Tag: ballina shire council
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FILMING STARTS ON BIG BUDGET PRODUCTIONS IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Like many industries, the pandemic brought film and television productions to a standstill. But now there’s signs of revival – with the filming of two big budget streaming series underway across the Northern Rivers.
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BALLINA COUNCIL TO RECEIVE $1.2M FOR BUSHFIRE RECOVERY
More than six months on, the Northern Rivers is still recovering from the devastating bushfires. Ballina Shire is being given more than a million taxpayer dollars for the recovery, and for a new firefighting HQ at Lennox Head.
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BALLINA COUNCIL VOTE ON 4WD ACCESS AT PATCHS BEACH
Ballina Shire Council has voted unanimously to close Patchs Beach to 4WDs. Councillors agreed the move was necessary in part to prevent further harm to the environment. The council-owned access point will be blocked off, but drivers will still be able to access South Ballina Beach. (NO AUDIO)
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LIFE JACKETS MANDATORY FOR ROCK FISHERMEN IN BALLINA
From July 1, rock fishermen in Ballina could be handed a $100 on-the-spot fine for failing to wear a life jacket. The fine applies at high risk locations, including Iron Peg, Flat Rock and Skennars Headland, as well as Evans Head in the Richmond Valley. It comes after a man died while rock fishing south…
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BEACHES REOPEN AFTER FATAL SHARK ATTACK, COUNCILS DEMAND ACTION
Beaches across the Tweed Shire have reopened, two days after a veteran surfer was killed by a shark at Kingscliff. Local councils are now calling on the State Government to step-up and invest in shark management techniques.
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WATER MINING FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES BANNED IN BALLINA
The Alstonville aquifers have been saved after Ballina Shire Council voted to ban water extraction for commercial purposes. The Deputy Mayor says it’s a step forward in guaranteeing long term water security for residents.
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4WDs BANNED FROM POPULAR BEACHES, POLICE WILL BE OUT IN FORCE
Four-wheel-drive access at several Far North Coast beaches are now closed after dozens of vehicles gathered on the sand at Seven Mile Beach on Sunday. Police warn they will be out in force across the region this long weekend.
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BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL VOTE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF OCEAN POOL
Planning for the controversial Ballina Ocean Pool will go ahead after council today voted to continue supporting the project. Environmental and cost concerns circulated the Chambers this morning, after Councillor Ben Smith put forward a motion to dump the planning proposal before it reaches the development stage. Local residents against the pool shared concerns it…
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WATER WOES CONTINUE IN SKENNARS HEAD
Skennars Head residents are continuing to face water woes tonight, with some having been left without a supply since Monday. The unprecedented incident worsened by a break in the temporary main which was only installed last night.
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400 HOMES WITHOUT WATER AFTER “UNPRECEDENTED” MAIN BREAK
Emergency tankers have been brought in after 400 homes were left without water at Skennars Head. Council says it’s due to a main break, labeling the incident “unprecedented.”