Ballina MP and Shadow Minister for North Coast Don Page has welcomed the announcement today of planning approval and construction funding for the Tintenbar to Ewingsdale upgrade of the Pacific Highway. He especially welcomed the announcement of construction money at the same time as planning approval was given, as quite often this is not the [...]
This is your last chance to see the exquisite The Hannah Cabinet at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery in Ballina. The Hannah Cabinet soon departs the Northern Rivers Community Gallery and its creator Geoff Hannah will be giving two final talks this Sunday 31 January 2010 at 12 noon and 1.00pm. The Northern Rivers Community [...]
Are you a Ballina Shire resident aged over 65 with a story to tell? If so, Theresa Mason (pictured) wants to hear from you. Theresa is a Southern Cross University researcher who is searching for older people living from Tweed Heads to Kyogle who can share their memories of the region’s early history. She has [...]
As thousands of Ballina Shire school students returned to school this week, Page MP Janelle Saffin is reminding parents to keep their receipts for educational materials so they can claim the education tax refund at the end of financial year. “In the next week or so school kids from Kindie to Year 12 will be [...]
Ballina Shire Council has successfully applied for $12.65 million through the NSW Government’s Local Infrastructure Fund. This fund is designed to provide interest-free loans that will assist in the delivery of roads, sewerage treatment and water reuse facilities. In announcing the funding, Premier Kristina Keneally said: “This funding is designed to serve dual purposes: providing [...]
Police are appealing for public assistance following a fire at a school in Ballina overnight. About 2.50am today (Tuesday 26 January 2010), officers attached to Richmond Local Area Command were attending a motor vehicle collision when they saw smoke and flames coming from buildings at a school in Horizon West Drive. Police contacted Fire Brigade [...]
Retiring Ballina High School principal Ros Mayberry is the Ballina Shire Citizen of the Year. The award was announced during today’s Australia Day ceremony at Fawcett Park, Ballina. Ms Mayberry taught at Ballina High for 28 years. The Young Australian of the Year award went to Kylie Izzard, 17. Trudie Nash was named Volunteer of [...]
Hope everyone is enjoying celebrating Australia Day! From our country’s unique aboriginal culture through to our latest arrivals and all those who are becoming citizens today in ceremonies all over Australia. A special little something from our Gert who lives by sea, somewhere near Sharpes Beach. Click the link to view: ausday
Seven Ballina Electorate organisations have been awarded funding under the 2010 NSW Seniors Week Grants Program, Ballina MP Don Page announced. Mr Page said the programs would be held during NSW Seniors Week from 21 to 28 March 2010. The successful recipients are: Ballina Coastal Quilters Inc. $400 for Seniors at the Gallery – Creativity [...]
A fund has been established to assist three surviving children following the tragic drowning of their parents at South Ballina yesterday. About 7pm, the family of five from Orangeville, Sydney, who were holidaying at a local caravan park, went to the beach at South Ballina for a swim. Police have been told the mother, 44-year-old [...]
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