Tag: lismore
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CASE PROGRESSES OVER DEATH OF AARON MARKS
A Ballina man, accused of manslaughter, plans to apply for bail later this month. Justin Anderson was last year charged over the death of 38-year-old Aaron Marks – who was found unconscious on a Ballina footpath in May, and died in hospital a few days later. Anderson faced Lismore Local Court via videolink today. His…
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PAGE KEY BATTLEGROUND IN FEDERAL ELECTION
The battle lines are being drawn in the country’s most marginal seats. Four candidates have put up their hands for the seat of Page.
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LISMORE ‘SPARTAN BROTHERS’ CHASING INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS
The Spartan Elite race and the Raw Challenge – these events are designed to push competitors to their limits. But two Lismore brothers make it look easy. Champion Obstacle racers Tony and Glen Curtis say it’s all about maintaining a ‘Spartan-like focus.’ To follow the brothers’ journey and for their Gofundme page, head to their…
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HSU CALLS FOR CHANGE AFTER HOSPITAL SHOOTING
Staff at Lismore Base Hospital say they’re frustrated with a lack of action from management after a man in custody was shot outside the Emergency Department almost a month ago. The Health Services Union is calling for stronger protocols for prisoner movements in and around the hospital precinct. “It’s quite disturbing that here we have…
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AN OVERDUE FACELIFT FOR TIRED COMMUNITY CENTRE
Goonellabah Community Centre is set to undergo a face lift. Lismore City Council will look to merge the centre with the local library, thanks to a $300,000 cash boost from the federal government.
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SEVEN WEEKS OUT, LABOR HEATS UP THE FEDERAL ELECTION
As the state election wraps up, the campaign trail for Federal heats up. Today Shadow Minister for Regional Communications Stephen Jones was in town on Labor’s behalf. Announcing $2 million in essential funding to help fix mobile black spots along the Summerland Way. Support was ALSO shown for the Oakes and Crozier Ovals upgrade, and…
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SWEET TREAT FOR NORCO ICE CREAM FACTORY
There’s some sweet news for the Northern Rivers dairy industry – works are set to begin on a $30-million dollar extension of the Norco Ice-Cream facilities. 830 jobs will become available during construction, and it’s expected to have an impact on international trade.
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INCREASED AWARENESS KEY POINT IN NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION PLAN
Lifeline has partnered with the federal government to unveil a new program focusing on suicide prevention. It comes as new data reveals residents in the Northern Rivers are twice as likely to take their own life.
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LISMORE SEAT STILL TOO CLOSE CALL
State election results for the seat of Lismore is still too close to call, with neither the Nationals’ and Labor conceding defeat. Labor’s Janelle Saffin is ahead in the two candidate preferred voting at 53 percent, while the Nationals Austin Curtin is leading in the primary vote at almost 40 percent. Postal, absentees and online…
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COUNT CONTINUES AS NORTH COAST SEATS HANG IN THE BALANCE
A nail biting finish for the state election, with three seats on the North Coast hanging in the balance. Candidates for the seats of Lismore and Ballina were out in full force – hoping to make one last impression on voters.