Tag: Lennox Head

  • CHALLENGING CONDITIONS SLOW SHARK BARRIER INSTALL

    CHALLENGING CONDITIONS SLOW SHARK BARRIER INSTALL

    Strong swell proved challenging for divers, installing a shark barrier at Lennox Head today. Yesterday the back wall of the structure was attached to chains and anchors on the ocean floor, but conditions proved too difficult to install a second side today. It’s hoped the installation process will continue in the morning. (NO AUDIO)

  • LENNOX FINISH PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON LAST

    LENNOX FINISH PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON LAST

    Lennox Head have finished the 2016 Football Far North Coast premier league season in last position, after losing 1-nil to Alstonville in a catch-up match last night. League officials are now determining if any sides will be relegated or promoted.

  • ‘SHARKWATCH’ TAKES TO THE SKIES

    ‘SHARKWATCH’ TAKES TO THE SKIES

    Volunteer group, SharkWatch New South Wales, has finally got off the ground in more ways than one. Its drone operators spent the day patrolling the skies above swimmers and surfers at Lennox Head.

  • LAKE AINSWORTH ROAD LIVENS UP BALLINA MAYORAL RACE

    LAKE AINSWORTH ROAD LIVENS UP BALLINA MAYORAL RACE

    A Ballina Mayoral candidate is proposing to keep Lake Ainsworth’s eastern road open. Councillor Keith Williams wants the state government to fund road upgrades, while council works to improve the lake’s health.

  • TROJANS TRUMP LISMORE IN ROUND 12

    TROJANS TRUMP LISMORE IN ROUND 12

    In Far North Coast Rugby, Byron Bay remain undefeated after beating SCU, Casino couldn’t topple a resourceful Ballina… Wollongbar Alstonville held off Bangalow and Lismore fell to Lennox Head. Only leading 7 points to 5 at the break – Lennox rapidly expanded that margin in the second. Six players, including Hamish Holbrook, Paul Crozier and Billy…

  • HELICOPTER MOVES SHARK BARRIER INTO PLACE

    HELICOPTER MOVES SHARK BARRIER INTO PLACE

    There was a quite a spectacle at a Far North Coast beach this morning. A helicopter was brought in to help install one of the state’s first shark barriers.

  • BIG SWELL SETS BACK SHARK BARRIER INSTALLATION

    BIG SWELL SETS BACK SHARK BARRIER INSTALLATION

    Big seas have put the installation of shark barriers at Ballina and Lennox Head on hold. While this weekend’s forecast looks promising, one inventor doesn’t plan to wait.

  • LENNOX FAMILY FIGHT DEPORTATION

    LENNOX FAMILY FIGHT DEPORTATION

    Facing deportation because of their daughter’s illness, a Lennox Head family is fighting to stay in Australia. The Tippetts are adamant six-year-old Sienna’s medical condition doesn’t make her a burden on the healthcare system.

  • SHARK BARRIER INSTALLATION BEGINS

    SHARK BARRIER INSTALLATION BEGINS

    Construction is underway on one of the state’s first shark barriers at Lennox Head, which is expected to open to beach goers ahead of schedule.

  • FNC JUNIORS MAKE STATE SURF FINALS

    FNC JUNIORS MAKE STATE SURF FINALS

    Two Far North Coast surfers have made it to the semi-finals of the New South Wales Junior Surfing Titles. Kyuss King and Mikey McDonagh, turned heads on day four at Middle Rock Beach.