Tag: lismore
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ARE TINY HOMES THE ANSWER TO OUR HOUSING CRISIS?
As hundreds continue to be displaced from bushfires, a Northern Rivers business says it could have the answer to the housing crisis. Tiny homes are already in use on the North Coast but there’s calls to make them more accessible.
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LISMORE POLICEWOMAN CROWNED TOP COP
She’s rescued people from floods, helped during bushfires, and attended numerous crashes. Now, Leading Senior Constable Amanda Vidler has been recognised for her service to the Northern Rivers region. After 13-years with the force, she’s taken out the prestigious Rotary New South Wales Police Officer of the Year award. Ms Vidler was also named ‘Regional…
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HERNE FINISHES 2019 SEASON IN THE VICTORY LANE
Lismore driver Nathan Herne has finished his first year competing in the TA2 Muscle Car Series on a high, coming away with a win at Ipswich. The 17-year-old also picking up the Rookie of the Year honours to cap off a successful season.
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LOCAL LADS RETURN FROM EUROPE FOR EAST COAST TOUR
The Northern Rivers is home to some powerful music talent including Grinspoon, Parkway Drive and Tones and I. Now a new band is breaking out and reaching an international audience.
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OUR KIDS MELBOURNE CUP FUNDRAISER
Children’s charity Our Kids had a successful turn out at its annual Melbourne Cup Fundraiser. Attendees dressed to the nines… coming together to raise money to purchase much-needed equipment for Lismore Base Hospital’s pediatric ward. “We need a CTG machine which is a wireless machine that helps mums and bubs during labour, and that’s worth…
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LISMORE HOME TO REGION’S FIRST MEDICINAL CANNABIS FACILITY
Lismore has become home to one of Australia’s first Medicinal Cannabis Facilities. CannaPacific will bring 100 permanent jobs to the region.
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SENIOR CHOIR CELEBRATES TEN YEARS
For the past decade, the Inspired Voices choir has brought joy to those at Uniting Caroona Aged Care. Now, the group is breaking new ground… Its members using their own creative spirit to craft new music.
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SURVIVORS REUNITE WITH THEIR RESCUE HELICOPTER CREW LIFESAVERS
Once they’ve delivered patients to lifesaving treatment, many first responders never get to see them again. Westpac Rescue Helicopter is changing that…reuniting survivors with crew members who saved their lives.
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A LISMORE SCIENTIST’S MISSION TO REGENERATE GREAT BARRIER REEF
Southern Cross University Professor Peter Harrison is hoping almost 40-years of coral research will help regenerate damaged parts of the Great Barrier Reef. He’s now leading a team of experts, tasked with the ambitious goal.
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SHORT PRICED FAVOURITE WINS FEATURE RACE AT LISMORE CUP
There were no surprises in the feature race at Lismore Greyhounds on Tuesday…. Short priced favourite FERNANDO BLASTER was quick out of the blocks in the 520 metre race, holding that position for the full distance. “Put your hands together for Fernando Blaster from go to o, too strong.” “The last ten weeks he’s been…