Community Connect | Ballina Shire Council | Issue 35 | July 2019 by Ballina Shire Council

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BUSINESS AS USUAL Stop by and support your River Street traders. The River Street Upgrade is underway but businesses are open as usual. You'll find all you need in River Street - Eat, Drink, Shop, Relax and Enjoy! See page 3 for project details...

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I wish to congratulate all the organisers of the recent Love Lennox Festival. The ‘Flavours of Lennox’ theme was really pronounced and the enormous crowd, not only enjoyed the wonderful variety of food, but also the music, the dog show and just the friendliness of all those attending. Council is proud to be a financial supporter of such an amazing event. Congratulations to all those who participated in the tree planting for World Environment Day. Even though the weather wasn’t favourable, many people of all ages turned up to make this year’s planting another success story. The plan to regenerate the vegetation of 150 years ago is a bold one and the plantings will provide a wonderful vista for the coastal shared path/walk from Ballina to Lennox Head. Work on the remaining section will begin soon thanks to funding from Council, as well as the State and Federal Governments (see page 5 for details). I was delighted to attend a meeting of the newly formed Ballina History Group and was very impressed by their keen attitude to build historical collections of works on the development of Ballina covering many aspects of Ballina’s role as a major port in the 1800s. I know the group would welcome any new members to ensure their goals can be reached. Ballina Coast High School stands prominent on Cherry Street with its modern design and specialised teaching and learning areas. The facilities are amazing and the students are responding to their new surrounds with pride and spirit. The recent school opening featured a very strong indigenous theme with Auntie Julia’s Welcome to Country, dancing from students and some unbelievable bands. As a former teacher, I was astounded by the quality of the sound equipment, the setting and the behaviour of the students who went out of their way to make all the visitors feel very welcome. The Ballina Indoor Sports Centre, which sits next to the school, is quickly taking shape and will provide a great venue for sport and other functions for many years to come. I know, as a former Ballina High student, the whole area has been transformed for the better. One of the best parts is that many school historical documents have been saved and housed on the school site, thanks to a very dedicated group of ex-students, parents and teachers. Finally, as I drive around the shire, I am very proud of the new assets Council has delivered in the last few years. I think about the incredible use of the pools, shared paths, and improvements to Lake Ainsworth and Shaws Bay. There are many more improvements in the pipeline, we will keep you informed as we progress these projects. There are plenty of events in the coming months (for details refer to pages 29-31 or visit discoverballina.com.au). I hope to see you at these events and support the community groups that make them happen. Cr David Wright

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contents engaged leadership River Street Upgrade Road Projects / Civil Projects Ballina Indoor Sports Centre Lake Ainsworth Foreshore Improvement Works New section of shared path to be constructed Improvement works to Lennox Head Community Centre Skennars Head Sports Fields Expansion Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Terminal Upgrade Projects in the Pipeline Lennox Village Vision – project update Win $1,000 off your Rates My Community Project Dog access at Seven Mile Beach and Lake Ainsworth What sort of dog owner are you? Kitty reunited after two years Ballina Animal Shelter Open Day Covert Surveillance on Seven Mile Beach SES Emergency Document Holder State Emergency Services – New guides Easypark for 4WD permits now available Safety in School Zones

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healthy environment Landcare and Coastcare Profile Backyard Fire – can I have one this winter? Plastics and Agricultural Burning Healthy Waterways Waste Watch Water Talk

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prosperous economy Food Safety Champions – Byron Gourmet Pasta Ballina Coast and Hinterland Local experiences

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connected community Arts Connect – Northern Rivers Regional Gallery Ignite Studios What's On? Community Events Community Spaces Splash During Winter – Ballina Community Pools Shelly Beach Café Update Market Calendar Staff Profile Into the archives Community Connect eNews is Ballina Shire Council’s electronic newsletter. Sign-up today to receive your Community Connect and other Council news via email. To subscribe visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (search eNews).

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BUSINESS AS USUAL IN RIVER STREET Work is underway on the River Street Upgrade, between Moon and Grant Streets. The upgrade will provide wider footpaths and paving, landscaping, modern lighting, street furniture, stormwater improvements, road reconstruction, and underground power on the southern side of River Street. This upgrade will complement the other River Street stages previously completed by Council.Â The road reconstruction will be done in four zones to help minimise distruptions to motorists. Council will complete footpath works at night so that access to River Street businesses is restored during trading hours. For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (River Street upgrade).

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Nina Great idea. Needs a freshen up and be more inviting. John Ballina knows how to do it, maybe you lot should ask them how to improve the towns in this council area. Loryn I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really needed! Pam This beautification program has been on the table for years and can only add to the amenity of our main street

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projechtot snaps COMPLETED PROJECTS FERNLEIGH ROAD, TINTENBAR (SEG 10) – Road reconstruction near Tintenbar Road

CRANE STREET, BALLINA (SEG 70) – Road reconstruction

CURRENT PROJECTS RIVER STREET UPGRADE – (between Grant and Moon Streets) (see story on page 3 for details)

BALLINA INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE (BISC) – Works proceeding on schedule. Works have commenced on the link walkway, with concreting and steel work completed. External cladding approximately 90% complete. Sports flooring commenced late May, with interior linings to the sports hall at 95%. Fit out commenced in foyer and amenities. Majority of external cladding and internal works to sports hall. All interior framing completed with sheeting commenced

BALLINA INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE BISC Thanks to $3.5 million in NSW Government funding and with approximately $5 million from Ballina Shire Council, construction of the new Ballina Indoor Sports Centre is progressing well. This two-court facility will adjoin another two-court facility constructed by the NSW Department of Education. The two facilities will be linked by an enclosed passageway and combined they will form a four-court regional scale sports facility. Council has already received many enquiries for the hire of the facilities. Sports infrastructure is essential for creating an active community and will boost participation in sports such as basketball, netball and futsal. For project details visit Council's website ballina.nsw.gov. au (search Sports Centre).

COMMERCIAL ROAD, ALSTONVILLE – new carpark reconstructed and expanded.

LAKE AINSWORTH FORESHORE IMPROVEMENT WORKS – eastern precinct and stage 2 includes three-metre accessible pathway, barbeques, picnic tables, sandstone block seating, formalised parking, erosion rehabilitation and landscaping (see page 5 for details).

FUTURE PROJECTS MARTIN STREET, BALLINA (SEG 150) – Road reconstruction REGATTA AVENUE, BALLINA (SEG 30) – Road reconstruction MARTIN STREET, BALLINA (SEG 10) – Road reconstruction GIBBON STREET, LENNOX HEAD (SEG 10/20) – Road reconstruction

PERRY STREET, ALSTONVILLE (SEG 10) – Road reconstruction AIRPORT BOULEVARD – Road construction.

For updates on road closures visit myroadinfo.com.au

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BALLINA INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE

Lake Ainsworth Foreshore Improvement Works

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The eastern precinct and stage 2 of the Lake Ainsworth Foreshore Improvement Works are well underway and set to be finished by August. This stage of the $1.7 million upgrade project includes a three-metre accessible pathway, barbeques, picnic tables, sandstone block seating, formalised parking, erosion rehabilitation and landscaping. Council is completing these works in sections (starting at the north end) to help maintain pedestrian access during construction. During these works, dog owners are encouraged to access the Seven Mile Beach off leash area on foot via the eastern road, or by car via Camp Drewe Road, which Council has recently bitumen sealed. Council would like to thank the community for their patience during this upgrade project. For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (search Lake Ainsworth).

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NEW SECTION OF SHARED PATH TO BE CONSTRUCTED Construction on the next stage of the shared path will commence in late June (shown by the red line). The new section from the Skennars Head Roundabout to the Pat Morton carpark will be a boardwalk and asphalt path combination.

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Funding for this section is thanks to $880,000 from the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund and $880,000 from the Federal Government's Regional Jobs and Investment Package. The path is expected to be completed by the end of the year (weather permitting).

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Shared Path West: East Ballina to Lennox Head (Existing) Shared Path East: Skennars Head to Pat Morton Lookout

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Coastal Recreational Walk: Sharpes Beach to Pat Morton Lookout (to be upgraded)

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Improvement works to Lennox Head Community Centre

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Council is set to raise the roof with improvements to Lennox Head Community Centre, after securing a $1.8 million investment from the NSW Regional Cultural Fund. The enhancements will allow the Park Lane Theatre to accommodate bigger audience numbers in air-conditioned comfort all year round. The improvements will also resolve current roofing and internal lining issues in the main building and see the installation of solar panels to operate the new air conditioning. Craig Brown, Manager of Community Facilities, explained that the inside temperature during the warmer months is uncomfortable for patrons, and this has had a bearing on the types of shows we can book at the Centre. “When the improvements are complete we will be able increase our seating capacity from 480 to 580 patrons and allow up to 800 for standing room performances and activities.” “The Lennox Head Community Centre will continue to be a great community asset, and these improvements will be a major enhancement to this popular facility,” added Craig. The improvement program is expected to commence in August 2019 and finish by March 2020, weather permitting. For more information on this project visit ballina.nsw.gov. au (search Community Spaces).

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SKENNARS HEAD SPORTS FIELDS EXPANSION Works to expand the Skennars Head Sports Fields have commenced. The project is a key priority in the Ballina Shire Open Space Strategy to help cater for our community's growing population and participation demands. The $2.2 million project will include: • new senior playing field area • new junior playing field area • sport field lighting and irrigation • improved drainage • additional parking with new site entry This project is possible due to $1,285,000 in Council funding and $990,000 from the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Fund.

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BALLINA BYRON GATEWAY AIRPORT TERMINAL UPGRADE The Terminal Expansion Project is progressing well. The terminal is now boasting a new café, bar and extra toilet facilities for the arrivals hall and departure lounge. We now welcome everybody into the departure lounge, not just the travelling public. The expanded departure lounge is open and work to the new retail outlet is well underway. We will soon commence construction of the plaza and roof. Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the third busiest airport in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle. The growth in passenger numbers and the expansion of the airport is critical to increasing tourism, employment and business opportunities within the Northern Rivers. This project has been allocated $4.5 million from the NSW Government’s Regional Tourism Infrastructure Program, and $2.4 million in loan funding from Ballina Shire Council. Follow us on Facebook.

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PROJECTS IN THE PIPELINE for 2019/2020 Major projects planned for 2019/2020 include: CONSTRUCTION OF THE COASTAL

SHARED PATH (SKENNARS HEAD TO LENNOX HEAD VIA THE COAST ROAD) CONSTRUCTION OF THE COASTAL

RECREATIONAL WALK (FROM SKENNARS HEAD OVER THE HEADLANDS TO LENNOX POINT) COMPLETION OF BALLINA INDOOR

SPORTS CENTRE EXTENSION OF HUTLEY DRIVE TO BYRON

BAY ROAD (AND CONSTRUCTION OF ROUNDABOUT) UPGRADES TO THE LENNOX HEAD

COMMUNITY CENTRE INCLUDING AIR CONDITIONING CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT BOULEVARD COMMENCE CONSTRUCTION OF

WOLLONGBAR DISTRICT PARK

Capital Expenditure allocations for 2019/2020: $22M FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES $4.8M FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES

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$2.3M FOR SPORTS FIELDS $2.5M FOR FOOTPATHS AND SHARED

PATHS $3.6M FOR AIRPORT $5M IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE $6.5M IN WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE These projects are included in the Delivery Program and Operational Plan 2019/2020. This document is reviewed annually and reported to Council quarterly. To view the document visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (search integrated planning and reporting).

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and the others based on a one way traffic flow with Park Lane one way northbound and Ballina Street one way south bound. Design elements of the attached street scape designs that are common to both options include: •

Re-configuring and re-paving footpath areas to optimise landscaping, footpath dinning and other streetscape elements

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Re-configuring the levels and alignment of Ballina Street from Park Lane to Byron Street and surfacing with new asphalt pavement

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Associated reconstruction of kerb and gutter, underground stormwater drainage and utility services relocation

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Allocating space for street trees and other street plantings

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Upgrading pedestrian connections along Ballina Street between Park Lane and Byron Street to enhance and unify the north and south parts of the village centre.

THE FUTURE OF LENNOX HEAD VILLAGE CENTRE For the past 18-months Council has been gathering community feedback on issues and ideas to guide the future planning and development of the village centre's public spaces. To explore potential traffic flow options for the village centre, a one-way traffic arrangement was trialled in March and April 2019. Although initially programmed for 3-months, Council ended the trial early following feedback from the Lennox Chamber of Commerce that local businesses were experiencing a decline in trade due to the one-way trial. During the trial period Council sought further community feedback. An independent report has been prepared from the 1,057 online responses (95% of responses were from the 2478 postcode) and a further 21 written responses.

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The key findings are:

lennox village vision THE FUTURE OF LENNOX HEAD VILLAGE CENTRE The majority of respondents preferred a two-way

There appeared to be contrasted ideas for what

traffic flow for the Lennox Head village centre: 67% indicated a preference for two-way; 26% for one-way.

might work best for locals and what might work best for visitors/tourists.

Increased safety for pedestrians was supported

In keeping with the majority preference for two-

regardless of traffic flow system.

way traffic in the village centre, the majority of respondents also preferred the streetscape concept ‘Design A’.

There was more support to use additional space for

public space (wider footpaths, landscaping, street furniture, footpath dining etc) rather than car parking. There was no clear preference for the type of parking

or the location of specific types of parking. There appeared to be a difference in opinions

between 'grab-n-go' and 'stay-n-chat' users of the village centre.

While there were many negative comments about

the trial and calling for its immediate cessation, there were also many comments thanking the Council for at least trying the one-way option. There were several comments lamenting the early end to the trial.

These findings remain relevant to the future planning and design of the village centre based on a two-way traffic flow and will be reported to Council along with the proposed next steps of the Lennox Village Vision process. Visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (search LVV).

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DOG ACCESS AT SEVEN MILE BEACH AND LAKE AINSWORTH

ON LEASH AREA LAKE AINSWORTH

NO DOGS ALLOWED in lake or on foreshore and immediate reserve

Council has installed poo bag dispensers and a waste bin at the end of Campe Drew Road.

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Dog poo bags dispensers are in key locations to support people who do the right thing and pick up after their dogs. Sometimes the bag dispensers will be empty and not in the location where you walk your dog… the onus is still on you as the dog owner to carry a bag and pick up after your dog and dispose its poo in the bin. If no bin is available please take the poo bag with you.

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The reserve area immediately in front of the surf club is a no-dog area. The remainder of the reserve to the east is an on-leash dog area for the coming months. Council will consider dog exercise areas at Seven Mile Beach and the Lake Ainsworth Reserve area at its July meeting.

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With construction works underway on the eastern road at Lake Ainsworth, dog owners are reminded dogs must be on a leash at all times until they reach the offleash section of the beach.

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Kitty reunited after two years Local resident, Katrina was one happy and surprised cat owner after being reunited with her cat after two years apart! Kitty went missing not long after Katrina moved to Wollongbar two years ago, but last month our Council rangers collected Kitty from the Alstonville vet. Luckily Kitty had been registered down south so our Council rangers were able to use these details to get in touch with Katrina. Please make sure your pet is microchipped AND registered with your correct contact details so we can reunite you and your beloved pet as soon as possible. For more information on registering your pet visit our website ballina.nsw.gov. au (search registering your pets). Our facebook followers were really pleased with this story, here is what you said:

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Come along to the Ballina Animal Shelter

Open Day Saturday 20 July 2019 (10am – 12pm) 59 Piper Drive Ballina If you are interested in animal welfare, responsible dog ownership or want to have a look around the Animal Shelter come to the Open Day and meet our Rangers.

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Our Rangers will take you on a tour of the facility and provide advice on responsible dog ownership. Hear about the care we give to pets that come into the shelter who are lost or abandoned, and our partnership with the Northern Rivers Animal Services to rehome cats and dogs. The Northern Rivers Animal Services will also be there to answer all your pet adoption or rehoming questions. Plus we will have a coffee van on site offering free coffee, tea and sweets. For more information visit, ballina.nsw.gov.au (search animal shelter open day).

HOW TO: BUY OR ADOPT A CAT OR DOG?

BUYING OR ADOPTING A CAT OR DOG?

Make sure you understand the new guidelines from dpi.nsw.gov.au

1. Look for an identificat ion number By law, from 1 July 2019, anyone selling or giving away a cat or dog needs to use an identification number in any advertisement. This number will be either: a microchip number a breeder identification number OR a rehoming organisation number This number will help you find out more about the cat or dog that is advertised. If you see an advertisement that does not have an identification number, or you suspect a false number has been used, you should contact RSPCA NSW or Animal Welfare League NSW. If the advertisement relates to a greyhound being sold or rehomed by a greyhound racing industry participant, you should contact the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission.

the breed, sex and age of the cat or dog, whether it is desexed and whether or not it is already registered. From 1 July 2019, the NSW Pet Registry will also let you know whether an annual permit is needed to keep the animal. For more information about annual permits, contact your local council. A breeder identification number search will display any recorded business 2. Check the NSW Pet Registry names so that you can do further research, Use the identification number make informed to check the NSW purchasing decisions and Pet Registry to confirm help support good that the identification animal welfare outcomes. number is valid. Visit www.petregist ry.nsw.gov.au A rehoming organisation A microchip number search number search will will provide you with display the name and address information about what of the relevant the owner has recorded as rehoming organisation.

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Covert Surveillance on Seven Mile Beach Council will be installing covert surveillance cameras in various locations at Seven Mile Beach. These cameras will detect 4WDs that do not have a current permit and other anti-social behaviour.

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For 4WD use and safety guidelines, download the 4WD Seven Mile Beach brochure from ballina.nsw.gov.au (search 4WD).

WILL THERE BE SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AT PATCHES BEACH? South Ballina Beach and surrounding access is not under the care and control of Ballina Shire Council. However, Council will encourage state agencies to introduce measures to ensure 4WD beach users do not negatively impact on the dunal system, wildlife and the safety of people.

SES EMERGENCY DOCUMENT HOLDER Keeping important documents together in one location helps you prepare for and reduce hassles should a natural disaster or emergency occur. Our local SES, with assistance from the Northern Rivers councils, has produced a waterproof document satchel so residents can store legal and other important documents in one place. Document holders can be stored with your emergency kit in a safe and accessible place should an emergency occur. If you would like a satchel mailed to you please call our Customer Service Team on 1300 864 444.

EASYPARK FOR 4WD PERMITS NOW AVAILABLE Purchasing Seven Mile Beach 4WD access permits is now easier with the availability of EasyPark Pay in the Ballina Shire. Customers can now purchase permits online rather than visiting the permit kiosk at Lennox Head. To access, download the EasyPark app

State Emergency Services New Guides SES the leading authority for floods, storms and tsunami has developed a range of local FloodSafe Guides to help residents prepare for extreme weather events. These guides outline flood risks, information about local impacts and the safest actions to take when a flood occurs in our region. They have also produced TsunamiSafe Guides which outline evacuation areas, the cause and impacts of tsunami and the safest actions to take when a tsunami occurs. These guides can be downloaded from ses.nsw.gov.au In the next issue of Community Connect we will provide more information about the work the SES are doing to prepare and respond to tsumami events.

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Before accessing the beach, users just need to enter the code for the location they are visiting (The code for Seven Mile Beach is 40201). Users enter their vehicle registration number, choose their permit option and payment details.

PERMITS FOR 2019/2020: 1 DAY PERMIT $12 30 DAY PERMIT $45 6 MONTH PERMIT $65 ANNUAL PERMIT $110. For further information visit easypark.com.au or telephone 1300 734 070.

OFFENCES: WHAT ARE YOU RISKING?

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You have 2 minutes to drop-off or pick-up and must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle.

NO STOPPING NO STOPPING NO STOPPING

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SCHOOL SCHOOL ZONE 30 ZONE SCHOOL 8 - 9AM 30 30 ZONE 28 - 9 PM 4AM 30 30 28SCHOOL PM 4 9AM DAYS 30 2SCHOOL 4 DAYS PM SCHOOL DAYS

Children are small, harder to see, behave unpredictably and are extremely vulnerable. Their lack of road experience means it is difficult for them to judge dangerous situations. They need YOU to take extra care when driving and parking around school zones.

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NO STOPPING Under no circumstances are you permitted to stop on a length of road to which a No Stopping sign applies.

BUS ZONE You must not stop your vehicle in a Bus Zone unless you are driving a public bus.

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No apologies, No excuses When it comes to child safety, Ballina Shire Council makes no apologies for issuing infringement notices to drivers who break the law in and around schools. Illegal parking in school zones puts children at risk and endangers lives. Parking offences in school zones carry heavy fines and loss of demerit points.

PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS Do not stop on or near a marked crossing.

DRIVEWAYS Do not stop on or across a driveway.

DOUBLE PARKING Do not double park in a school zone.

FOOTPATH AND NATURE STRIP Do not stop on a footpath or nature strip.

YELLOW LINE = NO STOPPING

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Welcome to the first profile of our hardworking Landcare and Coastcare groups in Ballina Shire. Our volunteers undertake restoration works on our high conservation value forests, and bring their skills and experience to target weeds and promote native species.

In this issue of Community Connect we profile Ballina Coastcare. Ballina Coastcare is an active and enthusiastic community group of volunteers who are dedicated to the restoration and management of the Coastal Reserve between the Richmond River and Sharpes Beach in East Ballina. We met with volunteers, Roy Flavel and David Griffiths who took us on a tour of their latest projects at Flat Rock and to the north along the hind dune of Sharpes Beach to show us the great work the volunteers do.

HOW LONG HAS BALLINA COASTCARE BEEN OPERATING? There were originally two groups established; Angels Beach Dune Care was founded by Shirley White and Lighthouse Beach Dune Care was established not long after by Ruth Readford and the late Jane Hunt. The two groups worked together for many years and eventually merged to become Ballina Coastcare. This year we celebrate our 30th year, it is also Landcare Australia's 30th year.

WHO IS INVOLVED IN BALLINA COASTCARE – IS IT ALL AGES OR SPECIFIC AGES AND INTERESTS? We welcome all ages, anyone can be involved. We have groups on different days that tend

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to suit different people. We work with school groups and our weekday groups appeal to adults who are free during the week. We also have weekend groups which suits families. We have to be careful that everyone follows the safety guidelines, so young children have to be closely supervised.

WHAT APPEALS TO PEOPLE TO JOIN COASTCARE? People want to get outdoors and connect with their local environment. They are really happy where they live and they want to give back to their community. It’s also a really good outdoor activity especially for kids. Parents like their children to be involved and see a different way of caring for the environment.

WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE OBSTACLES FOR VOLUNTEERS OR FOR THE GROUP AS A WHOLE? It can be hot, there’s biting insects, scratching vegetation and it can be strenuous work. We’re a little bit invisible as well. When people visit these sites and walk the paths they may not be aware of the work that has been done by the volunteers. At first glance you may look at the site and take it for granted, thinking that the

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weeds look after themselves and the natives naturally germinate and take hold in bare spots. It looks like a natural paradise and many may assume that it has always been like this. We may be victim of our success and people don’t realise that there is always work to be done and we would gladly welcome them to get involved.

HAVE YOU BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN ERADICATING WEEDS? When this area was first rehabilitated after sandmining, bitou bush was a real pest. We’ve also tackled farm and garden escapees such as Coral Creeper, Winter Cassia, Ground Asparagus and Corky Passionfruit. We've been successful in controlling bitou bush and lantana, we don't see many outbreaks of these weeds anymore. However new varieties of weed are coming in all the time and residents need to be aware what plants are weeds, and not dump weeds over the back fence or into bushland.

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Approx area covered: 140ha Volunteer Hours worked per year: 2,500 Average items planted per year: 1000 We protect the habitat of several hundred plant species, plus over 100 bird and 40 other animal species

Discovered 15 rare or endangered species in the area Ballina Shire Council provides many of our native seedlings from their nursery, and we also work in consultation with Jali Aboriginal Land Council and Bundjalung Elders.

HOW DO PEOPLE GET INVOLVED? Come along to the Planet Ark National Tree Day on Sunday 28 July. Meet at Flat Rock carpark or Sharpes Beach carpark at 9am. The planting site is midway between these two carparks at Sharpes Creek.

Council’s Backyard Burning Policy aims to prevent air pollution and unwanted smoke generated by backyard burning. Under the policy, residents in Lennox Head, Cumbalum, Ballina, Alstonville, Wardell and Wollongbar cannot burn vegetation and waste. Instead, residents should dispose of garden waste via their green organics bin or by composting it and reusing it in their garden. But don’t worry there are exemptions which allow you to still roast marshmallows and watch the bush telly. The policy allows you to have a fire for agricultural operations, bushfire hazard reduction, barbeques and recreation. You just need to make sure that your burning does not produce excess air pollution. You must also be aware of bushfire danger periods as you may require a permit from the Rural Fire Service. For more information contact Council’s Planning and Environmental Health Division on 1300 864 444 or visit ballina.nsw.gov.au (search backyard burning). For permits, bushfire danger periods and total fire bans visit rfs.nsw.gov.au.

Plastics and Agricultural Burning Most people who burn waste on their property do not realise how harmful it can be to their health and the environment. Burning plastic releases harmful quantities of dioxins, a group of highly toxic chemicals, to your family, neighbours and our environment. This includes burning plastic, plastic drums, paper containers, packaging material or any material that is not vegetation. Burning materials other than vegetation could leave you with a $500 individual fine or a $1,000 business fine from Council or the Environment Protection Authority. Council’s Public and Environmental Health Section work hard to keep our community and environment healthy and have increased their efforts to monitor illegal rural pile burning.

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BACKYARD FIRE CAN YOU HAVE ONE THIS WINTER?

Local growers can dispose of their used eligible drum muster containers for free at Ballina Waste Management Centre if they are triple rinsed, have the lids removed and do not contain any liquid. Lismore City Council’s Waste Management Facility also accepts up to 20 litres/20 kilograms of agricultural chemicals for free. For more information contact the Ballina Waste Management Centre on 6686 1287.

New members are always welcome! If you’d like to join or volunteer please get in touch via their website ballinacoastcare.org

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Love it or Lose it

Ballina Shire Council recently co-hosted two events that brought the community together for the environment:

Lake Ainsworth Coastal Management Program Update

Stage 2 of the Lake Ainsworth Coastal Management Project is now complete and detailed studies of the vulnerabilities and opportunities of the Lake are now available on the project website hydrosphere.com. au/lakeainsworth The report will inform decisions in later stages of the project, and help us better understand the issues and identify opportunities to reduce risks and enhance the Lake’s environmental, social and economic values. In some instances, the report supports what we already know about the Lake but it also provides new information. Excitedly, the latest fish survey revealed a fish species previously not found in the Lake. It is unknown if the native Duboulays Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia duboulay) is naturally occurring in Lake Ainsworth or if it has been introduced at some stage. We have commenced Stage 3 of the project, which will cover ‘response indication and evaluation’. This involves a risk assessment of natural and manmade threats, plus the evaluation and identification of managing the health of the Lake into the future. Stage 3 is due for completion in August 2019. Image: Duboulays Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia duboulay) captured during the fish survey.

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17TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING DAY LENNOX HEADLAND Since 2003, Geolink and Ballina Shire Council have hosted the Annual Lennox Head Community Tree planting Day to coincide with World Environment Day. This popular community events continues its goal of reinstating the Lennox Headland back to the way it was in the 1880s through the planting of littoral rainforest species, creating a lasting natural legacy for generations to come. This year 80 volunteers planted 1,000 trees.

COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY AT PROSPECT LAKE Conservation Volunteers Australia hosted a Community Planting day along the roadside at Prospect Lake in early June. Council received an Environmental Trust Grant to undertake bush regeneration and supplementary plantings at Prospect Lake, Chickiba and on the banks of North Creek. This event complements other works already underway at Chickiba Creek. Conservation Volunteers Australia is working with Council to improve riparian vegetation and water quality at these sites, and get the community involved.

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Help us keep our waterways clean. Making positive changes in your backyard, business or on the land will ensure future generations can continue to enjoy clean

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THE LITTLE THINGS MATTER

LOVE IT OR LOSE IT

drinking water, healthy fish and beautiful waterways. For more information visit loveitorloseit.com.au

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Changes to Asbestos Disposal Lismore City Council has ceased accepting asbestos waste at their Wyrallah Road Waste Facility until further notice. In the interim, Kyogle, Richmond Valley and Tweed Council landfills will be the only facilities on the north coast to have the capacity to accept asbestos containing material. Lismore City Council anticipate that they will accept this material in their new landfill cell by the end of 2019. Please contact the landfill operator regarding any delivery requirements prior to transportation of asbestos containing material.

PIZZA BOXES, PIZZA BOXES, PIZZA BOXES!!!

Ballina’s Waste Management Centre will continue to provide a free laboratory asbestos testing kit for residential properties within the shire. The kit includes laboratory testing of up to two samples and courier costs. Positive results are provided within 5-7 days of submission. This enables residents to accurately identify asbestos before undertaking a renovation. For all facilities that accept asbestos visit epa.nsw.gov.au (search 'facilities that accept household asbestos'). For further information, please contact Council’s Strategic Waste Officer Christine Pitman on 1300 864 444.

Do you know which bin your pizza boxes should go in? If you said your organics bin then you’d be right. Many people think because the box is made of cardboard, and cardboard can be recycled, then it should go in the recycling bin. But fast food packaging cardboard such as pizza boxes, hot chip or burger boxes and paper plates are often stained by oil or food. This oil soaks into the cardboard and affects the ability to recycle this product. Putting oil or food stained cardboard in your organics bin (lime green lid) allows it to be composted into a quality mulch. If you are a rural resident and don’t have an organics bin, please place this cardboard in your landfill bin (red or dark green lid). Other things that should go in your organics bin include used tissues and paper towels. This poor quality paper is not suitable for recycling as it is produced using a method to improve the 'wet strength' of the paper. Shredded paper is another paper product to be disposed into your organics bin. While clean and not contaminated by food, the strips are too small to be processed at the material recycling facility and they clog the machine.

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Kerbside bin stickers Look out for our new kerbside bin stickers being rolled out across the shire. These stickers will support residents to better understand what items go in which bin. The stickers will be placed directly onto council serviced bins in the coming months, so look out for a Council representative at a bin near you! Residents in urban areas can expect three new stickers – one each for their kerbside recycling, organics and landfill waste bins. Rural residents will receive a sticker each for their recycling and landfill waste bins.

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If it is missing you can collect from Council’s Customer Service Centre, 40 Cherry Street, Ballina or telephone 1300 864 444 and we will mail you one.

Did you know? Using a kitchen caddy or a small container (like an old ice cream container) is an easy way to collect daily scraps that can go in the FOGO bin. Give it a try!

WASTE MANAGEMENT CENTRE OPEN 8AM-4PM 7 DAYS A WEEK (excluding public holidays) Southern Cross Drive, Ballina ph 02 6686 1287

PLASTIC FREE JULY Council was proud to be one of the many Ballina businesses who took part in the Reduce Single Use Challenge throughout May. The aim now is to explore options that will further support awareness around our everyday actions and reduce single use takeaway items in our region.

Everything you put in your organics bin (lime green lid) is turned into fertiliser and therefore must be able to decompose.

With Plastic Free July just around the corner, it’s a great time to take stock of just how much plastic we bring into our homes and practice actions to become more sustainable.

WHAT CAN GO IN YOUR GREEN ORGANICS BIN?

Simple ways to reduce plastic waste include using a:

All food scraps: fruit and vegetable peel, pips and stones, meat, bones, seafood, shellfish shells, bread, pasta and rice

• REUSABLE COFFEE CUP

Garden waste: grass clippings, leaves, flowers, weeds, twigs and small branches

• REUSABLE SHOPPING BAG

Soiled paper and cardboard: paper towels, tissues, food stained pizza boxes and hot chip boxes

• REFILLABLE WATER BOTTLE

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In this edition of Community Connect, please find your Waste Calendar for 2019/2020.

• REUSABLE STRAW (IF REQUIRED) • REUSABLE LUNCH CONTAINER AND CUTLERY

Shredded paper (too small to be recycled) Small timber off-cuts (untreated timber only).

WHAT CANNOT BE PUT IN YOUR GREEN ORGANICS BIN? No plastic, ‘degradable’ or 'biodegradable' bags No treated timber No soil (large amounts) No nappies (even compostable). Please place these in your landfill waste bin.

FOGO = FOOD ORGANICS GARDEN ORGANICS

Small changes to your everyday will go a long way towards making a positive difference on the environment. Find out more about Plastic Free July’s Challenge and join other participants from all over the world at plasticfreejuly.org/

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Water hardness is the amount of calcium and magnesium salts dissolved in water. Hard water also reacts chemically with soap. Increased levels of calcium and magnesium in water make it ‘hard’ to get soap to lather.

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Hard water is formed when water passes through or over limestone and chalk deposits prior to the treatment process. These minerals are naturally occurring in all water sources and are important for the development of bones or shells of aquatic organisms (calcium) and photosynthesis in plants (magnesium). The hardness of water depends on the water’s original water source and is independent of the treatment process. This is why water hardness varies from region-to-region across Australia (see diagram).

Is my recycled water ‘harder’ than drinking water? Only slightly. The recycled water currently supplied out of the Lennox Head Treatment Plant has a water hardness of approximately 90mg/l as CaCO3. Although this is higher than drinking water, users are unlikely to notice a difference between the two water sources.

Water hardness in the home Hard water may leave white spots or flakes on drinking glasses, shower screens, car windows, kettles or hot water heaters. This is because the minerals remain after the water has evaporated. This can occur with both recycled water and drinking water. To minimise these spots or streaks occurring avoid allowing water to pool or quickly evaporate and, for best results, always dry your car or glass with a microfiber towel or chamois.

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MODERATELY SOFT

Canberra (40)

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What makes water ‘hard’?

For more information visit ballinawater.com.au

TOTAL HARDNESS CLASSIFICATION

BALLINA SHIRE DRINKING WATER (60) (mg/l as calcium carbonate CaC03)

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Sydney (60)

MODERATELY HARD BALLINA SHIRE RECYCLED WATER (90)

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Adelaide (150)

Council’s Cumbalum water reservoirs are getting a splash of paint and vibrant new look. Internationally acclaimed and Australian contemporary artist, Emily Devers is currently transforming the two 3.5 and 2.1 mega litre reservoirs. One reservoir will reflect themes of land and the other themes of sea, with a visual crossover acknowledging the point where land meets sea. Devers’ other public artworks can be seen across Australia and internationally. She is also Director of Sea Walls Australia, Australia’s first environment focused public art festival. While Council's large reservoirs are functionally invaluable to our community, they can be aesthetically challenging. This will be an innovative solution that will add to both the neighbourhood and our shire. This project is being facilitated by local curatorial agency Creative Road and commissioned by Intrapac Property, the developers behind Banyan Hill residential community. The artworks are expected to be finished in late July and will be visible from the Pacific Highway as well as from within Banyan Hill. Visit and Like Ballina Shire Council on Facebook to see the finished reservoirs facebook.com/ballinashirecouncil Pictured: Lee Mathers, Coordinator Northern Rivers Community Gallery.

TIME TO CHECK YOUR WATER METER BLIND SPOT When you jump on the lawn mower or hit reverse in the car, take a minute to think, where’s the water meter?

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Art brings water tanks to life

Recently our Water Team has noticed an increase in call outs to replace or fix damaged water meters. Water meters can easily be run over by lawn mowers, damaged during a property’s construction or from landscaping earthworks. This can cause an inconvenient water outage for you and could cost you up to $250 to replace. Responding to these call outs takes Council staff away from other operational activities, which ultimately costs the ratepayer. So remember to look after your meter. Try putting a stake in the ground or tying a red ribbon to clearly mark its location in your yard. For more information visit ballinawater.com.au.

CAN’T LOCAT YOUR WATERE METER?

Give Council a call and our Water Team w ill be able to help you find it , telephone 1300 864 444 .

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BYRON editthiois GOURMET profilne's PASTA handmade pasta organic from locally sourced ingredients… Food Safety Champions pride themselves on their food handling techniques to ensure they are providing safe food for their customers. In this issue of Community Connect, we profile Byron Gourmet Pasta. Owner Liam Ahern and pasta-maker Mitch welcome us into their kitchen to show us the process of making pasta ready to pick up by customers looking for a delicious but simple meal to prepare at home.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR KITCHEN AND THE PASTA YOU MAKE

We supply local restaurants, and also stock independent grocers plus four farmers markets every week. We are always looking to expand our stockists.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PASTA RECIPE TO CREATE?

Our kitchen is very open, and the public can see us making pasta from the shopfront. People enjoy seeing pasta being made, and kids are mesmerised when we extrude the pasta to make spaghetti and fettucine.

My favourite is a ravioli filled with fresh ricotta, lemon, chilli, parsley and dill. I just add some local smoked fish and olive oil. It’s simple to make but so delicious.

We make a range of gourmet pasta from spaghetti, fettucine, ravioli and gnocchi – which is so easy to prepare at home and tastes good.

Another favourite is blue cheese and carmelised onion with a creamy garlic and white wine sauce with topped with a handful of English spinach.

We also operate at the farmers markets so we source the freshest local and organic produce. This also means less food miles, from where our ingredients are grown to pasta production through to being available to our customers.

ALTHOUGH YOU TRADE AS BYRON GOURMET PASTA, WHEN DID YOU DECIDE TO SET UP IN BALLINA AND WHAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE MOVE? We’ve been operating at farmers markets around the region for a number of years and were making our pasta in a closed kitchen. After searching around the region for another closed kitchen we came across this space. We thought it would be good idea to combine our kitchen with a shopfront. That way customers can see how we make our pasta and also buy it direct and fresh. We decided to set up in Ballina; it’s flourishing and we wanted to be part of the growing buzz. We have felt so welcomed here, from the other street traders to our dealings with Council. Council has been so accommodating stepping us through the process of approvals and fit-out. The guidance and support we have received from the building inspectors, trade waste officers, and the environmental health officer has been great.

WHERE ELSE CAN CUSTOMERS BUY YOUR PASTAS?

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YOU'RE A BALLINA SHIRE’S FOOD SAFETY CHAMPION, WHAT IS ONE SAFETY TIP THAT HAS CARRIED YOU THROUGH TO TODAY? Because we have to transport goods to and from the markets we are careful with food temperature so we follow the 2/4 rule. Food kept between 5-degrees and 60-degrees for 0 to 2 hours can be refrigerated or used. Food out between 2 and 4 hours can be used (but not refrigerated). If left out over 4 hours it must be thrown out. Fridge and freezer maintenance is also important.

HOW DO YOU FIND THE PROCESS OF WORKING WITH SUE ANDERSON, OUR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER? Sue has been so obliging and helpful with her educational approach and assistance. She has a genuine interest in making sure that local food businesses do well.

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DESTINATION MARKETING BALLINA TOURISM TEAM LAUNCHES REGIONAL VISITOR GUIDE

"The place that stays with you..."

Welcome to the Northern Rivers, the most north-easterly region of New South Wales, top of the State. So easy to get here but so hard to leave! The Ballina tourism team will soon launch its latest marketing tool used to promote the wider region to prospective visitors so they consider staying and enjoying Ballina’s attractions and assets. This is the first regional visitor guide of its kind, it positions the Ballina Shire as the perfect location to base yourself with the ideal blend of services and open space to truly escape and recharge. The Northern Rivers region combines a rich culture, the arts, entertainment, festivals, home grown design and a flourishing food and dining scene with the regions’ unique environment, lifestyle, personalities, and cultural diversity. This guide is one method the Ballina tourism team use to share the stories from our region and encourage visitors to enjoy the many great experiences we have. The guide will reveal what’s unique, where to go, what to experience, where to play, stay, eat, shop and enjoy! “The tourism team have worked hard with local businesses to produce this insider’s guide to the Northern Rivers. The guide shares our team’s local knowledge and insights to attract visitors to the region and to experience what’s on offer. It will be a great tool for locals too, revealing places and things to do they may not have known existed.” said Alicia Wallace, Team Leader Visitor Services. To thank the businesses that have supported this project, making this collaborative marketing initiative possible, a launch event will be held to celebrate. This will be prior to the rollout of the nationwide marketing campaign that includes both print and digital promotion for the destination.

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Want to escape for a few days but don't want to travel too far or be stuck in traffic? Then look no further than Flat Rock Tent Park. The Park is located between Ballina and Lennox Head alongside Angels Beach and is surrounded by coastal bushland. It is the ultimate beachside hideaway that caters for tents and camper trailers and boasts grassy sites, modern amenities and BBQ facilities. Flat Rock Tent Park offers the good old-fashioned camping experience of sitting around the campfire at night with the waves crashing in the distance. If this sounds like an experience you would like to have then give managers Kellie and Dave a call on 02 6686 4848.

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COMMUNITY CLUB CONTINUES TO GIVE BACK The hub of the Lennox community is now celebrating a new look and new bistro after being closed for renovation. Club Lennox is a favourite local haunt known for its laid back atmosphere and friendly service. Meet your friends and family and enjoy the winter meal deal specials.

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When was the last time you visited the Macadamia Castle? The Castle is one attraction that keeps evolving and a recent visit revealed there are more reasons to go back. We recommend the new free flight bird show and nocturnal theatre followed by unique animal encounters. Their daily activity schedule provides a full day of entertainment.

Every Sunday, enjoy ‘locals at the local’ with Lennox Smokin Barrel, Seven Mile Brewery and live music 4-7pm. A notfor-profit club, it’s nice to know you are supporting local community groups and making this community club a better place to enjoy.

The new Bar Macca serves local spirits and cocktails from 12pm daily. Located near the café area, you can sample locally produced spirits while others enjoy a coffee or something to eat from Café Macca. If you haven’t tried their legendary pancake stacks - this is a must!

CLUB LENNOX

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Theses Local Experiences are profiled as part of the Unique Experiences marketing campaign.

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Summerland House Farm in all its glory, bringing farm fresh produce to the table to celebrate Christmas in July. Deck the halls and book your family table for a festive family feast to remember. Christmas in July is fast approaching and the team at Summerland House Farm are super excited. The menu will feature your Christmas favourites, plus pick up some of the farm’s delicious new range of jams, pickles and chutneys. Luscious lemon butter, fruit chutney, sweet mustard pickles and rhubarb and apple jam, the perfect homemade treat! Book a table now to enjoy a festive feast on Saturday 27 July.

SUMMERLAND HOUSE FARM 6628 0610 summerlandhousefarm.com.au

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WAVE TO THE WHALES The Lighthouse Beach Café is the perfect place to enjoy the splashy show migrating whales put on this time of year. If you haven’t been to the café in a while, you’ll notice the glass verandah that keeps the cool winter breezes out while you enjoy the cozy million dollar view. Of course, we go to the café for more than just the view – the service is always so friendly and the food is fresh, plentiful and delicious.

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A CRAFT & GARDEN FAIR THAT IS BLOOMING WONDERFUL

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Get crafty and pick up some unique gifts or quality plants for your garden from local growers. Mark your diary and get along to the Alstonville Craft and Garden Fair on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. A two-day fair showcasing the hand-made talents of local artisans and green thumbs across the region.

A labour of love for locals Matty and Mikaela, they now share their piece of paradise with visitors looking for large group accommodation. If you are looking for a place to hold a family reunion or group get together, Hinterland Retreat offers stunning boutique accommodation for large groups.

It may sound a little corny to say but you’ll have a whale of a time! Make sure you put this experience on your list this winter.

See over ninety stalls brimming with colour and hear from guest gardening speakers while the kids are kept entertained with plenty of activities.

There is a lovingly renovated historic country homestead, along with an architecturally designed ‘barn’, a plunge pool, sauna, and communal areas for large gatherings, all surrounded by country glory - dams, orchards and creeks. Check out this slice of heaven in the Byron Bay Hinterland.

LIGHTHOUSE BEACH CAFÉ

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current exhibitions Exhibition Dates: 3 July – 25 August | Launch Event: 4 July

FLIPSIDE | Diana Miller

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Flipside makes reference to the parts of things that we don’t always see or pay attention to, like the back of a book, or the underside of an object. From this more obscure starting point Diana began her investigation, finding shapes to play off against each other.

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Elemental | Jacqui and Sam Sosnowski Creative Northern Rivers’ couple, Sam and Jacqui Sosnowski combine their talents for an exhibition of wood lithography (Mokulito) and primitive fired (Raku) ceramic vessels. Sam’s Mokulito limited edition prints show the textural dynamism of the natural world, while Jacqui’s raku ceramics convey a visible thermal energy on their surfaces. Image: Jacqui Sosnowski, Fire-iripolis, 2019

First Light, Last Light | Sharon McIlwain First Light, Last Light explores the space between dawn and sunrise and between sunset and dusk. Reduced light at the beginning and end of the day produces the subtle muted tones and soft lines in Sharon’s paintings, evoking a sense of stillness and quiet. Image: Sharon McIlwain, Passing Dawn, 2018

NESTS | Kirsten Ingemar Kirsten Ingemar’s Nests are plant imprints on cloth and paper. They explore places of nurturing, nourishment and the potential for expansion and transformation. In recent years her work has been a deepening of her exploration and understanding of home, as well as exploring plant imprints in a new way. Image: Kirsten Ingemar, Grieving Nest, 2019

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Exhibition Dates: 28 August - 20 October 2019 | Launch: 29 August 2019

Term 3: Commences Wednesday 31 July 2019

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You Don’t Know Me Like That | Jack Griffin

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As we enter a new generation where non-binary gender identities are being increasingly recognised by society, this series explores gender fluidity and androgyny from a youthful perspective. By combining playful colour compositions with sensual figures, Jack Griffin’s work questions what a modern definition of gender is and if there is one. Jack is the recipient of the 2018 NRCG Graduate Award - Southern Cross University (SCU).

What to unpack on a journey - Yuraygir Dialogs | Matt O'Brien These works are about experiences in places, acknowledging the artists’ lineage and ancestry and the slippages that occur with representing landscape ethically. The works are essentially psychological maps of being present in the places visited – the shift in perception, noticing self-talk, discovery of the dialog of place and contributing to the conversation. Image: Matt Obrien, Dew on the grass, ocean noise, birdsong, fire ants, re territorialisation, 2018

Virtually Impossible | A collaboration between Sprung!! Integrated Dance Theatre + Andrew Christie Virtually Impossible is a collaboration between Western Sydney artist Andrew Christie and SPRUNG!! Integrated Dance Theatre, using 3D scanning, modelling and printing to extend and explore the Sprung!! dancers capacity for movement in the virtual realm and back again. Together they will create dynamic virtual spaces, as well as prints by Byron photographer Ishka Folkwell, objects and sculptural bodies that will be 3D printed and placed as props during a live performance in the main gallery. Image: Ishka Folkwell, Max on Leather Sofa, 2017

BRIGHTsparks After School Program In Term 3, Ignite Studios transforms into an ultraviolet darkroom setting for students to explore the nature of NEON pigments, invisibility and light-works effects. This workshop series covers an exciting program of traditional sign writing techniques that includes french-curve radials, shadow casting and cubism. Students will love flicking the off switch and turning on their creativity. At the end of each term students will be able to invite parents, care givers, friends and family to a pop-up exhibition of their work at Ignite Studios @ NRCG. Ages: Full Term: Casual Bundle: Trial Class: Where:

8 - 15 years $220 (9 x classes) $130 (5 x classes) $30 per class Ignite Studios @ NRCG 60 Crane Street, Ballina

Book Online or phone the Gallery on 02 6681 6167 Visit the What’s On section of our website for upcoming workshops As a registered provider for the Creative Kids program, you can redeem your voucher with us and create something great. If you don’t have a voucher, please visit service.nsw.gov.au.

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Image: BRIGHT Sparks - Vox Pops Workshop, April 2019

thanks to our sponsors The Ballina Shire Council and Northern Rivers Community Gallery gratefully acknowledge our exhibition sponsors: Stone & Wood Brewing and The Cellar.

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CREATIVE WORKSHOP AND EVENT SPACES Ignite Studios @NRCG is an extension of the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), a community-engaged cultural hub in the Northern Rivers region. Located in he beautifully restored and heritage listed former Ballina Fire Station Ballina’s newest multidisciplinary facility provides dedicated, fit-for-purpose, creative industries spaces for studios, residencies, projects, events and professional development programs. Available for short-term casual hire the original ‘Engine’ and ‘Locker’ rooms offer a unique environment to host a range of creative events such as workshops, pop-up exhibitions, arts events, meetings or special projects. For more information on booking a space for your next event visit nrcgballina.com.au or contact the Gallery Coordinator, Lee Mathers on 02 6686 1494 Image: Sprung! Integrated Dance Theatre performance in Ignite Studios, 2018. photo: Ben Wyeth Photography

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Gallery Coordinator, Lee Mathers catches up with Fighting Chance Films (FCF), Ignite Studios newest resident company. LM: Tell us about Fighting Chance Films? FCF: “Fighting Chance Films (FCF) is an independent film production, distribution and sales company, the distribution and sales side of the business came to be after my wife Camille and I produced the feature film Sunday that I distributed and sold. Fighting Chance Films had made all these great contacts with exhibitors, aggregators, broadcasters and streaming services from that film and there was a real gap in the market servicing independent film, and I was able to help get some stories to audiences that otherwise would not get a chance to be seen.” LM: What’s behind the name FCF? FCF: “The name was really born out of the indefatigable Australian spirit to fight on in the face of adversity or insurmountable odds and to give yourself a fighting chance, a chance ground out through real grit and determination, and that is what independent film is often doing, it’s not gifted or awarded, it’s fought for. I think both documentary and narrative filmmaking have the power to affect, to educate, to shine a light on another perspective of an argument, to evoke genuine change, to bring attention to certain issues that we are facing currently within our society and be able to present a view, and in some instances real change is made. Conversation is sparked, ideas are tested and challenged, and debate ensues. Debate is the cornerstone of the development of our ideals as a society. In the end, story is what we are all drawn to as human beings, it’s then our own individual perception of the narrative and how that affects us that

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determines our opinion. I would like to think the films that we represent have a sense of balance and help to develop and challenge a multifaceted audience.” LM: Give us the Ignite Studios @ NRCG lowdown... how are you liking it so far?? FCF: “It's a positive for the Northern Rivers and Ballina in particular to be able to have a precinct that is arts based, that is supporting local practices and companies to grow and create jobs and opportunities for the future creatives of the region. Ballina Shire Council should be acknowledged for the risk it has taken in providing a space to start this precinct with and not just selling an asset on, and the council should be encouraged to grow on it.”

who have chosen to live a life of freedom on the road. Our fourth release this year will be Watch the Sunset, Australia’s first one-shot feature film, that has had fantastic festival and awards success for the filmmakers and is a technical triumph, a true piece of independent cinema fighting on.” >> FULL ARTICLE AVAILABLE ON THE GALLERY WEBSITE

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LM: Any FCF screenings or events readers should watch out for? FCF: “Earlier this year we released the doco The End of Meat about the growth of the synthetic meat industry and the challenges facing diets globally in terms of maintaining our consumption of meat, On April 1 we released another doco Fish Out of Water, the extraordinary story of two ordinary men who dared to cross the North Atlantic Ocean, in a wooden row boat. The Meaning of Van Life exclusive to Stan in Australia released April 26 that we also produced with Sydney based Cubic Films, an adventurous and revealing look into the Vanlife community through the eyes of a new generation of nomads

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NAIDOC WEEK 7 – 13 JULY 2019 VARIOUS LOCATIONS discoverballina.com.au NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements and is an opportunity to recognise the contributions Indigenous Australians make to our country and society. This year’s theme is VOICE. TREATY. TRUTH. The Indigenous voice of this country is over 65,000 plus years old. They are the first words spoken on this continent. Languages that passed down lore, culture and knowledge for over millennia. They are precious to our nation. It’s that Indigenous voice that include know-how, practices, skills and innovations - found in a wide variety of contexts, such as agricultural, scientific, technical, ecological and medicinal fields, as well as biodiversity-related knowledge. They are words connecting us to country, an understanding of country and of a people who are the oldest continuing culture on the planet. For generations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have looked for significant and lasting change.

ANNUAL CELEBRATION WALK MONDAY 8 JULY FROM 10.30AM STARTS AT BALLINA RSL CLUB You are invited to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future in the annual Celebration Walk. Starting at the Ballina RSL Club and proceeding along River Street to the Ballina Visitor Information Centre for the official ceremony. Refreshments, BBQ, stalls and games will be staged in the carpark behind the Visitor Information Centre, and morning tea will be provided for community Elders in the Richmond Room.

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ANNUAL NAIDOC ART EXHIBITION SUNDAY 7 JULY – THURSDAY 11 JULY LENNOX HEAD COMMUNITY CENTRE A vibrant exhibition featuring diverse works by Aboriginal artists living and working in the Northern Rivers. The event launch will be held on Sunday 7 July from 11am.

For more information on these and other activities planned for NAIDOC Week in Ballina Shire visit Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au or discoverballina.com.au

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What’s on? COMMUNITY EVENTS ANNUAL AIRING OF THE QUILTS FRIDAY 5 JULY – SUNDAY 7 JULY CRAWFORD HOUSE MUSEUM 10 WARDELL ROAD, ALSTONVILLE

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If you haven’t already visited the Crawford House Museum make sure you get to the Annual Airing of the Quilts. This annual display showcases the talented handiwork of quilters from the Alstonville Plateau and surrounding areas. This year’s quilting challenge is '2477'. Shiralee Stitches and Richmond Valley Woodcrafters will also have their craft on display. Entry is $7.00, including light refreshments (children under 12 free). The museum is open on Friday and Saturday 9am – 4pm, and Sunday 9am – 3pm.

SKULLCANDY OZ GROM OPEN FRIDAY 12 JULY - WEDNESDAY 17 JULY LENNOX HEAD

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Rated the best junior surfing competition in the world, the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open returns to Lennox Head for its seventh year. The competition is renowned for the strongest line ups across the age groups of 12's to Pro Junior Age. The event is broadcast live around the world and this year will have the added feature of drone cameras to add to the spectacular action. All event divisions will be broadcast live on the Skullcandy Oz Grom Open website. Other activities include the Vissla Shapers Bay – come and watch some of the best shapers at work. On Sunday night budding surfing film makers will showcase their edits on the big screen at the competition site.

LENNOX LONGBOARD CLASSIC SATURDAY 3 AUGUST – SUNDAY 4 AUGUST SEVEN MILE BEACH, LENNOX HEAD August sets the stage for the Annual Lennox Longboard Classic, presented by the Lennox Longboarders Club. Now in its 22nd year, this annual event at Lennox Head covers 10 different gendered and aged longboarding divisions. It has a reputation as a laidback, down to earth and fun weekend of longboarding competition.

BIALA BRIDGE TO BREAKWALL SUNDAY 4 AUGUST MISSINGHAM PARK

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Biala’s Bridge to Breakwall is a walkathon open to all ages and inclusive to all with any disability. Warm-up by joining in the Laughing Yoga and Zumba. Test your agility on the inflatable obstacle course. Try your luck at the Tombola stall and raffle. Enjoy $10 per person and $25 for a family of four. All proceeds go to Biala Support Services. Sign on from 7.30am at Missingham Park. Walk starts at 9am.

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QUOTA CRAFT & GARDEN FAIR SATURDAY 24 AND SUNDAY 25 AUGUST Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm ALSTONVILLE LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

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A showcase of the finest handmade crafts from artisans across the region. Combined with a Garden fair of quality plants and garden products from local growers, this fair has over 90 stalls brimming with talent and colour. Plenty of activities for kids, hear from guest gardening speakers and enjoy meeting some of the talented artists. CafĂŠ, BBQ, coffee and ATM on site. This event is the major fundraiser for Quota and all proceeds go to local charities.

RAINBOW REGION DRAGON BOAT REGATTA SATURDAY 24 AND SUNDAY 25 AUGUST SHAWS BAY (VIA POP DENISON PARK)

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Join us as a competitor or spectator on the banks of Shaws Bay for a family friendly and alcohol free weekend. On Saturday from 1pm to 3pm enjoy the Splash-n-dash, round robin, and state of origin. Sunday from 8am to 3pm will be fast paced with the NSW and QLD sports and local community teams racing for fun and glory in the 200m sprints. An officially sanctioned Dragon Boats NSW regatta and proudly sponsored by many local businesses. Food and drinks available for purchase.

BALLINA LIONS CLUB 14TH ANNUAL FUN RUN WALK 22 SEPTEMBER 2019 MISSINGHAM PARK AMPHITHEATRE

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The Annual Fun Run Walk caters for everyone. Walk or run as a familiy or individual. Enter in the 5km or 10km course. Entry forms are available from Athletes Foot Ballina Central and the Ballina Lions website. Proceeds will be donated to Heartfelt House, Biala Support Services and the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.

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The event commences at 9am with registrations from 8am.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in the next School Holidays?

If your business is running activities or holiday specials the kids and families will enjoy, let us know so we can promote them through the School Holiday Activity Program. The School Holiday Activity Program is promoted through the Visitor Information Centre, distributed to local schools, accommodation providers and available on the Discover Ballina website discoverballina.com. Take advantage of this free service, and submit your details by email discover@ballina.nsw.gov.au or call 1800 777 666.

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PROMS BY THE BEACH Lismore Symphony Orchestra Performs with Legendary Local Band Soul’d.

An exciting event is coming to Park Lane Theatre at the Lennox Community Centre on 13 and 14 July. Proms by the Beach is a concert series by Lismore Symphony Orchestra in partnership with 11-piece band Soul’d. This unique event will bring an exciting and dynamic mix of classical and modern music to Lennox Head. The event is designed to break down barriers associated with classical music and create an engaging atmosphere that encourages audience participation. The first half of the show will be lead by the talented Sonya Lopes and will include the famous Dambusters March, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance (Land of Hope & Glory). The second half of the show Soul’d will play alongside the orchestra and present arrangements of Midnight Train to Georgia, Whiter Shade of Pale, I will Survive, and several other big hits! The cabaret-style event will provide table seating, catering and a licensed bar. This will create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying the performance alongside friends or family. Tickets are available to purchase at trybooking.com/BBQST or Lennox Head Community Centre Customer Service Desk.

What you told us about the Alstonville Leisure and Entertainment Centre (ALEC) The Alstonville community has enjoyed the benefits of ALEC since it first opened back in 1982 and recall with fondness playing sport or learning to dance. Use of the community space has decreased over the past few years but Council has started planning to rejuvenate the muchloved centre. Late last year we asked the community how they would like to see the space used and what improvements could be made. This consultation and Council’s own review highlighted three main focus areas:

BUILDING WEAR AND TEAR Council has now budgeted to replace the Centre’s roof in the 2019/2020 financial year. This will include the external gutters and colourbond cladding, fixing leak issues and making the building more vibrant. We will also improve the building’s internal climate control.

HIRING COSTS During the recent consultation local ALEC hirers expressed concern about the hiring costs. To address this, Council has introduced a new and simplified fee structure. The fee structure provides discounts for community and not-for-profit groups, as well as regular hirers. These fees will be reviewed by councillors at the June Ordinary Council meeting.

LACK OF AIR CONDITIONING In summer the centre can be quite hot and uncomfortable. Council has decided to seek funding to air condition the centre through the NSW Governments My Community Projects program. If successful, air conditioning will be installed in the foyer, multi-function hall and meeting spaces. This will also allow us to install an innovative ventilation system for the sports halls. To help us win this grant, Like and Follow the ALEC Facebook page, facebook.com/ ALECCommunityFacilities, where we will provide details on how to vote for the My Community Project. See page 9 for My Community Project information.

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Swimmers can currently enjoy access to Ballina Shire’s heated community pools all through the year through the trial program. In previous years, the pools have closed for up to five months over the cooler months. But since their redevelopment the pools have been extremely popular so Council decided to trial closing each pool for one month for maintenance on alternate months so swimmers can have access to a pool all year round. If this trial is successful, Council will consider continuing this arrangement in future years.

• THE BALLINA WAR MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL WILL REOPEN 1 JULY 2019. • THE ALSTONVILLE AQUATIC CENTRE WILL CLOSE FROM 1 JULY AND REOPEN 31 JULY 2019. For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au or telephone Council on 1300 864 444.

Shelly Beach Café Update In March this year Council called for expressions of interest for the lease and development of the Shelly Beach Café Site at East Ballina. Council reviewed these submissions and three proponents were shortlisted and invited to present their proposals to Ballina Shire councillors. “Following these presentations, Council selected their preferred proponent and we are currently negotiating the final details. We’ll provide more information to the community once these negotiations are complete,” said Kelly Brown, Director Corporate and Community. “We look forward to working with the proponent to deliver a vibrant destination café for locals and visitors to the Ballina Coast and Hinterland,” added Kelly.

There’s a craft market, a carboot market or a farmers market, somewhere in the Northern Rivers, every weekend. Discover original artworks, handicrafts, fashion, jewellery, secondhand goods, as well as fresh local produce…or just sit back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of your local market.

BALLINA FARMERS MARKET (Weekly)

Every Sunday morning 7am – 11am Commemoration Park, Bentinck Street, Ballina

EAST BALLINA LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKET (Monthly) Every third Sunday of the month 7am – 1pm Canal Road (between Saunders Oval and Ballina RSL Bowling Club), Ballina

LENNOX HEAD COMMUNITY MARKET (Monthly)

Every second and fifth Sunday of the month 8am – 2pm Williams Reserve, Lennox Head

View the Northern Rivers Market Guide at discoverballina.com to see where the markets are this week!

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. . . M E E T O U R T E A M O F S T R AT E G I C P L A N N E R S

When your headlights aren’t on, the best rearview mirror available isn’t likely to improve your driving - Martha Rogers. We can’t vouch for our Strategic Planners’ driving skills, but we do know their planning expertise is helping create a brighter future for Council and our community. Tara McGready, Manager of Strategic Planning says, “Our team’s experience and knowledge is diverse and so is our work. In consultation with the community, we deliver everything from place-based strategies, such as Ballina 2035, to environmental initiatives like our Koala Management Strategy”.

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has helped Council deliver more accessible community facilities for everyone to enjoy.” And this is just the beginning. The team also look after: • Sustainability and environmental planning and initiatives • Management and master plans for public land • Economic development • Urban design • Statutory and non-statutory planning documents like the Local Environmental Plan and Development Control Plans • Social planning and initiatives • Cultural planning.

This is also where zoning and planning controls start their life in Ballina Shire or are prepared. Tara explains, ”We’ve got the colouring in pencils at Council and are responsible for determining land use zoning, development controls and what’s acceptable in terms of land use planning.”

Tara says there is always something new on the horizon, “At the moment we are developing a Biodiversity Strategy to help manage and preserve our local biological assets. It will highlight biodiversity that may be under threat or in need of rehabilitation. Plans like these are crucial for protecting what makes our shire’s environment so unique.”

A source of passion for the team are the social planning initiatives they contribute to. “A highlight has been the success of our longterm collaboration with the Disability Access Reference Group. The volunteer group meets regularly to provide advice on Councilrelated projects. Their input into projects like the Shaws Bay improvements and the redevelopment of our community pools

Community and stakeholder collaboration is key to the team’s success. “We might be a team of seven but really our work involves the entire community. Without the community’s input, feedback, desires and knowledge our planning could not happen. We are always encouraging the community to provide feedback on draft plans, after all the shire’s future belongs to us all,” said Tara.

into the archives On page 14 we profile Ballina Coastcare and the work that they do to regenerate the coastal reserve from the Richmond River to Sharpes Beach. The photos below show the transformation to the coastal reserve over the last 30 years. If you’d like to join or volunteer for Ballina Coastcare visit ballinacoastcare.org

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your councillors

MAYOR

Cr David Wright phone 0415 965 403 david.wright@ballina.nsw. gov.au

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Cr Phillip Meehan phone 0408 349 833 phil.meehan@ballina.nsw. gov.au

phone 0434 154 782 nathan.willis@ballina.nsw. gov.au

DEPUTY MAYOR

Cr Nathan Willis

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WOLLONGBAR

Cr Sharon Cadwallader

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phone 0413 091 440 sharon.cadwallader@ ballina.nsw.gov.au

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Cr Keith Williams

CUMBALUM

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BALLINA

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Cr Jeff Johnson phone 0438 677 202 jeff.johnson@ballina.nsw. gov.au

Cr Sharon Parry phone 0408 683 052 sharon.parry@ballina.nsw. gov.au

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Cr Benjamin Smith

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Use this issue of Community Connect to wrap kitchen waste and dispose in the green organics bin.

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Ph: 1300 864 444 | Email: council@ballina.nsw.gov.au | Web: ballina.nsw.gov.au Street Address: 40 Cherry Street, Ballina | Postal Address: PO Box 450, Ballina 2478 Office Hours: 8.15am to 4.30pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays) | After hours contact: 02 6626 6954 Council’s Community Access Points: Meeting agendas and documents on exhibition can be viewed at Council’s Customer Service Centre; Alstonville, Ballina and Lennox Head Libraries and Council’s website ballina.nsw.gov.au Photo contributors: John Napper- Action in Focus, Bennetts Construction Pty Ltd, Ben Wyeth, Geolink.

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