Tag: ballina
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FIRST SHARKS TAGGED ON FAR NORTH COAST
The first Great White sharks have been tagged on the Far North Coast as part of the state government’s shark tagging program. Two 2.2-metre female sharks were caught, tagged and released off Ballina yesterday, allowing researchers to track their movements over the coming months. Researchers hope to tag more sharks over the next few weeks.
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COMMITTAL HEARING INTO NURSING HOME DEATHS BEGINS
The first witness has taken to the stand at a committal hearing into the deaths of two woman at a Ballina nursing home last year. Marie Darragh and Isabella Spencer allegedly died from an overdose of insulin.
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BALLINA SHARK ATTACK: BEACHGOERS WARNED TO STAY OUT OF WATER
Beachgoers on NSW far north coast have been warned to stay out of the water after a body boarder was attacked by a shark at Ballina. The 32-year-old was in the water at Lighthouse Beach with two mates when the shark struck around 10am. He suffered injuries to his legs. He was treated for nearly…
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UPDATE: SHARK ATTACK AT BALLINA
The victim of a shark attack at Ballina is in a critical condition and has been airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital. The man has been confirmed to be a 32-year-old local who was body boarding with two friends at the time of the attack. Light House Beach, and all beaches within Ballina Shire are closed…
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UPDATE: ALLEGED MURDERER REFUSED BAIL
A nurse, accused of killing two elderly women in a Ballina nursing home, has been refused bail in the New South Wales Supreme Court. Megan Haines allegedly murdered 82-year-old Marie Darragh and 77-year-old Isobella Spencer by administering fatal doses of insulin last May. Haines is also facing an assault charged after another 88-year-old woman was hospitalised.…
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SAILING EVENTS KEEP BALLINA BUSY
Ballina has played host to two different sailing events over the weekend. The Richmond River hosted the 5th Eastern States Sailing Championship, as well as the Spider 550’s annual cup.
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THISTLES GO FOR THREE-IN-ROW
They took the title in 2013. Then again in 2014. With virtually the same team, the Lismore Thistles are confident they can do it again. “It’d be a real important part in their football career to have the opportunity to take three in a row.” Round one of their campaign kicks off tonight against Ballina.…
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GREAT WHITE RESPONSIBLE FOR FATAL SHARK ATTACK
The Department of Primary Industries has confirmed the shark responsible for killing a Japanese national at Ballina, was a three to four metre Great White. 41-year-old Tadashi Nakahara was surfing at Shelly Beach on Monday morning when he was attacked. Fellow boardriders pulled him from the water and began first aid, but Mr Nakahara couldn’t…
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BEACH MEMORIAL FOR SHARK ATTACK VICTIM
Locals have paid tribute to a Japanese national who was killed by a shark at Ballina. 41-year-old Tadashi Nakahara was surfing with friends at Shelly Beach yesterday morning, when he was attacked. Fellow boardriders brought him to shore and attempted first aid, but were unable to save him. Today, flowers and condolence messages were left…
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UPDATED: FATAL SHARK ATTACK AT BALLINA
A man in his early 20s has died after being attacked by a shark on the state’s far north coast. A group of surfers pulled the man from the water at Shelly Beach in Ballina just before 10 o’clock this morning. They administered first aid, but he couldn’t be saved. The man’s next of kin…