Tag: alstonville
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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS FROM SYDNEY TRAINING HARD IN ALSTONVILLE
With Tokyo 2021 firmly in their sights, Sydney-based swimmers are training hard here on the North Coast. The Olympic Park Squad is in Alstonville, preparing for the Short Course Championships.
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ALSTONVILLE’S SET TO GET ITS OWN SLICE OF HOLLYWOOD
Alstonville is set to get its own slice of Hollywood, with council approving a bold plan for a temporary movie studio at the Leisure and Entertainment Centre. And a local Film Studio is already working behind the scenes to secure a multi-million-dollar production.
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MAN CRITICALLY INJURED AFTER BEING HIT BY VAN ON BRUXNER HWY
A man is in a critical condition in hospital tonight after being hit by a van while walking along the Bruxner Highway near Alstonville just before 4 o’clock this morning. The 23-year-old was airlifted to the Gold Coast by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Meanwhile, the 64-year-old driver of the van was taken to hospital for…
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MICHAEL KLIM SWIMS WITH BUDDING ATHLETES IN ALSTONVILLE
It’s not every day budding swimmers get to train alongside an ex-olympian, but Alstonville’s squad got to do just that. Gold medalist, Michael Klim, paid the team a visit and shared some heartfelt inspiring words.
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ALSTONVILLE TEENS TURN PASSION PROJECT INTO BUSINESS VENTURE
Two budding Alstonville bakers have proven that you’re never too young to make a living for yourself. The teens have turned a lockdown passion project into a successful home business – earning themselves a pretty penny. For more information on TALLN Bakehouse, check out their Instagram @tallnbakehouse or email tallnbakehouse@gmail.com.
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ALSTONVILLE CONTINUES DOMINANCE IN FAR NORTH COAST PREMIER LEAGUE
Alstonville proved to be too dominant in round four of the far north coast premier league last night. In the men’s division, Richmond Rovers suffered a 2-1 loss. Meanwhile, in the women’s league Bangalow was left scoreless against the competition’s current leaders, Villa.
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FAR NORTH COAST MAN INJURED AFTER MOUNTAIN BIKING FALL
A man has suffered suspected spinal injuries after a nasty fall while mountain biking west of Ballina. Emergency services were called to the Duck Creek Mountain Bike Park just before midday. The 49-year-old was carried from the track on a stretcher before being transported to Lismore Base Hospital. “The helmet stopped the patient from being…
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ALSTOVILLE HERBALIST GAINS INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION
An Alstonville herbalist is gaining international attention, selling her percolators overseas… The therapist says the pandemic has highlighted the importance of quality when it comes to herbal medicines.
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ALSTONVILLE CROQUET CLUB’S LATEST AND GREATEST ASSET REVEALED
After decades of battling for a clubhouse, the Alstonville Croquet Club have finally unveiled its latest and greatest asset. It may only be small but to the club’s 25 members it means a lot.
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NEW STORAGE SHED FOR MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
A new storage shed built to store donated furniture and household goods has opened in Alstonville today, for the Mental Health Support Group. A couple, creating the group after a family tragedy that changed their lives.