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January Exhibitions at NRCG

Published on 02 January 2026

Northern Rivers Community Gallery welcomes 2026 with four exceptional exhibitions by local and interstate artists, offering rich explorations of interior and exterior landscapes, magic and ritual, and our relationship with the world around us.

Cultural and Historical Water Stories Shared Through New Soundtrail

Published on 18 December 2025

Ballina Shire Council has unveiled Water Stories and Soundtrail, a renewal of the Richmond River interpretive trail that includes new hard signs and a geo-located audio experience.

First-class Pump Track opens in Ballina

Published on 17 December 2025

Ballina Shire Council is thrilled to announce the completion of the new Ballina Pump Track at Kingsford Smith Reserve in the heart of Ballina.

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Proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV)

Ongoing consultation

To maintain services and renew community infrastructure, Ballina Shire Council is proposing a Special Rate Variation starting from 1 July 2025.

Amendment to LEP minimum lot size - 86 Foresters Way and 38 Old Tintenbar Road Tintenbar

Ongoing consultation

Summary This Planning Proposal (PP) relates to an amendment to the Ballina Local Environmental Plan 2012 to vary the Minimum Lot Size (MLS) provision that applies to two properties in Tintenbar. The Proposal concerns two adjoining parcels of land: 86 Foresters Way also known as Lot 2 DP 1037930, (109.91 ha) and 38 Old Tintenbar Road also known as Lot 15 DP 569492 (30.83 ha...

Alterations to Community Building - West Ballina

Submissions closing on 13 February 2026, 12:00 PM

DA No: 2025/525 - PAN-601179 PROPERTY: 10 Hayman Street, West Ballina NSW 2478 - Lot 1 DP 1181025 PROPOSAL: Alterations and additions to an existing childcare facility and family community centre, including new bus drop off and pick up area. APPLICANT: Department of Community and Justice Notice is hereby given that the following development application has been lodged fo...

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