to locate woman missing from Ballina
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman missing from Ballina in the state’s north.
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Cultural and historical water stories shared through new signage and soundtrail
Ballina has unveiled Water Stories and Soundtrail, a renewal of the Richmond River interpretive trail that includes new hard signs and a geo-located audio experience.
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First-class pump track opens in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council has officially opened the new Ballina Pump Track at Kingsford Smith Reserve in the heart of Ballina.
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New Ballina pump track to officially open
Ballina Shire’s newest recreational facility, a national competition-standard pump track, will officially open next week, offering a dynamic new space for riders of all ages and skill levels.
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Ballina Shire announces 2026 Australia Day Awards nominees
Ballina Shire Council has announced the nominees for the 2026 Australia Day Awards. Check out who made the list here.
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Ballina cadet becomes first graduate of NSW Government’s Fresh Start program
Young Ballina local William Black is the first person in New South Wales to graduate from the Minns Government’s $252 million Fresh Start Program, marking a major milestone for the initiative and for Ballina Shire Council.
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Ballina residents dig deep to restore sight as global aid cuts place vulnerable at risk
The Fred Hollows Foundation is thanking the Ballina community for stepping up to help restore sight, as international aid budgets shrink and the world’s most vulnerable face growing risks.
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Major safety and access upgrade for Ballina’s critical evacuation routes
Work is progressing on a major infrastructure upgrade to improve two key evacuation routes in the Ballina Shire.
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Ballina community clothes swap is back and bigger
Forget Black Friday sales, get a bargain and give your unwanted clothes a second life at Ballina Shire Council’s upcoming community clothes swap on Saturday, December 6.