Tag: lismore
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GREYHOUND RACING COMMUNITY VOWS TO MAKE PREMIER ‘PROUD’
After months of uncertainty, the Northern Rivers’ greyhound racing community has welcomed the Baird Government’s backflip. It’s now vowing to make the premier proud, by adhering to new regulations.
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‘ARTY PARTY’ ATTRACTS SCHOOL HOLIDAY CROWD
Lismore’s Spinks Park became a school holiday haven today, with the region’s art community hosting their second annual ‘arty party’. Families from across Lismore who flocked to the colourful event, were entertained by roving performers. Children were free to roam throughout the park or participate in a variety of art and craft workshops. (VISION ONLY)
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FRIENDS OF THE KOALA TO REDEVELOP CARE CENTRE
Conservation group ‘Friends of the Koala’ will redevelop its Lismore headquarters, after receiving an $80,000 federal grant. Jubilant volunteers say the long-awaited cash injection, comes at an exciting time.
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CANCER COUNCIL KICKS OFF PINK RIBBON MONTH
A Cancer Council high tea, held in Lismore this morning, has heralded the start of pink ribbon month. Throughout October, more than 400 locals are expected to host similar events – raising money to beat breast and gynecological cancer. “It’s really important to host events like this to raise that awareness in the community, and raise…
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PAIR PASS AWAY AFTER LISMORE CAR CRASH LAST WEEK
Two passengers have died as a result of injuries sustained in a serious motor vehicle crash in Northern NSW early last week. Around 9 o’clock on Tuesday night, a red Nissan 300ZX left the roadway and crashed into an embankment on Mount Lindesay Road, Woodenbong, about 100km northwest of Lismore. There were five people in…
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SOFTBALL’S BEST IN LISMORE FOR STATE CHAMPS
Some of the country’s best softball players are in Lismore this weekend for the Open Women’s State Championships. It’s the first time the city has hosted the event in more than 30 years.
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RECORD CROWDS FLOCK TO LISMORE CUP
Lismore’s largest annual race meet, continues to draw an impressive crowd. Whether they were there for the fashion or a bet – thousands packed the turf club this afternoon, for the 2016 Lismore Cup. Larry Cassidy trained roughie ‘Collaboration’ won the 2016 Cup, by a whopping ten lengths. Backers of Collaboration collected $20.90 for the win…
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ALLEGED DRUG DEALERS FACE COURT
Three men charged, following a major drug operation on the North Coast, have faced court for the first time. Two men – aged 48 and 22 – were remanded in custody, while a third was granted conditional bail. Strike Force Cloak detectives allegedly found ice and cocaine worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, while searching…
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ROTARY HELPS FUND LIFE-CHANGING LIFT
Life-changing renovations at a South Lismore home are nearing completion, all thanks to Rotary. The organisation has helped install a lift, with the aim of giving the Mitchell family greater independence and freedom of movement.
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‘EDIBLE STREETS’ THE FUTURE OF URBAN AGRICULTURE?
Green thumbed gardeners met in Lismore this afternoon, to discuss the future of urban food growing. They believe ‘Edible Streets’ could one day shrink the weekly grocery bill – all while bringing communities closer together.