Tag: lismore
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SWIMMING IS BACK ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Swimmers in the Northern Rivers have jumped straight back into the pool with the region now out of lockdown. Head Coach, Simon Watkins says it’s been vital with summer competitions fast approaching.
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TRUCK ALIGHT ON BALLINA ROAD BRIDGE
A truck has burst into flames on the Ballina Road bridge in Lismore this morning, causing traffic delays. Just after 10.30, emergency services were called to reports of a semi-trailer on fire. Three Fire and Rescue crews contained the fire. The driver escaped without injury. Investigations into the cause are ongoing. (NO AUDIO)
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RELIEF ON THE FAR NORTH COAST – LOCKDOWN ENDS TOMORROW
Businesses on the Far North Coast are preparing to reopen their doors on Saturday. Many say it’s a mixed feeling of excitement and relief to welcome back customers.
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YOUNG TENNIS CHAMP SETTING HER SIGHTS ON TOPPING THE JUNIOR UTR SERIES
Lismore’s Djidji (DIJI) Bertram has her sights set on topping the Junior UTR tennis series, following a win at the Grafton Champion of Champions. She’ll look to make it two in a row, at Inverell.
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VACCINE RATES CONTINUE TO BOOM ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Vaccination rates are booming on the Far North Coast, with nearly two thirds of residents receiving their first jab. Health authorities say if demand keeps up – the region could hit double dose targets by the end of the year.
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POUNDING THE PAVEMENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK
Northern Rivers locals are using lockdown to pound the pavement and raise awareness this National Child Protection Week. Whether it’s going for a long walk or run, the team hopes to clock up 1,300 kilometres in a little under three weeks.
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MAYORS UNITE CALLING FOR LOCKDOWN TO END
Mayors across the Far North Coast have joined forces to push for an end to lockdown on Friday. Despite one well-known scare – the region has recorded no local cases during the state’s delta outbreak.
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LISMORE’S EAT THE STREET CANCELLED DUE TO LOCKDOWN
Lismore’s annual foodie festival, Eat The Street, has been cancelled due to the lockdown. The festival, was scheduled for August, then postponed for a later date in October. The event draws thousands of people to sample gourmet goods from the best chefs in the region. Organisers say it will be back in 2022 with new…
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SEASONED GOLFERS HIT THE GREEN FOR VETERANS COMPETITION
More than 60 putters hit the Lismore Workers Golf Club fairway, for the annual veterans competition today.
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MORE FINANCIAL SUPPORT NEEDED FOR BUSINESSES ON THE FAR NORTH COAST
Small business owners on the Far North Coast say they feel forgotten by the state government during this lockdown. Many claim they have lost thousands of dollars a week in revenue with no financial support to help them.