State Government delivers changes for clubs
August 3, 2011
Member for Ballina, Don Page, says he is pleased to see yet another election commitment delivered by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government today.
“The NSW Liberals and Nationals developed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Clubs NSW prior to the March election,” Mr Page said.
“I was pleased to sign the MOU in December last year, and even happier today to see key aspects of that commitment delivered with legislation introduced to Parliament today.”
The Gaming Machine Tax Amendment Bill reduces tax paid by registered clubs and introduces changes to the Club Community Support Scheme.
“Local clubs in the Ballina Electorate currently donate more than $5 million annually to community groups and activities, and this will increase by an additional $112,000 from September 1 this year,” Mr Page said.
The new ClubGRANTS Scheme will provide an estimated $85 million, in additional community support across NSW from registered clubs over the next four years.
“The reduction in club taxes will save clubs in the Ballina electorate more than $300,000 a year,” Mr Page said
“Clubs make a major social and economic contribution to our local communities. They provide funding to community and sporting organisations, employment opportunities and high-quality facilities that are accessible and affordable for everyone.”
The 18 clubs in the Ballina Electorate employ more than 400 people and make significant contributions to the local economy.
Under the former State Labor Government, more than 100 clubs had to shut their doors due to tax increases.
Further reforms outlined in the MOU will be announced shortly.
“When a club in a small community is forced to close, it has an enormous impact. The NSW Liberal and Nationals want to support regional and rural communities and we understand the important role that clubs play. This legislation will help support clubs both large and small,” Mr Page said.
Paul Woolford’s passion for all things fishing
July 21, 2011
Paul Woolford is keeping alive an old Aussie tradition – building your own fishing rods!
For more than 50 years Paul has been fishing and repairing rods. He eventually extended his skills into building rods from scratch.
He still lives in Lennox Head and continues providing advice on all matters related to the world of fishing.
Paul owned and operated Lennox Head Bait & Tackle for more than eight years, until 2007.
Police investigate skateboarding incident – Lennox Head
June 7, 2011
Police are appealing for public assistance after a teenager suffered serious injuries in a skateboarding incident at Lennox Head at the weekend.
Shortly after midnight, Saturday, 4 June, two 19-year-old youths left a hotel in Lennox Head and began to ride home on their skateboards.
A third male, believed to be a friend of the two youths, was driving a maroon Ford Laser in the same direction.
In circumstances that are still being investigated by police, it appears the two youths have grabbed the tailgate of the vehicle and were being towed north along Park Lane.
Arts Northern Rivers announces young creatives
June 6, 2011
On Saturday, June 4, Arts Northern Rivers announced the 12 young creatives who will take part in their new Young Creatives Mentoring Project, at a special event held at Newrybar Hall.
Coming from as far afield as Grafton, Bonalbo, Lismore, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay, the group represent a diverse range of interests including music, film, visual arts, fashion, creative writing, dance, street art, installation and videography.
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.
Lennox Head Cultural & Community Centre Ceremonial opening
May 7, 2011
The Federal Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, and Ballina Shire Mayor, Cr Phillip Silver, will perform the ceremonial opening of the Lennox Head Cultural and Community Centre on Friday 20 May at 1 pm.
The opening follows the handover of the site to Ballina Shire Council from the building construction company this week.
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.
EnviTE welcomes Meg Nichols as new General Manager
February 12, 2011
Dr Tony Parkes, Chair of the EnviTE Management Committee, has welcomed Meg Nichols into her new role as General Manager of EnviTE Inc.
Meg Nichols replaces Graham Bird, who after 17 dedicated years at the helm of the organisation has retired to manage his farm property near Nimbin.
Mr Parkes commends both Graham Bird and Meg Nichols on the smooth transition that has taken place over the last few weeks.
He said Meg was appointed from a strong field of candidates and has an outstanding background in management and business development in the community sector, government and private industry.
“The Management Committee was impressed with Meg’s skills, experience, intelligence and energy,” he said.
“In Meg Nichols, we have found a strong leader and we are looking forward to working with her as we build EnviTE’s potential, services and performance.”
Meg Nichols has over 10 years experience in the training and employment sector. She has also worked in marketing, hospitality, real estate and justice administration.
She has a strong connection to the Northern Rivers area. A local girl, she attended Mullumbimby High School, has a BA as well as a graduate business qualification from Southern Cross University. Earlier in her career, she owned and operated a business in Lennox Head, where she still lives with her family.
Ms Nichols said her first priorities are to build on the strong foundations that Graham Bird has left as his legacy.
“I want to expand the range of employment, environment and training services provided by EnviTE in our local communities,” she said.
“EnviTE has always played a key role in developing local green skills and jobs and our environmental scientists are highly recognised for their expertise in assessment, planning, bush regeneration, monitoring and evaluation.
“We will continue to make a valuable contribution to improving the quality of our environment – an increasing need as a result of climate change and other threats.
“I will also be seeking to have dialogue with the community and government about ways to ensure the environment can be cared for in the long term and that this work is valued as an investment for all our futures.”
About EnviTE Inc
- EnviTE, a not-for-profit organisation, has been providing employment, training and professional environmental services in the Northern Rivers since 1993.
- EnviTE Employment specialises in assisting young job seekers in the Lismore/Casino region to find employment in a broad range of local industries, including retail, hospitality, agriculture, environmental services and healthcare.
- EnviTE Employment also runs the North Coast Environmental Employment project under the Australian Government initiative Jobs Fund, and National Green Jobs Corps, which provides young people with environmentally focused training and work experience in teams operating from Tweed Heads to Coffs Harbour.
- EnviTE Environment has been a leader in natural resource management on the North Coast of NSW for 18 years and continues to be on the cutting edge of the industry.
- With a well-deserved reputation for completing projects on time, to budget and with lasting results, EnviTE Environment has the experience and capacity to deliver a wide range of environmental restoration services to a diverse client base including local and state government agencies, community and Indigenous organisations and individual landholders.
Man seriously injured after being hit by car – Lennox Head
February 6, 2011
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit-and-run accident at Lennox Head yesterday.
About 8.45pm (Saturday 5 February 2011), a white coloured vehicle drove south on The Coast Road, Lennox Head, when it allegedly collided with a pedestrian who was walking on the side of the road.
Initial reports suggest the male driver of the vehicle stopped, however, he drove from the scene shortly after without providing any details.
A 25-year-old man suffered serious arm injuries as a result of the collision and was taken to Ballina Hospital.
Police are now appealing to the public to help identify the driver of the white vehicle.
Anyone with information in relation to the incident or the identity of the man is urged to contact Ballina Crash Investigation Unit via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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
