Tag: lismore
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MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER AFTER DEATH OF 29-YEAR-OLD
A man has appeared in Lismore Court this morning, after being charged with the murder of another man on the far north coast overnight. Shortly before 11pm last night, police and emergency services responded to reports of a stabbing at a home in Barrow Lane, in Lismore. On arrival, police found a deceased 29-year-old man,…
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LISMORE CAROLS COUNTDOWN BEGINS
Popular performers and local acts will share the stage at Lismore Council’s 2016 Christmas carols. Just over a month from showtime, Santa has paid a visit to the region, to check on preparations.
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TRINITY TECHNICAL HUB SET FOR $2.3MILLION TRANSFORMATION
$2.3 million will be spent transforming Trinity Catholic College’s technical and applied studies centre, into a 21st century skills hub. Federal Government funding, announced today, has made the forward-thinking project possible.
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COMMUNITY HOUSING COMPLEX OPENS DOORS
BaptistCare has officially opened the Far North Coast’s latest community housing project. Located on Dibbs Street in Lismore, the single-level development includes 20 units, destined to house disadvantaged seniors.
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‘OUR KIDS’ KICKS OFF CHRISTMAS APPEAL
With the festive season fast approaching, local children’s charity ‘Our Kids’ has teamed up with Greater Bank to launch its inaugural ‘Greater Christmas’ campaign. Together, they’re asking residents to purchase an extra present for a sick child or teenager. The gifts will then be given to sick kids at Lismore Base Hospital. Donations can be…
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MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES MAKE A SPLASH WITH SWIMMING PROGRAM
It was graduation day for a group of migrants and refugees who have been making waves with a learn-to-swim program in Goonellabah. The program aims to give participants vital swimming skills, helping them to make the most of their new home.
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SPEEDWAY SEASON RESUMES IN LISMORE
Speedway season has resumed in Lismore, with a mixture of experienced veterans and young talent dominating this weekend’s fixture. Five-time Australian V8 Dirt Modified Champion Tim Morse took out the Lord Mayor’s cup, while Nikki Youngberry snatched victory in the junior sedans.
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NORTH COAST GYNAECOLOGIST TO FACE COURT
North coast gynaecologist Glenn Allen Taylor will face court later this month, charged with sexually assaulting three patients. He was arrested during a raid on his office at a Lismore medical clinic last week. Genea, a fertility and IVF treatment company, has confirmed Taylor treated a number of its patients, who are now being offered…
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LISMORE DOCTOR CHARGED WITH SEXUALLY ASSAULTING PATIENT
A Lismore doctor will face court later this month, charged with sexually and indecently assaulted three female patients. Police say their investigation began in March, after 21-year woman claimed she’d been sexually assaulted during an appointment. Further inquiries uncovered another two women who allege they were also assaulted. The 61-year-old man was arrested at a…
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DATES SET FOR BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN LISMORE
Baseball Australia has confirmed the dates for two of its national carnivals in Lismore next year. The Australian Senior League Championship will swing into action from May 14 to 19 at Albert Park in Lismore. With the Little League Championship stepping up to the plate shortly after, from June 7 to 12. Organisers say Lismore’s…