Ballina Information Blog

Or better still, where did Condon Drive go? After the roundabout was completed, this sign was erected showing Condon Drive to be the name of the street entering the new estate. Now the name has been taped over, and we’re curious as to why this has happened. This has started a few conversations as everyone [...]

The ATO has announced a tax break for small businesses with an annual turnover of  less than $2 million. Until 21 December, businesses are eligible to receive an investment allowance of up to 50% on new art assets over $1,000. Retrospect Galleries Director, Bree Delian says she is over the moon to hear about the [...]

Ballina MP Don Page is encouraging members of the local community to nominate deserving individuals or groups for the 2010 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards. “These awards are about recognising seniors for their contribution to the development of the community and their leadership and initiative. The awards provide an opportunity to formally thank older people [...]

The much anticipated Ballina Coast & Hinterland Visitor Guide has touched down in Ballina. The new Guides are the authority on all there is to see and do in the Ballina Coast & Hinterland. It features stunning imagery from around the Shire and captures the essence of the beautiful hinterland and our magnificent waterways. If [...]

All the talk this week about demolishing Ballina’s Big Prawn has reminded me of a wedding I attended at Jindabyne back in 1991. As we sat for the reception meal, the bloke sitting next to me struck up a conversation. “Where are you from?” he asked — a standard conversation-starter. “Ballina,” I replied. “What do [...]

The Ballina Jockey Club is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a host for the Melbourne Cup when it tours both New Zealand and Australia before arriving at Flemington on Tuesday 3 November for the 149th running of the Emirates Melbourne Cup. The Ballina Jockey Club is amongst 23 destinations chosen to [...]

Ballina resident Jennifer Tunks (pictured in the white cap) has been named as one of the 2009 IGA Community Chest Unsung Heroes Awards regional winners. IGA’s Community Chest Unsung Heroes Awards aims to recognise and reward individuals who go the extra mile to assist their local organisation, volunteer time to a charity or achieve extraordinary [...]

The East Baliina Lions Club, organisers  of the Ballina Markets, have over the recent months spent many hours advertising the markets by posting flyers with market details into mail boxes across Ballina. This month if residents find one in their box it will have on it a special offer. If you bring the flyer to [...]

Former Ballina woman Rose Hart is organising a 20-year reunion for Ballina High School’s Class of Year 12, 1989. It will be held at the Ballina Golf Club on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 7.30pm. Students from the Year 12 year, or any who left in the earlier year but would have been due to [...]

Five Ballina-based caravan, RV and camping businesses were recognised for commitment to sustainable business practices with Bronze and Silver Gumnut Awards at the annual Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards of Excellence at Cypress Lakes Resort in Cessnock. Shaws Bay Holiday Park, Flat Rock Tent Park, Ballina Central Holiday Park – all [...]