Tag: lismore
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SOCIAL FUTURES HOPING TO MATCH JOB SEEKERS TO EMPLOYERS
An eight-week program connecting job seekers to employers launched in Lismore’s CBD today. The Social Futures campaign hopes to match 28 people who receive social housing support, a rent subsidy or those on a social housing wait-list with sustainable employment. “We’ve got a few different pop up locations around Tweed and Lismore regions. You can…
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FLOOD STORIES LAUNCH IN LISMORE’S QUAD TOMORROW
You may spot people wearing gumboots and bright yellow raincoats in Lismore’s CBD over the next week. It’s all part of a storytelling experience about the city’s devastating 2017 floods. Participants will listen to the stories of survivors and those involved in the recovery effort. “Flood stories has been a really healing process for the…
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LISMORE’S MAYOR CALLS FOR MORE SOCIAL HOUSING INVESTMENT
Lismore’s mayor has responded to criticism that council isn’t doing enough to address the city’s housing affordability issues. Vanessa Ekins says council is playing its part – putting the pressure on the state and federal governments to invest more money in social housing. “Council has a good turnover of development applications and we have a…
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LISMORE WORKERS MASTERS GAMES BACK ON IN 2021
Registrations are now open for the Lismore Workers Masters Games, which will be held in September. The biennial event, which has been running since 1999, is open to anyone aged over 30. “We’re looking for 1500 competitors is our goal, we hope to exceed that, and they will be participating over 15 sports,” Chairman, Matt…
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HOLLYWOOD STAR COMES TO LISMORE FOR FILMING OF NETFLIX SERIES
While Netflix faces criticism in Byron Bay over its new reality show, it’s lights, camera, action in Lismore. The Quad has been transformed for another production by the streaming giant, titled ‘God’s Favourite Idiot’. The series features Melissa McCarthy and was previously based at the showgrounds. It’s understood filming in Lismore will wrap up tonight.…
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YELLOW CRAZY ANT POPULATION SIGHTED IN LISMORE’S CBD
An extensive baiting operation will be completed in Lismore’s CBD this weekend after a yellow crazy ant population was reported to the Department of Primary Industries by a member of the public. The invasive pest can cause great harm to local fauna. It was hoped the yellow crazy ant was eradicated from the city during…
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FUTURE OF ONCE POPULAR LISMORE LAKE POOL UP IN THE AIR
The future of Lismore’s once popular lake pool remains up in the air, with a motion by Councillor Bill Moorhouse defeated at last night’s meeting. Councillor Moorhouse hoped to bring the pool back to its former glory – calling for expressions of interest from anyone wanting to manage the complex. The motion was voted down…
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TENNIS IN THE FULL SWING ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Dozens of the region’s up-and-coming tennis players are taking part in a school holiday clinic in Lismore this week. It comes as Casino prepares to host a three-day competition starting Friday.
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LISMORE WELCOMES IN THE 2021 FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION SEASON
Union is back on the Far North Coast, with the 2021 season making its return today. Energy was high at the Lismore Rugby Union Club, with a father-son duo taking to the field for the first time.
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NSW HEALTH CONFIRM 26 PEOPLE ISOLATING IN SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION
NBN News can reveal 26 people who were identified as being at Covid venues of concern in Byron Bay are completing their 14 days of isolation in special accommodation. New South Wales Health organised rooms at The Lismore Bounty Motel with the assistance of New South Wales Police – so that those staying at temporary…