South Ballina was closed to public 4WDs on 31 March 2021. Now, Richmond Valley Council is considering whether to liberalise 4WD access to Broadwater Beach (the southern end of South Ballina) (The Northern Rivers Times, 3 June 2021). Knowing that RVC can’t effectively control 4WD-based recreation on Airforce Beach, they must leave Broadwater Beach alone. It’s time to push back against Richmond Valley Council.