Tag: lismore
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OLD BAR COMMUNITY COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR FLOOD-AFFECTED LISMORE
After receiving help following the bushfires, Old Bar is returning the favour. A volunteer group has been overwhelmed with donations for those in flood affected Lismore. Can’t speak highly enough and this what you see now will be ongoing for about the next 3 or 4 weeks,” organiser Jan Wallace said. “Simple things like soap,…
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LISMORE’S CULTURE & ARTS PRECINCTS CALL FOR THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO FORGET THEM
Lismore’s culture and arts precincts have taken another blow as they assess the damage from last week’s natural disaster. They’re calling on the government not to forget the industry as the region moves on to the next stage of recovery.
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LISMORE CALLS FOR MORE GOVERNMENT HELP AS EVACUATION ORDER IS LIFTED FOR THE CBD
Calls for more government support are growing louder in Lismore – from residents, to politicians and even sports stars. It comes as the clean-up sees progress… with the evacuation order lifted for the CBD.
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SEARCH UNDERWAY FOR MISSING MAN AS LISMORE IS ISSUED AN EVACUATION WARNING
A search is underway right now for a man who’s feared to have been swept down a drain. He was last seen at Lismore Square – and both police and SES are involved in the search. In the last hour an Evacuation Warning has been issued for Lismore – the message for locals is prepare…
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LISMORE BUSINESSES BRACING FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN
The rain eased in the Northern Rivers overnight but the flood threat is far from over. With a severe weather warning in place businesses know it’s better to be prepared, than lose all of their valuable stock.
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TRAVELLERS GRATEFUL FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT AFTER LOSING EVERYTHING IN CRASH
It was meant to be the road trip of a lifetime, travelling around Australia, but last week the drive almost turned deadly. Suffering a medical episode behind the wheel, a couple left without a home but grateful for the generosity of strangers. The GoFundMe Page can be found here.
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RAIN EASING IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS BUT RISK REMAINS HIGH
The rain is easing in the Northern Rivers today but emergency services were still kept on their toes. While the immediate threat of severe weather conditions has passed, the situation is being closely monitored.
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NORTH COAST FLOOD RESCUES
Over 24 hours the SES responded to more than 130 calls for help, and carried out 10 flood rescues. Thankfully all those people escaped serious injury. With the wet weather anticipated to continue, residents are being reminded of the dangers of rising water.
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ELDERY WOMAN FEARS SHE WILL BE HOMELESS AFTER DOG EVICTED FROM UNIT
An elderly woman on the Far North Coast fears she could become homeless for a second time. Barbara Williams says she’s been told she can stay at her community care home in Lismore… but, beloved dog, Midnight, has to go.
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ICONIC LISMORE CAMPING AND WORKWEAR STORE ON THE MARKET
Lismore’s go-to store for all things camping and workwear is up for sale. But, while its owner is ready to hang up his boots and move into retirement – the ‘Aussie Digger’ store has plenty of years left in the tank.