Tag: Lismore City Council
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Lismore City Council continuing to count the cost of the flood disaster
Lismore City Council continues to count the cost of the flood disaster. It’s hoped grant funding will ensure ratepayers don’t bear the brunt of a deficit, that has grown.
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LISMORE ROAD NETWORK RECEIVING EXPERT ADVICE TO FAST TRACK REPAIRS
Repairs to Lismore Council’s road network are set to be fast tracked, with experts coming to the region to speed up the process. More than $52 million in flood repairs has been allocated to 13 councils from the state government. (NO AUDIO)
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VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE CALLED FOR LISMORE MAYOR AT COUNCIL MEETING
It’s been an explosive few days for Lismore Council. Last night the city’s mayor narrowly avoided a motion to be sacked…after he himself called for the council to go, in an interview with Four Corners.
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GOONELLABAH’S SKATEPARK PUT TO GOOD USE AT FREE ADVENTURE DAY
From skating to slacklining – there was no better way to boost the spirits of children, still recovering from the floods in Lismore, than a free adventure day. Goonellabah’s skate park was put to good use today, as the community continues pushing through the rebuild.
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FLOOD AFFECTED RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES WILL SEE RATE RELIEF
Flood affected businesses and residents in seven council areas will see rate relief from June 30. The state government pitching in $40 million to cover fees for properties deemed eligible by Service New South Wales, over 12 months. “Now the last thing anyone could get right now is walking up to their mailbox and getting…
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KERBSIDE FLOOD WASTE WILL NO LONGER BE REMOVED FROM LISMORE STREETS
Kerbside flood waste will no longer be removed from Lismore streets, as Council confirms it has stopped kerbside collection. It’s now urging residents to contact them, if they still have rubbish. More than 100-thousand tonnes of waste has been removed across the Northern Rivers. (NO AUDIO)
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FLOOD AFFECTED COUNCILS COUNTING THE COST OF DAMAGE
In a disaster zone – getting recovery funding quickly makes all the difference. A number of councils will receive expedited federal grants – news that’s being met with mixed reviews in the Northern Rivers.
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RAINBOW WHOLEFOODS RAIDED BY LOCAL COUNCIL
It’s been a mainstay for Northern Rivers health food lovers for over 20 years but now Rainbow Wholefoods is under the microscope. Raided by Lismore council just last week at their premises near Nimbin.
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LISMORE CITY COUNCIL TERMINATES THEIR SECOND GENERAL MANAGER WITHIN A YEAR
While it’s been a tumultuous couple of years for the Lismore City Council, their second meeting of 2022 was met with frustration from the community. The extra ordinary meeting moved into confidential, in which it was confirmed there will be the termination of another General manager. Josephine Shannon has the details.
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NORTH LISMORE PLATEAU BACK ON COUNCIL AGENDA
A Lismore councillor has put forward a motion to stop a landmark decision to hand land back to the traditional owners. Discussions over the handover have now been put on hold until council meets again next week.