Ballina: Three New Police Officers, Council Budget Plan With Ross Lane Closure

Ballina deploys new police as mayor disputes crime hotspot claims, while council considers a nine-week Ross Lane closure to save ratepayers $800,000.

Three new probationary constables have been deployed to Ballina's streets, Ballina News Daily reports. The move follows recent weekend knife incidents and property theft in the town. Mayor has pushed back against characterizations of Ballina as a crime hotspot.

Ballina Council is considering a nine-week closure of Ross Lane as part of a budget plan to save ratepayers $800,000, Ballina News Daily reports. The council is also discussing airport parking improvements, Wardell enhancements, and an Alstonville movie studio proposal as part of the budget process.