Tag: lismore
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INCENTIVES FOR REFEREES IN FAR NORTH COAST FOOTBALL
Football Far North Coast is hoping for another big year of the game, with registrations opening this weekend. But the sport is in need of more referees – even implementing incentives to encourage participation.
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RDA SURVEY AIMED TO FUTURE PROOF LOCAL BUSINESSES
It’s no secret navigating the small business landscape can be challenging, especially in regional areas. But Northern Rivers businesses hope to see policies introduced after a survey showed just where our local businesses are struggling.
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LISMORE LOCAL AIMS TO RAISE $10,000 FOR AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE
An East Lismore woman has embarked on a mission to support Australian Wildlife, aiming to raise $10,000 in just six months. The 19-year-old animal activist has been inspired by Greta Thunberg’s passion and has decided she’ll donate the funds to the Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife. “I was really surprised that a 16-year-old girl…
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MITCH RANDALL TAKES OUT AUSTRALIA DAY V8 DIRT MODIFIED CUP
Lismore’s rev heads couldn’t have asked for a better way to wrap up their Australia Day with thrills and spectacular spills at the Speedway last night. Mitch Randall took out round two of the V8 Dirt Modified Australia 5 Star Series.
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FOOTBALL COACHING CLINIC COMES TO LISMORE
More than 30 football coaches have put their skills to the test during a week-long clinic in Lismore. It’s the first time the city has hosted the program.
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ROB LINTON BROADENS HORIZONS FOR REGIONAL BASKETBALL JUNIORS
Northern Rivers junior basketball players will have a chance to learn what it takes to become a pro. Semi-professional Rob Linton is holding training camps in Lismore.
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YOUNG ATHLETES RECOGNISED WITH FINANCIAL AWARDS
Twenty young athletes from across the Northern Rivers were today recognised for their sporting excellence. The Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan MP, issued financial awards at a morning tea with the budding champions aged 12 to 18. “What we’re doing is one acknowledging them but two we’re helping out financially. As country kids who…
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GOVERNMENT GRANT AWARDS SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY $1.32 MILLION IN FUNDING
Research facilities at Southern Cross University will soon receive a million dollar upgrade. The cash injection has come from a bout of government funding, which is set to boost the University’s world ranking in the coming years.
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MARIST BROTHERS RAMS MAKE KEY SIGNINGS AHEAD OF NRRRL SEASON
Anticipation is building, with the beginning of the NRRRL season only a few weeks away. Lismore club, the Marist Brothers Rams are taking every opportunity to improve their standing, welcoming a number of juniors back to the club.
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DECLINE IN WHOOPING COUGH CASES ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
It starts with a cough but has the potential to turn deadly for infants. Despite a significant reduction in whooping cough cases, medical experts are warning us not to be complacent.