Apologies for the lack of postings on this site over the past month, but yours truly has been in Sri Lanka.
I had hoped to get some surf over there, but on the west coast there was an onshore monsoon blowing, and on the other side, which has the well-known break of Arugam Bay, there was […]
Member for Ballina Don Page today welcomed the announcement of the successful tender for pre-construction work on the Ballina Bypass.
Mr Page said the Federal and State governments had announced RTA Operations had been awarded the $20 million contract and initial works would commence next month.
“The pre-construction phase will involve the creation of earth embankments over […]
The Northern Star reports that the proposed marina development for West Ballina has received the support of the council, in what will be a huge boost for the Ballina Riverfront.
The proposed development is for 14 residential allotments and marina berths estimated at $25 million.
A marina has been a long time coming in Ballina, one of […]
Southern Cross University has received a four-star overall graduate rating and a four-star rating for graduate satisfaction in the 2007 Good Universities Guide.
“This is a terrific result for Southern Cross University and reflects our commitment to providing quality courses and meeting the diverse needs of our students,” Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Clark said.
The Good Universities Guide […]
Two councils within the Ballina Electorate have been allocated $2 million for road works and repairs, Member for Ballina Don Page said.
Mr Page said Ballina and Byron Shire Councils had received funding under the 2006/07 Block Grants and Repair Programs.
The funding allocations are as follows:
Ballina Shire Council - $1.23 million
Byron Shire Council - $766,000
“This funding […]
Spring is near and with it comes that menace from the air — the swooping magpie.
The Maggies can give old and young a fright and can be a hazard for cyclists and your local postman, who no doubt appreciate the fact that they’re wearing a helmet.
So it is timely that the National Parks and Wildlife […]
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