Ballina: Twin Bridges Project Begins as Saffin Addresses Expenses, Alstonville Rotarian Aids Nepal Relief

MP Janelle Saffin marked the start of Ballina's $85 million Twin Bridges project and addressed an expenses controversy, while a local Rotarian coordinates flood relief for Nepal.

MP Janelle Saffin attended a Ballina event marking the beginning of the $85 million Twin Bridges project, the region's biggest bridge infrastructure work. At the event, Saffin addressed a recent expenses controversy, according to Ballina News Daily, telling attendees she was "mortified" by the incident.

In related community news, an Alstonville Rotarian is coordinating emergency relief efforts for remote Nepali mountain communities struck by devastating floods. Ballina News Daily reports the effort is focused on providing shelter and supplies to affected residents.