Tag: lismore
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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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The Wiggles bringing big red car to Lismore for free shows
The Wiggles are taking their big red car on the road… stopping off in Lismore for a free performance of all their greatest hits. The group putting a smile on the faces of residents who are facing tough times ahead of Christmas.
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Severe weather warnings cancelled for Northern Rivers
On the Northern Rivers, caravan park residents were relocated overnight, as authorities went on the front foot.
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Northern Rivers bracing for more severe weather with flood warnings in place
Communities from the Hunter to the Queensland border are on flood watch tonight, as heavy rain continues. The biggest concerns are the Northern Rivers and parts of the mid north coast, where severe weather warnings have been issued… amid predictions some areas could cop falls of up to 200 millimetres.
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Northern Rivers residents remember Her Majesty’s 1954 visit Down Under
It was a whirlwind visit to the Northern Rivers that captured the hearts of many. Residents in Lismore, Casino, Woodburn and Coraki today remembered Her Majesty’s first trip to Australia in 1954 – with hopes a pub that hosted the Queen can be restored following February’s flood.
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FEED ARRIVES FOR SMALLER FARMERS STILL DOING IT TOUGH
Truckloads of feed from interstate has arrived in the Northern Rivers to help farmers get back on their feet after the recent floods. And it was all-organised by a Lismore local with no farming experiencing…just a big heart.
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LISMORE NAMED NEW MINI WORLD CUP LOCATION
Thousands of young footballers will head to Lismore for the Joeys Mini World Cup, in September. The six-day event has drawn in players from across the country. “The mini World Cup will be known as the Lismore Mini World Cup and it will definitely stay here for three years maybe even longer, we were hellbent…
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LISMORE’S ICONIC LANTERN PARADE PAYS HOMAGE TO LOCAL HEROES IN THE FLOODS
Lismore’s iconic Lantern Parade returned to the CBD with a bang last night for the first time in two years. 10,000 locals braved the cold to watch the annual procession and thank the local heroes who stepped up during the floods.
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FIRST FLOOD INQUIRY COMMUNITY MEETINGS IN LISMORE AND TUMBULGUM UNDERWAY
Communication problems, confusing emergency advice and unpaid relief – these are just some of the issues raised at the Independent Flood Inquiry. Held in Lismore and Tumbulgum, residents attended in droves to share their experiences.
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ANZAC DAY MARKS LISMORE’S FIRST EVENT HELD IN THE CBD SINCE THE FLOOD DISASTER
Far North Coast residents came out in droves to pay their respects. Today’s commemoration was the first event to hit Lismore’s streets since the recent flood disaster devastated the region.