Tag: ballina
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SURE BET OF A FUN FAMILY DAY OUT AT THE RACES
It’s a post-Christmas tradition that brings the Ballina community together. Thousands of punters and spectators are expected to turn out for the annual Boxing Day races – which double as an annual reunion for many.
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HALF HOUR WAIT IN PRE-CHRISTMAS PRAWN RUSH
Those keen on the freshest possible seafood faced a long wait this morning, as queues stretched well out the doors at Ballina. Some customers lining up from 6am, with most waiting 30 minutes just to get to the counter. Extra staff were put on to manage the pre-Christmas prawn rush – the busiest time of…
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THINK TWICE BEFORE PET PURCHASING THIS CHRISTMAS
Pets can play a big part in our lives, but purchasing them on a whim before Christmas can have heartbreaking consequences. Northern Rivers Animal Services is pleading with people to instead consider adopting one of the hundreds of pets that are surrendered, each year.
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COUNTDOWN TO BALLINA’S BIGGEST BOWLS TOURNAMENT
As the Christmas countdown begins, so too does the countdown to the Summerland Series, Ballina’s biggest bowls tournament of the year. Over 200 competitors are expected to flock to the costal town from next week.
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NORTH COAST BEACHES AT THE FOREFRONT OF SHARK TECHNOLOGY
With the Christmas break just around the corner, the New South Wales Government has rolled out more shark safety measures for North Coast beaches. Two additional drones will join the already strong fleet, as well as new alarms, megaphones and trauma kits.
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FAIR GO SKATE COMP ROLLS ON AFTER OVERNIGHT DELUGE
An overnight deluge threatened to wash out the country’s longest running skate competition for the second time this year. Luckily, the heavens cleared as hundreds of amateur and professional skaters took to the rink.
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DROUGHT DRIES UP CHRISTMAS SEAFOOD SUPPLY
If there’s one thing fishermen have on their Christmas wish list, it’s to be on mother natures good side. Drought has pushed up the price of prawns, while severe thunderstorm forecasts could dock trawlers during what should be the busiest time of year.
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PARENTS PLEA TO SAVE LOCAL GYMNASIUM
Hundred of kids fear they’ll be left out in the cold, as their beloved Ballina RSL Youth Club closes its doors. Last night, angry parents demanded answers, calling on the sub branch to give them more time to find a suitable owner.
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LIVING LIFE AS A FEARLESS SENIOR
A collection of short films showcasing the bold and unapologetic lives of seniors is going viral in the Northern Rivers. Among these aging heroes, an 86-year-old Dutch World War 2 survivor, who can truly call himself fearless. For more information, visit: https://www.feroscare.com.au/fearlessfilms
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MACADAMIA FARMERS SMASH CROP RECORD
Despite copping some of the most challenging farming conditions in the last few years, the Northern Rivers macadamia industry has come out on top. It’s produced close to 53,000 tonnes this year – smashing the record.