Tag: ballina
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‘FLYPELICAN’ LANDS AT BALLINA AIRPORT
Far north coast residents now have more choices when travelling, following the launch of a new flight in and out of the region. FlyPelican’s first Newcastle-Ballina service landed this afternoon, amid plenty of fanfare.
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SMART DRUM LINES TESTED OFF BALLINA
So-called ‘smart’ drumlines were tested off Ballina today, as part of the state’s $16-million shark management strategy. It’s the first test of deterrent technologies in the region. Reporter Kathryn Foran was there.
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RANGE OF PROJECTS RECEIVE STRONGER REGIONS FUNDING
The Northern Rivers received a welcome boost this morning, recieving almost 13 million dollars in Federal government funding. The money is for a range of projects, from Casino to Ballina.
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EXTRA LIFEGUARD TO HIT BALLINA BEACH
An extra lifeguard could soon patrol Shelley Beach, after safety concerns were raised with Ballina Shire Council. Far North Coast Surf Lifesaving says two lifeguards are needed at the popular spot during the busy christmas holiday period. Council hopes to partly-fund the extra lifeguard, with the remaining cost covered by the State Government’s shark attack…
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PIRATES DEFEAT CAVALIERS IN SECOND DAY OF PLAY
All-rounder Andrew Lindsay has once again shown his versatility, leading Lennox Head to victory over the Casino Cavaliers with a 124 run haul, during round seven of Far North Coast Cricket. The Pirates took just over 60 overs to seal the win against the home side, during the second day’s play at Queen Elizabeth Park.…
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YOUTH BOWLS ACADEMY LAUNCHED IN BALLINA
Promising young lawn bowlers from across the Far North Coast, can now access high-performance training locally, following the establishment of a Youth Development Academy in Ballina. The academy will host Bowls Australia’s national training program, designed to identify and nurture rising stars. All zone one bowlers under the age of 25, are eligible to apply…
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POWER FULLY RESTORED FOLLOWING TWO OUTAGES
Close to 67,000 people across the Northern Rivers were without power this afternoon. Residents in Lismore, Ballina, Lennox Head and Mullumbimby were affected for about half an hour, by a system fault at Transgrid’s high-voltage substation in Lismore. Meanwhile, Essential Energy has today been able to restore power to those who’ve been without power since…
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SHARK INQUIRY HEARS IMPACT OF ATTACKS ON TOURISM
Over the past year, there’s been nine shark attacks between Evans Head and Byron Bay. Today a public hearing was held, to investigate how to tackle the problem, and what the impact has been on local tourism.
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NEW LIFEGUARDS PUT TO THE TEST
They may work on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, but being a lifeguard on the Far North Coast is no easy task. Today, recruits were put to the test, just in time for the start of summer.
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LOCAL DISC-GOLFER CALLS FOR COURSE IN BALLINA
They might be two past times you wouldn’t think work together – frisbees and golf. But a Byron Bay local has big plans to create the region’s first disc golf course, a sport that’s growing in popularity both in Australia and overseas.