Tag: ballina shire council
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PLANS FOR WORLD SURF LEAGUE EVENT AT LENNOX HEAD BINNED
Plans for a World Surf League event at Lennox Head have come crashing down, after Ballina Shire Councillors voted against it. Deputy Premier John Barilaro has slammed the region as “nimby’s”, unable to understand why they wouldn’t want the multimillion-dollar investment.
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BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL RECEIVES $500K FUNDING BOOST
Lake Ainsworth will soon be better protected from erosion, with Ballina Shire Council receiving more than half a million dollars in State Government funding. The funds will be spent on beach renourishment, upgrading the lake’s access points and a water-quality monitoring program at nearby North Creek. It comes as the State Government certifies council’s Coastal…
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LENNOX HEAD COULD HOST WORLD SURF LEAGUE EVENT
The Northern Rivers could soon be home to a World Surf League event, with Ballina Shire Council in discussion with officials, about hosting a one-off competition at Lennox Head. Pat Moreton Lookout has been flagged as the ideal location. “So many world champions have come from this area, and near world champions, and I think…
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BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL TO DISCUSS DUNOON DAM IN TOMORROW’S MEETING
Ballina Shire Council will hold its first meeting of the year tomorrow, with several water items on the agenda. Deputy Mayor, Sharon Cadwallader, is set to bring forward a motion requesting councillors to send a clear message to Rous County Council, to reconsider the potential for a dam at Dunoon. Also a Rous County councillor,…
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WORK ON BALLINA’S RIVER ROAD DUPLICATION TO BEGIN IN FEBRUARY
Ballina’s popular River Street is getting a $27-million upgrade, to cope with an increase in traffic. Funded mostly by council developer contributions, it’ll see the section from the Pacific Highway to Kerr Street duplicated. “Once it’s completed, the whole duplication, it’ll more than double the current carrying capacity and comfortably allow for traffic movements well…
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COULD CCTV BE COMING TO LENNOX HEAD’S POPULAR LAKE AINSWORTH?
Ballina Shire Council has voted to investigate several issues at Lennox Head’s popular Lake Ainsworth following a rise in anti-social behaviour. Councillor Sharon Cadwallader’s motion was supported by most of the councillors, which could see the installation of CCTV at the Lake. Councillor Nathan Willis did not back the idea. (NO AUDIO)
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MOTORISTS REMINDED TO SLOW DOWN WHILE KOALAS ON THE MOVE
With koala breeding season in full swing, motorists across the Northern Rivers are being reminded to slow down and keep an eye out. The animals are at high risk of being hit by a car or attacked by a dog as they move around. Ballina Council is urging everyone to report their sightings to “Friends…
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FILMING CONTINUES IN BALLINA WITH NICOLE KIDMAN’S MOVIE NEXT TO FEATURE
It’ll be “Lights, camera, action” in Ballina tomorrow with another Hollywood production coming to the Northern Rivers. Flat Rock beach car park will be closed, from 12pm to 4pm, for filming. Locals are being told to avoid the area, if possible. “There’s a number of movies already being made or being finalised and Nicole Kidman’s…
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ALSTONVILLE’S SET TO GET ITS OWN SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD
Alstonville is set to get its own slice of Hollywood, with council approving a bold plan for a temporary movie studio at the Leisure and Entertainment Centre. And a local Film Studio is already working behind the scenes to secure a multi-million-dollar production.
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DREDGING TO BEGIN AT BALLINA’S POPULAR SHAWS BAY THIS WEEK
Excess sand will be removed from East Ballina’s Shaws Bay in the coming days, to protect the environment and improve water quality. The $1.49m works are part of the shire council’s coastal zone management plan. The dredging is set to be completed by December. (NO AUDIO)