Tag: lismore
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35-YEAR-OLD CHARGED OVER ALLEGED STALKING INCIDENTS
A man has appeared in a Lismore court following a number of stalking incidents. Shortly before 8pm last Monday, the man allegedly tried several times to enter a house in Laurel Avenue occupied by two women aged 23 and 30. Then around 12:30pm on Saturday, the same man allegedly walked through the front door of…
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CANNABIS AND HYDROPONIC EQUIPMENT SEIZED
Police have allegedly uncovered an amount of cannabis and hydroponic growing equipment while executing search warrants at a number of properties in the Northern Rivers. Police raided six properties in Goonellabah, Lismore and Casino yesterday morning. At one address, police say they located four separate hydroponic set-ups, while cannabis plant and cannabis leaf were allegedly…
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15-YEAR-OLD GIRL ALLEGEDLY APPROACHED IN LISMORE
A man will front a Northern Rivers court after allegedly approaching a child yesterday morning. Shortly before 8am, a 15-year-old girl was walking along Uralba Street in Lismore, when she was approached by a man in a Holden ute. Police allege the man spoke to the girl, and asked her to get in the car.…
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MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH NEAR LISMORE
A 30-year-old woman was taken to Lismore Base Hospital following a multi-vehicle crash on Bangalow Road near Lismore this morning. Emergency services were called just before seven o’clock. Three patients were assessed at the scene – only one was taken to hospital, suffering minor injuries. The road was closed for more than an hour and…
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MISSING FATHER AND SON MAY BE ON FAR NORTH COAST
Queensland police are renewing an appeal to help locate a missing father and son, who were last seen in northern NSW. 56-year-old Ken Dixon and his 8-year-old son were last seen in Lismore on June 13. It is unknown if they remain in Northern NSW, or have returned to Brisbane. Concerns are held for their…
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TEENS TO FACE COURT OVER ALLEGED VEHICLE PURSUIT
Two teens allegedly led police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle on the far north coast yesterday. Just after 8:30pm, police say they identified the stolen Nissan Pulsar on Bruxner Highway in Wollongbar, about 13km east of Lismore. The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit followed. A short time later, police were able…
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SUPPORT PROMISED FOR FLOOD AFFECTED NSW
The Prime Minister and New South Wales Premier toured the flood zone today, as devastated communities begin the gruelling task of cleaning up. Malcolm Turnbull promised affected residents support, and businesses low-interest loans, while Gladys Berejiklian put insurance companies on notice.
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LISMORE FLOOD VICTIMS THE TARGET OF LOOTERS
One man has been arrested, and another 16 moved on by police, as a result of reports of lootings in flood-ravaged Lismore. A 41-year-old man from Jiggi has been issued with a Court Attendance Notice for allegedly stealing property and intimidation, after locals confronted the man. He will appear in Lismore Local Court in May.…
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NORTHERN RIVERS AND GOLD COAST FLOODING INFORMATION
The Lismore levee was breeched overnight as Northern NSW feels the full brunt of former Cyclone Debbie. More than 6000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes. NSW EVACUATION ORDERS Murwillumbah East Murwillumbah CBD South Murwillumbah Tweed Heads Lismore South & North Lismore CBD Chinderah Kingscliff Fingal Head Bilambil Condong Tumbulgum NSW SES Deputy…
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ONLINE VIDEO LEADS TO LISMORE CANNABIS BUST
An online video showing large cannabis crops has led to the arrest of a man in Lismore. Police executed a search warrant at a home on Lodge Road Mountain yesterday after the video appeared on a Facebook page. Around 150 cannabis plants and over 350 cannabis seedlings were allegedly located. Police say the cannabis has…