On Thursday 3 December from 9am–3pm the Far North Coast Festival of Ability will take place at Alstonville Showground Leisure and Entertainment Centre. Activities will include demonstrations, art and photography exhibitions, choirs, dance, drumming, information stalls plus many interactive displays. Entry is free. For enquiries contact Lee on (02) 6686 3822 or 0423 492 596 [...]
The Woodburn – Evans Head RSL welcomes John Williamson for his concert ‘The Hillbilly Road” on 25 November at 8pm. John Williamson has had a long history in the Australian music scene, having record sales in excess of 2,000,000 and released 32 albums through his career. Tickets are still available from the club for $40.
If ever you’ve wanted to try dragon boat racing, here’s your chance. The 2009 Ballina Rivafest is bringing dragon boat racing to Ballina, providing you with the opportunity to participate in this fun and exciting sport. Dragon boat racing at Rivafest is available to everyone over the age of 14 and caters for varying fitness [...]
Local fishermen have enjoyed some excellent conditions recently both in the river and outside towards Chaos reef. With the holidays soon approaching the fishing conditions auger well for a successful summer break, with good catches reported from the Evans township. The bar has been relatively tame, but fishermen are reminded of the safety requirements for [...]
After 12 weeks of hard rehearsal, it’s show-time for the Ballina Players’ production of the Boy From Oz. The actors, the singers, the dancers and Peter Allen (Paul Farrell) are rubbing down the bruises, feeling pumped and ready to hit the stage for Ballina Players’ Friday night, November 20, opening of The Boy From Oz. [...]
Ballina Shire Council and members of the local Liquor Accord are helping patrons get home safely this holiday season. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for the next three months, they will contribute $4 towards a taxi or hire car fare to get you home after a night at a participating licensed venue. Chairman of [...]
The landscape design options for the Ballina bypass interchange at Teven Road will be on display for comment. An RTA spokesperson said that the RTA wants to create an attractive and practical gateway into Ballina that reflects the character of the area and its residents. “Two urban landscaping design options have been developed for the [...]
Ballina Shire Council says it is well-advanced in its planning to meet the challenges of rising sea levels over the next 100 years. Recent media reports have claimed that the town centre will need levees and pumps to keep sea levels at bay. The suggestions came during the 18th NSW Coastal Conference, which was held [...]
It’s school exam season and stress is in the air – sweaty palms, butterflies, panic – and that is just the parents. The Richmond Tweed Regional Library can help with yourtutor, an online homework help service available Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm. Best of all, it is free to use thanks to funding from [...]
Stalls at the East Ballina Lions Market to be held on Sunday, November 15, at Canal Road, Ballina, are only $10, providing a great way to make some extra cash for Christmas. If you have something to sell or would like to turn out all those pre-loved goods cluttering up the garage or the cupboards, [...]
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