Tag: ballina
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BALLINA SHIRE COUNCIL CONSIDERS JOINING CAMPER CAMPAIGN
A Byron Bay grandfather’s campaign to ban offensive slogans from campervans is gaining momentum. Ballina Shire Council is now considering adding its voice to the cause.
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JUNIORS LEARN FROM NATHAN LYON
Young cricketers were treated to lessons from a seasoned professional at Kingsford Smith Park in Ballina today. Australian test bowler Nathan Lyon was in town to lend a hand at his brother Brendan’s junior coaching clinic. “We get to come down, learn some new tips from Brendan and Nathan.” “They’re teaching us how to catch, field.…
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POLISH SAILOR RESCUED OFF BALLINA
After suffering a medical episode at sea, a 58 year old European sailor is now recovering on the Gold Coast. It’s all thanks to the crew of Lismore’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter, who rushed to his aid over 100 kilometres offshore.
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WEBSITE SHOWS RISING SEAS COULD INUNDATE BALLINA
Rising sea levels could leave low-lying coastal towns across Australia, including Ballina, inundated during future high tides. Mapping company NGIS’ recently launched Coastal Risk Australia tool shows king tides could flood most of Ballina by the year 2100 if sea levels continue to rise due to climate change. Ballina Shire Council is yet to verify the…
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COUNCILLOR CALLS FOR SHARK SPOTTERS PROGRAM
A Ballina councillor is calling for a shark spotting program to be implemented on the Far North Coast, following a recent increase in shark sightings. However the New South Wales Government won’t confirm nor deny whether the program is being considered for the region.
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AFL READY FOR FIRST INTER-REGIONAL ROUND
Regional rivalries will be front and centre this weekend, in AFL North Coast’s first inter-conference round. Coffs Harbour will take on Ballina at home – while the Sawtell Toormina Saints face the Byron Magpies.
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RAAF HERCULES LANDS IN BALLINA
You may have noticed an unusual sight in the sky over Ballina today. Two RAAF Hercules were in the region, as part of a national training exercise… And NBN News hitched a ride to get a first hand look at how the powerful aircraft operates.
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MULLUMBIMBY END BALLINA’S BILL TURNER CUP HOPES
Mullumbimby’s Shearwater Steiner School will face Byron Bay in round one of the Bill Turner Cup, after defeating Ballina in today’s qualifying match. Ashta Haul-Hart was impressive for the victors, kicking three of the side’s nine goals.
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ICONIC WIGMORE ARCADE FACADE TO BE RESTORED
Work to restore Wigmore Arcade’s iconic River Street facade will begin soon, as part of the site’s $2 million dollar makeover. The original over-street awning, which was constructed in the late 1920s, will be freshened up. The work will also include the installation of a new roof over the arcade’s interior. Scaffolding will be erected on…
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MARINA TRANSFORMATION ON THE AGENDA
One of Ballina’s key marinas could soon undergo a major transformation. Plans are in the works to expand Trawler Harbour, in a bid to boost the town’s maritime industry and attract more visitors.