Tag: ballina
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HIT THE COURT IN BALLINA
High school students from across the Far North Coast have hit the court in Ballina for the Combined Basketball Competition. All hoping to advance to the second round in order to play in the state competition.
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BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL VOTE TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF OCEAN POOL
Planning for the controversial Ballina Ocean Pool will go ahead after council today voted to continue supporting the project. Environmental and cost concerns circulated the Chambers this morning, after Councillor Ben Smith put forward a motion to dump the planning proposal before it reaches the development stage. Local residents against the pool shared concerns it…
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STARS OF BALLINA TO COME OUT AND SHINE FOR CANCER COUNCIL
The stars of Ballina Shire will come out to shine when the Cancer Council hosts a dance gala in May. Today, local personalities met for the first time before they hit the stage to raise vital funds for cancer research. One in two Australians is diagnosed with the disease by the age of 85. “I…
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NORTH COAST SHORT TERM HOLIDAY RENTALS TO SEE NEW REGULATIONS
The number of holidays rentals across the North Coast has quadrupled in the past three years. But not all locals aren’t happy with the current regulations and a recent study from Southern Cross University has shown the need for reform.
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SAILORS RACE FOR NICK PEATE MEMORIAL TROPHY
Sailing boats of all shapes and sizes gathered at the mouth of the Richmond River for one of the most emotional races of year. Winning wasn’t the priority for skippers today, rather honouring a young sailor who tragically took his own life.
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ROTARY PROVIDING HOPE FOR BUSHFIRE AFFECTED COMMUNITY
A caravan that has been passed on like a baton from Queensland travelled through the North Coast today. The Rotary Club’s Caravan of Hope will provide a temporary home for a bushfire affected family in Lake Conjola on the South Coast.
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ANOTHER FISH KILL AFTER HEAVY RAIN
Following last weeks heavy rainfall, dead fish are beginning to emerge along the high tide line of North Creek in Ballina. Rous County Council President, Keith Williams posted photos and video’s of the fish online. He explained North Creek acted as a haven for marine life during previous fish kills, which are understood to occur…
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SENIORS WEEK KICKS OFF WITH WALKING NETBALL
Seniors on the northern rivers are proving it’s never too late to try something new. Today they practiced their netball skills on the first day of seniors week.
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LOCAL BOARDRIDERS ELIMINATED FROM NEWCASTLE BATTLE
Sadly our local teams fell short of the finals at the Australian Boardriders Battle. The Le Ba and Byron Bay teams made it through round one, each topping their heat. But they were both eliminated in round two. Despite today’s result, Byron Bay’s Soli Bailey is just happy to be a part of the spectacle.…
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BALLINA HOSTS WEDDING PLANNING FESTIVAL
Love was in the air at Ballina’s Cherry Street Sports Club today with a wedding planning festival welcoming members of the public. Just 24 hours after Valentine’s Day some newly engaged couples were already eager to start planning their big day. “We’ve had a few loved up couples through the doors already so it’s been…