Tag: Lennox Head
-
LAKE AINSWORTH STILL “OKAY” TO SWIM IN
Ballina Shire Council’s environmental health officers are keeping a close eye on algae levels at Lake Ainsworth, after members of the public reported seeing scum on the shorelines. Toxic blue-green algae can cause nausea and skin irritation. “The lake is still okay for swimming at the moment but we have done an additional test today…
-
MANLY’S JUNIOR CRICKET TEAM FRONT RUNNERS IN THE CARNIVAL
Manly remain undefeated, progressing to the semi-final of the under 13s cricket carnival after defeating Hawkesbury by 52 runs. The team is looking like a favourite to take out the annual competition, with the leading run-scorer on their side.
-
LENNOX PARK DAMAGED BY VANDALS
Police are appealing for witnesses after the Epiq Sporting Fields in Lennox Head were damaged just before 8 o’clock this morning. An off-duty police officer witnessed the incident, describing the driver as a male aged in his late teens. It’s believed the offender made off in a blue Subaru, with possible damage to the rear…
-
INFLUENCER CONSTANCE HALL TOUCHES DOWN IN LENNOX HEAD
Influencer and ‘mummy blogger’ Constance Hall is in Lennox Head, ahead of the premiere of her new documentary, ‘Kings and Queens of Rafiki’. The short film takes a look at the lives of children in Kenya, recovering from abuse thanks to help of a local charity.
-
‘GIRL TO WOMAN’ FESTIVAL AXED
The controversial ‘Girl to Woman’ Festival will NOT go ahead after organisers pulled the plug. The festival has come under fire for its alleged links to Universal Medicine, which a Supreme Court jury previously branded a “socially harmful cult.” The decision came hours before Ballina Shire Council was set to debate a motion which could…
-
HIGH-PROFILE CLUB CHAMPIONING THE NEXT GENERATION OF SURFERS
Teenage Le Ba boardriders continue to heavily represent the region in prestigious competitions. While some are winding down for the year, others are packing their bags to head to South Australia to compete in the Aussie Titles next month.
-
TWO CHILDREN APPROACHED ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Police are investigating two separate child approaches in the state’s north recently. About 10.30am on Tuesday, a man approached a nine-year-old girl at a festival in Ballina Street in Lennox Head. He was told to leave the event by organisers. Then around 5pm the same day, a 10-year-old girl was approached by a man at…
-
COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND CRASH VICTIM’S FAMILY
Locals are rallying behind the family of a Lennox Head mother, killed in a crash on the Bruxner Highway last Tuesday. Amanda Nash died after the vehicle she was travelling in collided with an oncoming truck near Alstonville. A crowdfunding campaign launched 4 days ago, has already received over $70,000 worth of donations. Nash is survived…
-
DPI SCRAPS SECOND SHARK BARRIER TRIAL
Swimmers and surfers are back to square one, after the State Government ended its last remaining shark barrier trial. Shifting sand made securely anchoring the Lennox Head barrier impossible, meaning it’ll have to be removed.
-
LENNOX HANDED PREMIER LEAGUE LIFELINE
Lennox Head Football Club’s been handed a lifeline. Despite finishing last this premier league season, the side won’t be relegated. 1st-placed reserve grade side Suffolk Park declined to trade places with Lennox – instead opting to focus on growing the club. “We understand there’s a little way to go before they can evolve to the…