Tag: Lennox Head
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ROCK FISHERMAN DROWNS NEAR LENNOX HEAD
A rock fisherman has drowned on the far north coast after being washed into the ocean near Lennox Head. The man, believed to be aged in his 40s, was fishing at Boulder Beach when he was washed from rocks at around midday on Monday. He was pulled from the ocean unconscious by surfers. Despite the…
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BALLINA COUNCILLORS VOTE UNANIMOUSLY TO END ONE-WAY TRAFFIC TRIAL
Two-way traffic will return to Ballina Street, Lennox Head after council voted unanimously to end the one-way trial. It was originally slated to continue until July but a flood of community criticism, including from local businesses saw the trial end early. Councillors came to a decision on the issue in less than 20 minutes. Agreeing…
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LENNOX HEAD BUSINESSES CALL FOR AN END TO ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
Lennox Head business owners are pleading with councillors to axe the one-way traffic trial on Ballina Street after seeing a drop in trade. They fear that without a change ahead of the school holidays, businesses could be forced to close.
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ABLE BODIED PEOPLE SURFING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Community spirit was on show at Lennox Head this morning, as local businesses came together to support Tillie Kobier. More than 70 surfers braving the rough conditions to compete in the Board Room’s annual surfing fundraiser. Check out Tillie’s My Cause page.
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KENNEDY EYES OF 2020 DREAM TOUR CARD
Stu Kennedy is looking ahead to 2020 now, after his impressive performance at the Sydney Surf Pro. Injury may have set him back last year, but the Lennox Head surfer says he’s hit his stride again.
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MAFS STAR BILLY ADJUSTS TO NEW LIFE BACK HOME
Married at First Sights’ newest husband Billy Vincent is back home in the Northern Rivers, reflecting on his time in the experiment. The Lennox Head barista says he’s overwhelmed by the huge outpouring of public support, after his first week on the show.
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LOCAL ARTISTS EYE-OPENING JOURNEY TO REFUGEE CAMPS
A group of North Coast filmmakers have released the third in a series of YouTube documentaries, about the global refugee crisis. MANUS explores the situation faced by the hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers, still on the Island.
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RED ALERT EXTENDED: TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE LEVELS INCREASED
With Australia Day just days away, holiday-makers and locals are being reminded NOT to swim in Lake Ainsworth. Last week, council issued a red alert, due to an outbreak of toxic blue-green algae. Testing on Monday revealed levels have increased… and Ballina Shire Council’s environmental health officers expect they’ll continue to rise in the coming…
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COUNTRY SURF LIFE SAVERS ON A WINNING STREAK
Far North Coast surf lifesavers were part of the state country team that won the Trans-Tasman series against New Zealand and the Central Coast two weeks ago. But the competition season is far from over – they’re now preparing for the Interstate Championships.
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RED ALERT: TOXIC BLUE-GREEN ALGAE IN POPULAR SWIMMING SPOT
A red alert has been issued, warning swimmers not to enter Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head, due to an outbreak of toxic blue-green algae. Warning signs went up at the swimming hot-spot this morning and will remain in place until the algae is gone. People who have been swimming in the lake in recent days…