Tag: lismore
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STRONG APPETITE FOR VEGANISM
The rise of veganism on the Northern Rivers is been called a ‘revolution’, one Lismore animal-free restaurant reporting a 30% increase in business. And while nutritionists recognise the need for more plant-based eating, they warn making the switch does carry some health risks.
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GREENS CALL FOR MANDATORY SHADE FOR LIVESTOCK
As the extreme heat continues, the Greens have unveiled a plan to reduce its impact on livestock. The party wants to make providing shade for animals mandatory, as part of a $30 million package encouraging farmers to plant trees. “I saw quite a few cattle huddled under some trees, I saw quite a few cattle…
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NORTHERN RIVERS SCHOOLS SET FOR A SPRUCE UP
As the 2019 school year began today, Assistant Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell was visiting Lismore Heights Public School, to inspect improvements made during the holidays. Among them, a new accessibility path dedicated to the Harding family, whose disabled son passed away before Christmas. “Their the sort of human element to when we talk about…
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FAR NORTH COAST FUTSAL PLAYERS JET OFF TO USA
Eight Far North Coast futsal players are preparing to head to the United States, for the upcoming World Cup. The teenagers have begun an intense training camp, as they prepare to go toe-to-toe with the world’s best.
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SECURITY GUARD ACCUSED OF SUFFOCATING PATRON AT LISMORE
Police are continuing inquiries after a security guard was accused of attempting to suffocate a nightclub patron in Lismore over the weekend. Mobile phone vision of an altercation surfaced on social media on Sunday. It appears to show a security guard putting a chokehold on a 20-year-old man, pressing his knee and putting his hand…
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CAMPAIGN CONTINUES FOR AUSTIN CURTIN AS STATE ELECTION DRAWS NEAR
With just under two months left until the state election, candidates are hitting the campaign trail around the Northern Rivers. Nationals hopeful Austin Curtin is looking to throw his hat in the ring following the resignation of long-standing Lismore MP Thomas George. Mr Curtin says he’s determined to listen to the community, after the party…
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FIGHT TO KEEP ‘THE HANNAH CABINET’ IN LISMORE
A local community group is fighting to keep an invaluable piece of art in Lismore. They’re aiming to raise $1-million to buy ‘The Hannah Cabinet.’
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POLICE WARN “YOU’LL SEE US COMING” THIS LONG WEEKEND
“Enjoy but don’t over do it’… that’s the message from the police ahead of the Australia Day long weekend. Officers will be out in full force as part of a high-visibility operation, targeting alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour across the North Coast.
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LISMORE GREYHOUND TRACK REOPENED
Greyhound racing will resume at Lismore on Tuesday – almost a fortnight after meetings were suspended due to safety concerns. The track was closed last Thursday, due to a significant number of injuries and deaths during the past 12 months. An expert panel has now inspected the track – concluding it IS safe for animals…
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MAN STABLE FOLLOWING BENTLEY ROAD CRASH
A man in his 60s was yesterday flown to hospital, following a single vehicle crash at Bentley west of Lismore. Emergency services were called to Bentley Road on Monday afternoon, following reports a car had left the road. The Lismore based Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was called in to transport the man, who’d suffered…