Steve Leahy’s daily beach report
September 30, 2008
Intermittent rain then sunny periods kept people guessing as to whether they should head to the beach.
Surf conditions deteriorated later in the afternoon and we saw numerous rips along the coast.
Beaches throughout the Tweed Shire were patrolled today as were Shelly and Lennox Head in the Ballina Shire, Yamba’s Main Beach and North Beach and Hungry Head at Urunga.
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Richmond Area Command police report
September 30, 2008
A 67-year-old South Lismore female became the victim of a stealing and then a callous fraud between 2pm Sunday and 9.30am Monday.
Offenders have stolen her wallet whilst she was shopping; she has then been contacted, allegedly by her bank informing her of fraudulent transactions.
During the conversation the victim was convinced to divulge her PIN details to the caller of all her credit cards.
The caller has advised the victim they would send her some cash to tide her over until her new cards arrive from the bank.
‘Aussie battler’ Jacqueline keeps swimming on
September 30, 2008
Triple Paralympic medallist Jacqueline Freney, of Skennars Head, arrived home from Beijing very happy and content with her achievements, knowing she gave her all and did her best.
“I am so so proud of Jacqueline,” said her mother Joanne. “She showed such courage, determination and perseverance. She’s a real little Aussie battler.
“At the start of her races, she was so pumped to do her best.
“Her races were really tough and she had to fight with everything she had.
North Coast lifeguard co-ordinator Steve Leahy’s daily beach report
September 29, 2008
A great morning on all our beaches but the stronger southerly wind hit the northern NSW coast around lunchtime and that made for choppy conditions and a few strong rips.
The wind also cleared the beaches and only the diehards stayed after lunch.
Beaches throughout the Tweed Shire were patrolled today as were Shelly and Lennox Head in the Ballina Shire, Yamba’s Main Beach and North Beach and Hungry Head at Urunga.
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Councils to help businesses improve environmental performance
September 29, 2008
Ballina, Lismore and Richmond Valley Council have joined forces to offer a voluntary and free to local business service to assist them to improve their environmental performance.
The project has already been embraced by the Richmond Valley business community with an impressive 102 businesses already taking part in the project.
Ballina Shire Council’s Senior Environmental Health Officer Kerri Watts is the Project Manager and is excited by the response to date.
“It’s an excellent opportunity for local councils and business to work together and achieve positive outcomes for the environment while at the same time enabling businesses to save money and establish a competitive edge by promoting themselves as sustainable enterprises,” she said.
Richmond Area Command police report
September 29, 2008
An 18-year-old Ballina male was arrested twice by police in less than 24 hours over the weekend.
At 2.40am on Saturday morning the male was arrested and charged with offensive language and intimidation in River Street, Ballina, after being involved in an incident outside licensed premises.
Police will allege the male has attended a service station in Lismore at 7.15am on Saturday morning where he has allegedly attempted to obtain money and goods with menaces whilst partially disguised.
The male has left the store with alleged stolen goods a short time later.
Expat Irishman Eddie Barr wins Ballina Pro-Am
September 27, 2008
Expatriate Irishman Eddie Barr has won the Ballina Golf Club’s 2008 Pro-Am.
Barr shot a scintillating 6-under par 66 in Friday’s first round and backed it up with a three-under 69 today to finish on nine-under 135.
He won by a shot from Queenslander Stuart Bouvier.
Next came Jason Ashcroft (137) and Bradley Andrews (139).
MP calls for change to RTA’s power over driver demerit points
September 27, 2008
The New South Wales Government needs to change its Road Transport legislation to give courts more power when it comes to assessing traffic infringements and the loss of drivers’ licences, Member for Ballina, Don Page, said.
Mr Page said current legislation gives the Roads and Traffic Authority more power than the New South Wales court system when it comes to the suspension of drivers’ licences as a result of the loss of demerit points.
“Drivers in New South Wales lose their licences when they reach a maximum of 12 demerit points,” Mr Page said.
“Drivers have a right of appeal through the court system regarding the offence, but there is no avenue for demerit points to be removed by the RTA,” Mr Page said.
Far North Coaster weekend surf report
September 26, 2008
Things don’t look good for surfing on the Far North Coast over the weekend.
Onshores winds are forecast through until Sunday, when the dreaded northerlies will kick in.
Friday: SE 10/15 knots tending. Sea: about 1 metre. Swell: SE 2/3 metres.
Saturday: SE/NE 10/15 knots. Sea: about 1 metre. Swell: E/SE 1/1.5 metres.
Outlook Sunday: NW/NE freshening to 15/25 knots.
Outlook Monday: SW/SE change 15/25 knots.
Mr Gold Fire wins Lismore Cup
September 25, 2008
Prolific cups winner Mr Gold Fire has won today’s $60,000 Lismore Cup.
Ridden by Jasen Watkins, Mr Gold Fire ($5.80) beat Olympic Time and Currigee.
Included in Mr Gold Fire’s cup wins have been Coffs Harbour and Ballina successes.
It was the seven-year-old’s first start at Lismore.
