Tag: ballina
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DESPERATE SEARCH FOR MISSING SURF LIFE SAVER
A massive search effort is underway at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach, after a 69-year-old man went missing while taking a morning dip. Tragically, Lynn Burtonwood is also a surf lifesaver, with his club mates now searching for one of their own. *UPDATE* Emergency Services have resumed the search for a missing man at Lighthouse Beach in…
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SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN AT BALLINA
A search is underway for a missing 69 year-old man at at Lighthouse Beach on the far north coast. The beach remains closed as police, surf lifesavers and the SES conduct the operation, hampered by rough conditions. More to come. @NSWSES have now joined @nswpolice & @FNCSLS in the search for a 69yo man missing…
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OLYMPIC HOPEFULS SWIM AT ELITE TRAINING CAMP ON THE NORTH COAST
The nation’s best up-and-coming open water swimmers are currently visiting Ballina Shire, on an exclusive training camp. 17 rising stars are honing their skills, under the watchful eyes of coaching staff.
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LEARN TO SAIL COURSE RELING IN SEAFARERS
One of the region’s oldest maritime institutions welcomed new seafarers aboard as part of their annual learn to sail program. The course proving so popular, some parents were on the wait list for over four months.
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ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER TITAN
The NRL has been heading back to school as the ‘Road to Regions’ makes its way through the North Coast Former Ballina Seagulls junior Brian Kelly taking a break from Titan’s pre-season training, to talk about health and well-being.
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WORKS BEGINS ON HIGHWAY SERVICE CENTRE
Popular with passing drivers, the rest stop on Teven Road in West Ballina is closing, as work on a new highway service centre gets underway. Plans for the $27-million complex include a petrol station, convenience store, and tourist information centre. There are some concerns the work could impact on people visiting the area, looking for…
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INNOVATION PRECINCT TO BECOME BALLINA’S “NEW SENSATION”
A new attraction is planned for the vacant site opposite the Ballina Byron Airport, as the State Government has chipped in close to $4-million for an “innovation park”. The funding will enable preparation work to be undertaken, so Ballina Shire Council can begin marketing the lots. The INXS Music Museum, which has been rumoured to…
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STATE GOVERNMENT PLEDGE SET TO BENEFIT LOCAL MARINE RESCUE
With just eight weeks until the New South Wales election, the cash is starting to be splashed around. The Berejiklian Government promising more than $37-million for the state’s Marine Rescue service, which will particularly help Ballina and Evans Head.
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PARAROO SHARES IMPORTANT MESSAGE AT GET ACTIVE EXPO
Getting involved in sport can be about more than just getting fit – a message Para-roos Vice Captain Ben Roche hopes to share at Ballina’s Get Active Expo. The Lennox Head local is an ambassador for this year’s event – its theme “Anyone Can Play”.
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FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE $50 MILLION INNOVATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
While some kids won’t be excited to start school again in 2019, students in Ballina will be walking into one of the best schools in the state. 63 new classrooms and six learning spaces will be on offer when the doors open at Ballina Coast High School next week.