Piling work has started on Ballina’s $85m bridge upgrade, built to keep the island connected when the next big flood hits. Here’s what’s changing.
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Two charged following vehicle stop in Ballina
A man and a woman have been charged after police stopped an allegedly stolen vehicle in Ballina last night.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Ballina, Kempsey, Port Macquarie
Two dead and one critical on North Coast roads in tragic 24 hours
Two people have been killed on North Coast roads in the space of a day, a teenage motorcyclist, and an elderly man losing their lives, while a young woman has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, in separate crashes stretching from Ballina to Port Macquarie.
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Man charged after alleged courthouse window smashing in Ballina
A 29-year-old man faces court after allegedly smashing 12 windows at a Ballina courthouse and nearby business overnight.
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Ballina plays host as regional leaders tackle the big issues facing the bush
State ministers, mayors and regional leaders descended on Ballina last week for a major regional meeting. From bridge duplications to the Big Prawn, see what delegates got to explore.
Posted inBallina, Education, Youth
Young innovators pitch community-changing ideas to Ballina Council
Students from two Ballina schools pitched innovative community projects to councillors during Youth Week, tackling local challenges with creative solutions.
Posted inBallina, Roads and Infrastructure
Missingham Bridge guardrail works to improve community safety
Essential guardrail works will be carried out on Missingham Bridge from Monday with work expected to continue for approximately four days, weather permitting.
Posted inBallina, Entertainment
Ballina set for a golden season as Emmanuel Anglican College stages Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Ballina audiences will step into a world of pure imagination this May as Emmanuel Anglican College stages Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Posted inBallina, Disability
Have your say on Ballina’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan
Ballina Shire Council is inviting community feedback on its draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan to help improve accessibility and inclusion across the shire.
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Man charged following alleged sexual assault investigation in Ballina
A 37-year-old man has been charged over an alleged sexual assault at a home in West Ballina last year after a police investigation spanning several months.