Category: Northern Rivers News
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Lismore locals welcome $200 million to back up Independent Flood Inquiry recommendations
Lismore locals are welcoming new funding to help implement the recommendations from the independent flood inquiry. The State Emergency Service is also looking forward to the boost, to help prepare the region for the next disaster.
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Crime stats revealed for Richmond Tweed
The latest crime statistics have been released for the Richmond-Tweed, and the region has seen mixed results. While there’s been a drop in property offences, police have recorded a significant rise in break and enters.
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More than 5,500 people turn out for Lismore’s Carols in the Heart
After years of health restrictions, more than 5-and-a-half thousand people were able to attend Lismore’s Carols in the Heart last night. Held at Nesbitt Park, the evening included performances from Megan Phillips Dance School, JD Smith, Cosima De Vito and The Buckleys…. The event concluded with a laser show, lighting up the night sky –…
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Channon Craft Market holds largest market in three years
It’s a much loved event that has been operating since 1976, but in recent years, Lismore’s Channon Craft markets have fallen on tough times. Today, stallholders finally returned to their original home, saying things are finally looking up.
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More businesses reopen in Lismore CBD just in time for Christmas
Lismore’s CBD has been brought back to life, with major upgrades on one of the town’s main streets almost complete. It comes as more small business finally reopen their doors, just in time for Christmas.
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Not-so-subtle swig of tequila caught instore on camera
Shopping can be thirsty work – but, for this person… quenching it was the priority while in the aisles of the Tintenbar General Store. CCTV, capturing the ‘booze bandit’ taking a bottle of tequila off the shelf, before taking a sizeable swig and leaving the open bottle in a fridge. The Far North Coast store…
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Green Living Expo held in Wollongbar attracting hundreds of eco-conscious residents
Green thumbs, waste warriors and the eco-conscious were treated to a day of inspiration at the Northern Rivers’ first Green Living Expo. From electric vehicles and gardening tips to creating an eco home hundreds attended the event held at TAFE Wollongbar. “There’s 30 exhibitors here today and we have 10 special speakers the highlight is…
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Human Rights Day Rally held in Lismore to defend rights to protest
A rally has been held today marking International Human Rights Day in Lismore. The group defending their right to protest following the sentencing of an activist who was charged under new anti-protest legislation
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Lennox Head marks 100 years of the naming of the town’s first estate
Lennox Head is marking 100 years since it was officially named today. The beachside town in the Ballina Shire has maintained its charm and sense of the community over the decades, despite its growing popularity as a holiday spot.
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Emergency Beacon saves lives at Dreamtime Beach after two men nearly drown
It’s a nightmare scenario – beachgoers getting into trouble at a secluded coastal spot… notorious for drownings. That’s exactly what happened at Dreamtime Beach in the Tweed last month… but thankfully it was home to a first-of-its-kind emergency beacon.