Ballina Information Blog

Here is a little round up of some stories form around the web. Remember, if you have an opinion, get the discussion started in the comments section below. Ballina to allow dual occupancy on rural land Ballina councillors have voted to allow secondary, unattached dwellings on rural properties, despite a staff recommendation against it. https://www.echo.net.au/2017/07/ballina-allow-dual-occupancy-rural-land/ […]

News from around the web from last week. Remember, if you have a comment to make about any of these stories, please leave us a message below. A fine day for wine and food in Ballina The 7th Ballina Fine Wine & Food Festival was held on the weekend, with a gala dinner on Friday […]

News from around the web from last week. Remember, if you have a comment to make about any of these stories, please leave us a message below. 29 First drones with sirens on NSW beaches Shark-spotting drones and helicopters are set to again patrol northern NSW beaches over the upcoming school holidays, but, for the […]

The final stage of the Skennars Head Road and The Coast Road roundabout works will commence Monday 3 July and will include changes to the current traffic detour. From Monday 3 to Monday 17 July, south and north bound motorists travelling along The Coast Road will be diverted through Headlands Drive and via Skennars Head […]

News from around the web from last week. Remember, if you have a comment to make about any of these stories, please leave us a message below. Single largest donation for Men’s Shed AT A recent meeting of Lodge Ballina United the Worshipful Master Allan Ridgewell presented a cheque for $10000 to Graeme Eggins, Co-ordinator […]

Wahng Ngullboo | Karridjarrkdurrkmirri | Working Together Bundjalung Wake Up Time & Kunwinjku Women textile artist collaboration Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), Ballina will launch a vibrant cross cultural exhibition in July celebrating a unique collaboration between two groups of remote Indigenous women textile artists. This vibrant exhibition showcases the artistic and cultural similarities and […]

Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), Ballina will host two exciting workshops in July that celebrate traditional Indigenous artmaking practices. Art of Language – Painting Workshop | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 10am – 12pm Local Lismore based artist Michael Philp will take participants on a journey to explore language through painting. Drawing inspiration from personal […]

News from around the web from last week. Remember, if you have a comment to make about any of these stories, please leave us a message below. Beloved RFS member was a true hero FLAGS at the Rural Fire Services flew at half mast yesterday in respect to the passing of beloved member Jenny Hankinson. […]

Some of the gorgeous puppies NRAS (Northern Rivers Animal Services Inc.) has coming up for adoption made a very special appearance at the NRAS Shelter earlier in the week. As part of a “cheque handover” from their wonderful partners at Melanie Stewart Real Estate, NRAS volunteers got to step out into the sunshine and have […]

Losing your furry friend is tough but Ballina Shire Council’s Chip N’ Check initiative will help lost pets get home safe. The Council program is offering free cat and dog microchipping at the Ballina Animal Shelter on Saturday 17 June and Saturday 24 June 2017, along with $50 desexing vouchers that can be redeemed at […]