The mystery of a man who was found deceased in a tent near Southern Cross in Western Australia in November 2005 has finally been solved, with the WA Missing Persons Unit confirming that the man is a reported missing person from Alstonville, New South Wales.
WA police said that after extensive investigation by Southern Cross and […]
Alstonville GP Dr Tony Lembke has been recognised nationally for his outstanding commitment to general practice through his work with the Northern Rivers General Practice Network.
Dr Lembke was awarded the John Aloizos Medal at the annual Divisions of General Practice Network meeting currently being held in Hobart.
Dr Lembke is the chair of the Northern Rivers […]
Horses will be missing because of the Equine Influenza outbreak, but there’s still plenty to see and do at this year’s Alstonville Show.
The show runs on Friday and Saturday.
As well as the annual Showgirl judging and usual exhibitions, there will be entertainment such as Celtic dancers, bands and a magician.
The lack of horses will be […]
Enthusiasts of Australian plants should not miss a visit to Peter and Barbara Swain’s Alstonville garden, pictured, when it opens for Australia’s Open Garden Scheme on Sunday, September 30, and Monday, October 1, of the Labour day long weekend.
To enhance the native plant experience, bush tucker teas will be served throughout both open days. Lemon scented […]
Federal Nationals Member for Page Ian Causley has announced that the Australian Government has approved up to $112,489 in Regional Partnerships program funding for the Alstonville Agricultural Show Society.
The Alstonville Agricultural Show Society will use the funding for its ‘Alstonville Showground Moves Forward’ project.
Mr Causley said the Australian Government funds will assist the Show Society […]
Emergency services and police were called to Alstonville yesterday after an elderly woman crashed her vehicle into the Alstonville Cellars bottle shop.
The incident occurred at the Alstonville Plaza shopping centre just before 2pm.
Fortunately, the bottle shop attendant was on a lunch break and the bottle shop was not open.
The elderly woman was taken to Lismore […]
Nineteen-year-old Alstonville athlete Josh McHugh, pictured (left), warmed up for his European triathlon campaign with an impressive win in the Ballina Lions Club Fun Run in Ballina this morning.
Josh completed the 10km run in 33 minutes 58 seconds to win by a minute from Shane Flannery. Michael Douglas was third, clocking 35.49.
Josh told Ballina Info […]
Ballina Info has previously written about how to stop those nuisance telemarketing calls by registering with the Australian Direct Marketing Association.
Now the Federal Government has gone a step further with its Do Not Call Register.
Log on to the website and provide your phone number or numbers, including mobiles. The Government provides this information about the […]
Wednesday is Anzac Day, the day Australians remember those who have fallen in defence of their country.
The day’s commemorations in Ballina will begin with the Dawn Service at 5.30am.
There will be a pilgrimage to East Ballina cemetery, with a bus leaving at 8.45am, before marchers will assemble at the Old Post Office at 10.20. The […]
The Alstonville-Wollongbar community is rallying around Bridget Owens, who has a rare form of cancer.
There will be a fund-raising night, A Big Bash for Bridget, at the Wollongbar Tavern from 6pm on Saturday, May 5.
All money raised will be donated to Bridget and her two children.
The cost of $30 includes a complimentary drink, hot nibbles […]
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