Tag: lismore
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31YO MAN CHARGED OVER SEXUAL TOUCHING AT A POKER TOURNAMENT
Police have charged a 31-year-old man after he allegedly sexually touched a woman at a licensed venue in Lismore last Saturday. Officers believe he approached the 25-year-old woman at a poker tournament and touched her on a number of occasions before being removed by security.
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CRASH CLOSES BRUXNER HIGHWAY, LATER REOPENED
A crash involving a tanker and a car cut the Bruxner Highway in both directions just after midday today. Emergency services attended the scene in Goonellabah, with the driver of the car suffering minor injuries which were treated at the scene. Police later reopened the road.
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LOCAL GYM RAISES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
100 athletes competed in Union Fitness Co’s gym today to raise funds for an important cause. The Fitness for Fires event supporting victims of the recent bushfire crisis.
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AFL STARS SUPPORTING YOUNG FOOTY FANS
Gold Coast Suns players visited Lismore today to kick-off the AFL Community Camp. The program making it easier for young football fans from regional communities to be part of the game.
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CANCER COUNCIL PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL BUSINESSES
Lismore is being painted purple this week, as businesses decorate shop fronts to support the Cancer Council. More than 60 businesses have jumped on board the purple week project, which runs until Sunday. The initiative aims to raise awareness of the Relay for Life event. “It’s basically like a mini festival. It’s really just to…
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NORTHERN RIVERS SES CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
With bushfires and, more recently, floods devastating the Northern Rivers, the SES have been swamped with calls for help, and now, they’re calling for help themselves, encouraging more volunteers to join their incident management team. Those wanting to be involved don’t need specific qualifications, though the SES hope individuals will bring expertise from their own…
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CASINO DRIVER MAKES HISTORY WINNING BACK TO BACK AUSTRALIAN TITLES
Moving into an open age divison, in any sport, can be daunting. But, it didn’t seem to worry 18-year-old speedway driver Josh Boyd, who got more than he bargained for in his biggest race yet.
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COUNCIL BACKFLIPS ON DECISION TO SCRAP THE LISMORE CUP HOLIDAY
Lismore City Council has now backflipped on their decision to scrap Lismore Cup’s half-day public holiday. Today we delivered the news to one race veteran who was left outraged by the original ruling.
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SCU RESEARCH FELLOW CLASSIFIES DOLPHIN SPECIES AS VULNERABLE
A research fellow at Southern Cross University has found that heavy rainfall and excessive flooding isn’t only having an impact on fish, but also the animals which consume them. Poisonous chemicals and insecticides are washing into our oceans, impacting two of Australia’s most iconic species of dolphin.
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NSW FOOTBALL HOST MATCH OFFICIALS SEMINAR
Football referees in the Northern Rivers refined their skills today at a special workshop. The seminars coming at a pivotal time, with a new rule introduced this season.