Tag: lismore
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LINES OUT THE DOOR AS BUSINESSES REOPEN
The long wait is over for many businesses across the Northern Rivers that today reopened their doors. From bowls clubs to beauticians, it seemed the public was just as keen to get back to business.
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LISMORE LANTERN PARADE GOES VIRTUAL
Coronavirus restrictions have hampered plans for this year’s Lantern Parade in Lismore. But the light show must go on, with organisers planning to take the celebration online. Lantern kits can be ordered from the Lismore Lantern Parade’s website.
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WORK TO BEGIN ON TWO NEW ROUNDABOUTS IN LISMORE
Two notorious intersections in Lismore will be upgraded after the state and federal government funded more than $750,000 for the road projects. The two roundabouts will be installed on Orion street – one at the intersection of Diadem and the other at Keen Street. “Lismore is really keen to progress infrastructure projects we’re working with…
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NEW COVID DRIVE-THROUGH TESTING CLINIC IN LISMORE
A new COVID-19 drive-through testing clinic opened in Lismore today. Operated by Q-M-L Pathology, the clinic has the capacity to process up to 8,000 tests per day. “In order to be tested for COVID, we do require the patients to have a referral from their doctor, so see your GP for a referral and come…
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LOCAL TENNIS ACADEMY EXPERIENCES INCREASED DEMAND DURING COVID-19
Tennis has been one of only a handful of sports allowed to continue in New South Wales during the pandemic. And under eased government restrictions, group sessions are about to be back in full swing across the Northern Rivers.
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LISMORE’S LANTERN PARADE GOES VIRTUAL
With the help of technology, Lismore’s Lantern Parade will go ahead next month. A live-streamed virtual parade, called ‘lightntheheart,’ will be held on June 20. Organisers are hoping restrictions will be eased enough to have the parade held in November. The annual event usually attracts more than 30,000 people to the region. (NO AUDIO)
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FORMER LISMORE SCHOOL TEACHER JAILED IN CAMBODIA
A Cambodian court has found former Lismore Catholic school teacher, Garry Mulroy guilty of indecent assault, jailing the 64-year-old for two years. Mulroy had faced a up to 15 years behind bars, on allegations of child molestation, however those charges were dropped. An independent report, commissioned by the defence, found the charges were a bid…
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TWO CHARGED AFTER POLICE FIND CAR FULL OF DRUGS
A pair in their twenties have been charged after police found more than $2000 in cash and a traffickable quantity of drugs in a car at South Lismore yesterday. Police stopped the vehicle on Webster Street at around 8.45 in the morning.. Allegedly finding ICE, M-D-M-A, cannabis and liquid G-H-B upon searching the vehicle. The…
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FAR NORTH COAST REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY EXPECTING A REVIVAL
The Far North Coast’s Real Estate industry is expected to charge back this weekend. Open homes and auctions will happen from Saturday.
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LISMORE COUNCIL APPROVE DRAFT 2020/21 BUDGET
Lismore City Council last night approved a draft budget which will now go on public exhibition for 28 days. Many projects have been scrapped or shelved due to a lack of funding, including updating the flood plain risk management plan, and upgrading footpaths within the CBD. Residential ratepayers will be paying on average an extra…