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On-site inspection: Taking part in an on-site inspection at the Ramada Hotel and Suites in Ballina before the NSW Land and Environment Court hearing on Monday are (from left) Ballina Shire Council planner Bob Thornton, The Point restaurant owner John Cordina and consultant planner Neil Ingham. Picture: Doug Eaton

Ramada workers live in fear

THE operators of the Ramada Hotel at Ballina will not give evidence during the NSW Land and Environment Court hearing after signing a deal with the developers.

Lismore

Ballina Shire Council could soon be investigating the possibility of a water park for Captain Cook Park, like this one at the House With No Steps outside Alstonville.

Water park idea floated

A SMALL water park would be built in Captain Cook Park at Ballina if Sue Meehan’s idea is embraced by her fellow Ballina Shire councillors.

Lismore

Bigger Lennox supermarket planned

LENNOX HEAD’S main supermarket will increase by a third of its size in an effort to provide a bigger and better range for customers and tourists.

Lismore

Page MP Janelle Saffin says she is determined to proceed with a private member’s bill in the Federal Parliament calling for a ban on all live cattle exports from Australia.

Industry doubts live exports ban

A PROPOSAL to ban all live cattle exports has met with a mixed reaction from those in the industry on the Northern Rivers.

Lismore

ON WITH THE SHOW: The Casino Show may be cancelled, but horse riders will still be able to test their skills at a planned hack day fundraiser at the Casino Pony Club. . Picture: Jacklyn Wagner

Horses to rescue Casino Show

IT MIGHT not have all the bells and whistles of the other shows on the Northern Rivers, but next month’s Agricultural Hack Day at Casino is better than nothing.

Lismore

Swell bunch: Heartfelt House executive director Vicki Hamilton (front) gets a helping hand on White Balloon Day yesterday from (rear, from left) board member Julia Adlington, program development co-ordinator Heidi Tornow, group facilitator Mandy Waring, and chairman Larry Rawstorne. Picture: Cathy Adams

Balloons help air issue of abuse

AN Alstonville-based organisation is helping to make the Northern Rivers one of the country’s safest communities for children.

Lismore

Chasing a catch: Tweed Heads trawlerman of 18 years, Ben Green, regularly makes his way down south to Ballina to take advantage of some of the best fishing grounds on the east coast of Australia. Picture: Jay Cronan

Fishermen generate $36m

COMMERCIAL fishing on the Northern Rivers generates more than $36 million of direct income every year, contributing $216 million to the local economy.

Lismore

Terrifying fall: The cliff above the northern end of Boulder Beach. . Picture: Cathy Adams

Angler survives 10m cliff plunge

THE Skennars Head fisherman who fell 10 metres down a cliff reckons he owes his life to his mobile phone and his little brother.

Lismore

Horseplay: There will be plenty to entertain racegoers both on and off the track at this year’s Ballina Cup race meeting on Thursday, according to the Ballina Jockey Club.

Jockey club on track for big day

IT’S all about food, fashion and fun – and horseracing – at the Ballina Jockey Club on Thursday for the Ballina Cup.

Lismore

Eileen Wilton from the Lennox Head Rural Fire Service shows Sarah Mallam, 5, of Ballina the fire hose used by RFS crews.

Picnic helps to our kids

WITH a best-dressed teddy bear competition and demonstrations from the Rural Fire Service, last week’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Ballina was all about having fun.

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