Tag: ballina
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BALLINA LOCAL JUMPS OUT OF A PLANE FOR 90TH BIRTHDAY
A 90th birthday is a momentous occasion and should be celebrated accordingly, but a Ballina local has taken things to the next level. Mavis Austen marked the milestone by jumping out of a plane, proving age knows no bounds. GoPro vision supplied by Skydive Byron Bay.
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MARITIME OFFICERS BEGIN STATE-WIDE COMPLIANCE BLITZ
To mark the start of boating season, New South Wales Maritime are completing a compliance blitz across our waterways. NBN News today joined a team on the Far North Coast as operation ‘Be Prepared’ got underway.
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BALLINA’S HOT MEAL CENTRE RE-OPENS THANKS TO GENEROUS DONATION
Ballina’s Hot Meal Centre has re-opened its doors to disadvantaged locals after the pandemic shut the kitchen back in March. Patrons will be able to enjoy a drink and hot meal thanks to a $75,000 donation by the Cherry Street Sports Club, which will see the non-for-profit through for the next three years. “It’s a…
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FEMALE PLAYER AIRLIFTED TO THE GOLD COAST SUFFERING SPINAL INJURIES
A 22-year-old female player is in hospital tonight after being injured in a tackle at the West Ballina sports field this afternoon. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident shortly after midday. The woman was airlifted to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition, suffering spinal injuries. (NO AUDIO)
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KICKIN’ THE PUNT TAKES AIM AT “PREDATORY” GAMBLING INDUSTRY
“Cowardly and predatory” – that’s how Ballina man Benjamin Hamilton has labelled the gambling industry in his campaign for change. The co-founder of Kickin’ The Punt is calling for a marshal to be in all big venues across the state to identify and help people at risk.
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50,000kg SPERM WHALE WASHES UP AT SOUTH BALLINA
Surf Life Saving Far North Coast is urging people to stay away from Patchs Beach at South Ballina after a whale washed up late yesterday. Crown lands was today joined by members of the public helping to recover the deceased mammal, which weighs more than 50,000 kilograms. “The whale is a sperm whale and it’s…
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TWO-CAR CRASH AT EAST BALLINA, MAN IN A SERIOUS CONDITION
Emergency services were called to a two car crash on Angels Beach Drive at East Ballina just after 3pm today. Multiple paramedic crews and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident. Two people were transported to Lismore Base Hospital suffering minor injuries. A third person has been taken to Ballina District Hospital in a…
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BALLINA FIRE STATION WELCOMES $450K NEW PUMPER
Ballina’s Fire and Rescue station is now home to a brand new fire truck. The $450,000 pumper can supply 3000 litres of water a minute, and features a compressed air foam system. Arriving just in time for bushfire season, it’s set to improve emergency response and protection for locals in the region. (NO AUDIO)
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WOMAN WANTED AFTER NOT PAYING FOR PIZZAS AT BALLINA TAKEAWAY SHOP
A Ballina takeaway shop is asking for the public’s help after a customer failed to pay for their pizza last night. Brighton Street Takeaway allege a woman under the name “Jasmine” picked up 5 pizzas and 3 garlic breads, but her card declined. Staff say they told the woman the payment had failed, and tried…
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BALLINA SCHOOL PUT INTO SHORT LOCKDOWN AS POLICE ASSIST WITH INCIDENT
A primary school in the Northern Rivers went into an hour-long lockdown around lunchtime today. Police were called to Ballina Public School to help staff deal with an incident involving a student. The Department of Education says no one was threatened or hurt, and classes resumed to normal later in the day. (NO VIDEO)