Tag: lismore
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JURY RETIRES IN CASEY TRIAL
Jurors in the district court trial of North Coast Priest John Patrick Casey, have retired to consider their verdict. Casey, a Catholic Priest and police chaplain, is accused of sexually assaulting three young boys during the 1980’s. Now in his 60’s, he’s pleaded not guilty to 27 charges. The trial’s been running in Lismore for the…
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BREAKERS COACH BANKING ON STRONGER DEFENSE
Ballina Breakers coach Michael Anderson is seeking a stronger defensive effort from his players this weekend. The side’s taking on Lismore on home soil in round 2 of Far North Coast Basketball’s relaunched ‘Sunshine Conference’.
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HOSTS WARMLY EMBRACE EXCHANGE STUDENTS
Lismore’s links to its Japanese sister city, Yamato Takada, are deeply-rooted in student exchange. So, to grow the ongoing bond, local and visiting students have planted a Japanese native in the grounds of Kadina High.
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BYRON BEAT BALLINA IN SUNSHINE CONFERENCE OPENER
First-grade basketball returned to the Far North Coast overnight. Grafton and Byron enjoyed wins in round 1 of the re-launched ‘Sunshine Conference’.
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TROJANS TRUMP LISMORE IN ROUND 12
In Far North Coast Rugby, Byron Bay remain undefeated after beating SCU, Casino couldn’t topple a resourceful Ballina… Wollongbar Alstonville held off Bangalow and Lismore fell to Lennox Head. Only leading 7 points to 5 at the break – Lennox rapidly expanded that margin in the second. Six players, including Hamish Holbrook, Paul Crozier and Billy…
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LISMORE ENTERPRISE LAB LAUNCHED
Innovative thinkers and experienced business people will soon share a workspace at Southern Cross University. The State Government is funding the construction of an enterprise lab, where visionaries can incubate their ideas.
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ELECTRONICS THIEVES CAPTURED ON CCTV
Police have released CCTV images, showing two men who robbed a Lismore electronics store earlier this month. Officers claim the pair broke into the business on the 15th of July, before stealing $40,000 worth of Apple products. They’re thought to have fled the scene in a dark blue or grey Toyota Hilux ute with Queensland number…
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LISMORE WOMAN SKATES ONTO AUSTRALIAN TEAM
A Lismore woman will soon be pulling on the skates to represent Australia. Belinda Newby has been selected for the national artistic roller skating team, to compete at the Oceania Championships.
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CANCER PATIENTS RATE REGIONAL TREATMENT UNITS
North Coast cancer patients have given their local treatment facilities the thumbs up. In the first community survey of public hospital patients, the outpatients cancer unit at Coffs Harbour Health Campus was ranked fourth in the state. The unit at Lismore Hospital was named the best in New South Wales for satisfaction, with services such…
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POKEMON GO PLAYERS FIND PLAYGROUND FIRE
Part of a popular Lismore playground has been destroyed by fire overnight. While some quick-thinking Pokemon players weren’t able to catch the culprits, they were able to prevent the damage from being so much worse.