Tag: ballina
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BUSHFIRE THREATENS SOUTH BALLINA
It was a nervous afternoon for South Ballina residents, as waterbombing aircraft and ground crews battled to bring a bushfire burning there under control. 10 trucks, supported by a plane and helicopter, were involved in the day-long firefighting effort. Crews eventually got the upper hand around 2:30, with the blaze downgraded to advice level. (AUDIO IN…
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THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR BALLINA HIGH SCHOOL FAREWELL
Ballina High School held its official farewell today, as it prepares to close for the demolition and redevelopment of a super school. Funds raised during the farewell will go towards preserving the school’s historic archives.
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CRUSTACEAN CELEBRATION AT BALLINA PRAWN FESTIVAL
Larger than expected crowds turned out for the Ballina Prawn Festival today. There was something for everyone, with kids competing in sandcastle building on the foreshore, and adults making the most of the delicious food on offer. There was no shortage of rides for the young and young at heart, and for the more creatively…
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REMEMBRANCE DAY IN BALLINA MARKS LIVES LOST IN WAR
Remembrance Day ceremonies were held across the Northern Rivers today, with people turning out to pay their respects to servicemen and women past and present. The day marks the Armistice that ended fighting in the First World War.
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SHARK NET TRIAL SITES ANNOUNCED
Shark nets will be deployed at five North Coast beaches early next month. The state government made the announcement today, as legislation to legalise the six-month trial came before parliament.
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ALSTONVILLE DEFEAT BALLINA IN ROUND 5
Alstonville’s home-field advantage proved the difference against Ballina, during round 5 of Far North Coast Cricket. Electing to bat – the side scored 123 off 38 overs, despite openers Mitch Pearce and Cameron Palmer falling cheaply. Jason Caught then led a fiery bowling attack, taking 4 for 17. Top scorer Nick Watson notched up 37…
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HUNDREDS TURN OUT FOR PRO-SHARK NET RALLY IN BALLINA
More than 300 people turned out in support of installing shark nets at Ballina today. With attacks continuing, and the failure of eco barrier trials, many say shark nets are the only option left to keep swimmers and surfers safe.
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‘BALLINA COAST HIGH SCHOOL’ TO OPEN IN 2019
Public education in Ballina will soon receive a massive overhaul. Ballina High will dismiss students for the last time later this year, before being bulldozed to make way for its 21’s century successor.
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BYRON COUNCIL SAYS IT DOESN’T SUPPORT SHARK NETS
Byron Shire Council has voted not to support the trial of shark nets on its beaches, instead opting for non-lethal mitigation measures. It comes on the same day Ballina Shire Council voted to publicly support nets on as many as six of its beaches.
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MUSICIANS TO HOST S.E.S BENEFIT CONCERT
Musicians throughout Ballina are putting their talent to good use – staging a charity concert to raise money for the town’s SES unit. Fossil Rock, Key Suspects and Glen Massey are among several acts performing. Organisers hope donations from the gig will help pay for vital equipment. “It’s about time we helped support them, because…