Category: Latest NBN News
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Bluesfest announces six more artists to 2023 lineup with tickets now on sale
Six additional artists have been named in the 2023 Bluesfest lineup. The Doobie Brothers will bring their 50th Anniversary tour to the festival – while Counting Crowns, Vintage Trouble, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats will also feature. Alison Russell and St Paul and the Broken Bones will perform at the April event, too. Tickets…
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Norco announces rebuild plans for ice cream factory
Some good news for farmers and dessert lovers alike… with Norco announcing it WILL rebuild Lismore’s Ice Cream Factory. After months of negotiations with both tiers of government – the company has agreed to co-contribute funds and make the project happen.
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Hunter Valley vineyard owners do all they can to prepare for more heavy rain
With a third consecutive La Nina here, Hunter Valley vineyard owners are doing all they can to prepare for more heavy rain. Going to great lengths… and heights to protect their crop.
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Resilience NSW Services set to move to Lismore Transit Centre
Resilience New South Wales is moving its flood recovery service in Lismore. The relocation comes after Lismore City Council requested the service be moved from the Harold Fredericks car park. It will now operate out of the Transit Centre on the corner of Molesworth and Magellan Streets, from early next week. (NO AUDIO)
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Norco accepts $34.7 million business support package and cofnirms major rebuild of ice cream factory
Some ‘sweet’ news out of Norco today with the company confirming a major rebuild of Lismore’s Ice Cream Factory. It’s accepted a $34.7-million business support package from the Federal and State Governments to help restore the heritage-listed site. The factory, which will reopen under a revised layout, will employ as many locals as possible. The…
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Lismore’s Farrelly House officially reopens in CBD
One of Lismore’s landmark buildings has officially re-opened. Farrelly House, which facilities two local organisations, closed in the February floods. State and Federal Members joined Lismore City Mayor, Steve Krieg today, for the grand reopening of the CBD site. The occasion was marked with an official ribbon cutting and a performance by the “Red Inc”…
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91-year-old macadamia farmer shares his inspirational story of changing careers at 70
At 70-years-old, most Australians are thinking about winding down… But not one Northern Rivers man. Henri Bader decided to purchase a macadamia farm and two decades later he shares his secret to success.
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Central Coast SES braces as state is warned of oncoming storm
The Central Coast is remaining vigiliant, as the state prepares for another deluge of wild weather. The State Emergency Service is urging the community to make the most of these last, few dry days – and prepare their properties in advance.
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Snakes on the move as La Nina provides food, hiding spots
The weather’s getting warmer and wetter – perfect conditions for snakes seeking out their prey. A reptile catcher in Lake Macquarie says he’s seeing up to 10 calls a day, seeking help.
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Reflection Holiday Parks applies for $25-million to transform Walka Water Works
It’s sat idle for months and now there’s plans to transform Maitland’s Walka Water Works into a major tourist destination. An application has been lodged to build holiday accommodation – a project that could cost more than $25-million.