Tag: lismore
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ULYSSES NATIONAL RALLY IN LISMORE POSTPONED TO 2023
The Ulysses National Rally, scheduled for Lismore later this month, will now be held in 2023, due to the pandemic. The event would have seen more than 2,000 motorcyclists roll into the region for six days. Council was awarded the event in 2017 and estimated it would bring a five-million-dollar economic boost. A date for…
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LISMORE WOMAN CHARGED OVER DRUG SUPPLY, POLICE WARN MORE ARRESTS LIKELY
A 30-year-old woman is the latest to be charged by police during a three-month investigation into the supply of methylamphetamine in the Northern Rivers. This morning, officers executed a search warrant at a Lismore property, allegedly seizing drugs. An hour later, a 53-year-old man was arrested at another home in Lismore. “We have now charged…
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NATHAN HERNE STAYING ‘RACE FIT’ DURING COVID-19 SHUTDOWN
After being crowned rookie of the year, Lismore’s Nathan Herne came into the 2020 racing season with confidence. But with all future events cancelled, due to the coronavirus, the 17-year-old is being forced to use his at-home simulator to stay on his A-game.
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LISMORE KART CLUB CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE
This year, Lismore Kart Club should be celebrating its golden jubilee. But the coronavirus has put a spanner in the works, forcing the Club into complete shutdown.
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LISMORE HOPES TO BECOME AVIATION TRAINING HUB
At the Lismore Airport council has partnered with an international company to open a commercial pilot training school on-site. Airways Aviation has linked up with the Northern Rivers Aero Club and TAFE New South Wales to train aspiring pilots. At least 20 domestic and international students are expected to enrol in the course in its…
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COUNCIL’S BIRTHDAY PRESENT FOR LISMORE BOY
A Lismore boy has been given a special birthday present from the city council after they found out he was going to spend his big day in isolation. 11-year-old George, who suffers from an intellectual disability, was surprised when a convoy of six garbage trucks drove past his home. George hopes to work as a…
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RATE CUT FOR BUSINESSES IN LISMORE CBD
Businesses in Lismore’s CBD can expect a twenty per cent rate cut from July, after last night’s council meeting. Councillors hope the reduction will cushion the blow from COVID-19.
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‘DEXTER DUTTON’ CLAIMS VICTORY AT THE LISMORE TURF CLUB
There wasn’t the usual fanfare but there was still a strong field at the Lismore Turf Club today. Lismore-trained Dextor Dutton took out the main event, ahead of Sharon Pepper’s five-year-old mare, Laoban Tai Tai. Meanwhile, Grafton jockey Matt McGuren rode Tilly’s Star to victory in race two. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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LISMORE RESTAURANTS ENCOURAGED TO START HOSPITAL FOOD DELIVERY
Local restaurants and eateries are being encouraged to start delivering food to the Lismore Base Hospital. The COVID-19 crisis has forced the hospital’s canteen to operate with reduced hours and some frontline workers are relying on vending machines for food. State Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin MP, is backing the Health Services Union initiative. “We…
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LISMORE TURF CLUB PREPARES FOR FIRST MEET SINCE COVID-19
The Lismore Turf Club is preparing for its first meeting since COVID-19 restrictions were introduced and staff expect it will be a memorable one. With no punters allowed to attend, tomorrow will be a quiet day at the races – but there’s still plenty of local talent in the mix