The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has issued an alert to drivers due to the large numbers of echidnas killed and injured on roads in recent weeks.
NPWS Community Relations Ranger Lisa Walker said that wildlife carers have had an overwhelming number of calls in the past few weeks about echidnas.
“Motorists need to keep an […]
A recently published book on the East Ballina Waterfront Dance Hall and Skating Rink is sure to bring the memories flooding back for long-time Ballina locals.
The book traces the history of the dance hall, built originally as an open-air dance floor on Byron Creek at Bangalow in the 1920s, its removal to the waterfront at […]
Ballina Seagulls need to beat either Marist Brothers or Mullumbimby — both away games — to stand a chance of winning the Northern Retravision League minor premiership.
With four rounds remaining, Ballina leads the competition on 24 points. Next are Mullumbimby (23), Tweed Coast Raiders (22), Marist Brothers (20) and Byron Bay (19).
Ballina’s final four games […]
Richmond Local Area Command police continue to make arrests in the wake of last week’s raids on Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang premises in Lismore and Sydney.
Two more men have been charged by detectives carrying out ongoing inquiries into the alleged involvement of the Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) in illicit drug supply.
Officers from […]
Helping the people of East Timor to protect biodiversity through a thriving agro-forestry industry, while improving their incomes, is David Lloyd’s passion.
David, a senior lecturer in the School of Environmental Science and Management at Southern Cross University, is one of a team of university experts working with members of the East Timor Coffee Academy (ETICA) […]
Small businesses across New South Wales this week are once again be putting their local politicians to work as part of the NSW Business Chamber annual Pollies for Small Business program.
Don Page, Member for Ballina, will be visiting Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Industry member, Ballina Natural Medicine Clinic, from 11am on Thursday. That will […]
Gangs Squad detectives have charged an alleged associate of the Lone Wolf outlaw motorcycle gang (OMCG) following raids on properties in Lismore and Sydney last week.
The 21-year-old man was arrested at his Pennant Hills home about 12.30pm yesterday and taken to Hornsby Police Station where he was questioned by Gangs Squad detectives.
He was conditionally bailed […]
All is in readiness for the Wintersun Singles Bowls which start this weekend at Ballina Bowling and Recreation Club.
Publicity officer Ken Clarke says most of Australia’s national bowls men’s and women’s squads will be competing in the event. The other places are taken by other top bowlers in Australia and the region.
“The line-up includes names […]
Xavier Catholic College Ballina will be rocking on Monday, July 30, when it hosts a Rock the Schools Tour 07 concert.
Organisers say the tour brings live music to schools in an effort to raise awareness of the importance of music education.
“Beginning with an electrifying lunch time rock concert by up-and-coming band The Skybombers, the tour […]
Ballina’s Community Services Centre is a step closer to reality following a visit today by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile.
Mr Vaile and Member for Page, Ian Causley today announced that the Australian Government has given in-principle approval for funding of $880,000 under the Regional Partnerships program to […]
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