Babarra is title of the artwork by Indigenous artist Marcus Ferguson commissioned by Transport for NSW and on public display at the Ballina BP Travel Centre, West Ballina.
Babarra is title of the artwork by Indigenous artist Marcus Ferguson commissioned by Transport for NSW and on public display at the Ballina BP Travel Centre, West Ballina.Look out for: seven flags between Cherry and Moon streets
Look out for: seven flags between Cherry and Moon streetsThe artist, Rachel Stone said the inspiration for this design came from stories that the children and elders told at the community engagement day at Ballina Public School - stories of beautiful blue seawater, rolling waves and glorious sunshine.
Look out for: Nine banners in Main Street, Alstonville.
Look out for: Nine banners in Main Street, Alstonville.Research from local archives found that Alstonville was once known by the delightful name of Duck Creek Mountain.
Look out for: Two banners on the Coast Road at East Ballina
Look out for: Two banners on the Coast Road at East BallinaThe inspiration for this design came from the poetically beautiful name Angels Beach.
Look out for: Six banners, Canal Bridge (North-bound), Fishery Creek Bridge (South-bound), Kerr & Swift Streets (intersection)
Look out for: Six banners, Canal Bridge (North-bound), Fishery Creek Bridge (South-bound), Kerr & Swift Streets (intersection)Rachel Stone said "Fishing is the lifeblood of Ballina Township. For this flag design, I wanted to capture a dreamlike feeling of life underwater, by representing the colourful diversity of marine life."
Look out for: Two banners, Richmond Street in Wardell
Look out for: Two banners, Richmond Street in WardellLocal elders in Empire Vale and Wardell shared wonderful stories of sugar cane, interwoven with stories of sweet love and inter-generational family farming.
Look out for: two banners, Coast road (north bound), Lennox Head
Look out for: two banners, Coast road (north bound), Lennox HeadLennox locals reported in interviews that that they enjoyed the wonderfully relaxed, low-key community vibe in Lennox.
In 2016, Ballina Shire Council identified the need for a reinvigoration of its public spaces.
In 2016, Ballina Shire Council identified the need for a reinvigoration of its public spaces.