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Wayne’s hat is an enduring legacy

WAYNE Peters reckons it’s amazing how much money he has collected in his hat – one that he hasn’t had to pass around.

CBD has a parking problem

IT HAS been a common theme in recent years that it’s difficult to get shoppers into Ballina’s CBD, but some business people aren’t helping that cause.

Dorothy’s good arm catches her man

IT WAS a good throw that caught the eye of Harry Mills as he was leaving on a cruise ship from Brisbane 72 years ago.

Homemaker Centre gets go-ahead

CONSTRUCTION of the Harvey Norman Homemaker Centre in the Southern Cross Industrial Estate is to start in the coming weeks.

Ballina Shire wins tourism awards

BALLINA Shire took out two awards at the 2010 North Coast Tourism Awards held in Coffs Harbour recently.

After-school care under threat

Already the service has to had to shut its doors on Thursdays because a lack of enrolments.

RSL club donates $19,000

IT WAS local life-saving organisations that were the priority when the board of the Ballina RSL Club discussed community donations for this financial year.

Shirleys to gather

MORE than 100 women by the name of Shirley are set to gather in Ballina, but members of this club exclusively for people named Shirley say there are many more.

Jet boat crew seeks help

A SYDNEY fisherman had a lucky escape when he was picked up by the Ballina Jet Boat Rescue following yet another capsize on the Richmond River bar.

Major calls for support of Legacy

A MAJOR serving with the Australian army in Afghanistan has called for the community to support Legacy.

Budding apprentices on the job

WHILE concept plans are being worked on for a new surf club at Lennox Head, the current building is getting a facelift.

Orangutans win Caroline’s heart

CAROLINE Ladewig can’t wait to see her adopted children again – and hold their furry bodies close to her.

Students tackle anti-bullying

IN WHAT is believed to be an Australian first, Strike Martial Arts is delivering an anti-bullying program based on taekwondo to an entire school in Ballina.

Mixing it with the people

THE Big Prawn was the ice-breaker when friends Sarah Rutten and Bec Grainger, from Ballina, had a chance meeting with Prime Minister Julia Gillard.

Where to vote on Saturday

VOTERS in Ballina Shire will vote in either of two electorates on Saturday, August 21.