Tag: lismore
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CUDDLY CANINES BRING CALM TO LISMORE COURT
Attending court is never an easy task for victims and witnesses, but today some staunch companions have been unleashed at the Lismore Courthouse. The six little Labradors are working as therapy dogs, providing comfort and support.
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LISMORE SWANS DOUBLE JUNIOR REGISTRATION
It’s recruitment weekend for the Lismore Swans, as players pull on the red and white to endorse the sport in the region. And it looks to be paying off – junior teams set to double in 20-19.
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TRACK SAFETY FORCES CLOSURE OF LISMORE GREYHOUND TRACK
All racing and trialling has been suspended at the Lismore Greyhound Racetrack after two dogs had to be put down this week. Greyhound New South Wales closed the track following last Tuesday’s race, where both dogs fractured their legs while racing and were euthanised. The track’s safety will be analysed by a panel of independent…
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‘OPERATION BACKPACK’ EXTENDED DUE TO POPULARITY
An initiative to help struggling families kit their kids out for school has proven so popular it has been extended. Lismore shoppers have been dropping off extra school supplies to ‘Operation Backpack’. The St Vincent de Paul Society says it’s been overwhelmed with the support. “We were hoping to help between 50 and 100 kids…
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TERRIFIC TYLAH LEADS THE WAY TO NATIONAL CHAMPS
The North Coast’s Tylah Crabtree is setting the standard in the sport for 20-19. The 13-year-old from the Trinity club in Lismore is determined to post her best results yet at this year’s National Championships.
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LISMORE BASE HOSPITAL’S NORTH TOUR ‘TOPS OFF’
The multi-million dollar re-development of Lismore Base Hospital has reached a new height, with the completion of the north tower’s top level. The eight storey building is due to be opened in the second half of next year.
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ARE YOU FASTER THAN A GOLD COAST TITAN?
It’s a world-first….a charity run streamed live through a mobile application. And come Saturday, competitors will line up to race Gold Coast Titans fullback Michael Gordon….all while raising funds to keep the Westpac rescue chopper in the air.
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GOLD RATS CELEBRATE GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
2019 is shaping up to be a big year for Southern Cross University’s Gold Rats as they prepare to celebrate 50 years of rugby. The golden anniversary seeing an increase registration numbers – the club already prepared to enter two men’s sides and the introduction of a women’s team this season.
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DOMINANT WIN FOR FORMER NATIONAL CHAMPION AT LISMORE SPEEDWAY
Matt Pascoe had a convincing win in the 30-lap Super Sedan feature race at the Lismore Speedway on Saturday night. The former national champion also set the fastest lap time in the main event – just over 14 seconds.
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LISMORE SWANS READY TO FLY IN 2019
The Lismore Swans are feeling optimistic about the upcoming season, many familiar faces, to again pull on the red and white in 2019. The club is, however, looking for new players to join the reserve and junior grade squads, as the preseason gets underway.