Tag: lismore
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2021 INTERSTATE SOFTBALL CHALLENGE CANCELLED OVER COVID FEARS
Despite the Covid situation easing in the Northern Rivers, the 2021 interstate softball challenge has been cancelled. The four-day event was due to be played at Lismore’s Albert Park next week. Softball New South Wales made the decision to pull the pin, out of an abundance of caution. It says the health and safety of…
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SES UPDATE FLOOD WARNINGS FOR THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The SES has lifted a flood warning for Lismore after the Wilsons River peaked overnight. The River fell below the minor flood level of 4.2m around 11pm. Elsewhere, flood alerts for Coraki and Bungawalbyn remained in place for most of today. The Richmond River reached 3.25m at Bungawalbyn this morning and continues to fall. Gavin…
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MAN CHARGED OVER LISMORE SERVICE STATION ARMED ROBBERY
A man has been charged over an armed robbery in Lismore on Monday night. The 22-year-old allegedly entered the BP service station on Dawson Street shortly before 5 o’clock. Police say he threatened an employee with a knife, before fleeing on foot with cash and cigarettes. He handed himself in to Lismore Police Station this…
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ANTI-MASKER APPEARS IN LISMORE COURT OVER ALLEGED ASSAULT
A man charged over a violent anti-mask rampage in Lismore Central Shopping Centre last week has had his case mentioned in court. 22-year-old Steele Terrar Davies will remain behind bars until his next appearance later this month. It’s alleged Davies assaulted police, a security guard and members of the public after being offered a face…
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FLOOD WATCH EXTENDED TO LISMORE’S WILSONS RIVER
A flood watch has once again been extended to Lismore’s Wilsons River as a low pressure trough deepens off the coast. The Brunswick and Tweed rivers, as well as Marshalls Creek, are all on alert after recent rainfall in already saturated catchments. The SES is urging residents to use this weekend to prepare around your…
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LISMORE’S BISHOP LAUNCHES FLOOD APPEAL DURING EASTER MESSAGE
The Bishop of Lismore has delivered his annual Easter message to the region’s Catholics, urging people to be grateful and thankful for what they have. Gregory Homeming using the opportunity to launch an appeal for flood-affected communities on the North Coast. For more details on the Bishop’s flood appeal, visit the Lismore Diocese website. (AUDIO…
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MAN CHARGED OVER ANTI-MASK SHOPPING CENTRE RAMPAGE IN LISMORE
The temporary mask mandate on the Far North Coast, has allegedly sparked a violent attack on a Lismore security guard. Police say he was only trying to enforce the public health order, when he was set upon by a shopper who was refusing to comply.
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RIBBON CUT ON $8.2m SOUTH LISMORE FLOOD MITIGATION PROJECT
Recent wild weather has highlighted just how vulnerable Lismore is to flooding. Today, the ribbon was cut on an $8m project to mitigate flood damage – and it’s already proving successful.
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MAN ARRESTED IN EAST LISMORE CHARGED WITH DRUG SUPPLY
A man has been charged after police seized drugs and $20,000 cash from an East Lismore home. Officers say they uncovered five litres of the drug G-H-B, ice, and cannabis when they raided the property yesterday afternoon. A 55-year-old was arrested at the home. He has been refused bail – to front Lismore Local Court…
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LISMORE MAN ARRESTED OVER DRUG OFFENCES, YET TO BE CHARGED
A man has been arrested at an East Lismore home after police allegedly seized a commercial quantity of the liquid drug GHB, as well as $20,000 in cash. The 55-year-old was bundled into the back of a patrol car and taken to Lismore Police Station for questioning this afternoon. He is expected to be charged…