Tag: ballina
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BALLINA CONNECTS WITH REGION’S HOMELESS
A blanket or trip to the doctor might not seem like a luxury – but for the Northern Rivers’ most vulnerable, they are. Today, Ballina’s homeless population had access to these vital services, during the town’s first Connect Day.
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BALLINA CLUB WELCOMES BOWLS NSW RULING FOR “OPEN GENDER” COMPETITION
A Ballina club has welcomed a decision from Bowls New South Wales to end its male-only requirement. From 2020, events will be played as “open gender,” allowing all eligible registered players to enter and compete.
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BALLINA BEARS WITHDRAW FROM CRICKET’S TOP GRADE
To cricket now and the Ballina Bears will be missing from Far North Coast’s top grade for the first time in the competition’s 25-year history. The club president says it’s a move to ensure the survival of the club over the next few seasons.
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STUDENTS WELCOME THE NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL TO THE NORTH COAST
The newly appointed New South Wales Governor, Margaret Beazley has begun a three-day tour of the North Coast. Her first stop was to Ballina Coast High School – where she was treated to a tour of the new age facility.
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SKATEBOARDING’S BEST DROP INTO BALLINA FOR ANNUAL COMP
The best skateboarders from the east coast were carving it up at Ballina’s Missingham Skate Park today… This year’s “Fair Go” competition attracting more than 100 riders, chasing cash, prizes and prestige.
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COMMUNITY TO KICK MORE GOALS THANKS TO CLUB GRANTS
Dozens of organisations in the Ballina Shire have been giving a funding boost, as part of the local RSL club’s grant program. More than $350,000 was spread between them, to help them continue their vital work within the community. “You have the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service which is a substantial community service which they need…
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ALLEGED KILLERS FACE COURT OVER DEATH OF ILUKA MAN
The case of the two men charged over the death of Iluka man Aaron Marks was mentioned in Lismore Local Court today. Mr Marks was found unconscious on a Ballina footpath in May last year and died a few days later in a Queensland hospital. Justin Anderson briefly appeared via video link while his co-accused…
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LAST DAY ON THE GREEN FOR BALLINA RSL BOWLS CLUB
It’s the Ballina Shire’s favourite RSL Bowls club, but sadly, it’s closing its doors. Members enjoyed one last day on the green, in honour of the 33-year-old institution.
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LADIES BALLINA BOWLS TEAM CELEBRATES MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
The Cherry Street Women’s bowling club is celebrating a milestone, 60 years in the making. The ladies hit the greens today, determined to prove age is no barrier.
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WARNING TO FISHERMAN AFTER ALBATROSS DEATH
Seabird Rescue is asking North Coast fishermen to be mindful of wildlife out on the water, after a yellow-nosed albatross swallowed a fish hook. The endangered bird died from its injuries.