Tag: ballina
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DPI EXTENDING SHARK-SPOTTING DRONE TRIAL
The state government’s shark-spotting drone trial, will soon extend to cover Evans Head and Ballina beaches. It follows initial testing at Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. Each drone will patrol 4-kilometre stretches of beach for a period of four hours. CASA certified pilots will fly the additional patrols from local surf clubs, which…
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ALLEGED DRUG DEALERS FACE COURT
Three men charged, following a major drug operation on the North Coast, have faced court for the first time. Two men – aged 48 and 22 – were remanded in custody, while a third was granted conditional bail. Strike Force Cloak detectives allegedly found ice and cocaine worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, while searching…
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BALLINA BRICKMASTER SHOWCASES LEGO METROPOLIS
Brick-by-brick, hobbyist James Enright has built an incredible miniature metropolis. Putting 10 years of experience to use, he’s constructed a sprawling Lego city inside his parents’ East-Ballina home.
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SAW THEFT PROMPTS SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSE
A Ballina mowing business has taken to social media, following the theft of a chainsaw worth almost two-thousand dollars. John’s Bikes and Mowers Ballina shared security vision of the incident in the hope of finding the person responsible. The chainsaw was stolen last Friday – taken while staff were occupied with customers. Anyone with information is…
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SMITH, WRIGHT OUTLINE PRIORITIES
Five days after polls closed – the leader of most Northern Rivers Councils has been decided. Lifelong resident Isaac Smith will lead Lismore forward, while Ballina Shire voters stuck with a safe pair of hands in David Wright.
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SKENNARS HEAD INTERSECTION SET FOR UPGRADE
A two lane roundabout will be built at Skenners Head, to replace the existing intersection that joins the Coast Road and Skennars Head Road. Jointly funded by the state government and Ballina Shire Council – the project aims to improve safety and traffic flow. It’s one of several similar upgrades, soon to be carried out at…
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BIKE PLAN FEEDBACK SOUGHT
A network of bike paths could one day connect towns, transport hubs and shopping centres throughout the Ballina shire. That’s according to Ballina Shire Council’s 10 year draft bike plan, currently on exhibition. The document also details planned safety initiatives and the construction of additional cycle-friendly amenities including bike racks. To have your say, visit council’s…
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WRIGHT RE-ELECTED BALLINA MAYOR
Preference counting has confirmed Councillor David Wright will remain Mayor of Ballina. for another term A council stalwart – Wright received over 9,900 votes compared to closest rival Jeff Johnson’s 8,700. Meanwhile, Councillor Isaac Smith looks to be Lismore’s next mayor. Despite counting continuing, Smith’s taken to social media, telling followers ‘The wait is over.…
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LISMORE & BALLINA MAYORAL RACES STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Lismore and Ballina’s mayoral races each remain too close to call. Councillors Isaac Smith and David Wright, remain the front the front front runners for the respective local government areas. Both, however, are waiting for preferences to be distributed before claiming victory. Elsewhere, Robert Mustow is Mayor of Richmond Valley, after rival Daniel Simpson formally withdrew…
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BYRON BEAT GRAFTON, AVENGING ROUND 2 LOSS
One basket was all that separated Lismore and Ballina last night, during round 5 of Far North Coast Basketball’s Sunshine Conference. Elsewhere, 1st placed Byron Bay avenged their round 2 loss to Grafton, defeating the Vikings 81 points to 74. Byron’s sticky man-on-man defense hurt Grafton around the perimeter. Coupled with some powerful rebounding, it cost…