Gromfest Ballina — Celebrating Young Surfers Gromfest is an annual youth surfing festival that celebrates the surfing culture and talent of young surfers in the...
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Max Walker — Cricket Connection to the Northern Rivers The legendary Australian cricketer Max “Tangles” Walker had connections to the Northern Rivers region, bringing his...
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Weekend Fishing Report — Ballina & Northern Rivers The fishing around Ballina and the Northern Rivers continues to deliver excellent catches across a range of...
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Weekend Surf Report — Northern Rivers The Northern Rivers coastline offers a variety of surf breaks catering to all skill levels. From the powerful point...
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Lennox Point Stairs New stairs at Lennox Point provide improved access to one of Australia’s most iconic surf breaks. The Lennox Head point break, famous...
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Ballina Bargain Centre — Volunteering The Ballina Bargain Centre is a community-run charity shop that relies on dedicated volunteers to sort, price and sell donated...
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Seabird Rescue Ballina Seabird Rescue is a dedicated wildlife rescue organisation based in the Ballina region, specialising in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured...
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Bunnings Creates Jobs in Ballina The opening of the Bunnings Warehouse in Ballina brought significant employment opportunities to the region. The new store created dozens...
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Richmond River Dolphins A Southern Cross University (SCU) study revealed that a resident population of bottlenose dolphins calls the Richmond River home. The research, conducted...
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NSW Aboriginal Art Prize — Northern Rivers Artists Artists from the Ballina and Northern Rivers region featured in the NSW Parliament Aboriginal Art Prize, one...
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Indigenous Sports Memorabilia Display A travelling exhibition of Indigenous sports memorabilia made its way to Ballina, celebrating the incredible contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
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Road Safety Campaign — Don’t Let Your Mates Drink and Drive Road safety is a priority in the Ballina and Northern Rivers community. The “Don’t...
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