On a scenic roll: coasting along just got easier

MORE than one-fifth of an ambitious 1400-kilometre cycleway on the NSW coast from the Queensland to Victorian borders is now operational or funded.

Our New Ambassador

FROM Adaminaby to Guyra, Henty to Ballina, Noeline Brown is used to spending Australia Day beyond the big smoke.

Expect A Sure-footed Showing From Surety

LOCAL trainer Stephen Lee and major stable supporter Greg Nash were pretty chuffed after heavily backed Surety breezed home with the Bangalow Cup last start at Ballina.

Doyen Double Adds Lustre To Ballina Cup

RECORD-breaking jockey Robert Thompson and race caller Bryan Martin will be special guests at Thursday's Ballina Cup meeting.

Gun Apprentice About To Get Taste Of Life In Big League

LEADING Northern Rivers apprentice Joshua Jones is set to join the Randwick stable of Anthony Cummings. The 16-year-old is now with Ballina trainer Stephen Lee and in just over a year of riding has landed 101 winners.

Thommo's Big Warning - I've Got The Next One

CHAMPION country hoop Robert Thompson has been booked for trainer Ross Stitt's Igotthelastone in Thursday's $20,000 Ballina Cup (1600 metres).

Rudd Earmarks $1.6b For Nsw Roads

KEVIN RUDD has announced $1.6 billion to fund five road projects in northern NSW, including plans to upgrade highways and to build dual carriageways around Ballina and Tweed.

$17m Sales In Auction Bonanza

THE strength of the Ballina property market was highlighted recently by a record-breaking auction bonanza in the northern NSW town.

Jamberoo Owner To Steer Clear

ILLAWARRA Turf Club committeeman Reg Curnow believes Jamberoo will get every chance of winning the Ellerston Capital Handicap (2000m) at Rosehill today because he's in Ballina while Melbourne-based part-owner Mark Slater remains in Sydney.

Reg's Shout If Jamberoo Wins Today

A SUPERSTITIOUS Illawarra Turf Club committee member Reg Curnow believes Jamberoo has every chance of winning the Ellerston Capital Handicap at Rosehill today because he will be in Ballina and Melbourne-based part-owner Mark Slater will be in Sydney for the race.

Splash Out And See The Dolphins

THIRTEEN houses line an exclusive stretch of coastline at North Creek at Ballina. When one comes on the market it doesn't stay there for long, agent Glenn Mills said.

Sylvester Carves Out State Title At Ballina

JAKE Sylvester is off to the Australian school surfing titles after becoming the NSW under-16 boys champion at the NSW titles held at Ballina last Thursday.

A Happy Home With History Restored

Address: 37 Norton Street. House: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. For sale: $1.55 million. Built: 1908. Size: Approx 415 square metres. Agent: Elders Ballina.

Ballina Tipped As Boom Town

BALLINA has been identified as a bargain coastal hot spot expected to experience extensive growth in the next couple of years.

Shark Attacks, And Nsw Has Its Second Amazing Escape In A Fortnight

A BOOGIE boarder was rushed to hospital with serious leg injuries yesterday after being bitten by a shark off Shelly Beach at Ballina.

Another Title To The Tally For Super Sally

GERROA surfing sensation Sally Fitzgibbons lived up to expectations by winning the under 18 girls' division of the Australian Grommet Titles at Sharpes Beach near Ballina yesterday.

Adam Alive In Search For Team Crown

JESSE Adam has experienced mixed fortunes at the Australian Grommet Titles at Ballina this week.

Ballina Grommet Titles Attract Region's Best Talent

SOME of the Illawarra, South Coast and Shoalhaven's best young surfers will be among those competing in the Quiksilver Australian grommet titles at Ballina, starting this weekend.

Partying Punters Flock To Ballina's Matinee Session

RACING NSW Country and Ballina Jockey Club officials were ecstatic at the response to the first matinee TAB meeting last Saturday.

One Of The Best On Shelly Beach

SHELLY Beach is Ballina's answer to Wategos Beach at Byron Bay, says real estate agent Glenn Mills.