Tag: ballina shire council
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Ballina temporary housing site nearing completion in time for Christmas
Ballina’s temporary housing site for flood affected residents is nearing completion, 16 weeks after construction commenced. The village is set to open in the coming weeks, ahead of Christmas. Lismore, Brunswick and Mullumbimby will be the next sites to become operational. (Audio in parts)
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FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WILL SEE RATE RELIEF
Flood affected businesses and residents in seven council areas will see rate relief from June 30. The state government pitching in $40 million to cover fees for properties deemed eligible by Service New South Wales, over 12 months. “Now the last thing anyone could get right now is walking up to their mailbox and getting…
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FLOOD AFFECTED COUNCILS COUNTING THE COST OF DAMAGE
In a disaster zone – getting recovery funding quickly makes all the difference. A number of councils will receive expedited federal grants – news that’s being met with mixed reviews in the Northern Rivers.
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MEET THE MAYORS OF BALLINA, LISMORE AND BYRON BAY
After 17 days, the results are finally in for the Mayors of the Far North Coast. While some have been on council before, there’s also newcomers.
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BALLINA COUNCIL HELPING START-UPS WITH SPACES TO RENT
When you’re starting a new business – figuring out where, and for how long to set up shop can be a big challenge. Now Ballina Shire Council is helping start-ups find their feet with spaces to rent.
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TALKS CONTINUING TO FIND NEW HOME FOR BALLINA SES
The new home of Ballina’s SES headquarters remains up in the air tonight. The unit is pushing back against council’s idea to relocate to the naval cadet facility on Endeavour Close. Instead, the unit’s controller hopes council will approve a move to the Clarke Street Reserve, near its current location. Mayor, David Wright, says talks…
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PAID PARKING ON THE CARDS FOR LENNOX HEAD
Ballina Shire Council will start looking into whether paid parking should be introduced at Lennox Head to improve traffic management. Council also agreed to request a report on other options, which includes installing smart sensors. The idea was moved five votes to four, with one councillor absent from the monthly meeting. (NO AUDIO)
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BALLINA COMMUNITY BLINDSIDED BY VEHICLE BAN AT POPULAR BEACH
The Ballina community has been blindsided by a decision to close vehicle access at South Ballina beach from the end of this month. One local councillor labelling the lack of consultation as “appalling.”
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SPARKS FLY DURING BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL MEETING
Temperatures have flared at Ballina Shire Council after it was revealed a male councillor was invited to speak at an International Women’s Day event. Cr Phillip Meehan abruptly leaving the meeting after his speaking role came into question.
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FUTURE OF 4WD ACCESS AT POPULAR BEACH UP IN THE AIR
The future of four-wheel driving on one of the Far North Coast’s most popular beaches remains up in the air. Council says it doesn’t have the power to close South Ballina beach to the vehicles, but the State Government is looking at its options.