Tag: lismore
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KIDS TO REGENERATE WILSONS RIVER BANK
The banks of the Wilson River are about to get a makeover. School students will be tasked to control weeds and plant trees as part of a community Landcare project. Now with an additional $20,000 in Australian Government funding, Envite Environment will also be able to hold school based workshops and training days. “With all…
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CROWD NUMBERS DOWN AT LISMORE’S EAT THE STREET
Food lovers are being treated in Lismore tonight at the Eat The Street festival, but crowd numbers are noticeably down on previous years. The event, which includes food trucks and cooking demonstrations, received the green light despite coronavirus concerns. Council placed hand wash stations and hand sanitizer throughout the precinct to minimise the risk of…
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TEEN CHARGED OVER SERVICE STATION ARMED ROBBERY
A teen has been charged with robbery after he allegedly entered a Lismore service station yesterday armed with a replica pistol. The 18-year-old man allegedly demanded money and cigarettes before fleeing on foot. Officers later arrested two men in Lismore Heights. One of them was released without charge, while the other appeared in Lismore Local…
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LISMORE’S EAT THE STREET RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT
The Eat The Street Food Festival will go ahead this Saturday despite coronavirus concerns. Lismore City Council has confirmed they are working closely with health authorities to ensure the event is safe. A range of measures will be implemented, including the placement of handwash stations and hand sanitiser across the precinct.
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CORONAVIRUS FORCES SCU TO CLOSE DOORS
A Southern Cross University employee from the Philippines has tested positive to coronavirus. The university’s Lismore campus was shut down today and authorities are in the process of informing dozens of people who came into contact with the man.
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REX AIRLINE TO TRIAL LISMORE TO SYDNEY FLIGHTS
Regional Express will trial direct flights from Lismore to Sydney next month. They’ll depart daily at 6.40am and return just after 8pm. The trial comes a month after the airline announced it was scrapping flights from Ballina to Sydney after 24 years. It lodged a complaint with the ACCC against Qantas at the time. (AUDIO…
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CHANGES AT CHURCH AS THE CORONAVIRUS SPREADS
As the coronavirus continues to spread, Catholics across Northern New South Wales will notice changes at their local church. The Diocese of Lismore has made the decision to remove holy water in all parishes from the Tweed to Port Macquarie. Bishop Gregory Homeming OCD says it’s one of a number of measures being implemented to…
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FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE LADIES IN OUR LIVES
The annual Lismore Women’s Festival launched in City Hall today. The three-day event culminates with International Women’s Day on Sunday, with entertainment and activities on offer for the community. People are encouraged to visit the festival’s website and check the program details before attending.
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ATHLETES AND ORGANISERS PREPARE FOR SAMSON CHALLENGE
Organisers of the Lismore Samson Fitness Challenge were busy setting-up in Goonellabah’s Hepburn Park today. More than 550 competitors have registered to take on the 11-part challenge, which is a major fundraiser for charity Our Kids. Fundraising Coordinator for Our Kids, Rebekka Vattista, says tomorrow is all about bringing the community together to support a…
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26YO MAN FACES COURT CHARGED WITH SEXUAL TOUCHING A TEENAGE GIRL
A 26-year-old man has been charged with sexually touching a teenage girl in a public bathroom. The incident allegedly occurred at the Lismore Transit Centre yesterday. A 15-year-old girl was led into one of the bathrooms by the accused, who is known to her. The man appeared in Lismore Local Court today, with police investigations…