Ballina Shire residents and businesses are being asked to help shape a five-year strategy for local economic and tourism growth.
Sharon Cadwallader
Posted inBallina, Feature
New CCTV network to boost safety in Ballina and Lennox Head
A new CCTV network will be rolled out across Ballina and Lennox Head in a bid to improve community safety, deter crime and assist police investigations.
Posted inBallina, Feature, Roads and Infrastructure
Ballina’s $85m lifeline bridges hit major milestone
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.
Posted inAwards, Ballina Shire
Know a Ballina hero? Now’s your chance to say so
Ballina’s Australia Day Award nominations are open. Know a local hero who deserves the spotlight? Nominations close 19 October
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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 inAccidents and road closures, Ballina
Three dead, search suspended after boating tragedy off Ballina
Three people have died following a boating tragedy off Ballina, including two marine rescue volunteers, with the search for additional victims now suspended.
Posted inBallina
Community invited to shape Ballina Shire’s future as draft plans go on exhibition
Ballina Shire residents are being urged to help shape the region’s future, with Council’s draft plans now open for community feedback.
Posted inAlstonville, Community development
Major upgrade to transform Alstonville Cultural Centre
A major upgrade will transform the Alstonville Cultural Centre into a modern community hub with a significantly expanded library.
Posted inBallina, Parenting and kids
Sharpes Beach Precinct upgrade now open to community
A $2.35 million upgrade to the Sharpes Beach precinct has improved access, safety and facilities at the popular coastal site.