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Wallabies centre Samu Kerevi will captain the Queensland Reds in the upcoming Super Rugby season, after being given the nod over Evans Head’s Izack Rodda. Rodda was considered a chance to captain the Brisbane-based side, following several impressive performances last year, including in the green and gold. Now into his third season with the Reds – the 22 year old signed a contract extension last year, which will see him remain in Queensland till the end of 20-20. Meanwhile, Wallabies veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper has signed a one-year deal with the Waratahs. The 34-year-old is hoping a return to Super Rugby will lead to selection for Australia’s World Cup campaign later this year. Ashley-Cooper will add to his 61 caps for the Waratahs. (VISION ONLY)

With just eight weeks until the New South Wales election, the cash is starting to be splashed around. The Berejiklian Government promising more than $37-million for the state’s Marine Rescue service, which will particularly help Ballina and Evans Head.  

The skies over Evans Head were abuzz as the coastal town was transformed into an aviation paradise. Thousands descended on the aerodrome for the ‘Great Eastern Fly-In’ to watch jaw-dropping aerial stunts.  

Three men have escaped without injury after their boat capsized while crossing the Evans Head bar. Rescue crews responded within minutes to get them out of harm’s way.  

A morning fishing trip took a nasty turn for three people on the state’s north coast this morning. The trio were crossing the Evans Head bar in a tinny at around 7:30, when the vessel flipped. They were plucked from the water by local surf lifesavers using an Inflatable Rescue Boat. One man was checked over by paramedics at the scene, however didn’t require hospital treatment. The other two were uninjured. GOT PHOTOS OF VIDEO OF THE RESCUE? SEND THEM IN VIA OUR FACEBOOK PAGE OR EMAIL NEWS@NBNTV.COM.AU 

It’s been a tumultuous year for the Wallabies on and off the field, but throughout it all there’s been one consistency. North Coast rugby product, Izack Rodda, showing form in every match.  

A group of Kyogle High School students has swapped school uniforms for swimmers, volunteering for life-guard duty this summer. Now in its second year, the ‘Bush to Beach’ program encourages students to give back to their community.

An ex-military aircraft has taken to the sky for the final time in the state’s Northern Rivers. The P-3-C Orion is a former anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, developed in the 1960s. “Most civilian people would be familiar with the search for MH370 and also for those who remember the round the world ocean race with Tony Bullimore, it was actually a Orion that first located him and direct HMAS Adelaide to his rescue.” Among the aviation enthusiasts who came to see its final flight was former pilot James Morris. He flew more than 250-hours from the cockpit of this kind of aircraft during his 35 years of service. (VISION ONLY)  

After a couple of rocky performances at Port Stephens and in Western Australia, Evans Head surfer Callum Robson is preparing for the World Pro Juniors in Taiwan. The 18-year-old will push for a strong result to boost his Qualifying Series campaign.  

It’s not all smooth sailing for Evans Head Marine Rescue, the organisation struggling to recruit and retain volunteers. With summer just days away, they’ve launched a targeted social media campaign.