Tag: lismore
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FIRST GRADE BASKETBALL RETURNS TO THE FAR NORTH COAST
28 years since it was last played Far North Coast Basketball is resurrecting the ‘Sunshine Conference’ A-grade competiton. Lismore, Ballina, Byron and Grafton will field teams this season, which begins with a warm-up round robin this weekend.
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COUNCIL UNVEILS ‘COMMUNITY PRIDE’ TRAILER
Trimming trees, mowing lawns and tending gardens takes a multitude of tools. That’s why Lismore Council’s launched its first ‘community pride’ trailer. Available on loan to community land care groups at no charge, it’s full of gardening equipment and tools. “By supporting community groups that are out there doing beautification jobs and working bees in the…
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LISMORE LAKE POOL BACK ON THE CARDS
The Lismore Lake Pool is a step closer to being re-opened. Councillors last night voted to restore the asset, however, there won’t be any action until the new council is elected.
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POLICE BUST ‘ORGANISED THIEVING RING’
Five people have been charged after police allegedly uncovered a haul of stolen goods at two homes in the Northern Rivers. They seized a variety of items, from camping gear to iPads.
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REPORT RECOMMENDS LAKE POOL’S CLOSURE
Lismore Council remains at loggerheads over the future of the town’s run-down lake pool. A report into its future, to be tabled at next Tuesday’s council meeting, will recommend it remains closed. Prepared by council staff, the report found restoring and re-opening the pool isn’t financially viable. Despite this, Councillor Greg Bennett has indicated he will…
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BANGALOW LOCAL CREATING FOR HOLLYWOOD
Imagine if you saw your handiwork on the silver screen. Well that will soon be a reality for a Northern Rivers costume designer. Kyah May Dwyer has landed a job on the set of one of Hollywood’s most anticipated films.
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TIMBERJACK’S CARNIVAL ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TEAM
More than 20 teams, including a side from New Caledonia, will compete in this week’s Timberjacks baseball carnival in Lismore. The annual friendship series – one of the biggest in regional Australia.
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STATE GOVERNMENT FINES BLAKEBROOK QUARRY
The operators of Blakebrook Quarry, outside Lismore, have been fined $15,000 for failing to undertake a groundwater assessment. Department of Planning and Environment officials have confirmed mining has already commenced in the quarry’s south pit, without an assessment complete. It’s now ordered operators to clean up their act or risk further action in the land and…
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NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS KICK OFF IN LISMORE
Meanwhile, NAIDOC week celebrations have begun in Lismore, with a family fun day. Thousands honoured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture at the showground, with local school students performing traditional songs and dance. A variety of stalls were also on display with information about health, education and family support. (NO AUDIO)
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BALLINA UPSETS LISMORE IN NORTHERN JUNIOR LEAGUE CLASH
Round three of the Northern Junior League basketball competition has produced a massive upset. Previously undefeated – Lismore Storm’s under 18 girls side have fallen at home to local opposition Ballina. Despite the setback, they remain the North Coast’s likely state cup representatives – having beaten every other side in the region.