Tag: ballina shire council
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SKENNARS HEAD WITHOUT RUNNING WATER FOR 20 HOURS
Three emergency tankers have been brought in to supply water to Skennars Head residents. 400 homes have been without running water since 3pm yesterday after a suspected burst water main. However, the heavy rain is making it difficult to identify the location of the break. Residents should be receiving water through their property’s water outlets,…
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RED ALERT LIFTED AT LAKE AINSWORTH
There’s good news for swimmers ahead of the long weekend with council lifting a red alert for blue-green algae at the popular Lake Ainsworth. After recent rainfall, council took samples and has since removed all restrictions on recreational activities in the lake. Ballina Shire Council’s Environmental Officer Tom Mcaully Rix says people should still exercise…
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CONCERNS FOR TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE OUTBREAK
Blue Green algae levels in Lake Ainsworth have again reached concerning levels. Ballina Shire Council says while the water is still safe, lake-users should avoid areas with scum. The results of further water tests are expected in coming days.. but there’s already concerns toxic algae levels are on the rise. Council will monitor the Lake…
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BALLINA COUNCILLORS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO END ONE-WAY TRAFFIC TRIAL
Two-way traffic will return to Ballina Street, Lennox Head after council voted unanimously to end the one-way trial. It was originally slated to continue until July but a flood of community criticism, including from local businesses saw the trial end early. Councillors came to a decision on the issue in less than 20 minutes. Agreeing…
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$5 MILLION TO GIVE BALLINA THE BEST DRINKING WATER IN THE REGION
Ballina Shire residents will soon have access to the highest quality drinking water in the region – work on the Marom Creek Water Treatment Plant’s $5-million upgrade, soon to begin. The improvements are key to making sure the plant, constructed early in the 1980’s, meets standards into the future. “It’s not just about coming up…
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PARAROO SHARES IMPORTANT MESSAGE AT GET ACTIVE EXPO
Getting involved in sport can be about more than just getting fit – a message Para-roos Vice Captain Ben Roche hopes to share at Ballina’s Get Active Expo. The Lennox Head local is an ambassador for this year’s event – its theme “Anyone Can Play”.
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RED ALERT EXTENDED: TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE LEVELS INCREASED
With Australia Day just days away, holiday-makers and locals are being reminded NOT to swim in Lake Ainsworth. Last week, council issued a red alert, due to an outbreak of toxic blue-green algae. Testing on Monday revealed levels have increased… and Ballina Shire Council’s environmental health officers expect they’ll continue to rise in the coming…
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MOZZIE EXPERT BUZZING AROUND BALLINA
A mosquito expert has arrived in Ballina, to study the impact of the blood-sucking insects on people living and visiting the area. The information he gathers will assist Council with its mosquito management plan.
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COUNCIL COLLECTS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
Ballina Shire Council has collected two environmental excellence awards, from Local Government New South Wales. It beat several Sydney-based councils, to take out the ‘local sustainability’ and ‘water conservation’ categories. “We don’t have some of the resources of the larger councils in Sydney etcetera. So, to say we’re stoked would probably be an understatement.” Judges…
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VAN CAMPAIGNERS CELEBRATE QUEENSLAND VICTORY
The Queensland government has introduced new legislation, giving regulators the power to order vehicles covered in offensive slogans off the road. Locals who’ve campaigned to rid Ballina and Byron Shires of the offending vans are praising the move – saying they want the Baird Government to follow suit.