Tag: lismore
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WATER RESTRICTIONS SCRAPPED FOLLOWING HEAVY RAINFALL
Heavy rainfall across the Northern Rivers has caused flooding and extensive damage, but there is a silver lining. Councils are now scrapping water restrictions with dams overflowing with the liquid gold. Footage captured by North Lismore resident Declan Flowers gives an aerial perspective of the flooding.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR LISMORE COURT’S CANINE PROGRAM
Attending court can be a daunting experience for victims and witnesses, but man’s best friend is making that process easier. After a successful year of the Canine Court Companion Program, the Lismore Courthouse is offering the perfect volunteer opportunity for dog lovers. For information on being a volunteer please call the Guide Dogs Centre on…
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NORTHERN RIVERS GOING NUTS FOR MACADAMIAS
Macadamia production in the Northern Rivers is about to go nuts. A decision to combine manufacturers has made Marquis Macadamia’s the largest producer in the country.
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NORTHERN RIVERS MACADAMIAS GOING NUTS GLOBALLY
The Northern Rivers role in macadamia industry is going nuts globally with a merger between four well-known companies. Lismore’s Macadamia Processing Company (MPC) today announced it’s joining with Bundaberg-based Pacific Gold Macadamias (PGM), Brisbane marketing company Macadamia Marketing International (MMI) and South Africa’s Global Macadamias. The new company will be launched under the brand, Marquis…
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LISMORE CITY FIGHT FOR FIRST GRADE SPOT
Lismore City have had a tough few years trying to claw their way up the first grade ladder. Now, they’re facing a new challenge – with the board looking to move them down a grade.
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SES WARN MORE RAIN ON THE WAY
Heavy rainfall continues to be the talk of the town, filling dams, causing flash flooding and hindering large parts of the far north coast. With more rain on the way, the SES is keeping a close eye on the region’s low lying areas.
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RAPPVILLE WELCOMES MORE THAN 100MM OF RAIN
The small community of Rappville has faced the very worst of mother nature, after fires destroyed almost 100 homes. Today, it had every reason to smile after the heavens opened overnight.
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PETITION TO REINSTATE LISMORE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
The decision to scrap a half-day public holiday for the Lismore Cup has been met with anger. The Public Service Association has launched a petition to see it reinstated, while locals have labelled animal cruelty concerns “rubbish.”
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NORTHERN RIVERS SES URGE RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR STORMS
Northern Rivers residents are being urged to prepare their homes for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The SES responded to more than 80 calls across the region last night, and it says many people were caught off-guard. “We’re also getting a lot of calls for things that are flying around – things like trampolines, garden…
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LISMORE MAN CHARGED WITH 13 DIFFERENT OFFENCES
A man will face court today charged with more than 13 different sexual and driving offences in the state’s north. Officers from Richmond Police District commenced an investigation to locate a 25-year-old man wanted over a sexual assault, allegedly taking place in a correctional facility mid last year. Police also allege the man was involved…