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Two big grants for charities helping Tweed’s vulnerable

Two charities in the Tweed shire are to receive Commonwealth grants worth $360,000 each.

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Global beats, local impact

This month Nudge Nudge Wink Wink delivers double DJ headliners for international heat – get ready for a December to remember at the Nudge. With a special early start of 3.30pm on Saturday, the iconic event returns to The Shed at The Billinudgel Hotel with an unmissable line-up of music, community spirit, and joyful vibes. This month’s event continues to raise funds for Women Up North, a vital local charity supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence.

Ballina electorate to benefit from Road Safety Program

It has been announced today that Ballina electorate will receive several million dollars to enhance road safety for key projects in the are.

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Rotary says no to domestic violence walk participant.

The Ballina region is stepping up against domestic and family violence and saying ‘yes’ to respectful relationships with its annual Rotary Walk, happening today Friday, November 29 at 1pm.

Schools, sporting groups, service organisations and community members are all invited to join the walk, assembling at the Ballina Visitor Information Centre (next to the Ballina Swimming Pool) for a 1pm start.

This year walkers will travel along River and Cherry Streets to the Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, where there will be guest speakers and live music. Streets will be partially closed for safety.

With domestic and family violence statistics still alarmingly high, the Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond has taken a central role in bringing attention to the problem, with purple shirt Fridays, education programs and the annual walk, and day of action seeking to keep conversations going and drive change.


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