Tag: ballina
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TODDLER INJURED AFTER SHOOTING HERSELF WITH BB GUN
A three-year-old girl has undergone surgery on the far north coast, after apparently shooting herself in the leg with a BB gun. Police say the toddler had found the unsecured replica air pistol at her Ballina home. She was taken to Ballina District Hospital by a 39-year-old man, where the projectile was removed. Inquiries into…
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DISC GOLF LANDS IN BALLINA
A new sport has landed in the Northern Rivers – a twist on one of the world’s biggest. It’s called Disc Golf – and it’s expected to be the next big thing.
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TEVEN ROAD SET FOR UPGRADE
Work to upgrade Ballina’s Teven Road will get underway next week. From Monday, the road will be closed between Shaws Lane and Eltham Road, as surface improvements, curve corrections and line marking is carried out. The project, funded under the Federal Government’s Blackspot Program, will cost $900,000. (VISION ONLY)
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COVERED AREA WEATHERPROOFS RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Riding for the Disabled sessions in Ballina can now go ahead rain, hail or shine thanks to the installation of a new covered area, which was officially unveiled this morning. “It doesn’t matter what the weather’s like, we’re still able to operate and the children can ride.” “You put them on a horse, and they’re just…
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MOTHERS DAY CANCER RUN WELL ATTENDED
Breast cancer campaigners and their supporters swept through East Ballina this morning, for the 2016 Mother’s Day Classic. Record numbers participated in this year’s event – one of many held around the country.
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BALLINA PRETTY IN PINK THIS MOTHER’S DAY
While leaping out of bed on a Sunday, might not be everyone’s idea of a good time, many Far North Coast residents will be doing just that for tomorrow’s Mother’s Day Classic. The annual event, raises vital funds and awareness for breast cancer.
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UNDERWOOD CELEBRATES ALL SCHOOLS WIN
Ballina golf prodigy Kyle Underwood has returned home, after winning the New South Wales All Schools Championship in Taree. Despite struggling on a few challenging holes throughout the event, the win’s only strengthened his desire to become a pro.
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GREEN’S CALL FOR BALLINA KOALA PLAN DOCUMENTS
The Greens are calling on the state government to release all documents related to the Ballina Koala Plan. The report, which is a condition of approval in the Woolgoolga to Ballina stretch of the Pacific Highway upgrade, is currently before Federal Environment Minister, Greg Hunt. Greens Environment Spokesperson Dr Mehreen Faruqi says the report has been…
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LENNOX REMAINING GROUNDED AHEAD OF S.C.U CLASH
Winners in round one of the Far North Coast Rugby season, Lennox Head is determined not to get ahead of itself. The side faces Southern Cross University this weekend – aware it’s anyone’s game this early on.
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LENNOX DEFEAT BALLINA IN UNION SEASON OPENER
Wollongbar Alstonville has obliterated Casino in Far North Coast Rugby Union’s opening round. Casino didn’t cross once, while its opposition piled on a whopping 107 points. Lismore didn’t fare much better in its first hit-out against Byron Bay, going down 74-7. In a much closer game, Bangalow defeated Southern Cross 32 to 27. While Ballina…