Tag: lismore
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INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY TO IDENTIFY WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN LISMORE
Police are still yet to formally identify a woman, found dead inside an East Lismore unit yesterday morning. Detectives have now examined the Rosedale Square unit where the body was found, and are treating the death as suspicious. Anyone with information should contact crime stoppers. (NO AUDIO)
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POLICE INVESTIGATING SUSPICIOUS EAST LISMORE DEATH
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a woman in East Lismore on the Far North Coast. Just before 11 o’clock today, emergency services were called to a unit on Rosedale Square after a woman’s body was found. The woman is yet to be formally identified, however, she is believed to be the 60-year-old occupant.…
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POLICE INVESTIGATING DISAPPEARANCE OF LISMORE MAN ROHAN LLOYD
Police are asking for the public’s help to find Lismore man Rohan Llyod. The 37-year-old was last seen in the Kyogle area on Thursday and is described as 170cm tall with a medium build and balding brown hair. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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TENNIS RANKING TOURNAMENT EXCITES BUDDING ATHLETES
Lismore’s tennis players have a better idea where they stand on the world rankings, after a rare weekend tournament. The Universal Tennis Rating event was the first to be held in the city, this year.
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LISMORE FAMILY FINALLY REUNITED AFTER 6 MONTHS OVERSEAS
A Lismore family has finally been reunited after a heartwrenching 6 months apart. 5-year-old Oscar Gordon and his grandmother were in Thailand when Australia’s borders closed, the pair now relieved they’re finally home.
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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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LISMORE COUNCIL LAUNCHES ‘FLOOD READY’ GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
After the devastating 2017 flood, Lismore City Council is urging small businesses in low-lying urban areas to get ready for the next weather event. Grants of up to $25,000 are now available to help owners repair flood-damaged infrastructure or improve disaster preparedness. “Any pro-activity in terms of helping businesses be prepared for situations and flood…
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FOOD HAMPERS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FACING HARDSHIP IN LISMORE
Thousands of emergency food hampers are on their way to international students facing hardship across regional New South Wales, including in Lismore. The State Government has donated $100,000 towards the project. With Foodbank experiencing a 78% increase in demand for emergency food relief since the pandemic hit. “Those hampers that we’ve been delivering have made…
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LISMORE QUAD ART PROJECT RECEIVES AWARD
The Lismore Quad 2019 project has been recognised in the New South Wales local government awards. Over four nights, the original Lismore High School was lit up with animated projections, recounting the life of Bundjalung Elder, Aunty Irene Harrington. The artwork, designed by internationally recognised artist Craig Walsh, was awarded ‘highly commended’ in the Arts…
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MAN KILLED WHILE CLEARING TREES NORTH OF LISMORE
Local pothole artist ‘Roa Dart’ has died while clearing trees on a property north of Lismore last night. Emergency services were called to Koonorigan just after 7pm to reports the 67-year-old was trapped under a tree. Mr Dart died at the scene. Police will notify SafeWork NSW of the incident. (NO VIDEO)