Tag: Lismore City Council
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THE FATE OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS’ RAINBOW TEMPLE UNCERTAIN
A popular tourist attraction in the Byron Hinterland is under threat with Lismore City Council revealing the site’s structure hasn’t been approved by council. If an agreement isn’t made, the icon could be demolished. The GoFundMe page to prevent the demolition of the Rainbow Temple can be found here.
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TRANSFORMATION FOR LISMORE’S CBD THROUGH A NEW SELF-LED ADVENTURE
Lismore’s CBD has been transformed with whimsical signs, wacky instructions and pop-up games. It’s all part of a new self-led adventure, designed by local children’s theatre company, Roundabout Theatre. Beginning at The Quad, “Sidestep” takes kids through a series of activities, weaving through the city. “The idea is people will just stumble upon it as…
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MEET THE MAYORS OF BALLINA, LISMORE AND BYRON BAY
After 17 days, the results are finally in for the Mayors of the Far North Coast. While some have been on council before, there’s also newcomers.
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NORTHERN RIVERS RESIDENTS TAKE TO THE POLLING BOOTHS
From the Bay to the border and out to Kyogle… thousands made their way to polling booths on the Far North Coast. In many of the Shires’, the only certainty is that some candidates will be disappointed.
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LISMORE CITY COUNCIL HANDS DOWN NEXT BUDGET WITH $417K DEFICIT
Lismore City Council has approved its budget for the next financial year. The $208 million plan includes funding for parks, roads, water infrastructure and wooden bridges. However, there were some amendments to the budget – including an additional $46,000 to fund tourism in Nimbin, and $245,000 for local roads. Council now faces a cash deficit…
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LISMORE COUNCIL CANDIDATE THROWS IN THE TOWEL
Independent Lismore City Council candidate, Sally Flannery, has announced she will not be contesting the September ballot. Miss Flannery says months of bullying and intimidation has taken a toll on her health. There are currently three nominees for the top job with Big Rob, Elly Bird and Darlene Cook each running for mayor. Residents will…
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COUNCIL DOCUMENTS REVEAL COST OF SACKING FORMER GM
After her employment contract was ripped-up in February, the payout figure of former Lismore Council General Manager, Shelley Oldham, remained unclear. Now a quarterly budget review presented at this week’s council meeting showed it cost the organisation $239,000 to terminate the former GM’s employment under the ‘no fault’ clause. Ms Oldham previously told NBN News…
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LISMORE COUNCIL TO MEET TONIGHT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOP OF THE AGENDA
Lismore’s mayor is calling on councillors to support a motion, to launch an investigation into affordable housing. Councillor Vanessa Ekins says more than 60 per cent of the city’s homes are lived in by one or two people. The pandemic has amplified demand for smaller houses or units. “What I’m hoping to do tonight is…
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BAREBONES BUDGET | LISMORE COUNCIL RELEASES DRAFT COST-CUTTING PLAN
There isn’t much to smile at in Lismore’s draft budget, which will soon open for public feedback. A meeting last night exposed council’s heavy reliance on state and federal government coffers.
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LISMORE COUNCIL CANDIDATE REVEALS BULLYING AND INTIMIDATION CLAIMS
They say you need thick skin to enter politics but a Lismore resident contemplating running for a seat on council says she’s been met with intimidation and bullying. Independent Sally Flannery is yet to officially announce her candidacy but says she will continue working on forming a ticket. “I think there’s a real culture of…