Ballina Shire rolls out new 3-bin waste service
June 1, 2011
Residents living in Ballina Shire urban areas will soon be able to recycle more of their garbage waste.
The new garden and organics waste service, that will commence 4 July, was launched to an attentive and enthusiastic crowd at Ballina Public School.
New three-bin waste service coming to Ballina Shire urban areas in July
April 28, 2011
All Ballina Shire urban residents will have a new garden and organics bin delivered in June as part of a new forward-thinking and sustainable waste service to commence on 4 July 2011.
This new service will include a weekly collection of garden and organic material, a fortnightly recycling service as per the current service, with any remaining waste to go in the old garbage bin, which will also be collected fortnightly.
Each week you will put out two bins with all residents to put the recycling bin out in the same week and the waste bin to be put out by all residents on the alternate week.
When the new bins are delivered you will get a comprehensive booklet which will assist you in managing your waste.
Alstonville Bypass celebrations scheduled for May 7
April 4, 2011
Page MP Janelle Saffin has announced that community celebrations to mark the end of work on the Alstonville Bypass will be held on Saturday, 7 May.
“This is something the people of Alstonville community have waited decades for, so they are certainly ready to celebrate, and I look forward to joining the party,” she said.
“In particular I want to mention the role played by Bob Wilson and members of the Alstonville Bypass committee who lobbied so hard for so long for this bypass.
“Bob has played a key role in community consultations on the bypass and also chairs the organising committee for the community celebrations on May 7.
Karin Kolbe announces candidacy for Ballina
February 12, 2011
Karin Kolbe, community campaigner, transport activist, book publisher and BayFM broadcaster, will contest the State seat of Ballina in the March State election as an Independent.
Her decision means there will be a three-way contest between long-term sitting Member Don Page (National Party), and Greens candidate Simon Richardson.
“By running as an Independent I can truly represent the community’s needs rather than follow a party line,” said Ms Kolbe.
“Independents achieve better results for their communities because they are not beholden to parties, donors or Macquarie Street.
“Action on rail and other transport services is essential. Political talk from current sitting members has produced nothing.
“Transport is key for so many State government services. Without transport, the best TAFEs, clinics and jobs are inaccessible to many. We need the right mix of buses, rail, roads, scooters and bicycles, for locals and visitors alike.
“We must fiercely protect our natural environment. Clean water and air, biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions are not negotiable.
“Local councils need the ability to deal with local issues. Local independents best deal with local issues. Look at the power they have in Canberra now.”
Ms Kolbe owned an IT company in Sydney before moving to the area in 2002.
Ms Kolbe is the inaugural and current president of TOOT, Trains on our Tracks.
She lives in Suffolk Park and is president of the Suffolk Park Progress Association.
She is a board member of the Northern Rivers Community Foundation.
She ran for Byron Shire council in 2008.
Since 2009, she presents The Spin Cycle on Bay FM, a program about environmental issues, creative industries and local politics.
She is married and has three step-children.
NSW surf lifesaving Country Championship results -Byron Bay wins pointscore
January 17, 2011
The Stramit NSW Country Championships wrapped up today after strong swells forced the relocation of the carnival to Trial Bay. Byron Bay has won the overall carnival pointscore, followed by Warilla-Barrack Point, with the defending title holder Lennox Head-Alstonville ending up in third spot.
The event has been hugely successful over the last two years for the small South West Rocks club and community, generating an estimated $5million within the local economy.
Overall Pointscore
1st Byron Bay 807 pts
2nd Warilla-Barrack Point 575
3rd Lennox-Head Alstonville 459
4th Cudgen Headland 410
5th Coffs Harbour 394
6th Tacking Point 327
7th Port Macquarie 297.5
8th Sawtell 295
9th Shellharbour 268.5
10th Wauchope-BH 200
11th South West Rocks 168
12th Woolgoolga 103
FAR NORTH COAST RESULTS
Flood recovery grants now available
January 10, 2011
Member for Page Janelle Saffin is encouraging local primary producers and small businesses affected by recent flooding in the electorate of Page to contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority to see if they are eligible for flood recovery grants now available.
To be eligible, applicants need to show that 51 per cent of their income is derived from production – based on copies of their latest personal and business taxation returns – as well as satisfying other criteria.
A package of one-off “Category C Grants” – worth up to $15,000 – is available under the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) provided jointly by the Federal and NSW governments.
Category C assistance will help primary producers with general clean-up costs including the removal of debris and dead livestock, purchase of fodder, replacement trading stock, repairs to damaged equipment and property access – without which production and viability could be disrupted beyond the next season. It will help small businesses affected by flooding to conduct repairs and resume trading as soon as possible.
Clubs promised reduced tax rates by NSW Coalition
December 15, 2010
The Member for Ballina Don Page this week met with representatives from registered clubs in the Ballina electorate and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see some community groups receive an extra $112,000 a year in donations and support.
The MOU between the NSW Liberals and Nationals and Clubs NSW outlines the key measures that will be introduced to help secure the long-term financial viability of NSW Clubs as well as the increases in contributions they will make to the local community.
Pedestrian killed at Lennox Head
October 7, 2010
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a car at Lennox Head last night.
Shortly before 9.30pm a man was allegedly lying on The Coast Road, Lennox Head, when he was struck by a northbound Toyota Celica.
As a result the pedestrian, a 55-year-old Alstonville man, died at the scene.
The driver of the Toyota, a 66-year-old man, was taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine tests.
A crime scene was established and officers from Ballina Crash Investigation Unit are conducting inquiries into the incident.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Hell on Wheels is a fundraiser for helicopter rescue service
October 6, 2010
The Yellow Pages Hell on Wheels Cycle Tour is not a race – it’s a 600km cycle tour which is all about raising money and experiencing the sights of the North Coast.
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter’s general manager Kris Beavis said: “The real winner in the tour is the rescue helicopter, which benefits from funds raised from riders and the public.
Far North Coast centres included in NBN roll-out
July 30, 2010
Page MP Janelle Saffin today said local towns and cities in Page were set to join the digital revolution, with internet speeds up to 100 times faster than they are now.
The Gillard Labor Government today released for the first time maps outlining the path for the new network to stretch across Australia under the National Broadband Network (NBN).
The maps:
- Show that every house, school and business in Australia will have access to high-speed broadband under the NBN
- Confirm optical fibre will be extended to 93 per cent of homes and businesses in more than 1000 cities and towns by the end of the roll-out
- Show how communities will be served by next generation wireless and satellite technologies under the NBN.
Ms Saffin said local cities and towns set to be connected to the optical fibre network include Alstonville, Ballina, Casino, Evans Head, Grafton, Iluka, Kyogle, Lismore, Woodburn, Wooloweyah, Woombah and Yamba.
