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Posted inBallina, Education, Feature, Good News

Ballina cadet becomes first graduate of NSW Government’s Fresh Start program

by Lia Edwards22 hours ago

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.

Posted inBallina, Feature

Ballina residents dig deep to restore sight as global aid cuts place vulnerable at risk 

by News Desk3 days ago

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.

Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure

Major safety and access upgrade for Ballina’s critical evacuation routes

by News DeskNovember 27, 2025

Work is progressing on a major infrastructure upgrade to improve two key evacuation routes in the Ballina Shire.

Posted inBallina, Business, Feature

Ballina community clothes swap is back and bigger

by News DeskNovember 20, 2025

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.

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