Tag: lismore
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HIGH SPEED POLICE PURSUIT HAS FIERY END
Police are investigating a high-speed chase, which came to a fiery end in South Lismore this morning. Around 2am, officers attempted to pull over a white Commodore at Casino. They say the driver sped of and the car later crashed into a roundabout, flipped and burst into flames at South Lismore. Police are looking for…
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‘TRIPUM’ TRUMPS CUP RIVALS
Darren Russel-trained greyhound Tripum has edged out race favourite Mitcharlie Mia, to win the 2016 Lismore Cup. Jumping from box three, Tripum quickly found the rail and went on to win the $40,000 race by a neck. “Tripum in front. Here’s Mitcharlie Mia home on the inside. Tripum in front. Tripum, I reckon Tripum just lasted.”…
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‘MITCHARLIE MIA’ TO RUN FAVOURITE IN LISMORE CUP
A full field of eight greyhounds will jump in tonight’s 2016 Lismore Cup – a race many thought would never be run. Mitch Northfield’s ‘Mitcharlie Mia’ is the favourite, in a field packed with talent.
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NORTH COAST NATIONAL GATES OPEN
Clear skies greeted revellers as the gates opened at the 131’st North Coast National in Lismore this morning. The young and young at heart were treated to carnival rides and games, agricultural exhibitions and equestrian events in the main arena. The much-loved three day event runs till Saturday. (VISION ONLY)
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‘ROCK’ READY FOR BIG BASH OPENER
The Northern Rivers Rock are feeling rock-solid, ahead of their T-20 clash with the Coffs Coast Chargers this Sunday. Coach Phil Melville is confident his side will produce a win, during round one of the Cricket New South Wales Regional Big Bash.
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TWO CAR CRASH CLOSES ROTARY DRIVE
Rotary drive Lismore was closed for several hours this morning, following a two-car nose to tail crash. Emergency crews were alerted to the incident at around 8.20. Paramedics assessed two patients at the scene – one was taken to Lismore Base Hospital. (VISION ONLY)
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ACCUSED FRONTS COURT OVER ALLEGED SYRINGE HOLD-UP
A man accused of robbing a Goonellabah pharmacy last Sunday, has briefly faced court. 55 year old American man Richard Smith is charged with armed robbery, after allegedly threatening staff with a syringe while demanding drugs. Smith was refused bail in Lismore Local Court today. The matter will return to court in December. (VISION ONLY)
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NORTH COAST NATIONAL SETUP UNDERWAY
With two days until gates open – preparations for the 131st North Coast National are in full swing. Organisers say attendees can expect to experience a mixture of country classics and exciting new attractions.
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THREE CAR ACCIDENT CAUSES TRAFFIC DELAYS
Two volunteer workers have escaped uninjured after a motorist ploughed into their parked cars. The man and woman’s cars were parked on Ballina Road, when they were struck at around 11 this morning. One of the volunteers had been sitting in the driver’s seat of his car just minutes before the impact. “For no apparent reason,…
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POLICE CONSTABLES CHARGED ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Two North Coast police officers have been charged, following allegations an 8-year-old boy was left in the back of a paddy wagon for almost an hour at the Coraki Police Station in April. The senior constables were served future court attendance notices yesterday. They are expected to appear in the Lismore Local Court next month.