Tag: lismore
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RANDALL HUNGRY FOR GOLD AT SUPER SEDAN SHOWDOWN
Wayne Randall says he’s in-form ahead of tomorrow’s nights Super Sedan showdown at the Lismore Speedway. After winning silver last year, the veteran driver is hoping to take down Australian title holder Matt Pascoe and walk away with the gold.
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JUNIOR CRICKETERS COME OUT SWINGING
Close to 300 junior cricketers have arrived in Lismore for their first taste of competition cricket. With club numbers on the decline nationally, organisers say the annual carnival is more important than ever.
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REMEMBERING ONE OF THE NORTHERN RIVERS’ GREATEST VOLUNTEERS
The State Emergency Service is tonight mourning the loss of one of its longest serving members. Lindsay Matterson joined the Northern Rivers Command more than 45 years ago, helping to keep residents safe during some of the region’s worst weather events.
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‘OPERATION BACKPACK’ HOPING TO HELP 150 LOCAL FAMILIES
It’s almost time for Australian kids to go back to school, and the cost of supplies can hurt their parents’ hip-pockets. That’s why the Lismore Square has launched a new campaign, dubbed Operation Backpack. The focus is on encouraging local shoppers to buy and donate school items. Organisers hope they’ll receive enough equipment and uniforms…
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STEPHENSON CROWNED MR MODIFIED SERIES CHAMPION
Josh Rose took out the main event after a tough fought race at the Lismore Speedway last night. However, Jai Stephenson was the overall winner of the two-round tournament….crowned the Mr Modified series champion.
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BUCKLE-UP FOR A DEATH-DEFYING STUNT SHOW AT LISMORE SPEEDWAY
Jai Stephenson will be back to defend his title at the Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway tomorrow night. But before the 40-lap final, spectators will be treated to a death-defying show by stunt team Aussie FMX.
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UNDER 12S TO HIT SIXES AT LISMORE CRICKET CARNIVAL
Junior cricketers will be out in force next week as Lismore prepares to host the 35th annual Under 12s Carnival. For many, it will be their first time dressing up in their cricket whites for a representative tournament.
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RAINBOW CROSSING DEFACED WITH BIBLE PASSAGE
It’s only weeks old but already, Lismore’s rainbow crossing has been defaced with a Bible passage. The message wasn’t seen for long though – it’s since been covered up.
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TROPICAL FRUITS REVELLERS “SHINE” IN LISMORE CBD
Meanwhile in Lismore, hundreds of “tropical fruit revellers” strutted their stuff through the CBD yesterday, signalling the start of celebrations for their New Year’s Eve event, ‘Shine.’ Each year, festival-goers wear heels, makeup and sequinned costumes to take part in the street party. And in 2018, there was one more reason to celebrate – Lismore’s…
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JAI STEPHENSON RIDES TO VICTORY ON SPEEDWAY
Grafton’s Jai Stephenson had a near-perfect race, winning the first round of the annual Mr Modified Series at Lismore Speedway overnight. Stephenson overtook the lead in the early stages of the 35-lap main event and was never headed. Casino’s Mitch Randall and Lismore’s Mark Robinson were close behind, finishing second and third respectively. “You could…