Tag: ballina
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TWO CHARGED AFTER POLICE RAID
A taser gun, drugs and cash have allegedly been seized during a police raid in Ballina. Police say they uncovered cannabis and methamphetamine from the house on Crane Street at around midday yesterday. A 42-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences and will reappear at Lismore Local Court later this month. A…
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COASTAL PATHWAY ON TRACK
A pathway connecting Ballina’s coast has long been a dream for Far North Coast walkers. But soon it’ll be a reality, with the first stage of the multi-million dollar pathway set to roll out by the middle of the year.
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SWEET WHEELS THRILL CAR BUFFS
For car enthusiasts, Kingsford Smith Park at Ballina was the closest thing to heaven-on-earth this morning. 200 vintage, muscle and high-performance vehicles went on display as part of North Coast Street Machines’ annual Show ‘n Shine… and there was something to suit all tastes. Petrolheads from as far as Caboolture and Taree hit town to…
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SYDNEY SQUADS MAKE BALLINA CRICKET TOURNAMENT FINAL
After travelling hundreds of kilometres, two visiting Sydney sides will go head-to-head in the final of the Ballina Junior Cricket Tournament. North Shore and Hawkesbury will take to Fripp Oval tomorrow, both hoping to claim the top prize.
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INGHAM AND HIGSON CONTEST SUMMERLAND SINGLES FINAL
Sean Ingham and Kevin Higson have made the final of the Summerland Singles lawn bowls tournament at Ballina. The final day of play saw a number of former champions knocked out of the competition early this morning.
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GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF AUSTRALIAN SEABIRD RESCUE
Four sick turtles have been given a new lease on life, thanks to volunteers at the Australian Seabird Rescue. The organisation is providing young eco warriors with a chance to get close to nature during the school holidays.
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SUMMERLAND SINGLES COMPETITION HOTLY CONTESTED
Precision is quickly becoming paramount, with competition at the Summerland Bowls tournament intensifying. Several local and international hopefuls remain in touch for the singles title, heading into tomorrow’s finals.
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DRIVER ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN BALLINA CHASE FRONTS COURT
A driver accused of assaulting police, after a car-chase through Ballina on Saturday night, has faced court. 30-year-old Steven William Pope faces 13 charges, including five counts of assault police. He appeared in Lismore Local Court this morning, where he didn’t apply for bail. He’ll be back in court next month.
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RAIN DELAYS PLAGUE JUNIOR CRICKET COMP
The Under 13’s cricket tournament is off to a slow start in Ballina. Persistent rain caused extensive delays, with only four of eight scheduled games going ahead. Both players and organisers are hoping conditions will soon improve, with the competition supposed to run all week.
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MAN ARRESTED AFTER CHASE THROUGH BALLINA
Police have arrested a 30-year-old man after a car chase through Ballina. Officers allege he had been driving dangerously, and failed to stop for police on River Street. Soon after, his ute crashed and he was arrested. The man was taken to Ballina Hospital before being charged with 13 offences… he’s due to face Lismore…