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Border changes a ‘relief’ amid ‘horrendous’ situation

WITH major changes to border rules on the cards, we asked local mayors and politicians for their thoughts.

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22nd Sept. 2020 12:09 PM

Changes to the Queensland border zone … Picture by Richard Gosling

New servo ‘good looking’ and cheaper to boot

THE new $26 million highway service station is finally open for business at West Ballina.

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17th April 2020 12:04 AM

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: The new BP service station at the Ballina/Pacific Motorway interchange in Northern NSW. Photo: Marc Stapelberg

Cultural centre turns into mini-Hollywood in Alstonville

THE contract leasing the building to Byron Studios takes effect on December 1.

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30th Nov. 2020 9:11 AM

The Alstonville Cultural Centre comprises a multi-function hall, sports hall/auditorium and meeting room.

What Ballina Shire Council has in store for 2020

FROM airports and industrial infrastructure, to leisure and recreational facilities, Ballina Shire Council has big plans...

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05th Jan. 2020 11:01 PM

An aerial view of Boeing Avenue and Airport Boulevard at the Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.

Community gallery gets $85K grant for upgrade

FUNDING from the NSW government will allow the gallery to install a kiln, improve access and upgrade audiovisual...

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18th May 2020 11:05 AM

Ballina mayor David Wright and NSW parliamentary secretary for energy and the arts, Ben Franklin.

Flat Rock car park may close following overnight stays

IT WOULD be the third coastal car park in Ballina Shire to close due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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02nd May 2020 12:05 PM

Flat Rock is usually a popular camping area in East Ballina.

‘STUPID’: Mayor slams plan to fix Alstonville black spot

“IF THEY start work on the on-ramp, I will lie in front of the excavator because it is so dumb.”

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06th March 2020 12:03 AM

The safety of this Alstonville intersection is still a concern.

New Aussies welcomed with virtual ceremony

WITH a backlog of more than 50 people wanting to become citizens, Ballina Shire Council may do more online ceremonies.

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10th June 2020 2:06 PM

NEW AUSTRALIANS: Sergio Carrillo, Elena Carrillo and Paola Rossini with Ballina Mayor David Wright during their citizenship ceremony.