Tag: lismore
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LISMORE COACH SELECTED BY SWIMMING AUSTRALIA
It’s rare for both a swimmer and coach to gain national selection, but two members of the Lismore Workers swim team have done just that. They’ve been selected to join the Australian Para Development squad next year.
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ANNUAL TOY RUN COMES TO LISMORE
It was all smiles on Dawson street this morning as the annual Ulysses Toy Run came to Lismore. More than 100 Christmas themed motorbikes filled the streets. “It’s Christmas time, a lot of people are finding it hard to give stuff to their kids so we’re happy to pitch in.” The toys will be donated…
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RACING BROTHERS CONTEST “THE DREAM” EVENT AT LISMORE SPEEDWAY
Racing will be intense as 27 of the best Production Sedan drivers on the east coast of Australia battle for honours in ‘The Dream’ main event at Lismore Speedway on Saturday. Two major contenders are Lismore’s racing brothers Nathan and Ben Gordon.
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SANTA AND HIS LITTLE HELPERS OPEN WORKSHOP IN LISMORE CBD
Lismore’s Molesworth Street has been transformed into a winter wonderland, the doors to Santa’s workshop officially opening ahead of Christmas. Inside, shoppers can meet the big man himself, get their gifts wrapped and also enter a prize draw. “Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas Everybody.” “Spend over $30 in the city centre and you go in…
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MAN ACCUSED OF FATAL NEW YEARS DAY CRASH FRONTS COURT
Negotiations will begin next year in the case of a Casino man charged over a fatal New Year’s Day crash. Mitchell Grimston has been charged with manslaughter over the crash, which killed his front-seat passenger 24-year-old Jayden Hogan. The 22-year-old is also facing 9 other charges, including high-range drink driving and exceeding the speed limit…
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LADIES FESTIVE GOLF DAY RAISES FUNDS FOR THE RFS
There was plenty of Christmas cheer at the Lismore Workers Golf Club. Dozens were on the fairway for the annual Ladies Christmas Golf Tournament.. raising much-needed funds for the Rural Fire Service.
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ALLEGED HIGH SCHOOL ARSONIST ENTERS GUILTY PLEAS
A man has pleaded guilty to breaking into a Casino school and setting it on fire, in September last year. Aden Newman will be sentenced for his crimes in a Lismore District Court early next year. Reporter Samantha Poate has the details.
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BUSHFIRE VOLUNTEERS THANKED FOR THEIR EFFORTS
Shadow Minister for Volunteers, Jo Haylen made a stop in Lismore today to thank people for their help during the bushfire crisis. Members of the Salvation Army gathered at the headquarters to reflect on the volunteering efforts.
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NEW WOMEN’S SOCCER PROGRAM A HIT ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
A new program is giving women the opportunity to play a game of football every week. Ladies are being told to lace up their boots, with the ‘Kick-on For Women’ program up and running.
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LISMORE KOALA HOSPITAL AT FULL CAPACITY
As the bushfires continue to burn, more and more koalas are at risk. A koala hospital in Lismore is struggling to cope with the influx of injured animals.