Tag: lismore
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FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL CELEBRATES SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP
Festivities continued in Spinks Park today, where Lismore’s Italian community celebrated the town’s sister city relationship, with Italian town Conegliano. “This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of that relationship and so, what we’re interested in doing is extending our relationship.” Throughout the day, ‘Piazza in the Park’ attendees were treated to authentic Italian music,…
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LANTERN PARADE AMONG BEST EVER
Larger-than-life lanterns have once again marched through Lismore’s CBD – impressing tourists and locals alike. Lantern Parade organisers say last night’s display was among the best ever, despite the event facing an uncertain future.
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VIKINGS TAKE OVER LISMORE
Lismore has been taken over by some fierce warriors this weekend, for the annual Viking Village Solstice. Battles, authentic craftsmanship and food – awaiting those brave enough to walk through the gates.
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ACCUSED KNIFE ATTACKER FRONTS LISMORE COURT
The case of a man, accused of stabbing a 49 year old man, multiple times at Byron Bay two months ago, has returned to court. Anthony Norris is accused of attacking the man in the Butler Street Reserve in April. The 48 year old today faced Lismore Local Court, charged with wound with intent to cause…
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VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE PARADE PREPARATIONS
More colourful creations will soon light up Lismore again, for the 22nd annual lantern parade. Artists are racing to complete several incredible additions, ahead of the event next weekend.
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‘HILLS’ HOIST LITTLE LEAGUE TROPHY
Sydney-based side Hills is tonight celebrating, after winning the Australian Little League Championship in Lismore this afternoon. They defeated the Central Coast Marlins 7 runs to 3, The side will now contest the World Series, played in the United States in August. Earlier, neighbouring Sydney club Ryde downed the Adelaide Rays 8 runs to 5…
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LISMORE WOMAN DEFRAUDS OVER $60,000 FROM TERMINALLY ILL MAN
A 54-year-old woman from Lismore has been charged after allegedly fraudulently obtaining and spending more than $60,000 over 12 months. The woman was given access to a debit card in March of 2015, to pay for ongoing medical bills for her terminally ill brother. The man discovered the woman had withdrawn $68,529 from his account…
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WORK BEGINS ON WILSON STREET BRIDGE
Side-by-side, all three levels of government today broke ground on the long awaited Wilson Street Bridge. With a price-tag of almost $2.5 million, it promises to speed up South Lismore’s traffic-clogged roads.
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LASER POINTER AIMED AT WESTPAC HELICOPTER
An investigation has been launched, after a laser pointer was directed at the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter, during an evening training exercise in Lismore. Police, labelling it an “act of stupidity.”
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PAGE CANDIDATES TO FRONT COMMUNITY FORUM
Undecided voters in the seat of Page – here’s a chance to hear from your candidates. Tonight all six, including sitting Nationals member Kevin Hogan, Labor’s Janelle Saffin, Kudra Falla-Ricketts of the Greens, and minor party candidates will front a candidates forum at Lismore City Hall. The event kicks off at 6.30. (NO AUDIO)