Archive for March, 2008

North Coast being neglected, says Nationals Leader

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

NSW Nationals Leader Andrew Stoner has condemned the Iemma Labor Government for ‘once again neglecting the infrastructure needs of the North Coast in favour of spending $12 billion on a metro rail system in Sydney’.
He also criticised the Government’s lack of funding for local health services and roads.
Mr Stoner said it was scandalous that while [...]

Page MP looks for binge-drinking local strategy

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

The Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, says the Rudd Government is looking for local solutions to the problem of binge drinking among young Australians.
Ms Saffin says binge drinking imposes a huge toll on our community and requires a community wide response.
“The misuse of alcohol too often leads to violence, injuries, drink driving and health problems [...]

A timely reminder for Easter surf safety

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

A surfing accident at Byron Bay this morning is a timely reminder for surf safety this Easter.
People walking along the cliff-top track at The Pass noticed a man fall off his board in the surf shortly after 9am. They were unable to see him resurface and police were called via Triple 0. The Ambulance Service, [...]

Cricket final was an epic match

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

ABOVE: Tintenbar-East Ballina’s Phil Dalli is congratulated by captain Brett Crawford after reaching his century. Scroll down for more pictures.
One of the great contests in Far North Coast sporting history was played out last weekend when Tintenbar-East Ballina hosted Casino Cavaliers in the L J Hooker League final at Kingsford Smith South, Ballina.
Tintenbar-East Ballina batted [...]

Wardell gets a wharf update

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

The Wardell Progress Association had its most recent meeting on February 21, with a large attendace of 29 locals and three shire councillors.
Councillors David Wright and Keith Johnson and Mayor Phillip Silver gave an update on local issues.
Cr Wright presented to the meeting an update on the new wharf which is about to go through [...]

Tongans to visit Ballina in World Youth Day lead-up

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Ballina will get a taste of World Youth Day when Fr Newcastle Niukapu and his team of World Youth Day (WYD) leaders from the pacific nation of Tonga bring between 770 and 800 Tongan youth to the Diocese of Lismore.
Fr Newcastle and Tongan youth leader Lutoviko Manu recently traveled from Tonga to meet with local [...]

Petrol stations taking part in mobile phone recycling

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Handing in your redundant CDMA mobile phone handset for recycling is now as simple as a trip to fill up your car with petrol.
Caltex Alstonville and Caltex Big Prawn Ballina are just two of 27 petrol stations in northern New South Wales wwhich have become an official collection point for MobileMuster, the official recycling program of [...]

Far North Coast aged care delays to be targeted

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

The Far North Coast is being targeted by a new mobile Rapid Response Team which will be set up to help older Australians who have been waiting to be assessed for vital government funded aged care, the Federal Minister for Ageing and Member for Richmond, Justine Elliot, has announced.
The $250,000 pilot is part of a [...]

Pension changes to come into effect tomorrow

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

A total of 28,195 people in the Page electorate will benefit from increased and more regular financial payments from the Australian Government from this Thursday.
As well, pensions are scheduled to go up with the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, today said local pensioners, carers, disability support pensioners and self-funded [...]

IT: It’s not just for the boys!

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

When ‘Women in Technology’ award-winner Aimee Forsstrom compares her life to the life of friends with whom she went to school, she knows without a doubt that getting a university education has made a world of difference.
“I can see a very bright future ahead, with the opportunity of getting a well-paid, fulfilling job, being able [...]



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