Tag: Evans Head
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EVANS FISHING CLASSIC DRAWS PLENTY OF ANGLERS
Three generations of fishing fanatics will contest this year’s Evans Head Fishing Classic. Since it was launched 20 years ago, the annual tournament has continually grown in popularity.
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MEDICAL PONTOON GETS MUCH NEEDED UPGRADE
The Evans Head boat harbour’s dilapidated medical access pontoon has been replaced. The state government prioritized the upgrade after Marine Rescue, NSW Ambulance and the Fisherman’s Co-op, warned the old pontoon had become unsafe. “It’s about the same size as the old one, but it doesn’t have that lip around the outside edge and there’s no…
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PENALTY HANDS EVANS ROUND 7 WIN
Evans Head has snuck away with a win over marist brothers in the round seven of the N-triple R-L. A late penalty goal from five-eighth Cameron Dennis eased out the home side by two points.
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NRRRL BLITZ NORTH COAST AT COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The NRRRL’s representative side wiped out the North Coast Dolphins, at Rugby League’s Country Championships over the weekend. Meanwhile, the regular season also continued – Evans Head crashed and burned against Murwillumbah while Northern United beat Kyogle.
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GOVERNOR OPENS BEEF WEEK
The governor of New South Wales and the Queen of Casino came face to face last night, as Beef Week festivities began. Both then spent today on the coast – taking the event’s meaty message to Evans Head.
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AIDAN MAKES WAVES AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
A 16-year-old Evans Head boy is making big waves in the swimming world. After making four multi-class finals at the National Swimming Championships last week, Aidan Yourell is determined to qualify for the Commonwealth Games.
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MULTI-CLASS SWIMMERS LEARN FROM THE BEST
Aspiring swimmers have spent the day learning from the best at the Evans Head Aquatic Centre. They’re not your average athletes though – all having overcome incredible odds to chase their dreams in the pool.
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CASINO BRING DOWN BOMBERS IN PRESEASON TRIAL
The visiting Casino Cougars have boosted their preparations for the NRRRL season, defeating Evans Head Bombers in a trial match. At full time Casino had more then doubled their opponents’ score, finishing on 38 points compared to Evans Head’s 16. The win’s a welcome confidence boost for the Cougars, with the start of the regular season…
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MARINE RESCUE WARN OF TREACHEROUS BAR CROSSING
Marine Rescue volunteers are reminding boat users to take extra care when crossing the Evans Head bar. The warning comes after two vessels capsized over the last month. A build-up of sand, from recent river dredging, has made parts of the crossing too shallow for smaller boats. They say skippers should check their vessels and sea…
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WORKERS’ VILLAGE APPROVED FOR EVANS HEAD
Hundreds working on the Pacific Highway upgrade will soon call Evans Head home. Council has approved a temporary “workers’ village” in the town – a move welcomed by local businesses.