Tag: lismore
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$4 MILLION UPGRADE OF LISMORE AIRPORT WILL SEE 60 NEW JOBS CREATED
The Coalition’s promising that fewer flights will be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather, if it’s re-elected this month. Page MP Kevin Hogan has announced $4.5 million for the installation of an ‘Instrument Landing System’ at Lismore Airport. “That means the weather conditions that often inhibit passenger travel will be alleviated, things like fog,…
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LABOR ACCUSES KEVIN HOGAN OF ACCEPTING DONATIONS FROM SHOOTING FOUNDATION
Labor has accused Kevin Hogan of accepting donations from the Shooting Industry Foundation in the last election. Senator Kristina Keneally was in Lismore today, with harsh words for the Member for Page.
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THE GREEN ARMY MARCHES TO END “THE WAR ON DRUGS”
Pro-marijuana campaigners have marched through the streets of Lismore, demanding an end to “the war on drugs”. It comes ahead of this weekend’s annual Nimbin Mardigrass Festival – an event popular among those pushing to legalise cannabis use.
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GREENS LOBBYING FOR CHANGES TO UNIVERSITY COSTS
The Greens are vowing to put pressure on whoever forms govermnent after the election, to provide free university and TAFE education for students by taxing the fossil fuel industry. The party also says it will lobby the next government to boost university funding and increase Newstart by $75 a week. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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ANZAC DAY | LISMORE REMEMBERS THE DIGGERS
Thousands of people attended ANZAC Day ceremonies on the North Coast. In Lismore, young and old marched together, laying wreaths and remembering the fallen.
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BYRON BAY MAN SENTENCED OVER FATAL ONE-PUNCH ATTACK
A man has been sentenced to eight years in prison, over a fatal one-punch attack in Byron Bay. Javen O’Neill was today convicted of the manslaughter of Christopher Bradley.
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COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR STARS OF LISMORE CHARITY DANCE-OFF
The countdown is on ahead of the Cancer Council’s ‘Stars of Lismore’ event. Contestants are busy having their final fittings and perfecting their dance moves – and for many of them, the night will be a personal one.
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A FAMILIY’S GRIEF AFTER THEIR ONLY SON WAS KILLED
A court has heard of a family’s daily struggle as it deals with the death of their son and brother in a one punch attack at Byron Bay. Javen O’Neill will be sentenced tomorrow for the manslaughter of DJ Christopher Bradley, today his sister spoke of the damage that one punch has caused.
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LISMORE’S SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY
One of the region’s top educational institutions is celebrating it’s 25th birthday. After a quarter of a century, Southern Cross University says it still strives to offer regional students unique opportunities.
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30 NORTHERN RIVERS KIDS RECOGNISED FOR OUTSTANDING SPORTING ACHIEVEMENTS
30 of the region’s rising sports stars have been recognised in Lismore for their outstanding achievements. The teenagers have excelled in swimming, athletics, netball, baseball, softball, hockey and gymnastics… And have represented the community at rep level. Under the federal government’s Local Sporting Champions program, each athlete was presented with a grant of up to…