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Citizenship ceremony There were smiles from ear to ear at the Citizenship Ceremony last month as we warmly welcomed 17 new Aussies to our nation and shire. We said G'day to our newest Aussie citizens who now call Australia home. They come from many nations including Sweden, USA, Thailand, Philippines, New Zealand, Switzerland, Vietnam, UK, Italy and Finland!
find a defib near you These small machines can make all the difference in a critical situation. Here’s the local council facilities that permanently house defibrillators: Ballina War Memorial Pool Alstonville Aquatic Centre Ballina Byron Gateway Airport Ballina Shire Council Customer Service Centre Ballina Indoor Sports Centre Flat Rock Tent Park (on verandah) Wigmore Arcade *Please note: this list is correct at the time of printing.
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report abandoned trolleys
Did you know you could be fined for dumping a shopping trolley in a public place? Help keep our Shire beautiful, please return your trolley and report abandoned trolleys. Woolworths, Big W, Dan Murphy’s ph 1800 641 497 or visit trolleytracker.com.au Coles, Kmart ph 1800 876 553, download the Coles app or visit coles.com.au/customer-care/abandoned-trolleys Bunnings ph 1300 554 777 or visit bunnings.com.au/ contact-us Spar visit spar.com.au/contact Supa Value IGA ph 6686 4999 or visit supavalu.com.au/ contact-us All other abandoned trolleys, please call your local store or contact council’s Public and Environmental Health Section on 1300 864 444.
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THE MAGAZINE OF THE BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL
