News from around the web 25th May 2017
News from around the web from last week. Remember, if you have a comment to make about any of these stories, please leave us a message below.
BEACH RAGE: Calls for crackdown on illegal dune driving
FEELING “fairly bloody intimidated” was not what a Ballina Shire resident expected from what was meant to be a relaxed afternoon of fishing at Seven Mile Beach.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/beach-rage-fisherman-calls-for-crackdown-on-illega/3181846/
Ski jump on council’s agenda
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal for a ski jump at Lennox Head is set to be scrutinised at today’s Ballina Shire Council meeting.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/ski-jump-on-councils-agenda/3182072/
Pigs to fly on Plateau for community causes
STRANGE things are set to happen at the Federal Hotel in Alstonville on Sunday.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/pigs-to-fly-on-plateau-for-community-causes/3181424/
Town’s festival of love
THE Lennox Head Residents Association will be showing its love for Lennox Head, and the diversity of its work in the town, with a display in the community centre at the Love Lennox Festival on June 3.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/towns-festival-of-love/3181398/
Rainbow Region and Ballina enjoy dragon boat success
The Rainbow Region and Ballina Dragon Boat Club put in medal-winning performances when they headed south for the annual Titivators Urunga Regatta on the banks of the beautiful Kalang River earlier this month.
http://www.echo.net.au/2017/05/rainbow-region-ballina-enjoy-dragon-boat-success/
Councillors to decide on new skate park design, location
SKATE park enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on Ballina Shire councillors as they decide on a design and location for the upcoming Alstonville …
https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/councillors-to-decide-on-new-skate-park-design-loc/3180933/
Million-dollar roundabout for notorious intersection
EFFORTS to improve safety at one of Ballina Shire’s most notorious intersections has taken an important step forward.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/million-dollar-roundabout-for-notorious-intersecti/3180668/