Tag: lismore
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TWO MEN INJURED DURING STREET FIGHT ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
A man has been stabbed and another struck with a metal pole after a violent fight broke out on the Far North Coast last night. Police are searching for more than a dozen teenagers believed to have been involved, as Lachlan Grant reports.
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MAN CHARGED WITH HIGH-RANGE DRINK DRIVING FOLLOWING CRASH
A man has been charged with high-range drink driving following a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruxner Highway at Goonellabah yesterday afternoon. The 52-year-old driver will appear at Lismore Local Court on January 25. Two people were taken to hospital in a stable condition suffering minor injuries. Police investigations are ongoing. (NO AUDIO)
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THREE CAR CRASH ON THE BRUXNER HIGHWAY NEAR LISMORE
Two people are being treated at Lismore Base Hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the Bruxner Highway at Goonellabah this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the accident involving three cars shortly before 4 o’clock. One lane was closed in each direction while crews cleared debris. Fortunately, the patients suffered only minor injuries and are…
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LISMORE’S RECYCLED XMAS TREE HITS THE CBD
Christmas has begun in Lismore today, with 2020’s Christmas Tree going up in the CBD. Standing around 7 metres tall, the tree is made from recycled materials, including drums, chaff, feed bags, and PVC pipes. This marks the sixth recycled Christmas tree Council has installed. You can catch it in person on the corner of…
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ALLEGED LISMORE CATHEDRAL ARSONIST APPEARS IN COURT
A man accused of setting fire to the beloved St Carthage’s Cathedral in September has had his case mentioned in Lismore Local Court today. 45-year-old Stephen Luke will remain behind bars until his next court appearance on February 10. Luke is facing a string of charges, including two counts of assault, armed robbery, and damaging…
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POLICE PLEA FOR HELP TO FIND MISSING FAR NORTH COAST CHILDREN
Police are asking for the public’s help to find two children, missing from the Lismore area. 9-year-old Angus Slater was last seen at Heritage Park shortly before 5pm on Thursday. Angus is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 150cm tall, of solid build, and with sandy blonde hair. At the time he was wearing…
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LISMORES MIGHT PUCK’S PROGRAM ATTRACTING BUDDING ATHLETES
A new program is helping hockey players keep their skills up, as the sport enters its off season. Lismore’s Mighty Pucks program caters for experienced players, but it also encourages kids to get involved and learn the game from scratch.
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LISMORE PARAMEDIC RETIRES AFTER 41 YEARS OF SAVING LIVES
They say if you do something you love, you never have to work a day in your life. It’s a sentiment which rings true for a Lismore paramedic, who’s taking a step back after more than four decades on the job.
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ROAD SAFETY ADVOCATES SPEAK UP FOR NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY WEEK
Those who’ve lost a loved one in a car crash know all too well the heartbreak it leaves behind. Road safety advocates on the Far North Coast are sharing their story this National Road Safety Week, to encourage others to stay safe on our roads.
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POPULAR FAR NORTH COAST CAROLS EVENT CANCELLED
Lismore City Council has confirmed its annual ‘Carols in the Heart’ event has been cancelled due to the pandemic. Instead, a festive livestream will be held on Council’s Facebook page on December 13 from 7pm. However Santa’s Wonderland at the Regional Art Gallery will be going ahead between December 9 and 20. (NO AUDIO)