Tag: ballina
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WRIGHT RECEIVES ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL
Long-time Ballina Shire Councillor and current Mayor David Wright has been awarded an Order of Australia medal for services to the community. He says he was both humbled and embarrassed to learn he’d received the Queen’s Birthday honour. “I certainly don’t do the role to get glory, I do it because I love doing it…
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COUNTRY MEETS THE COAST IN BALLINA
Forget Tamworth, Ballina is the place to be for country music lovers this weekend. Thousands boot scooted into town for the return of the Coastal Country Music Festival.
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NATIONALS PROMISE MORE FUNDING ACROSS MARGINAL SEATS
Deputy Nationals leader Fiona Nash continued the coalition’s charm offensive throughout the region today. If re-elected, it’s promising to improve mobile coverage in the marginal electorate of Page, by constructing phone towers at Nammoona, Ramornie, Yorklea and Kyogle. Closer to the coast, three million dollars was also pledged towards the construction of a 6.7 million…
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COUNCIL TO FUND GRANDSTAND REPAIRS
Ballina Shire Council has agreed to foot the bill for emergency repairs to the Merv Graham stand at Kingsford Smith Park. $30,000 dollars will be spent replacing deteriorating timber benches and rusty supports, as well as parts of the roof. The ground is home to the Ballina Seagulls rugby league club and hosts several popular events…
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MAYOR CONCERNED OVER SHARK SIGHTINGS
An increased number of shark sightings over the weekend has concerned Ballina Mayor David Wright. He’s calling for aerial patrols to be increased, if the sightings continue.
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COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNING TO BALLINA
Dust off your hats and warm up your voices, because the Ballina Country Music Festival is back. And to mark its triumphant return, organisers today decided to send a big message with a larger than life guitar.
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FIRE DESTROYS BALLINA BUSINESS
A Ballina family has been left devastated after part of their business was destroyed by fire over night. The blaze broke out behind the Australian Hotel – the heat so intense, it caused major internal damage.
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FIRST CLASS UPGRADE FOR BALLINA BYRON GATEWAY AIRPORT
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is set for a major transformation. The terminal will receive an overhaul, to cater for growing passenger numbers.
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BALLINA BLUEPRINT UNVEILED BY COUNCIL
Ballina Shire Council has released its 20-year strategic plan for the regional centre. Called ‘Ballina 2035’, the document outlines how the town should develop both economically and environmentally, while maintaining a good quality of life for residents. Mayor David Wright says the plan provides council with a framework to build on the best Ballina has to…
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FATHER OF GIRL WHO ALLEGEDLY SHOT HERSELF CHARGED
The father of a three year old Ballina girl, who allegedly shot herself in the leg with a BB gun on Tuesday night, has been charged. The 39-year-old, who doesn’t hold a gun license, is accused of possessing an unauthorised and unregistered pistol. He’ll face Ballina Local Court next month.