Tag: ballina
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INVESTIGATIONS INTO BALLINA BUSINESS FLOODING
A business in Ballina is mopping up a mess after a fire hose was turned on and left running on Monday night. Jetts was left with minor flood damage. Police are now looking into whether it’s linked to reports of a man – trying to discharge fire extinguishers on Fox Street. (NO AUDIO)
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BALLINA ON ALERT AFTER POSITIVE CASE VISITED BP TRAVEL CENTRE
Far North Coast residents have come forward to be tested in response to the Ballina BP Travel Centre case. There are no confirmed cases in the region but health authorities are urging people to remain on high alert.
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BALLINA HOPEFUL TO BRING HOME NRRRL TROPHY DESPITE LOCKDOWN
Despite uncertainty surrounding when N-triple R-L matches will return, the Ballina Seagulls remain hopeful they can bring home the trophy this year. With more than five players out with injury – the break should allow the side to to return full-strength.
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HUNDREDS OF FREE MEALS ON OFFER FOR THOSE DOING IT TOUGH IN LOCKDOWN
Despite lockdown, local businesses are still finding reasons to make people smile. The Ballina Hot Meals Centre is giving away free meals to those in need, and everyone is welcome.
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BALLINA JET BOAT SURF RESCUE TURNS 50
Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue has reached a major milestone. This month marks 50 years out on the water – with volunteers planning for the organisation’s future.
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RESIDENTS ON HIGH ALERT AFTER POSITIVE COVID CASE ARRIVED AT BALLINA AIRPORT
The far north coast is dealing with a positive covid case after an infected man flew into Ballina from Sydney. Health authorities say the man then drove to Queensland, despite claiming he was self isolating.
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BALLINA NETBALL CLUB HOSTS FIRST INDIGENOUS ROUND
It was a historic day at the Ballina netball courts this morning, as the club hosted its first-ever indigenous round. Teams from across the region got involved, paying their respects to country.
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TALKS CONTINUING TO FIND NEW HOME FOR BALLINA SES
The new home of Ballina’s SES headquarters remains up in the air tonight. The unit is pushing back against council’s idea to relocate to the naval cadet facility on Endeavour Close. Instead, the unit’s controller hopes council will approve a move to the Clarke Street Reserve, near its current location. Mayor, David Wright, says talks…
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BALLINA’S MOMENTUM COLLECTIVE LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR DV REFUGE
Ballina support service, Momentum Collective, has launched a fundraising campaign to keep the doors open at its refuge for women and children. Organisers say a lack of affordable housing in the region is creating a demand bottleneck. “We are needing more ongoing funding, we need to head lease more property, we need to come up…
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LIVE MUSIC VENUES ACROSS THE REGION TO BENEFIT FROM $24M FUNDING PACKAGE
The live music scene has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic, but now more than 14 Northern Rivers venues are being given a helping hand. The state government is issuing a $24 million recovery package to help gigs get back on stage.