Ballina Information Blog

The Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, says the Federal Government is monitoring the flood situation in the Northern Rivers region and is in contact with the NSW Government about the impact of the flood on local communities.
Ms Saffin was at the SES Headquarters in Goonellabah today when Premier Morris Iemma announced an extension of [...]

The Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, will be flown around Northern Rivers flood areas today by the Regional SES Commander to view the extent of the flooding first hand.
Ms Saffin says she is grateful that there has been no loss of life in the floods and she has praised the efforts of the local [...]

Police on the flood-affected NSW Far North Coast are appealing for anyone seeking information about road closures or road conditions to contact the Roads and Traffic Authority.
Police stations in the region have been inundated with phone calls from people in Queensland and other parts of northern NSW, inquiring about road closures or likely dates that [...]

 
Early works of London-based abstract artist Allen Barker are on show at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina.
The exhibition — Allen Barker: Impressions of a young man, historic views of Ballina — was opened by Barker’s long-time friend, the well-known underwater photographer Valerie Taylor.
Paintings on show include works of Ballina landmarks such as scenes [...]

Australian Seabird Rescue is conducting educational tours every day throughout January at the ASR Centre in Ballina.
ASR volunteer Rochelle Ferris said: “The scheduled guided tours have been formed in response to a rise in public interest, especially during the holiday season.
“These months are the busiest time for marine turtle rescues and are particularly busy this [...]

Ballina Shire residents have until 4pm next Friday (January 11) to nominate people for Australia Day awards on January 26.
“Australia Day is a time to acknowledge excellence and community spirit. Communities all over the State present Australia Day awards to individuals and groups who have achieved in their chosen field or worked tirelessly within their [...]

Households are being urged to make 2008 a greener year by following a few steps around the home.
EnergyAustralia energy efficiency expert Paul Myors said being energy efficient was one the simplest ways for all households to help combat climate change.
“Using electricity more wisely is one of the best New Year’s resolutions we can all make,” [...]

The ocean is a mess today as the onshore winds from the low pressure system off the Queensland coast whip up dangerous seas.
You can forget about surfing in the Ballina-Lennox Head region when the conditions are like they are today.
Protected areas such as Byron Bay might produce a wave.
All local beaches are closed to swimmers.

The recent onslaught of severe weather continued across southeast Queensland and north-east New South Wales overnight as heavy rain and gales lashed the region, according to weatherzone.com.au
Ballina picked up a whopping 153mm in the 24 hours to 9am, its highest January daily rainfall in 15 years of records. Murwillumbah received 101mm and Lismore 100mm in [...]