Tag: lismore
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TRINITY SWIM CLUB CLEANS UP AT NSW COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
Trinity swim club has again proven they’re a force to be reckoned with. The small team cleaned up at the New South Wales Country Championships, and it wasn’t just the students who received allocates.
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UNION CLAIMS PHN CULLING STAFF FOR EXECUTIVES
The North Coast Primary Health Network has hit back at claims it’s doubling executive salaries, at the expense of front line staff. The union claims leaked documents reveal the number of senior positions will grow from six to eleven, costing $900-thousand a year, to be paid for by redundancies. “At this stage the only thing…
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LISMORE TEEN GEARS UP FOR MUSCLE CAR SERIES
Following a successful ‘Formula Ford’ campaign last year, Nathan Hearne is gearing up to make his debut in the T-A-2 Muscle Car Series. The 16-year-old, who has been practicing since November, is eager to get the series underway in Sydney, this weekend.
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‘FALIURE OF MANAGMENT’ LEADS TO COUNCIL BUDGET BLOWOUT
A senior Lismore City Council manager has resigned after a black hole in council’s budget was revealed, equating to a deficit of more than $6-million. Despite it being the largest budget deficit recorded, council says rates won’t be hiked in the near future.
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A+ CLIMATE REPORT FOR LISMORE CITY COUNCIL
Lismore City Council has been praised for “picking up the slack” when it comes to dealing with climate change. The Climate Council has released a report into the future of coal, identifying New South Wales as responsible for MORE air pollution than any other state. However, Lismore was identified as a leader on the issue.…
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POLICE DOG NO LONGER RE-PAW-TING FOR DUTY
After a dogged career, local police-hound Ken is retiring after eight years in the force. During that time, he’s saved many lives including that of his human, senior constable David Kotex.
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600 ATHLETES PREPARE FOR A GRUELLING TEST OF ENDURANCE & TEAMWORK
It’s a test of skill, strength and endurance, but most importantly – teamwork. And it’s on again for its ninth year. More than 600 competitors will descend on Lismore for the gruelling Samson Challenge, raising vital funds for charity.
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MIXED-ABILITIES BAND RELEASE NEW ALBUM
The Brotherhood of the Blue has been on a steady rise to stardom, with the release of their second album only weeks away. The mixed-abilities band says music has helped them express themselves and are looking forward to their next live performance at Bluesfest.
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22,000 SUSPECTED MDMA PILLS SEIZED IN THE NORTHERN RIVERS
Three men in their 30s, have been charged with supplying a commercial quantity of drugs in the Lismore region. Police raided a home at Tuckombil yesterday and Alstonville today – allegedly seizing more than 22,000 pills believed to be MDMA. “These are the type of pills that have been killing people at these festivals, these…
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LISMORE DRIVER SETS THE PACE IN 50-LAP MAIN EVENT WIN
To motorsport and Lismore’s Greg Worling has taken out the Golden Jubilee Modified Sedan feature race. He maintained his advantage for 50 laps, leading Rodney Pammenter and Jason Dreaver all the way to the chequered flag.