Tag: ballina
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THUNDER GO DOWN SWINGING AT UNDER 13S CRICKET CARNIVAL
The Far North Coast Thunder have gone down swinging in the annual under 13s Ballina cricket carnival this week. They’re the first local team to reach the final since a Lismore District team won it back in 2006.
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THIRD MAN CHARGED OVER FATAL BALLINA ASSAULT
Meanwhile, a third arrest has been made over the death of East Lismore man Jesse Vilkelis-Curas. A 19-year-old Ballina man has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray over his alleged involvement in the fatal brawl. The investigation into the incident led police and SES volunteers to Shaws Bay today to conduct…
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CHERRY STREET SPORTS CLUB TO HOST FARMER’S AID CONCERT
The Ballina business community has come together to support drought-affected farmers… A concert’s been organised to raise money for much needed drinking water for communities out west. Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=591698&
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TEENAGER CHARGED OVER FATAL BALLINA BRAWL
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of East Lismore man Jesse Vilkelis-Curas. The 24-year-old was taken off life support on Boxing Day, five days after he was involved in a brawl in Ballina.
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BALLINA HOSTS U13 CRICKET CARNIVAL
Ballina’s Fripp Oval will play host to the U13’s Cricket Carnival this week… Where young up and comers hope to make a name for themselves under the watchful eye of representative selectors.
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THIEVES SMASH CAR THROUGH BALLINA FAIR IN JEWELLERY STORE RAM RAID
Police are investigating a ram raid at a shopping centre in Ballina. Around 5:30am, a blue Nissan X-trail smashed through the southern entrance of Ballina Fair… the thieves drove through the centre before ramming into a jewellery store and stealing numerous items. “That vehicle had three males on board, it’s then left the scene and…
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COMPETITION TOUGHENS AT SUMMERLAND SERIES
The greens of Ballina’s Cherry Street Sports Club were graced with some of bowling’s biggest names yesterday. The Summerland Series boasts an impressive line-up of bowlers from across the country, all wanting a slice of the $25,000 prize.
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CHRISTMAS EVE SENDS BALLINA FISH MARKETS INTO PRAWN FRENZY
It’s the busiest day of the year for fish markets across the country – Australians lining up to get their hands on a Christmas lunch staple. Prawns are still the most popular item in Ballina, putting pressure on fishermen to deliver.
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24-YEAR-OLD KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS FOLLOWING BALLINA BRAWL
A 24-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries in a brawl in northern NSW last night. Just before 8pm (Sunday 22 December 2019), police and emergency services were called to reports of a brawl near Hill and Park Streets, East Ballina. NSW Ambulance paramedics found the man suffering serious head injuries. He was treated at the…
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BALLINA BUSINESSES TO DELIVER THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR FARMERS
From the coast to the country… Ballina businesses are raising money to help drought stricken farmers. The money will be used to fill semi-trailers with clean drinking water to send to the North West. A $20 donation at the Cherry Street Bowling Club will purchase a carton of water. “In the first 24 hours we…