Tag: lismore
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SMITH, WRIGHT OUTLINE PRIORITIES
Five days after polls closed – the leader of most Northern Rivers Councils has been decided. Lifelong resident Isaac Smith will lead Lismore forward, while Ballina Shire voters stuck with a safe pair of hands in David Wright.
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WRIGHT RE-ELECTED BALLINA MAYOR
Preference counting has confirmed Councillor David Wright will remain Mayor of Ballina. for another term A council stalwart – Wright received over 9,900 votes compared to closest rival Jeff Johnson’s 8,700. Meanwhile, Councillor Isaac Smith looks to be Lismore’s next mayor. Despite counting continuing, Smith’s taken to social media, telling followers ‘The wait is over.…
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ANGRY RECEPTION GREETS GREYHOUND TASKFORCE
There was plenty of anger as Northern Rivers trainers met with the State Government’s greyhound transition taskforce in Lismore today. Emotion getting the better of some, as they discussed the closure of the industry.
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LISMORE & BALLINA MAYORAL RACES STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Lismore and Ballina’s mayoral races each remain too close to call. Councillors Isaac Smith and David Wright, remain the front the front front runners for the respective local government areas. Both, however, are waiting for preferences to be distributed before claiming victory. Elsewhere, Robert Mustow is Mayor of Richmond Valley, after rival Daniel Simpson formally withdrew…
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RECORD ENTRANTS COMPLETE MEMORIAL FUN RUN
Walkers and runners replaced cars on the streets of Lismore this morning, during the 19th annual Darrell Chapman fun run. More than 200 entrants of all ages and skill levels completed either a 4, 10 or 21 kilometre track – all while raising money for childrens charity ‘Our Kids’. Every dollar collected will be spent purchasing…
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RICHARDSON SECURES SECOND TERM
Incumbent Byron Shire Mayor Simon Richardson has been returned to office in a landslide victory. Councillor Richardson secured his second term, after receiving almost half of the primary vote. Elsewhere, Councillors Isaac Smith and David Wright are leading before preferences in Lismore and Ballina respectively. In Richmond Valley, Robert Mustow is narrowly ahead of rival Daniel…
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PLATEAU LEGAL CHALLENGE WITHDRAWN
Rezoning atop the North Lismore Plateau will proceed as planned, after a Bundjalung aboriginal elder withdrew his legal appeal. Lismore Council has welcomed the move, and says it now expects residential subdivision plans to be lodged within weeks. Once developed, the area will be home to around 3,500 people. (VISION ONLY)
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HOME MADE GUN, DRUGS SEIZED FROM NORTH LISMORE HOME
A home made gun, ammunition and drugs have allegedly been seized from a home in North Lismore. Police say it’s the second time in 18-months that the property has been raided.
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‘FUSION FESTIVAL’ CELEBRATES MULTICULTURALISM
Students at Southern Cross University have spent the day exploring different cultures, during its annual ‘Fusion Festival’. Held across the university’s Lismore, Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour campuses – the event showcased traditional music, dance, dress and cuisine from across the world. (VISION ONLY)
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LISMORE GALLERY CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES
Construction of Lismore’s long-awaited new regional gallery has commenced. Swapping sculptures for shovels – the project’s backers marked the occasion with a ceremonial sod-turning.