Tag: lismore
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REGION’S LACK OF DOCTORS LAID BARE IN PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
The Northern Rivers’ lack of doctors was laid bare – as a probe into rural and regional health care stopped in at Lismore today. The state’s Upper House Inquiry into regional health outcomes, hearing lengthy travel times to get to a GP, is seeing some residents go without an appointment.
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LISMORE LIFEBLOOD DONOR CENTRE CELEBRATES SIGNATURE MILESTONE
Blood donation can mean the difference between life or death, with one in three Australians relying on it in their lifetime. This week the Lismore Lifeblood Donation Centre is celebrating its 10th birthday – putting the call out for urgent donations.
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LISMORE’S CATHOLIC COMMUNITY MARKS CENTURY OF ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL
Parishioners gathered in prayer at Lismore this morning, to mark 100 years of St Vincent’s Hospital. An initiative of Bishop John Carroll, it was the first regional Catholic hospital to be founded in the state. Over its years, the hospital has been by the side of thousands of people in times of need. Bishop Gregory…
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SPORTING STARS VISIT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LISMORE
Australian sporting stars have swapped the playing field for the classroom, Brisbane Broncos ambassadors today visiting schools across Lismore. Scott Prince and Ali Brigginshaw visited all three Rivers Secondary College Campuses as part of the Beyond the Broncos Girls Academy. The workshops take place once each term – this week’s was focused on educating Indigenous…
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LISMORE ‘FIT 4 SERVICE’ PROGRAM FOCUSING ON FEMALE PARTICIPATION
A select few Lismore High school students were put through their paces today to see if they have what it takes to serve in the army. The 10-week, PCYC-run initiative, Fit 4 Service, is focusing on female participation this year.
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BALLINA TEACHER ALLEGEDLY SEXUALLY ASSAULTED FEMALE STUDENT IN 1980s
A former Ballina school teacher has faced court in Lismore, charged with sexually assaulting a female student. Police allege the incidents took place in the 1980s, as reporter Lachlan Grant explains.
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LISMORE’S NATHAN PARKER RECOGNISED AS YOUNG ACHIEVER
He’s already the New South Wales Young Australian of the Year, and today, Lismore’s Nathan Parker took out another top gong. At an intimate ceremony, the Invictus Games gold medalist was recognised as a ‘Young Achiever.’ Nathan praised the local aero club for its unwavering support. “Far more important today is not my efforts but…
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LISMORE OVER THE NEXT 2 DECADES: STATE GOVT RELEASES DRAFT PLAN FOR CITY
Lismore is the latest regional city to be identified as a top-priority area by the State Government. The Regional City Action Plan outlines goals for the next 20 years.
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THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO LISMORE GEMFEST’S 30TH EXHIBITION
Thousands of people turned out to the Lismore Showgrounds today for the annual Gemfest exhibition. Organisers are thrilled with the attendance, after last year’s 30th anniversary event was cancelled.
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POLICE INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS FIRE AT UNOCCUPIED LISMORE PROPERTY
Police are investigating a suspicious fire, which damaged a Lismore home early this morning. Emergency crews were called to the Ballina Rd property shortly before 4am, to find it well alight. It took fire crews around an hour to extinguish the blaze. Fortunately, the house was unoccupied. Officers are asking anyone with information to contact…