Tag: ballina
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JET BOAT RESCUES FAMILY AT BALLINA
A capsized boat on Ballina’s Richmond River sparked emergency fears this afternoon – but thankfully the father and two children who were left clinging to the vessel, were uninjured. All three were quickly retrieved by the Ballina Jet Boat Rescue. (VISION ONLY)
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DOLPHIN TAKES UP RESIDENCE IN BALLINA LAKE
A slightly unusual visitor has taken up residence in the middle of Ballina. An inshore, bottlenose dolphin has made its way into Lake Prospect – and locals have been eager to take a look.
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SHARK BARRIER STRENGTHENED FOLLOWING WILD WEATHER
The shark barrier destined for Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach is undergoing a makeover. The inventor, deciding to make the device 50 per-cent stronger, following last month’s wild weather.
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THIEVES CAUGHT ON CAMERA RAIDING BALLINA STORE
Dramatic footage has emerged of the moment two thieves drove their vehicle through the wall of a Ballina electronics store, before stealing tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment. The pair remain on the run from police.
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NAIDOC WEEK BEGINS IN BALLINA
NAIDOC week celebrations began in Ballina today, locals proudly marching through the centre of town. Amid the fun, however, there was a serious message.
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D.P.I REACHES SHARK TAGGING MILESTONE
Shark tagging efforts off Ballina reached a small but significant milestone this morning, with the Department of Primary industries tagging its 25th shark. Caught using a smart drumline, this 3 metre long great white will now be detectable by VR4G listening stations. Another shorter animal, measuring 2.7 metres, was also captured, tagged and released a short…
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ACCUSED SEX ATTACKER FACES COURT
A 33 year old man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 29 year old woman, at an East Ballina beach yesterday. Witnesses chased the man following the alleged attack, before he was arrested a short time later. He faced Lismore Local Court today where he was refused bail, and his matter was adjourned…
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KYOGLE FAIL TO BACK UP AGAINST BALLINA
Ballina has beaten Kyogle in the NRRRL’s 11th round. The turkeys falling 38 to 16. Northern United prevailed in the derby against Marist Brothers, Cudgen smashed the Tweed Coast Raiders, Byron Bay lost to Evans Head and Murwillumbah got the job done against Casino.
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FESTIVAL CELEBRATES FINE FOOD AND WINE
Fillies made way for the finer things in life at Ballina’s Jockey Club this afternoon. Hundreds sampling sangiovese and munching on meats and cheeses during the town’s food and wine festival.
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RECYCLED WATER SOON TO FLOW TO LENNOX HEAD
Some Lennox Head households could be in line for a drop in their water bill. A new recycled water service was officially launched today – which could see homeowners saving dollars.