Tag: Wollongbar
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Green Living Expo held in Wollongbar attracting hundreds of eco-conscious residents
Green thumbs, waste warriors and the eco-conscious were treated to a day of inspiration at the Northern Rivers’ first Green Living Expo. From electric vehicles and gardening tips to creating an eco home hundreds attended the event held at TAFE Wollongbar. “There’s 30 exhibitors here today and we have 10 special speakers the highlight is…
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WOLLONGBAR GETS NORTH COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS
North Coast Community College has expanded – with a fourth location on the Northern Rivers opening today. A new campus at the Wollongbar Department of Primary Industries features new facilities and is offering four new courses. “The new courses that we’re launching today are Certificate III in Indigenous Land Management, Certificate III in Agriculture, Certificate…
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WOLLONGBAR DISTRICT PARK RECEIVES THE GREEN LIGHT
Plans for a skate park in Wollongbar have finally been given the tick of approval by Ballina Shire Council. But not everyone is happy – some residents believe it will attract anti-social behaviour.
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WOLLONGBAR HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE
To other news now – a Northern Rivers family has been left homeless after their house was gutted by fire in the early hours of this morning. The incident, a timely reminder to make sure you every household has an evacuation plan.
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BABY TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL AFTER THREE CAR CRASH
A pregnant woman and her young child have been lucky to walk away with only minor injuries after a multi-vehicle crash at Wollongbar this morning. Crews spent the day cleaning up debris from the crash which occurred on Plateau Drive. It’s understood the pair were in their driveway, when a 19-year-old man in a white…
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EYES TO THE FUTURE AS DPI WOLLONGBAR CELEBRATES MAJOR MILESTONE
The doors swung open today at the Department of Primary Industries institute in Wollongbar, as the facility celebrated 125 years. Staff spent the day reflecting on the past…but were also energized about a multi-million dollar project on the horizon.
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BIG BOO PLAYS 400TH GAME FOR THE PIONEERS
Wollongbar-Alstonville front-rower, Matt Wright has achieved a major milestone, playing his 400th game in Far North Coast rugby union. Better known in rugby circles as “Boo” or “Booyong”, the 42-year-old has been integral part of Pioneers since 1998.
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DEFENDING PREMIERS EYEING SIXTH STRAIGHT RUGBY TITLE
Wollongbar-Alstonville will be out to claim its sixth consecutive premiership in Far North Coast rugby union this season. The Pioneers campaign starts tomorrow, when they host Ballina in the first round of the competition at Lyle Park
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CLASSIC WALLABIES HELPING NEXT GENERATION PULL ON THE GREEN AND GOLD
With kick-off of the 2019 rugby union season just two-weeks away… Far North Coast clubs are doing everything in their power to drive participation. This weekend, the Classic Wallabies were in town – to talk all things union and incentivise kids to strap on their footy boots.
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NORTH COAST TAFE STUDENT HAS THE RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
A Wollongbar TAFE student has the skills of a world class chef, after completing a life-changing overseas internship. As part of the program, he got a chance to work in one of the best restaurants in the world.