Tag: ballina
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TOP TEAMS GO HEAD TO HEAD FOR LEGENDS SHIELD
It was a close contest, but Cudgen Public School has taken out this year’s Ben Kennedy Seven’s Legends Shield – downing Lennox Head Public School in extra time. The side will now represent the region at the state final in Sydney.
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STOKES CERTIFIES BALLINA COASTAL PLAN
Ballina Shire Council’s coastal zone management plan has received the State Government’s tick of approval – Planning Minister Rob Stokes certifying the document. The plan outlines how council will manage and repair coastal erosion and upgrade seawall defences at Lennox Head in the future. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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NATIONALS DISCUSS JOBS PACKAGE
Banking on the vote of business people in the federal seat of Richmond this weekend, the Nationals spent the day discussing what their $25-million North Coast jobs and investment package could look like. Promised by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull just over a week ago, the cash injection would help small and medium sized firms relocate to…
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KYOGLE CLAIM MAIDEN VICTORY
Kyogle recorded its first win of the 2016 season yesterday – snapping a nine game losing streak. The turkey’s victory over Byron Bay proved costly, however – Paoa Faamita rushed to hospital.
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FUR SEAL SPOTTED ON BALLINA ROCK WALL
Morning walkers quickly became marine conservationists at Ballina today – after noticing a New Zealand Fur seal pup stranded on the Richmond River’s north wall. It’s thought the animal, first noticed around 9.30, may have washed onto the rocks at high tide. Experts say the behaviour is normal, and the seal is expected to be fine.…
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RESCUE TOWER CONSTRUCTION NEARS COMPLETION
Construction of Ballina’s new Marine Rescue Tower is almost complete. Council expects scaffolding around the structure to come down, and the public to get their first glimpse, within weeks.
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BALLINA UPSETS LISMORE IN NORTHERN JUNIOR LEAGUE CLASH
Round three of the Northern Junior League basketball competition has produced a massive upset. Previously undefeated – Lismore Storm’s under 18 girls side have fallen at home to local opposition Ballina. Despite the setback, they remain the North Coast’s likely state cup representatives – having beaten every other side in the region.
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SEAGULLS SLUMP AGAINST CUDGEN
The Ballina Seagulls’ poor run of form continued over the weekend. In heavy conditions at Kingsford Smith Park, the home side were edged out by Cudgen.
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LENNOX HEAD WOMAN MISSING
Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for Lennox Head woman Margaret Lai – missing since Sunday morning. The 55 year old is around 145 centimetres tall, thinly built and has auburn hair. She was last seen at her Lennox Head home, wearing black leggings, a black jumper and green sneakers. Anybody who…
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SHARK SPOTTERS REGISTRATIONS STRONG
Volunteers have rallied behind the recently-formed Shark Watch New South Wales group, over the weekend. 20 people signed up for the group’s shark spotting program, during its inaugural meeting in Ballina yesterday. Joining the 25 who’d already signed-up online. Once trained, recruits will work as spotters, drone pilots, fundraisers and administration staff. The group hopes to…