Tag: ballina
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ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES BETWEEN BALLINA AND LISMORE COULD SOON SHIFT
Electoral boundaries could soon shift in the Northern Regions following a population increase in Ballina. Under the proposal from the New South Wales Electoral Commission, some locals there could vote in the seat of Lismore at the next state election. Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has welcomed the proposed changes. “My attitude is I will…
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DEMOUNTABLE CLASSROOMS COMING TO BALLINA COAST HIGH SCHOOL
It’s a state-of-the-art school that came with a $50m price tag, but now Ballina Coast High is set to house eight demountable classrooms to accommodate increasing demand. The school says it has to accept all in-zone enrolments and the classrooms will allow for flexibility. It’s hoped the demountables will be in place for the start…
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BALLINA’S MAY CHELMAN CELEBRATES 100th BIRTHDAY IN STYLE
A Ballina great-grandmother has today celebrated a birthday milestone many can only dream of. 100-year-old May Chelman still has her full license and doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.
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GREAT NEWS | MISSING BALLINA MAN FOUND SAFE AND WELL
A man reported missing from the Far North Coast last week has been found safe and well. Police have confirmed 56-year-old Michael Laracy was located in Ballina yesterday afternoon. Officers have thanked the community for its help. (NO VIDEO)
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CALLS FOR LOCALS ONLY PERMITS TO BE INTRODUCED ON BALLINA BEACHES
A locals-only permit for 4WD access on all South Ballina beaches – that’s the idea of Greens MP Tamara Smith. She’s written to Crown Lands requesting Ballina Shire Council be given the power to introduce the system. “We saw recently with Operation Thor hundreds and hundreds of large trucks, vehicles, 4WDs on South Ballina beach…
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HAVE YOU SEEN BALLINA MAN MICHAEL LARACY?
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man missing from Ballina since Thursday. 56-year-old Michael Laracy was last seen leaving his home at about 10:30pm. He’s believed to be wearing a polo t-shirt, shorts and black boots. (NO AUDIO)
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BALLINA’S BOWLS CLUB BUSIER THAN EVER DESPITE PANDEMIC
It’s never been busier on the green at Ballina’s Bowls Club with a record number of people giving the sport a go. It comes as the club championships prepare to wrap-up for the year.
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CALLS FOR REGIONAL NSW BUSINESSES TO HAVE FURTHER EASED RESTRICTIONS
It’s only been around for a few days, but hospitality venues are already relishing in the new 2-square metre rule. However some businesses on the North Coast are calling on the State Government to go one further.
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8 SHARK DETECTIONS WITHIN AN HOUR OFF LIGHTHOUSE BEACH AT BALLINA TODAY
There were several reported shark sightings at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach today. The Fisheries Shark-smart app, reported eight Great White in the area, within an hour. It’s unclear whether the detections were the same shark. (NO AUDIO)
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FILMING CONTINUES IN BALLINA WITH NICOLE KIDMAN’S MOVIE NEXT TO FEATURE
It’ll be “Lights, camera, action” in Ballina tomorrow with another Hollywood production coming to the Northern Rivers. Flat Rock beach car park will be closed, from 12pm to 4pm, for filming. Locals are being told to avoid the area, if possible. “There’s a number of movies already being made or being finalised and Nicole Kidman’s…