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Greens miss out on Ballina council seat
Ballina Greens spokesperson Tony Gilding said the party branch would be ‘doing some naval gazing’ after none of its three candidates were elected to Ballina council.
September 15, 2016 | Chris Dobney | 9 Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News -
Smith the mayor of Lismore, as Wright retains Ballina
Country Labor's Isaac Smith is the new mayor of Lismore after defeating Greg Bennett, a member of the Shooters and Fishers Party. Meanwhile, David Wright has been re-elected mayor of Ballina by a margin of 1,254 votes ahead of former Greens councillor and now independent Jeff Johnson.
September 14, 2016 | Echonetdaily | % Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News, Lismore Electorate -
Ballina mayor ‘hopeful’ for another term
Outgoing Ballina mayor David Wright says that even though the numbers look to be going his way, he’s not going to claim victory until the announcement by the NSW Electoral Commission, expected later today.
September 13, 2016 | Chris Dobney | % Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News -
Simon Richardson set for second term as Byron’s mayor
Byron Greens mayor Simon Richardson has been entrusted with a second term after almost half of the shire's voters gave him their first preference. But things are not so clear-cut in neighbouring Lismore and Ballina.
September 11, 2016 | Chris Dobney | 10 Council Elections 2016, Ballina Shire, Local News, Byron Shire, Lismore Electorate
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Mark running 1,000 km for mental health, via Ballina
Ballina's Percy the Prawn joined Mark Avery for 100 metres of his epic run down the east coast of Australia yesterday.
11 hours ago | David Lowe | 0 -
Ballina Council meeting short and sweet
It was a sweet result at Ballina Shire Council's October meeting, for developers at least, with support for some long-delayed projects.
2 days ago | David Lowe | 2 -
Planning approval granted for Lennox Rise
Lennox Head's explosive population growth shows no sign of slowing down, with the approval at Ballina Shire Council's last meeting of the latest planning proposal for Lennox Rise.
2 days ago | David Lowe | 2 -
Slow down to save our koalas
With the welfare of koalas very high on the list of conservationist's priorities, Ballina Council is urging motorists to slow down on the road and watch out for these furry friends.
2 days ago | Echonetdaily | 2 -
Hazardous surf warning today
With hazardous weather conditions impacting the NSW coastline today and forecast to continue into tomorrow, surf lifesavers are urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the coastline.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Ballina Council paddles into rough water over surf school tenders
Last week's Ballina Shire Council saw a long and tempestuous debate about the surf school tender process in the region.
3 days ago | David Lowe | 0 -
Open letter about Alstonville Cultural Centre
Ballina Shire Council's recent decision to turn the Alstonville Cultural Centre community facility over to private film production for two years is continuing to cause angst in the Alstonville community.
3 days ago | Echonetdaily | 7 -
Bob Stewart found guilty in South Golden Beach dog cruelty case
Robert Bruce Stewart sat impassively as Magistrate Karen Stafford read out the guilty verdict in Ballina Court House yesterday, after two days of testimony relating to the bow-shooting death of his neighbour's pet dog Bucket.
6 days ago | David Lowe | 13 -
Search continues to locate missing woman from Brooklet
Police are reappealing for public assistance as they continue their search for a woman missing on the Far North Coast.
One week ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Blue-green algae red alert for Lake Ainsworth
Lake Ainsworth is currently experiencing a blue-green algae bloom and Ballina Shire Council has issued a Red Alert level warning (high alert).
One week ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Ballina Rotary fundraiser for polio coming soon
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond is holding a charity screening of the recent Helen Reddy biopic 'I Am Woman' to help eradicate polio.
One week ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Water Northern Rivers Alliance launched at Lennox
On the first day of National Water Week, supporters of the Water Northern Rivers Alliance gathered yesterday at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre to launch their inaugural campaign: 'Smart Water Options – No Dunoon Dam'.
9 days ago | David Lowe | 5 -
Kickin’ the Punt launch first major documentary
As part of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, Ballina-based gambling reform group Kickin' The Punt has just released its first major film on YouTube.
9 days ago | David Lowe | 0 -
The challenges of creating a new life of freedom
Moving to a new country can be challenging; you may need to learn a new language, understand a different culture, learn how to drive, how to find a job, and understand countless other things as you settle in. For a refugee the experience can be even more challenging.
13 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Ballina’s Jodie Shelley awarded for community service by NSW government
Jodie Shelley from the Ballina on Richmond Rotary Club has been recognised for her contribution to the community.
13 days ago | David Lowe | 0 -
Tech help for Ballina seniors
Ballina Shire Meals on Wheels is supporting older people to increase their knowledge about digital technology and develop tech skills, in order to improve their access to communication services and participate in the online world.
14 days ago | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Local MP: Visitors with 4WD’s ‘sure as heck should not be on South Ballina beaches’
Ballina Shire Council must immediately implement 'locals-only' permits for 4WD access on all beaches in South Ballina, local MP Tamara Smith says.
15 days ago | Paul Bibby | 6 -
Locals give racing pigeons their longest test
Hugo Cantoni from Newrybar won this year’s Michael Farmer Classic, the Ballina Byron Racing Pigeon Club’s longest distance event of the year. The birds start the race from Warringah in Sydney and fly north to their homes in Ballina, Newrybar,... Read More →
16 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Crown Lands missing in action on Ballina beaches
With Ballina Shire Council, Jali people, MP Tamara Smith and concerned residents united about the need to do something about 4WD-related destruction on the southern beaches, Crown Lands may be the missing part of the puzzle.
16 days ago | David Lowe | 8 -
Ballina Coastcare hoping for SCCU grant
A Ballina environmental group is one of the finalists in the 2020 SCCU Community Grants Scheme. Ballina Coastcare is a small group of volunteers dedicated to restoring and conserving unique beachfront zones in Ballina.
17 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Momentum gets boost to help DV victims in Ballina
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond has teamed up with Momentum Collective in Tamar Street to create ten care packs for women and children escaping domestic violence.
17 days ago | David Lowe | 0 -
Kickin’ the Punt responds to proposed NSW pokie reforms
Ben Hamilton from Ballina-based gambling reform group Kickin' the Punt has reacted to NSW Minister Victor Dominello's proposal of a gambling card to be used by gamblers in poker machine venues.
20 days ago | David Lowe | 2 -
Stage set for local league finals – Ballina Sea Eagles the team to beat
The Ballina Sea Eagles have emerged from the COVID-ravaged 2020 Northern Rivers Rural Rugby League local competition as the team to beat, with the grandfinal looming on October 18.
20 days ago | Echonetdaily | 0 -
Close encounter with shark at Sharpes Beach, Ballina
Pro surfer Matt Wilkinson had a close encounter with the shark kind at Sharpes Beach near Ballina yesterday.
21 days ago | Aslan Shand | 5 -
Captain Vital sails on but epic voyages remembered
After the sad news of Vital Alsar's death in Mexico, three local people whose lives he touched gathered this week at the Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum to remember him.
21 days ago | David Lowe | 0
