Tag: ballina
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COUNCIL CRACKING DOWN ON PARKING AT PAT MORTON LOOKOUT
Following an increase in reports of illegal camping and lewd behaviour at Pat Morton Lookout, Ballina Shire Council is now cracking down. At today’s traffic committee meeting, it was agreed noise-in parking will be mandated. It was also decided vehicles longer than six metres will not be allowed to park at the northern end of…
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BALLINA TO HOST NATIONAL FORMULA 15 CHAMPIONSHIP THIS LONG WEEKEND
Despite the Covid uncertainty, the Richmond River Sailing and Rowing Club will host a national championship this Easter long weekend. More than half a dozen vessels will hit the water – with boating conditions expected to be ideal.
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RESIDENTS WAKE TO WATER IN HOMES AS FLASH FLOODING HITS THE REGION
Most of the Northern Rivers managed to avoid the worst of the weather system – until today. A short sharp burst of rain meant some residents woke to find water in their homes, with rivers now on flood watch.
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RSL SUB BRANCH PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY AHEAD OF ANZAC DAY
RSL sub-branches on the Far North Coast are busily preparing for one of the most important days on our nation’s calendar. But there’s no shortage of criticism and confusion over crowd limits at local Anzac Day ceremonies.
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BALLINA HOCKEY CLUB PREPARES FOR 2021 SEASON
There’s just four weeks to go until the 2021 Far North Coast hockey season gets underway. This morning, female players from the Ballina Club took part in a trial match, before special guests from the Sunshine State hosted a coaching clinic.
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BALLINA LAWN BOWLERS COMPETE IN STATE PAIRS FINAL
Two lawn bowlers have returned home to Ballina, after narrowly missing out on a state championship. Alf Boston and Neil Burgess went down to Wollongong’s Jeremy Henry and Aaron Teys.
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JOBS BONANZA IN THE PIPELINE AT BALLINA INDUSTRIAL PRECINCT
Hundreds of jobs are set to be created once Ballina’s new industrial precinct is complete. The first sod was turned on the Airport Boulevard project today, as the flying kangaroo announced a new service to the region.
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WATCH: 4WD GETS STUCK WHILE ROCK HOPPING AT SOUTH BALLINA
Spare a thought for this driver, caught between a rock and a hard place at South Ballina beach over the weekend. Fortunately, the tide was going out when the 4WD became stuck while rock hopping. After several attempts, the car was eventually pulled to safety. (VIDEO ONLY)
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ROOSTER’S VETERAN MITCH AUBUSSON RETURNS TO HIS ROOTS AT BALLINA
The Sydney Roosters have left the Far North Coast after finishing their week-long training camp at Mullumbimby. The squad visited sporting clubs across the region today, with retired club veteran Mitch Aubusson returning to his Ballina roots.
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NSW STATE CROQUET TITLES COMING TO THE FAR NORTH COAST
The Far North Coast is set to host the croquet state titles later this year. Tournament manager, Dave Scott, hopes the event will lead to more prestigious competitions being held locally.