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‘Smooth stroking’ Rainbow Dragons earn trophies

Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.

Could the future of the Richmond River be a clean and healthy one?

Imagine a drinkable, swimmable, fishable Richmond River? That is the aim of the Richmond Riverkeepers Association.

Editorial – Let’s do the development dance!

Some good questions were raised by residents at last week’s Council meeting – and were ‘taken on notice’ by Mayor, Michael Lyon.

Coveted Wollumbin Art Award open for young and old

Are you an artist in the Northern Rivers? Now is the time to get your art ready and submitted to the Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre’s coveted biennial Wollumbin Art Award.

Terania blockade film to support Wallum cause

A film about Australia’s first environmental confrontation, which occured at Terania Creek near Nimbin, will screen on Friday, 22 March from 7pm at Brunswick Picture House as a fundraiser for the Save Wallum campaign. 

Democracy on the ropes?

The ancient idea of democracy is under threat around the world. Today, there are only 63 democracies compared to 74 autocracies, and many of these democracies are highly problematic.

Discover Ballina & Lennox Head

Carpet One Ballina Beach Village Ballina Fair Shopping Centre Fishermen’s Co-Op Ballina Deli & Catering Unique Local Gifts The Book Warehouse Martin’s Bakery Sea Scape Body Centre Karen’s Home Beauty Mortgage Choice

 

Carpet One

1. Carpet One

Great range, expert advice, professional installation. Residential and commercial. Tough flooring that stands up to the rigours of day-to-day living.
6686 3855
carpetone.com.au/ballina


Ballina Beach Village

2. Ballina Beach Village

The perfect weekend getaway – South Ballina’s favourite holiday park! Under new management. Refurbished cabins, huge camping sites, pet friendly (with fully enclosed off-lead dog area), and onsite licensed cafe.
6686 3347
ballinabeachvillage.com.au


Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

3. Ballina Fair Shopping Centre

New southern mall now open at Ballina Fair! Cotton On Mega (includes Kids, Body, Adults and Rubi Shoes!), Best & Less & Kaisercraft.
6686 4508
ballinafairshopping.com.au


Ballina Fishermen's Co-op

4. Fishermen’s Co-Op

Wide selection of fresh local seafood, including their famous Ballina King Prawns. Freshly cooked fish and chips, extensive takeaway menu. The only fish shop in Ballina owned by local fishermen.
6686 2533
@ballina_fishermens_co_op


Ballina Deli and Catering

5. Ballina Deli & Catering

Premium cheese, cured meats, delicious fresh-made dips and their famous duck paté. Creating and delivering charcuterie boards bursting with flavour for your celebration, picnic or event.
0412 682 241
ballinadeli.com.au


Ballina Visitor Information Centre

6. Unique Local Gifts

Ballina Visitor Information Centre is now stocking an exciting range of local souvenirs, Big Prawn merchandise, gift hampers brimming with locally sourced treats and handmade arts and crafts.
1800 777 666
discoverballina.com


The Book Warehouse

7. The Book Warehouse

Catering to readers in Ballina, Lismore, Grafton and Coffs for 40 years.
Call in to speak with their wonderful staff or check out their new online shop!
Locally owned, competitive prices.
6686 0917
www.theBWH.com.au


Martins Bakery

8. Martin’s Bakery

Order custom made cakes for all occasions, or drop in for the best bread, pies and sandwiches in the area! Warm, friendly service and delicious, fresh products, made daily onsite.
6686 5219


Sea Scape

9. Sea Scape Body Centre

Seascape offers a variety of massage techniques; Bowen Therapy, remedial, relaxation, sports. 20 years experience. Body Treatments; microdermabrasion, deluxe facials, ASAP skin products, body scrubs, waxing, tinting, pedicures, clay detox treatments.
0409 112 075
seascapelennox.com


Karen’s Home Beauty

10. Karen’s Home Beauty

Karen tends to all your waxing, tinting, manicure, pedicure, and facial needs in her cosy home salon. Professional, friendly, warm, and nurturing. New and returning customers are welcome.
1/40 Barrett Drive, Lennox Head
0412 753 490
@Karenshomebeauty


Mortgage Choice

11. Mortgage Choice

How does 2 years’ worth of interest repayments on us sound?
What could you do with the savings?
To find out more call 02 6628 6130.
T’s&C’s apply: https://bit.ly/30ZOA2E
MortgageChoice.com.au/janet.jenner

Making Lismore Showground accessible to everyone

The Lismore Showground isn’t just a critical local community asset that plays host to a number of major events each year, but has also been used as an evacuation centre during past natural disasters in the region. 

Iconic Lennox beach shed upgraded –  not demolished

Lennox Park and the shelter shed has now been upgraded and reopened.

Govt cost-shifting ‘erodes financially sustainable local government’

Byron Shire Council looks set to add its voice to the growing chorus calling on the state government to stop shifting responsibilities and costs onto local government.

Saddle Road group home DA decision this week

Plans to build Byron Shire’s first permanent group home for women and children in housing stress are moving ahead, with the development application for the project coming before Council this week.