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Ballina: facts and figures
Located on the northern coast of New South Wales, Ballina Shire is a richly diverse area. It is blessed with a temperate sub tropical climate…
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Sea change Council meets the challenges
Like many of our coastal areas, the Shire of Ballina is experiencing rapid growth. Located on the pristine north coast of New South Wales, the…
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Cycling along the coast
People visiting Ballina will soon have the opportunity to cycle or walk along some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. About 15 kilometres…
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Traffic modelling
With the Pacific Highway passing through the Shire, the predicted increase in heavy road transport and self drive tourists, as well as increased local trips…
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Protecting unique village atmosphere through place management
Covering 487 square kilometres of coastal reserves and agricultural hinterland, the Shire has a number of towns and villages. To meet the current and future…
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Community involvement in managing water resources
“Keeping ahead of our growing population with the supply of water and wastewater services is a major exercise,” said John Truman, Group Manager Civil Services.…
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Business units provide jobs and pour profits back into the community
Ballina Readimix Concrete (BRM) is a Council owned business venture currently employing five people. Purchased in 1993, BRM competes with the local branches of two…
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Economic boost with land sales
Astute acquisition of land and timely releases of allotments has resulted in many new businesses establishing in the Shire. Council has developed two industrial estates.…
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Enhancing a vibrant retail sector
With all indicators pointing to continuing population growth, alongside moderate to strong growth in tourism, Council has developed the Ballina Retail Strategy. Responding to community…
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Regional Works Crew delivers results
Ballina Shire Council employs a specialist parks and gardens crew that has been winning private work and, as such, is a self supporting unit. Nothing…
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Jewel in the crown: the Richmond River
Ballina township has long recognised the beautiful Richmond River as the jewel in its crown. However, like many town and city centres, it was not…
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Top class materials recovery centre
Predicted population growth, and a community very supportive of environmental initiatives, it is not unexpected that the Shire of Ballina has one of the best…
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