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04/09/2024

Only one week left to register to hold your garage sale at Second Hand Saturday - the Biggest Garage Sale on the North Coast on Saturday 21st September.
North East Waste - NEWaste
North East Waste - NEWaste

04/09/2024

Early birds will go into the draw to win great prizes! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️
alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com
Alstonville High School Alstonville Public School P&C Wollongbar P&C Maven Dental McGrath Ballina / Alstonville / Lennox Head / Byron Bay Fitness Kidz Edge Fit and Well The Trident Fish & Grill

03/09/2024

It's on again, awesome live music on the wharf, this Sunday, 8th September from 3 - 6pm. Bulletproof The Band will be rocking it out at the Wharf Bar & Restaurant so you can dance and sing away whilst enjoying the sun setting on the river.
Charity of the day is Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
Go to wharfbarballina.com.au/wrc to book now!

02/09/2024

Lifeline Northern NSW welcomes the community to walk together in the on Sunday, 8th September in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day.
Get your steps up on this 9km Coastal Walk 👣
Date // Sunday, 8th September 2024
Time // 5:30am (commencing walk) - 8.00am
Location // Missingham Park (near the skate park), walk to Angel's Beach and back along the coastal path.
Register at https://www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au/fundraiser/LifelineNorthernNSW
***dePreventionDay
Lifeline
For 24 hr crisis support:
Telephone: 13 11 14
Text: 0477 13 11 14
Chat online: www.lifeline.org.au

02/09/2024

🥳 It's getting exciting 🥳 Mark this one in your diary!
The new Alstonville Community Market kicks off on Saturday 19th October at the Alstonville Showgrounds.
Get ready to enjoy great food, artisan crafts and products, family entertainment, fresh farm produce, local charities and so much more.
Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/events/449558914710398

01/09/2024

The Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is a great family event, organised by the P&C committees of the three schools, and takes place starting at Alstonville High School, with the course following the cycle track to Wollongbar and back.
There are five events: the 10km run, 5km run, 5km walk, 1km kids run and the community relay.
Wollongbar P&C Alstonville Public School P&C Alstonville High School
https://www.alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com/

31/08/2024

Lifeline Northern NSW welcomes the community to walk on Sunday, 8th September in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day.
Get your steps up by registering to join in on this 9km Coastal Walk 👣
Date // Sunday, 8th September 2024
Time // 5:30am (commencing walk) - 8.00am
Location // Missingham Park (near the skate park), walk to Angel's Beach and back along the coastal path.
***dePreventionDay Lifeline

We are walking in Out of the Shadows for Lifeline to ensure no one has to face their darkest moments alone.

31/08/2024

Get toe-tapping tomorrow, Sunday, 1st September from 10.45am at Ballina RSL Club Ltd with our Ballina Country Music Club Inc
Hear popular regular band, ‘Ann, Bill and the 2J’s, and feature Guest Artist, Doug Liebke.
There'll be Walk-Up Artists, the talented line dancers, great raffle, lucky door prizes and Club members’ and Walk-Up Artists’ draws.
Go along and enjoy the company and the music 🎶

28/08/2024

Our Paradise Partner, New Italy Museum, is holding an evening of music and connection, where melodies meet the heart this Friday, 30th August at 7pm.
Featuring international touring artist Dan Cully, known for his heartfelt and soulful tunes. Immerse yourself in the cozy ambiance, perfect for unwinding and connecting with community.
A selection of delightful food treats will be available to complement your experience.
Book now at events.humanitix.com/dan-cully-live-new-italy-hall
newitaly.org.au New Italy

27/08/2024

Anyone who's been knows how good these events are so get in early to reserve your spot 🎶

Book your Table for SEPTEMBER 8TH WITH BULLETPROOF!

https://www.wharfbarballina.com.au/book

Every Sunday we have LIVE Music at Wharf Bar from 3-6pm PLUS once a month we host our WHARF RIVER CLUB SPECIAL EVENTS with the biggest bands from the Northern Rivers.

* BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL FOR WHARF RIVER CLUB
So what's on the next few weeks...
THIS SUNDAY - 1st September - Harry Nichols

8th September - BULLETPROOF ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB
15th September - Gus
22nd September - Animal Ventura
29th September - Jock Barnes
6th October - Poly & Co.
13th October - GOODRICH ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB
17th November - PINC ZINC
21st December (Sat) - THE FERAMONES ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB
12th January - EPIC ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB
9th February - LATE FOR WOODSTOCK ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB
2nd March - JB BLUES BREAKERS ~ WHARF RIVER CLUB

27/08/2024

Time to get decluttering ready for Second Hand Saturday - the Biggest Garage Sale on the North Coast
It's on Saturday 21st September!
Just 14 days left to register to hold your garage sale at www.secondhandsaturday.com.au or give Ballina Shire Council a call 1300 864 444
North East Waste - NEWaste

27/08/2024

If you missed Johnny D's interview with Kirsty Lee Akers earlier today, get your tickets here to go along to the KIRSTY LEE AKERS AND RHINESTONED 'SMALL TOWN BIG HEARTS TOUR' concert at Woodburn this Saturday night!
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1237712

KIRSTY LEE AKERS AND RHINESTONED 'SMALL TOWN BIG HEARTS TOUR' Join 2x Golden Guitar winner and star of The Block - KIRSTY LEE AKERS and her band...

26/08/2024

Two more sleeps peeps ... Get your tickets NOW for this special charity night performance of "Jack the Ripper" and support our Paradise Partner, Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond whilst enjoying the show!
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond & the Rotary Satellite Club of Ballina Lifestyle have been given the opportunity to host this fundraising night by another of our Paradise Partners, Ballina Players Theatre.
It's on Wednesday 28th August
Doors and Bar OPEN at 7pm and get your lucky Raffle Tickets before the show starts at 8PM. The raffle will be drawn on the night 😀
To book go to www.trybooking.com/CUFJW or contact 0427 287 627.
This is a 'b***y', old time London Music Hall musical with lots of music and dancing without the blood!

This musical is set in Old London Time and is billed as a B***y Musical. Set partly in a music hall and partly in the surrounding East End London...

23/08/2024

⚠️ All southbound lanes and 1 of 2 northbound lanes are closed on the M1 Pacific Motorway just past the Bruxner Highway at West Ballina due to a truck crash. Use the Bruxner Highway instead.

📲 The latest information is available at Live Traffic: https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/205667

21/08/2024

Time's running out to get your tickets for this special charity night performance of "Jack the Ripper" and support our Paradise Partner, Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond whilst enjoying the show!
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond & the Rotary Satellite Club of Ballina Lifestyle have been given the opportunity to host this fundraising night by another of our Paradise Partners, Ballina Players Theatre.
It's on Wednesday 28th August
Doors and Bar OPEN at 7pm and get your lucky Raffle Tickets before the show starts at 8PM. The raffle will be drawn on the night 😀
To book go to www.trybooking.com/CUFJW or contact 0427 287 627.
This is a 'b***y', old time London Music Hall musical with lots of music and dancing without the blood!

This musical is set in Old London Time and is billed as a B***y Musical. Set partly in a music hall and partly in the surrounding East End London...

20/08/2024

We are really excited to share the first episode of "Beyond The Gates" with the Principal of Ballina Coast High School, Peter Howes, which aired today. If you missed it, listen to the podcast now: https://omny.fm/shows/community-engagement/beyond-the-gate-peter-howes-ep-1

20/08/2024

Congratulations to Kathryn, our Club Paradise member who won the $1000 voucher from Ventair - The Air Movement Specialists and Cetnaj Ballina during our recent Membership Drive. Jenny and Sharon from Paradise FM were so happy to congratulate Kathryn in person today when she got to choose her Ventair products with help from Danni at Cetnaj Ballina.

19/08/2024

We are so looking forward to the Ballina Coast High School regular monthly chat, "Beyond the Gates"

17/08/2024

The Ballina RSL sub-Branch in conjunction with the Ballina RSL Club Ltd , invite members of the community to attend the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemoration and Wreath Laying Service on Sunday 18th August, commencing @ 11:00am at the Ballina RSL Memorial Park, 1 Grant Street Ballina.
The nation will commemorate the 57,000 Australians who served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 and especially, the 520 who paid the supreme sacrifice during this conflict.

16/08/2024

Need to get out for a drive this weekend?
Head along the "Mud Trail" ... not literally ... take your time and enjoy the region's beautiful ceramic creations.

upcoming events North Coast Ceramics supports local ceramic practitioners by preserving and promoting quality craftsmanship while nurturing broader community appreciation of the handmade. Pre-Xmas Ceramic Market 2024TBA NCC Inaugural Ceramic AwardBYRON SCHOOL OF ARTSJANUARY 2024Exhibition January 26...

14/08/2024

The Ballina RSL sub-Branch in conjunction with the Ballina RSL Club Ltd , invite members of the community to attend the Vietnam Veterans’ Day Commemoration and Wreath Laying Service on Sunday 18th August, commencing @ 11:00am at the Ballina RSL Memorial Park, 1 Grant Street Ballina.
The nation will commemorate the 57,000 Australians who served in Vietnam between 1962 and 1975 and especially, the 520 who paid the supreme sacrifice during this conflict.
A luncheon is to follow the Service for members of the Ballina RSL sub-Branch, all Vietnam Veterans, current & ex-serving ADF personnel, and other RSL sub-Branch members, and their spouse/partner. Tickets are available for purchase via the Ballina RSL sub-Branch office Tuesday – Thursday, 0900hrs-1500hrs.

14/08/2024

Head to the theatre for this special charity night performance of "Jack the Ripper" and support our Paradise Partner, Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond whilst enjoying the show!
The Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond & the Rotary Satellite Club of Ballina Lifestyle have been given the opportunity to host this fundraising night by another of our Paradise Partners, Ballina Players Theatre.
It's on Wednesday 28th August
Doors and Bar OPEN at 7pm and get your lucky Raffle Tickets before the show starts at 8PM. The raffle will be drawn on the night 😀
To book go to www.trybooking.com/CUFJW or contact 0427 287 627.
This is a 'b***y', old time London Music Hall musical with lots of music and dancing without the blood!

This musical is set in Old London Time and is billed as a B***y Musical. Set partly in a music hall and partly in the surrounding East End London...

14/08/2024

Next week sees the opening of the September Exhibitions, "Time, Tides & Culture" at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery. Take time out and visit to see brilliant artworks from artists both local and from out of the region.
Exhibitions open Wednesday 21 August and continue until Sunday 13 October. The official exhibition launch will be held 5.30 – 7.30pm, Thursday 22 August.
Located at 44 Cherry Street Ballina and open Wednesday to Friday from 9am until 3pm and weekends from 9.30am until 1.00pm. For further information contact the Gallery on 02 6681 0530 or visit the website www.nrcgballina.com.au
Image Credit: Jenn Rowe, banksia bird, 2024

13/08/2024

12/08/2024

Lennox Head Evening VIEW Club

12/08/2024

Wet weather – road status update @ 3pm
Ballina Shire Council is asking all motorists to be vigilant during the heavy rainfall.
Council staff check the road network and signpost flooded roads. Not all roads can be signposted so please be aware of changing conditions in your local area.

ROADS CLOSED DUE TO WATER OVER ROAD:

• Ross Lane @ Deadmans Creek
• Houghlahans Creek Road, South and North
• Boundary Road Causeway @ Marom Creek
• Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
• Friday Hut Road @ Skinners Creek
• Friday Hut Road @ Jorgensens Lane, Brooklet
• Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
• Lindendale Road @ Marom Creek

CAUTION WATER OVER ROAD
• Highway Interchange @ Cumbalum
• Tamarind Drive @ Deadmans Creek Road
• North Creek Road @ Yellowfin Place

CUMBALUM INTERCHANGE
The Cumberland Interchange is open under traffic control. Traffic arrangements may change please refer to livetraffic.com.au for updated information.
For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.
For hazard information download the NSW Government’s Hazards Near Me App available at nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

MINIMISE WATER USE
Residents are asked to please minimise their water use, through kitchen taps, showers, washing and toilet flushing. The current high rainfall is putting extreme pressure on our pump stations and wastewater network.
If you hear your toilet gurgling, it is expected during the extreme weather we are currently experiencing.
Council crews are doing all they can to clear the excess backlog - but they're up against it in the current conditions.
Please only call Council if sewage or water is entering your home on 1300 864 444.

View emergency warnings and advice for fires, floods and tsunamis in NSW.

12/08/2024

WET WEATHER - ROAD STATUS UPDATE

Ballina Shire Council is asking all motorists to be vigilant during the heavy rainfall.

Council staff check the road network and signpost flooded roads. Not all roads can be signposted so please be aware of changing conditions in your local area.

ROADS CLOSED DUE TO WATER OVER ROAD:
• Friday Hut Road @ Emigrant Creek (Kirklands Crossing)
• Friday Hut Road @ Skinners Creek
• Friday Hut Road @ Jorgensens Lane, Brooklet
• Pearces Creek Hall Road @ Pearces Creek
• Lindendale Road @ Marom Creek

The most up to date road status information is available 24/7 via livetraffic.com.au

For emergency help in floods and storms call the SES on 132 500.

For hazard information download the NSW Government’s Hazards Near Me App available at nsw.gov.au/emergency/hazards-near-me-app

View emergency warnings and advice for fires, floods and tsunamis in NSW.