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Long wait for public housing
BALLINA woman Tanya Turner and her 12-year-old son, Hayden, have been homeless for seven months, and their search for a home is getting increasingly desperate.
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Byron blocks Mullumbimby Woolies
BYRON Shire Council has blocked the Woolworths development at Mullumbimby by refusing to approve its proposed on-site sewerage system.
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Bypass work buoys local economy
AS one of almost 400 people currently working on the Ballina bypass, Chris Coe is helping to give the local economy a huge boost.
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Relief for cancer sufferers
BALLINA councillor Alan Brown believes a positive attitude is vital to overcoming cancer.
News
Man charged over Falconer murder
DETECTIVES investigating the murder of a drug dealer whose body was found in the Hastings River have arrested and charged a Sydney man with kidnapping offences.
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- > US marines in major Afghan offensive
- > Actor loses fight for Skippy profits
- > No parole for British train robber Biggs
- > 'Death threat' SMS sent to mobiles
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Entertainment
Village wants Jackson re-naming
RESIDENTS of a Ukrainian village want to rename it after the late pop superstar Michael Jackson, a lawmaker who represents the village says.
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- > U2 launch world tour
- > Jackson funeral to draw huge crowd
- > Jackman invited to movie academy
Money
Delta Air launches Australian route
THE battle for air passengers on the busy Australia-US route has grown hotter with US airline giant Delta launching its inaugural Los Angeles to Sydney flight.
Sport
Comeback king makes a welcome return
IT WAS like the television series Survivor in the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League catch-up match between Marist Brothers and the Grafton Rhinos.
- > Lennox Sharks escape ban
- > Jack is turning heads at Titans
- > Woodlawn on top of their game
- > Baseball league to open doors for FNC
- > Old refs throw caution to the wind
Lifestyle
Shed for secret men's business
THE past three weeks, Willis Weis has spent much of his free time pottering about the newly-built Men's Shed at Kyogle Hospital.
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- > Secret is out about Utopia
- > Charity really does begin at home
- > Family dinners often end in tears: study
- > YouTube doubles video size to 2GB
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My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady on stage at Ballina Players. Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 9am Ballina View event details » -
Rivers Roads & Rail: A Regional Exhibition Trail
Regional Exhibition Trail at the Richmond River Historical Society. Friday, 3 Jul, 2009 – 9am Lismore View event details » -
Two Magical Ballets
Two Magical Ballets at the Lismore City Hall. Friday, 10 Jul, 2009 – 7pm Lismore View event details » -
Troy Cassar-Daley "I love this place" Concert
Troy Cassar-Daley "I love this place" Concert at Ballina RSL. Sunday, 26 Jul, 2009 – 2:15pm Ballina View event details » -
The Wharf Revue
Presented by Sydney Theatre Company in Conjunction with NORPA. Tuesday, 6 Oct, 2009 – 8pm Lismore View event details »
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