News from around the web June 2 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.
Jealous brothers plot against Joseph
JOSEPH and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Weber operatic musical in rehearsal at Ballina Players, tells the Biblical story of Jacob (Rod Ramsay) and his sons.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/jealous-brothers-plot-against-joseph/3184491/
Festival offers community a celebration
LENNOX Head has faced some hot issues over the past 12 months, which have all drawn crowds of protest.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/festival-offers-community-a-celebration/3184301/
Skatepark location decided for Ballina shire
BALLINA Shire Council has decided to build the controversial Wollongbar skatepark at the new sports fields rather than in a residential area on Plateau Dr.
https://www.northernstar.com.au/news/skatepark-location-decided-for-ballina-shire/3183967/
Shark nets pulled from north coast beaches over concerns about migrating whales
SHARK nets off five north coast NSW beaches — where surfers have been attacked in a string of incidents — are being hauled in early because the state government is worried about migrating whales being caught in them.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/shark-nets-pulled-from-north-coast-beaches-over-concerns-about-migrating-whales/news-story/5de4ac3f74703f8cabc79cc1a4530228
Chance to clean up for dragons
THE Rotary Club of Ballina-on-Richmond is offering a chance to really clean up and help local dragon boat racers get to an international competition.
https://www.ballinaadvocate.com.au/news/chance-to-clean-up-for-dragons/3182750/
Ballina council rejects ski-jump proposal
The Ballina Shire Council has unanimously rejected a 38-metre ski-jump proposal as community members prepare to gather on Saturday to protest the proposal.
http://www.echo.net.au/2017/05/ballina-council-rejects-ski-jump-proposal/