Tag: ballina
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SUMMERLAND SERIES ATTRACTS TOP BOWLERS
Some of Australia’s best lawn bowlers will go head-to-head this weekend for the next stage of the Summerland Series at Ballina. The Singles tournament will see 128 bowlers compete over five days, including Australian representatives Brett Wilkie and Kelvin Kerkow. It follows the three-day pairs tournament, where Alan Abbott and Ballina-local Alf Boston claimed the…
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THE YEAR’S QUIRKIEST STORIES FROM THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The Far North Coast has certainly had its fair share of unusual tales, quirky characters and uplifting feats this year. Tonight, we look back at some of the weird and wonderful moments that made headlines in 2015.
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HERDON AND HEALEY BATTLE ABBOTT AND BOSTON FOR SUMMERLAND PAIRS TITLE
Having successfully navigated the minor finals, Chris Herdon and Carl Healey are currently vying with Alan Abbott and Alf Boston, for the top prize in the Summerland Bowls Series pairs comp. It’s been a day full of surprises, with several upsets earlier in the competition keeping many on their toes.
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BAIRD ANNOUNCES NEW SHARK BARRIER NETS WHILE VISITING BALLINA
Shark barrier nets will soon be installed along the Far North Coast as the government’s shark management strategy continues to be rolled out. Premier Mike Baird made the announcement in Ballina, where he inspected other deterrent technologies already in place.
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URALBA NBN TOWER GREENLIT BY BALLINA COUNCIL
Faster internet will soon be available for residents in Uralba, with Ballina Shire Council approving the construction of a new communications tower, as part of the National Broadband Network’s rollout. The structure had previously been rejected, since it would breach the nearby airport’s airspace, and NBN Co wouldn’t agree to indemnify the council. But it’s…
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SHARK LISTENING STATIONS DEPLOYED OFF BALLINA AND BYRON
Two state-of-the-art 4G listening stations have been deployed off Ballina and Byron Bay in the latest move to make north coast beaches safer. The buoys are the first of 20 to come, and will help the DPI to track tagged sharks more accurately.
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BALLINA CAROLS SHOWCASE REGION’S FESTIVE SPIRIT
Hundreds of cheerful souls, young and old, were in fine voice for Ballina’s riverside carols last night. The festive tradition has been held for more than two decades, and proved as popular as ever.
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MAN FACES NUMEROUS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES
A 41-year-old man has been charged after allegedly shooting a woman with an air rifle, injuring her with a knife, and sexually assaulting her. Police say the alleged offences occurred between 2004 and 2015 in Wagga Wagga and Ballina. He’s facing numerous domestic violence charges, include three counts of grievous bodily harm. The man has…
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ASSAULTS, ROBBERIES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The number of theft and assaults are down across the Northern Rivers, according to the latest crime figures. The Bureau of Crime Statistics report shows domestic violence incidents fell by over 30 per cent in Ballina and Byron Bay in the 24 months to September, while assaults in Byron dropped 22 per cent. Car break-ins…
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‘MYBEACHINFO’ SERVICE LAUNCHED AHEAD OF SUMMER
Swimmers and surfers can now check if their favourite beaches are open, without leaving home. Lismore and Ballina councils have jointly launched a new online service called ‘My Beach Info’, just in time for summer. The tool alerts users to poor conditions, closures and other incidents at popular beaches along the Far North Coast. (NO…