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Ballina Shire Council

Locality: Ballina, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 864 444

Address: 40 Cherry Street 2478 Ballina, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 TEMPORARY CLOSURE of River Street and Riverwalk Arcade in Ballina from Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 November between the hours of 7pm and 1am. Council will be cleaning the overhead sail structures in the Riverwalk Arcade and on the northern side of River Street outside the Wigmore Arcade. Riverwalk Arcade and a section of River Street will be closed with limited access to pedestrians and vehicles and interruption to the traffic lights in River Street during these hours. Traffic detours will be in place and Council thanks you for your patience during these works.

24.01.2022 CALLING FOR - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WOLLONGBAR DISTRICT PARK ART INSTALLATION Council would like to hear from professional community artist/s or facilitator teams to work with local young people to create public art for the new Wollongbar District Park.... Expressions of Interest close Friday 20 November 2020. For further information and to apply, visit www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/wollongbar-district-park--93

24.01.2022 Each year, communities across NSW experience bush fires, home fires, floods, storms, heatwaves, power outages and other emergencies. Being aware and prepared is everyone’s responsibility, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays. Find out more: https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html. Resilience NSW #GetReadyNSW #GR4summer

24.01.2022 Looking for something new to do in 2021? Community Connect Magazine features a range of classes and events happening at our community spaces. From pilates and pickle ball to live music events, exhibitions and art workshops, there’s a bit of something for everyone. ... Keep an eye out for your copy in the mail! You can also pick one up from our Customer Service Centre, read it online, or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox: www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/community-newsletter

24.01.2022 WASTE TIP WEDNESDAY Join us for the last of our free online sessions this week and learn some new skills: DIY BEEWAX WRAPS learn how to make the perfect sustainable Christmas gift and keep your food fresher for longer. SUSTAINABLE FASHION easy ways to declutter, organise and create an intentional wardrobe. Why not host a clothes swap party and learn some hints and tips to refresh your wardrobe with friends?... For more details and to register, check out our events page or http://www.newaste.org.au/recycleright #nationalrecyclingweek #recycleright #letsgetitsorted

23.01.2022 EOIs CLOSE THIS FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER PUBLIC ART FOR WOLLONGBAR DISTRICT PARK We'd like to hear from professional artist/s or facilitator teams to work with our youth to create public art for the new Wollongbar District Park.... EOIs close Friday 20 November 2020. To apply visit www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/wollongbar-district-park--93

23.01.2022 LAKE AINSWORTH IS OPEN The lake is currently at Green Level, which means there are no restrictions on recreational use of the water. Visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/lake-ainsworth--60 for updates.

23.01.2022 Wondering why our iconic lighthouse is sporting a virtual yellow ribbon? The yellow ribbon is a symbol for National Road Safety Week (15 22 November). Landmarks across the country are being dressed up to start a conversation about this important week. Residents and visitors are being urged to Drive So Others Survive (SOS)! ... What can you do to make roads in our shire safer? Take the pledge online to Drive So Others Survive! www.roadsafetyweek.com.au/ Refresh your knowledge on roundabout rules Drive on the left hand side of two-way roads. Keep to the left side of the road you are entering. Slow down, keep to the posted speed limit Don’t use your mobile while driving

22.01.2022 New Community Recycling Station Council has partnered with Bunnings Ballina and North East Waste - NEWaste to open our 5th Community Recycling Station at Bunnings today! Drop off your common household wastes such as small household batteries, smoke detectors, home printer cartridges, x-rays and mobile phones. They also accept eye glasses which support the Recycle for Sight program. ... Ballina Shire now has stations conveniently located at: Bunnings Ballina - NEW Ballina Library Alstonville Cultural Centre Ballina Council Customer Service Centre Lennox Cultural Centre To find out more visit https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/community-recycling-centre-crc--

22.01.2022 Drive So Others Survive (SOS)! 15-22 November is Yellow Ribbon National Road Safety Week. Take the Pledge online to Drive So Others Survive! www.roadsafetyweek.com.au/... What can you do to make roads in our Shire safer? Refresh your knowledge on roundabout rules Drive on the left hand side of two-way roads. Keep to the left side of the road you are entering. Slow down, keep to the posted speed limit. Don’t use your mobile while driving

22.01.2022 Slow down on the road and watch out for koalas Spring is breeding season, which means koalas are on the move, in search of a mate and their favourite food trees. This puts them at high risk of being struck by a vehicle. In the last month several koalas have been treated by Friends of the Koala Inc. in Ballina Shire and many more across the region. ... You can help by: Calling the Koala 24-hour Rescue Hotline 6622 1233. Reporting koala sightings to the Friends of the Koala website at friendsofthekoala.org/report-a-koala-sighting/

22.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS - CLOSE 30 NOV 2020! MEET BEN ROCHE, 2020 JOINT SPORTSPERSON AWARD WINNER Lennox Head local, Ben Roche was born with cerebral palsy and started playing football at age six. He enjoyed playing, despite being left on the bench much of the time. He joined a development squad for the Pararoos, Australia’s Paralympic football team made up of athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and those overcoming a stroke. As a junior Pararoo, Ben was... inspired by athletes just like him who were achieving great results both on the field and in their personal lives. He was appointed National Teams Coordinator for Football Federation Australia in 2018. In 2019 Ben was the Pararoos’ Vice-Captain at the World Championships in Spain. He was Ballina Shire Council’s 2019 ‘Get Active Day’ Ambassador where the theme of the day was ‘Anyone Can Play’. With 53 games in the green and gold, Ben continues to inspire others with and without disabilities. Do you know a team or individual who has excelled in their chosen sport? To nominate visit https://bit.ly/2Jda5Kd before 30 November 2020. Pictured LR: Ben Roche with Liz Ellis (special guest) at the 2020 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards.

22.01.2022 UPDATE 2PM 5 JANUARY The owner of the cattle has been identified. Thank you to everyone who shared this information. ---------------------------------------... >> CATTLE FOUND AT TUCKOMBIL << Three head of cattle were found between Tuckombil Road and Byrnes Lane at around 12 noon yesterday. If you are missing cattle and believe you are the owner please contact Council Rangers on 02 6686 1210 as soon as possible.

22.01.2022 Aussie summers are iconic. They can also be tragic. It’s important to be aware of and prepared for seasonal hazards, whether you’re at home, at work or away on holidays. Find out more: https://resilience.nsw.gov.au/prepare.html. Resilience NSW #GetReadyNSW #GR4summer

21.01.2022 WASTE TIP WEDNESDAY! Our recent waste audit showed 96.1% of our organics bins are free from contamination and ready to be composted! This leaves 3.9% that is landfill or recycling items. The main contaminants? Treated wood and food in non-compostable packaging. ... Top tips for organics bins: Cardboard like pizza and takeaway boxes are welcome. Never place foods that are in glass, plastic, aluminium or plastic-lined containers in the organics bin. Untreated wood is fine, however wood treated in any way - including paint - may contain harmful chemicals or inhibit the composting process. Place smelly waste like seafood in a paper or compostable bag and store in your freezer until collection day. If you choose to use compostable plastic liners, always ensure they are 100% compostable only and Australian standard (AS4736). Check out our bin liner info sheet -> https://ballina.nsw.gov.au//Waste-Bin-Liner-Guide---March- #letsgetitsorted #keepitcominground

21.01.2022 Earlier today, Ballina welcomed in true local style, Mark Avery. This is one man making a difference to improve mental health. Running 20 marathons over 20 days to raise money for charity Gotcha4Life. Watch his story tonight on local news! Well done Mark, your story and spirit is so inspiring.

20.01.2022 Be food smart this Christmas and you could WIN a new freezer! The average Australian household spends $250 on Christmas lunch, and a fifth of it ends up in the bin! You can waste less food this silly season with these three tips: Work out how many people will be there on Christmas Day and shop accordingly... Share the load and reduce over catering by designating a dish for each guest to bring Try a festive BBQ with local seafood and salad instead of a traditional roast that may go to waste on a hot summer day For more tips on how to reduce food waste, sign up to the free online Food Smart program. Over two weeks you’ll get handy tips on food storage, recipes, meal plan ideas and smart shopping solutions. If you sign up and finish the program by 31 January you’ll go in the draw to win a new freezer. Sign up at www.newaste.org.au/foodsmart/ #lovefoodhatewaste #foodsmart @NEWasteNSW @LoveFoodHateWasteNSW

20.01.2022 Have you seen this post, or something similar? We advise residents that Ballina Shire Council is not associated, nor does it endorse this organisation; Australian Federal Solar Rebate or its affiliates. If you are looking to install solar, council encourages residents to seek out local and accredited contractors first.... For guidance on choosing solar for your home, including avoiding scammers and how to assess offers, please visit www.energy.gov.au/households/solar-pv-and-batteries

18.01.2022 BURNS POINT FERRY - UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Burns Point Ferry will temporarily shutdown from 2pm to 2.30pm today to enable repairs to the fire pump arrangement in the engine room. Customers are requested to either postpone travel or use the Pacific Highway and River Drive, Wardell.... Council apologises for this interruption to service. We will have the ferry up and running as soon as the replacement is completed. Friends of the Ferry - South Ballina Empire Vale Public School Ballina Beach Village #BallinaPeninsulaCommunity #BurnsPointFerry #southballina

18.01.2022 Burns Point Ferry Maintenance The ferry will close for monthly maintenance tomorrow morning from 9am to 12noon. This maintenance is important to ensure a reliable ferry service for visitors and locals. Customers are requested to either postpone travel or use the Pacific Highway and River Drive, Wardell.... Please note that this month's scheduled maintenance will occur a week earlier than usual, on January 5, to limit overlap with Carrs Bridge replacement works on River Drive. For updates on the ferry status and road closure information visit www.myroadinfo.com.au The Burns Point Ferry operates continuously from 5.30am to 12.30am daily. For ticket information visit www.ballina.nsw.gov.au #BurnsPointFerry #SouthBallina Friends of the Ferry - South Ballina Ballina Peninsula Community Empire Vale Public School Ballina Beach Village

18.01.2022 As part of Australian Food Safety Week, Council is urging residents to take food poisoning seriously. Here’s 5 simple tips to stay safe: CLEAN wash hands with soap and running water before handling food, wash the dishes regularly and keep the kitchen clean. ... CHILL keep the fridge at 5C or below and clean it out regularly, refrigerate any leftovers as soon as they’ve stopped steaming and use or freeze them within 3 days. SEPARATE prevent cross contamination especially between raw meat or poultry, or other foods that won’t be cooked like salads. COOK cook poultry or minced products to 75C in the centre and be aware of the risk of raw or minimally cooked egg dishes. DON’T COOK FOR OTHERS IF YOU ARE UNWELL ask someone else to cook or get takeaway. You can learn more at foodsafety.asn.au

17.01.2022 << REGISTRATIONS CLOSING SOON>> Sign up to tackle mozzies and get a $50 voucher! We're looking for Northern Rivers residents who are interested in participating in SMS focus testing for our Tackling Mosquitoes Together Program.... If you're selected to take part you'll receive a $50 voucher for your local farmers' market. During a one-month trial, participants will receive a series of messages with tips and hints about how to reduce mosquitoes and protect themselves and their family. Get in quick, registrations close on Thursday 5 November. Visit https://engage409740.typeform.com/to/m3EP4MTn to sign up. Tweed Shire Council Byron Shire Council Clarence Valley Council Richmond Valley Council Lismore City Council Kyogle Council #TacklingMosquitoesTogether

15.01.2022 RIVER DRIVE CLOSURE CARRS BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Ballina Shire Council is replacing Carrs Bridge on River Drive, located south of Carrs Lane and north of Empire Vale Public School.... The new bridge will improve road user safety and increase the existing load carrying capacity, which is essential during cane harvesting seasons. The works will start on Wednesday 6 January 2021 and will take six weeks to complete, weather permitting. Changed traffic conditions will include: River Drive temporarily closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge works. Road users and residents north of Carrs Bridge will need to access South Ballina and Keith Hall via the Burns Point Ferry. Access to Empire Vale, Patchs Beach and Wardell will only be via the M1 Pacific Highway during bridge works. Overnight access for residents and visitors north of the bridge will be maintained via a one-lane detour track at the bridge works. This will only be open to light vehicles when the ferry is not operating, which will be between 12.30am to 5.30am daily, on Tuesday 9 February between 9am to 12 noon, and if there are unplanned ferry closures. Residents were notified of these works in December. Council understands the temporary inconvenience these works may cause, however, the renewal works are essential for the safety of road users, residents and the wider community. For project information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/CarrsBridgeReplacement For road status information visit myroadinfo.com.au #BurnsPointFerry #SouthBallina Friends of the Ferry - South Ballina Ballina Peninsula Community Ballina Beach Village Empire Vale Public School

14.01.2022 Water Main Break ///UPDATE 4.40pm/// Council staff have fixed the water main break. Water will be reinstated to residents of Pine Avenue, East Ballina shortly. ... - Original Post Pine Ave, East Ballina Unfortunately a water main break has occurred this afternoon in East Ballina. Council staff are on site to fix the break. In order to fix, Officers will need to shut down water to residents of Pine Avenue. This is expected to occur from 4pm this afternoon and last approximately 2 hours. A further update will be provided at 4.30pm today. We apologise in advance for the inconvenience. Paradise Ballina

14.01.2022 IT’S FOOD SAFETY QUIZ TIME! Q: Which of the following foods is it OK to cut/scrape off mould and eat? Christmas cake... Jams Soft cheese Tomato paste Sliced meats Yoghurt Think you know the answer? As part of Australian Food Safety Week, the Food Safety Information Council has put together a pop quiz to get us all thinking about how to prevent food poisoning in our community. Get the answer and test your knowledge by taking the quiz here: https://bit.ly/3f4qQ64

14.01.2022 ATTN: MOTORISED MOBILTY DEVICE (AKA MOBILITY SCOOTER) USERS The UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia and Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) are collaborating on a project to understand the everyday experiences of people using motorised mobility devices (MMDs). See below to get involved in this federally funded research:

12.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS - APPLY NOW! Meet ALAN AND JENNY TUNKS, Ballina Shire's Volunteers of the Year for 2020. On hearing the cystic fibrosis diagnosis of their son Glen, Alan and Jenny Tunks set out to tackle the disease head on. From their first successful fundraising lamington drive, community minded Alan and Jenny aimed high and secured the rights to be the charity of choice at the Byron Bay Blues Festival. Each year, Alan and Jenny along with their team of volunt...eers, raffle three guitars signed by artists performing at Bluesfest. There is no government funding for cystic fibrosis, so it is a huge achievement that over 23-years the Tunks have returned over $650,000 to the Cystic Fibrosis Australian Federation. Do you know an individual who has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to support the activities of an organisation? Nominate them for the 2021 Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards. To nominate visit https://bit.ly/2Jda5Kd before 30 November 2020.

11.01.2022 2021 AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS - CLOSE 30 NOV 2020! MEET MEMBERS OF THE Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club, organisers of the 2019 Dragon Boat Regatta - Community Event of the Year. The annual two-day Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Regatta is unique in Ballina Shire. It caters for sports clubs and community teams showcasing Ballina as a tourist destination. Clubs from the Mid-North Coast, New England and South East Queensland participate. The club promotes community involvement, ...with community teams vying for the Ultimate Community Challenge to donate $250 in prize money to their preferred charity. Planning for the 2020 regatta is well underway. Dragon Boating is a fun form of physical activity with health benefits especially for breast cancer survivors. Do you know an individual or group who has hosted an outstanding community event in the Ballina Shire? To nominate visit https://bit.ly/2Jda5Kd BY 30 NOV 2020.

09.01.2022 Waste Tip Wednesday Looking for a fun activity for the kids? Head to the Salvage Shed and lead them through a Secondhand Treasure Hunt! The Salvage Shed (formerly Ballina Junktion) is located next to the Ballina Waste Management Centre and is full of preloved bargains.... Download the activity sheet at https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/ballina-salvage-shed, or pick one up from the Salvage Shed. And don’t forget your pen! Please remember children must be supervised at all times in the store. Salvage Shed #letsgetitsorted #reuserevolution

07.01.2022 WASTE TIP WEDNESDAY Join us this National Recycling Week for our fabulous series of waste wise online workshops! There’s a great range to choose from including Recycle Right, Know Your Plastics, Decluttering, Sustainable Fashion and Beeswax Wrapper workshops. Book your spot and check out the great prizes to be won in each session via our Facebook events page or at http://www.newaste.org.au/recycleright/ ... We're proud to partner with North East Waste to celebrate Planet Ark’s #NationalRecyclingWeek 2020, 9-15 November. Want further inspiration? Like Planet Ark and North East Waste - NEWaste for great ideas and news. #letsgetitsorted #recycleright https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=792440821326946

07.01.2022 IS YOUR KITCHEN ORGANICS CONTAINER A LITTLE SHABBY? We’re pleased to announce that kitchen organics caddies are now available for only $10 from our customer service centre and the waste management centre weighbridge. The caddies are clearly labelled with what can go in them, open easily and close snugly to keep any flies away. Hooray!... Top tips for your kitchen organics container: Liners aren’t required, however 100% compostable or paper liners may be used. If using compostable liners, only choose bags with the Compostable AS4736 seedling logo. Freeze meat and seafood scraps in paper or compostable bags then simply pop in your organics bin on collection day Place paper towel, serviettes, tissues and greasy paper in your organics bin too For more information and to download our bin liner guide, head to ballina.nsw.gov.au/organicwaste

07.01.2022 Do you really need to visit the Waste Centre today? Council’s Waste Management Centre is experiencing a high volume of customers today. This is causing delays to drop off waste. If you can delay your visit, please do so. We are open all week 8am to 4pm except Friday (New Years Day).

06.01.2022 Waste Tip Wednesday A residential bin audit this year revealed that Ballina Shire’s recycling bins are 91.2% clean recyclable items. We’ve seen a drop in recycling contamination from 11% in 2016 to 8.8% in 2020. Hooray! Based on our findings, here are three top tips to Recycle Right at home:... Keep your recycling loose. Never bag or box them or they can’t go to where they need to at the recycling facility and classed as contamination. No soft plastics of any kind in the recycling bin. Try storing your soft plastics separately and drop them at leading supermarkets to participate in the RED Group soft plastics recycling program. The material is then made into useful products such as park benches and bollards. Check out Lake Ainsworth’s parking bollards next time you’re there and reflect on the many pieces of soft plastic used to produce them! Only steel and aluminium containers/cans can be recycled in the kerbside recycling bin. For example, empty food cans, aluminium drink cans and empty paint tins. Other metal items such as steel bars and old metal furniture items can wreak havoc at the recycling facility. Instead, take them to the Waste Management Centre and it can be recycled as scrap metal. Get savvy by checking out our #recycleright rules and using our A-Z waste guide: https://ballina.nsw.gov.au/recycle-right--112

05.01.2022 Please put a lead on pooches in public places Dogs in public places must be on a lead that is controlled and held by a competent person over 16 years of age (NSW Government Companion Animals Act 1998). Dogs are allowed on Angels Beach, Sharpes Beach and Flat Rock Beach but they must be on a lead. It’s a good idea to check the signs in public places to see if dogs are allowed in that location.... Dogs are not allowed in areas termed 'prohibited' such as playgrounds, The Serpentine, Shelly Beach, Lighthouse Beach, Flat Rock Platform and the southern end of Seven Mile Beach, Lennox Head. For information on areas to exercise your dog, visit www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/exercising-your-dog--62

05.01.2022 AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS - APPLY NOW! Do you know a young resident who has made a significant contribution to the Ballina Shire? To nominate visit https://bit.ly/2Jda5Kd before 30 November 2020.... Pictured are Amelia Farrant and Zarah Knight, our 2020 Young Citizens of the Year.

05.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! 9-15 NOV National Recycling Week is coming up and this year’s theme is ‘Recovery a future beyond the bin’. In partnership with North East Waste, we will be running fun online sessions throughout the week. We’ll also be sharing our top tips to help you #RecycleRight. Check out our Facebook events page for more details and register today!... We can’t wait! #nationalrecyclingweek #recycleright #letsgetitsorted

04.01.2022 When does your Christmas tree usually go up? Are you a November, first day of December, or Christmas Eve decorator? Our staff were all smiles as they put up the Christmas tree in Wigmore Arcade yesterday. River Street is also being festooned with lights and a range of activities are happening to get everyone into the Christmas spirit, including: local shopper prize draw (Ballina CBD)... shopfront display competition (Ballina CBD) kids’ colouring competition (collect from Ballina Visitor Information Centre) take your photo at the Christmas Bauble scene ( Ballina Visitor Information Centre) or Surfing Santa scene (Ballina Street, Lennox Head) For more information about Christmas on River Street visit ballinachamber.com.au Full details of Christmas promotions and activities will also be published in Issue 41 of Community Connect magazine, out 14 December.

04.01.2022 KING TIDES - SALT WATER OVER ROADS Please drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads. Motorists, motorcyclists, pedestrians and cyclists should avoid affected roadways where possible. Road users are reminded the tides occur during the mornings, and that salt water may affect vehicle maintenance and bodywork. ... Roads likely to be affected by king tides and saltwater flooding include: Tamar Street, Ballina Riverside Drive, West Ballina River Street, West Ballina Burns Point Ferry Road, West Ballina North Creek Road, North Ballina Southern Cross Drive, North Ballina Uralba Road, Uralba Old Bangalow Road, Tintenbar Tamarind Dr, Cumbalum For road information visit www.myroadinfo.com.au/landing.asp or call Council on 1300 864 444

02.01.2022 Congratulations to the three winners of our BE WATER WISE Competition as part of National Water Week! Buffy Gall - Pours left over water from glasses and water bottles into a watering can and rather than tipping it down the sink, uses it on her plants! Becky Solman -Puts a bucket in the shower to catch excess water for the garden and plays a song in the bathroom at shower time to keep showers shorter. When the song is up, so it your time!... Louise Tyrrell - Uses an egg timer in the bathroom to keep shower times to a minimum! Well done for sharing all your great ideas. You have each won a water saving garden pack to help be water wise in the garden. Thank you for your entries. To find out more about water in the Ballina Shire, visit www.ballinawater.com.au

02.01.2022 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN | 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards The 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards aim to acknowledge, encourage and promote the positive achievements of young people throughout NSW/ACT. Great prizes are up for grabs, plus every person nominated receives a certificate of achievement.... See the post below for a list of categories and link to nominate. 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards NSW & ACT

01.01.2022 Are you looking to safely dispose of expired marine flares? Transport for NSW will set up mobile collections along the NSW coastline from 20 November. The collection days for Ballina will be held at Fishery Creek Boat ramp, Johnson Drive, off River Street in West Ballina from 10.30am to 12.30pm on the following dates:... Friday 20 November 2020 Friday 8 January 2021 Thursday 1 April 2021. For other collection points across NSW visit rms.nsw.gov.au/flares

01.01.2022 It’s been a big year of projects in Ballina Shire and there’s more to come in 2021! Community Connect Magazine has all the project updates you need. Learn about: Projects recently completed (such as Killen Falls Walking Track)... Projects underway (such as Martin Street and Regatta Avenue upgrade) Projects starting soon (such as Stage 1 of the River Street Duplication) Keep an eye out for your copy in your mail! You can also read it online, or subscribe to get it delivered to your inbox: www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/community-newsletter https://issuu.com//bsc474_community_connect_dec/s/11498378