Ballina

Ballina Shire Council was established in 1976. It holds 35,569^ electors and occupies an area of 493 square kilometres. This council is divided into three wards and is served by 10 councillors including a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

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A Ward Highlight A Ward on map Zoom to A Ward on map Go to ward details
B Ward Highlight B Ward on map Zoom to B Ward on map Go to ward details
C Ward Highlight C Ward on map Zoom to C Ward on map Go to ward details

Map data: 2023 Redistribution of Local Government Areas for LG2401, D2023-10-30

Councillors

The following candidates were declared elected on 2 October 2024:

A Ward

Erin KARSTEN (GRN)
Damian LOONE (IND)
Phil MEEHAN (IND)

B Ward

Michelle BAILEY (IND)
Eva RAMSEY (IND)
Kiri DICKER (GRN)

C Ward

Simon CHATE (GRN)
Therese CROLLICK (IND)
Simon KINNY (IND)

Localities and postcodes

Includes partially or wholly the following localities and postcodes.

Localities

Alstonvale, Alstonville, Bagotville, Ballina, Broken Head, Brooklet, Cabbage Tree Island, Coolgardie, Cumbalum, Dalwood, East Ballina, East Wardell, Empire Vale, Fernleigh, Keith Hall, Kinvara, Knockrow, Lennox Head, Lynwood, Marom Creek, Mcleans Ridges, Meerschaum Vale, Newrybar, Patchs Beach, Pearces Creek, Pimlico, Pimlico Island, Rous, Rous Mill, Skennars Head, South Ballina, Teven, Tintenbar, Tuckombil, Uralba, Wardell, West Ballina, Wollongbar.

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