Jemima Grigor News Today

Mayor David Wright and Anne Thompson, 2020 Citizen of the Year, announced the winner. The ceremony’s MC was netballer and broadcaster Liz Ellis. The Ballina Shire resident offered a relaxed, funny and engaging style to the occasion, accompanied by special guest, Channel 9 sports reporter James Bracey. Barbara Swain was awarded the accolade for her 25-year work with the Ballina Mental Health Support Group, a charity she founded. Mrs Swain started up the group after her son Barry lost his batt...

Last year’s winners of the Ballina Shire Australia Day Awards. Photo supplied. This year’s Australia Day celebrations for Ballina Shire will be held at Lennox Head Cultural Centre on Tuesday 26 January, starting at 9am. The 2021 event will include the citizenship ceremony, Australia Day awards, and performances by opera singer Katie Rutledge and 12-year-old singer/songwriter Lennox Broadley. Ballina Council say they are delighted to have James Bracey as special guest speaker this year, alo...