Tag: Lennox Head
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LAKE AINSWORTH BACK OPEN AFTER ALGAE ALERT
Some good news for Lennox Head locals – an alert for Lake Ainsworth has been lifted. The lake was closed to swimmers due to the presence of toxic blue green algae, but levels have since subsided. Ballina Shire Council says it will continue to monitor the situation. (NO AUDIO)
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POTENTIALLY TOXIC ALGAE FOUND AT LAKE AINSWORTH
A Red Alert has been issued for Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head, after high levels of blue-green algae were found. With the species of algae potentially toxic, Council is warning against swimming and other recreational water activities. Anyone who may have been affected should seek medical advice, as water monitoring continues. (NO AUDIO)
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NUMEROUS SHARKS CAUGHT AND TAGGED OVER LAST 2 DAYS
It’s been a busy few days of shark sightings on the Far North Coast, with three sharks being tagged and released since yesterday morning. A two-metre white shark was tagged at South Ballina, while a 2.4 metre one was found at Angels Beach. A 3-and-a-half metre tiger shark, lurking around Lennox Head, is now also…
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PARAGLIDER STUCK FOR HOURS AFTER CRASHING INTO CLIFF FACE AT LENNOX HEAD
A paraglider has managed to walk to safety after crashing into a cliff-face on the far north coast. The man was stuck for several hours before crews were able to reach him.
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ACTOR SAMUEL JOHNSON LEFT SURPRISED BY SNAKE AT LENNOX HEAD HOME
Gold Logie winner Samuel Johnson has had a scaly encounter on the Far North Coast. The actor, who is currently starring in a original Stan series, had a snake drop-by his Lennox Head home earlier this week. “Can anyone tell me what kind of snake that is? I’m not in my home state,” Mr Johnson…
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LENNOX HEAD MOTHER’S PLEA TO QUEENSLAND GOVERNMENT FOR HELP
A Lennox Head mother is pleading with the Queensland Government to allow her daughter into the state for medical treatment. It comes as the local health boss confirms some Northern Rivers residents are being sent down as far as Sydney for care.
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WOOLWORTHS STORE IN LENNOX HEAD TO OPEN TOMORROW
The first stores at a new $35-million shopping centre in Lennox Head will welcome members of the public from tomorrow. But the pandemic has delayed more than a dozen speciality retailers from opening.
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10 YEARS SINCE A DESTRUCTIVE TORNADO HIT LENNOX HEAD
Today marks 10 years since a destructive tornado tore through Lennox Head. Residents can still hardly believe no one was killed when the twister struck the coastal village.
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OCEA CURTIS SURFS WAVES THREE TIMES HER SIZE
Lennox grom, Ocea Curtis has earned herself a second place in the Junior Web Surfing Titles, despite competing well above her age bracket. Showing off her skills for our cameras, it’s clear the 11-year-old has a bright career ahead of her.
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FAR NORTH COAST REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY EXPECTING A REVIVAL
The Far North Coast’s Real Estate industry is expected to charge back this weekend. Open homes and auctions will happen from Saturday.