Ballina Information Blog

Looking for somewhere to take the kids during the school holidays?
How about a chance to get up close and personal with some sea turtles at Australian Seabird Rescue in Ballina?
“You and your children will receive a one-hour educational talk on our native marine wildlife as well as an opportunity to see any animals that we [...]

Tenders for the construction of the $90 million Alstonville Bypass on the Bruxner Highway are scheduled to be called on 6 October, with its completion scheduled by the end of 2010.
Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said the Rudd Labor Government used its first Budget to bring forward $13.6 million so work on the [...]

Westlawn Finance Ballina have given the combined Rotary Clubs of Ballina-on-Richmond and Alstonville a kick-start to their major fundraiser for 2008, The Rotary Radio Auction, by donating $500 to the project.
The money will go towards promotion of the Radio Auction to be conducted in the last week of November.
Club members are currently seeking donations of [...]

In an effort to reduce the number of young adults involved in serious motor vehicle collisions in the area, Ballina Police have co-ordinated a young adult driver education night to be held on Wednesday evening.

Time & Date: 7pm–9pm Wednesday 24th of September, 2008.
Venue: Spinnakers Room, Ballina RSL Club, 246 River Street, Ballina.

The aim of the [...]

Peter Grose has been in the laugh-making business for over 20 years after graduating from a two-year drama course, and he’s coming to our region to help raise funds for charity.
He is one of four comdedians who will be performing at the second annual Plateau Comedy Fest to be held at the Alstonville Leisure and [...]

If you’re heading out to the Ballina markets this Sunday and you’re looking to get rid of surplus household items, drop into the Ballina Red Cross branch’s garage sale stall at the Canal Road markets.
All the usual odds and ends you’d find at a normal garage sale will be on offer.
Organisers will welcome donations of [...]

Ballina Shire rugby teams have won three Far North Coast premierships, headed by the Lennox Head Trojans’ great win over Coolangatta Tweed in Saturday’s grand final at Oakes Oval, Lismore.
It was a remarkable turnaround for Lennox, who finished last in the 2007 season.
The Trojans beat Coolangatta Tweed 23-15 in Saturday’s decider.
The shire’s other two premiership [...]

Ballina Shire has a new bronzed Aussie — Paralympic swimmer Jacqueline Freney, of Skennars Head.
The 16-year-old has completed her swimming commitments at the Beijing Paralympic Games, winning bronze in each of her three events.
Jacqueline kicked off her Games bid with third in last week’s 100m freestyle.
She backed up that effort with a bronze on Friday [...]

A fun day out for the whole family is guaranteed when you visit the Teven-Tintenbar Public School’s Country Fair on Saturday 20 September from 9am-3pm.
“The day caters for all ages and tastes, with a huge variety of fresh local produce, great food, creative crafts, fun-filled activities for the kids, and lots of live entertainment,” said [...]

NSW Bike Week takes place in September every year throughout NSW, and this year it will run from Saturday, September 20, to Sunday, September 28.
 
Bike Week events seek to encourage participation in cycling as an enjoyable, low-cost, healthy and environmentally friendly transport alternative, particularly for short trips.
As part of NSW Bike Week, and for the [...]