Tag: ballina
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CASINO CRUSH BALLINA, NORTHERN NAIL KYOGLE IN NRRRL ROUND 15
Three rounds out from the finals, some NRRRL sides are struggling while others are hitting their stride. Ballina has notched up another loss, while Northern United are finishing strongly.
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BYRON BEAT BALLINA IN SUNSHINE CONFERENCE OPENER
First-grade basketball returned to the Far North Coast overnight. Grafton and Byron enjoyed wins in round 1 of the re-launched ‘Sunshine Conference’.
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BALLINA OCEAN POOL A STEP CLOSER TO FRUITION
Plans for an ocean pool at Ballina have taken a step forward. Council has voted to allocate $15,000 towards environmental and engineering reports. Once complete, an application will be submitted to council for consideration. “This will provide a safe swimming environment for both locals and tourists right down here on the beach, so the young,…
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BEACH CAFE ON COUNCIL AGENDA
In it’s heyday, the Shelly Beach Cafe was THE place for a cup of coffee by the sea. But after years of neglect, it’s not only an eyesore but a safety concern. Now Ballina Shire Council is hoping to return it to its former glory.
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BIG SWELL SETS BACK SHARK BARRIER INSTALLATION
Big seas have put the installation of shark barriers at Ballina and Lennox Head on hold. While this weekend’s forecast looks promising, one inventor doesn’t plan to wait.
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AIRPORT FUTURE DIVIDES COUNCILLORS
The question of who should be responsible for Ballina-Byron Gateway Airport’s long-term operation, has divided councillors. While most want to get the airport ‘investment ready’, one insists it should remain in community hands.
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BRONCOS BRING INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM TO BALLINA
Two former Brisbane Broncos went back to school in Ballina today… Club legends Justin Hodges and Scott Prince expanding the club’s indigenous education program into New South Wales.
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BROTHERS BATTER BALLINA’S FINALS HOPES
Reigning premiers Ballina had its finals hopes damaged over the weekend… Marist Brothers hammering the seagulls 24 points to 8, during round 13 of the NRRRL.
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BOARDRIDERS PROTEST BALLINA BARRIER INSTALLATION
Boardriders bemoaning the imminent installation of a shark barrier at Ballina, say the DPI hasn’t listened to them. Protestors believe safety concerns have been ignored – a claim the department strongly denies.
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FIRST GRADE BASKETBALL RETURNS TO THE FAR NORTH COAST
28 years since it was last played Far North Coast Basketball is resurrecting the ‘Sunshine Conference’ A-grade competiton. Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Grafton will field teams this season, which begins with a warm-up round robin this weekend.