Tag: Lismore City Council
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LISMORE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY LEFT IN LIMBO AWAITING APPROVAL
Council has announced the Lismore Cup half-day public holiday is yet to be officially approved by the State Government. The races will be going ahead at the Turf Club but the September 24 holiday remains in limbo less than three weeks out. Lismore City Council says the delay has been caused by the pandemic but…
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LISMORE PARKLAND PLANS APPROVED BY COUNCILLORS
The $25-million Lismore Parkland proposal is now a shovel ready project after councillors voted in its approval at last night’s meeting. Deputy Mayor Darlene Cook says the responses from its public exhibition were overwhelmingly positive, despite funding concerns. “There were some people concerned about our financial position, and of course, we’re aware of that, which…
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NEW PARKLAND FOR LISMORE’S CBD TO BE VOTED BY COUNCIL TONIGHT
Lismore councillors will vote tonight as to whether to give the green light to a new multimillion-dollar parkland in the CBD. The $25-million plan is set to include a waterpark, multi-level treehouse and events stage. If approved, the next step is to secure government funding. (NO AUDIO)
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BATTISTA RESIGNS FROM LISMORE CITY COUNCIL AFTER 12 YEARS OF SERVICE
A Lismore City councillor has sensationally resigned after representing ratepayers for more than a decade. Councillor Gianpiero Battista taking aim at the General Manager on the way out.
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LISMORE CONSULTED IN AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE & CLIMATE PLAN
Bushfire response and recovery across the Northern Rivers is set for a boost. Lismore City Councillor Elly Bird was consulted by The Emergency Leaders for Climate Change which outlined 165 recommendations across Australia. “We need more resourcing to our agencies to look after our national parks, we need more resourcing to the RFS, and we…
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LISMORE TIP VOUCHERS AVAILABLE ONLINE LATER THIS WEEK
Lismore residents will be able to download their annual tip vouchers from 4pm on Thursday – but you’ll have to be quick. Council voted during their budget meetings to limit the number of vouchers to one per property annually, with a cap of 5000. Each voucher will need to be used within 30 days from the…
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NO PAY RISE FOR LISMORE CITY COUNCILLORS THIS YEAR
Lismore councillors have voted not to give themselves a pay rise this year. They’re eligible for an increase, but they voted against it overnight to keep within budget. It comes as Lismore City Council faces a budget blackhole of $458,000. (NO AUDIO)
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COUNCIL SLAMMED FOR DECLINING $2m LISMORE LAKE POOL OFFER
A war of words has erupted between Lismore Council’s General Manager and the local Federal MP. At the centre of the dispute – an offer of $2 million to restore the city’s neglected lake pool.
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LISMORE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET
After a five hour marathon meeting, Lismore City Council has approved its operational budget for the next financial year. But a budget black hole of close to half-a-million-dollars has raised concerns the Council could lose control of its finances.
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GSAC AND ART GALLERY TO REOPEN NEXT WEEK AFTER FORCED CLOSURE
The Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre is set to open on Monday, after restrictions were lifted. The pool and cafe will remain closed for the time being. Lismore City Council is reopening the Regional Art Gallery on Wednesday, but trading hours will be reduced at both facilities. (NO AUDIO)