Tag: lismore
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MAKESHIFT ‘LISMORE’ SIGNS APPEAR ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY
Tired of tourists driving past Lismore, the Greens have taken matters into their own hands – erecting makeshift road signage on the Pacific Highway. Mayoral candidate Vanessa Grindon-Ekins says the party acted after waiting months for the State Government to address the problem. Council unanimously voted to ask Roads and Maritime Services to add Lismore to…
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CANCER COUNCIL VISITS PATIENTS AHEAD OF DAFFODIL DAY
Flanked by a larger-than-life furry friend, Cancer Council staff spent this morning with oncology patients at Lismore’s St Vincent’s Hospital. Its visit comes ahead of Daffodil Day, this Friday.
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PADDLERS POWER THROUGH LISMORE KAYAK MARATHON
Long-distance kayakers hurtled up and down Lismore’s Wilsons River today, during stage seven of the Northern Marathon Series. Local K2 champions Andrew Gordon and Stuart Thompson were among 50 competitors racing in the event.
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BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR LISMORE REGIONAL AIRPORT
The future of Lismore Regional Airport is looking a lot brighter. A new lighting system is being installed in a bid to resolve landing and take-off issues during heavy fog.
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BUSINESS CHAMBER QUIZZES LISMORE MAYORAL CANDIDATES
Mayoral hopefuls squared off in Lismore overnight – outlining their policies to the town’s Chamber of Commerce. Some candidates said the council should see through existing plans and projects – others were adamant it’s time for a fresh approach.
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PLUMBERS TEST REFURBISHED LIONS FOUNTAIN
Water has once again flown through Lismore’s iconic Lions fountain, albeit briefly. Plumbers only spent around 30 minutes testing recent refurbishments, before turning the supply off again. The fountain will switched back on permanently later this year. (VISION ONLY)
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COUNCIL APPROVES SOLAR FARM TENDERS
Construction will soon start on two solar farms, to be situated on top of Lismore Council owned structures. One will float on the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant’s evaporation pond, while the other roof-mounted system will power the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre. The council recently awarded tenders for both farms, which should be producing power…
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LISMORE VIETNAM VETS COMMEMORATE LONG TAN
Vietnam veterans on the far north coast have commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Under a setting sun yesterday, diggers from across the region filed into Lismore’s Cenotaph for the moving service.
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BALLINA WEATHER THE STORM, PREPARE TO BATTLE THE VIKINGS
After round 2 of Far North Coast Basketball’s re-launched ‘Sunshine Conference’ – Grafton remains undefeated. Ballina is hoping to topple the side this week, following a 2nd round victory of its own.
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BYRON FILM FESTIVAL HOSTING MIND-BENDING WORKSHOPS
In the lead up to opening night, organisers of the Byron Bay Film Festival are hosting a series of interactive workshops. Talented creatives have packed Lismore’s Regional Gallery for the first ‘out of this world’ experience.