Tag: ballina
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PIONEERS PUSH THROUGH TO GRAND FINAL
Wollongbar Alstonville’s advanced to the Far North Coast Rugby grand final with a resounding 51-27 win over Ballina. Trailing 20 points to 19 heading into the break, the Pioneers lifted when it counted. Ben Damen, Matthew Wright and Simon Perkins were among seven players who found their way onto the scoresheet. The side’s incredible second-half performance,…
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BALLINA TAEKWONDO JUNIORS BRING HOME 25 MEDALS
Ballina Taekwondo’s world-beating juniors have returned home heroes. Together, they collected 25 medals during the World Championships and International Open events, both held in the UK.
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COMMUNITY GROUPS BENEFIT FROM CLUBGRANTS INITIATIVE
Alstonville Community Preschool and Ballina’s Hope Haven are among 100 community groups to receive a share of almost $400,000. Ballina RSL has donated the funds as part of its ClubGRANTS initiative, which supports local organisations, sporting groups and charities. “They do some great things, we’re happy to be able to support them financially, and it’s about…
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BALLINA BEAT LENNOX IN FNCRU MINOR SEMI
In Far North Coast Rugby’s minor semi final, Lennox Head couldn’t catch Ballina, despite piling on 19 points in the second half. Leading 13-nil at half-time, the Seahorses doubled their total in the second to finish seven points clear on 26. Harry Bungate and Ryan Boardman each contributed a try to that total – Grant Knight kicked…
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‘SHARKWATCH’ TAKES TO THE SKIES
Volunteer group, SharkWatch New South Wales, has finally got off the ground in more ways than one. Its drone operators spent the day patrolling the skies above swimmers and surfers at Lennox Head.
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BURLEIGH SIDE WINS BALLINA ‘CLASSIC FOURS’ EVENT
Social players and seasoned bowlers have spent the day competing alongside one another in Ballina. The Gold Coast’s Julie Matthews and her team topped the ‘Classic Fours’ all-female field, while others were solely focused on fun.
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WOLLONGBAR ALSTONVILLE BEAT BALLINA AHEAD OF FNCRU FINALS
In round 14 of Far North Coast Rugby, Southern Cross University defeated Lismore in the local derby. First placed Byron Bay’s win over cellar-dwellers Casino came as no surprise… Bangalow got going late to draw with Lennox Head, and Wollongbar Alstonville kept Ballina at Bay. Bill Johnston and Lloyd Morgan both crossed twice each for the Pioneers.…
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BALLINA WEATHER THE STORM, PREPARE TO BATTLE THE VIKINGS
After round 2 of Far North Coast Basketball’s re-launched ‘Sunshine Conference’ – Grafton remains undefeated. Ballina is hoping to topple the side this week, following a 2nd round victory of its own.
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BALLINA UNITING CHURCH TO RE-OPEN ITS DOORS
Parishioners of Ballina’s historic Uniting Church can’t wait to worship inside it once again, come Sunday. The congregation was forced out 14 months ago, after learning the century-old structure was in danger of collapsing. Recently completed structural repairs have since saved it from demolition, allowing church leaders to re-open its doors. “We’ve had an enormous…
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BREAKERS COACH BANKING ON STRONGER DEFENSE
Ballina Breakers coach Michael Anderson is seeking a stronger defensive effort from his players this weekend. The side’s taking on Lismore on home soil in round 2 of Far North Coast Basketball’s relaunched ‘Sunshine Conference’.