Tag: Lennox Head
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LENNOX HEAD JUNIOR JOINS WEB SURFING TITLES
Junior surfers cooped up in isolation on the far north coast have been thrown a lifeline in the form of an online competition. Surfing New South Wales is asking them to submit footage of their best waves.
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4WDs BANNED FROM POPULAR BEACHES, POLICE WILL BE OUT IN FORCE
Four-wheel-drive access at several Far North Coast beaches are now closed after dozens of vehicles gathered on the sand at Seven Mile Beach on Sunday. Police warn they will be out in force across the region this long weekend.
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NYXIE RYAN LEARNS FROM LOCAL PRO SURFERS
16-year-old surfer, Nyxie Ryan planned to spend this year sharpening her craft in competition before moving onto the Qualifying Series. But with competition postponed, she’s having to make the most of local breaks, and give her time to focus on school.
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LOCAL BOARDRIDERS ELIMINATED FROM NEWCASTLE BATTLE
Sadly our local teams fell short of the finals at the Australian Boardriders Battle. The Le Ba and Byron Bay teams made it through round one, each topping their heat. But they were both eliminated in round two. Despite today’s result, Byron Bay’s Soli Bailey is just happy to be a part of the spectacle.…
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LENNOX HEAD ALSTONVILLE SLSC MAKE MOST OF WET WEATHER
While beaches were closed due to wild weather, Lennox Head Surf Life Saving club still managed to squeeze in a training session on Lake Ainsworth. The club hopes to be back on the beach next weekend, hoping to make the most of the big swell.
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SURFING THE SPECTRUM CATCHES A WAVE INTO LENNOX HEAD
With more and more children being diagnosed with autism, Surfing the Spectrum is taking an alternative approach to therapy. The program came to Lennox Head for the first time today, teaching kids how to surf with the support of passionate volunteers.
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POP-UP POLICE STATIONS OFFER SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
As holiday makers flock to the coastline, cops bring safety to the fore. The Richmond Police District will be hosting pop-up stations at different recreational spots across the region, providing this summers top safety tips. “We’re using what’s called Richmond 80 which is our police command bus down here at Lake Ainsworth down at Lennox…
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LENNOX MUMS SET SAIL FOR CHARITY
Two Lennox Head mothers will be braving the big blue this month, for the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. They’ll be sailing in tough conditions on the 4-day expedition.. all for a good cause.
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CONCERNS FOR TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE OUTBREAK
Blue Green algae levels in Lake Ainsworth have again reached concerning levels. Ballina Shire Council says while the water is still safe, lake-users should avoid areas with scum. The results of further water tests are expected in coming days.. but there’s already concerns toxic algae levels are on the rise. Council will monitor the Lake…
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LENNOX HEAD BUSINESS RECOGNISED FOR CLEANING UP TOXIC PFAS
A Lennox-based company is gaining widespread recognition, for its work developing technology to remove PFAS from groundwater. OPEC Systems’ has given affected communities across the country some hope, the toxic contamination can be cleaned up.