Tag: lismore

A critical incident investigation has begun in Lismore this morning, following the death of a man in a house after a 39 hour siege. A police operation commenced in East Lismore around 4:30pm on Wednesday afternoon, where nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution. A 33-year-old man was found deceased shortly after 7:30am this morning,…

Prospective wildlife warriors have received a lesson on caring for a much-loved Australian native. Friends of the Koala spent the morning teaching volunteers about the threats koalas face, and how to protect their habitat.

There’s a new colourful addition to Lismore’s Back Alley Gallery. Internationally-renowned artist Guido van Helten added his mark to the wall of murals yesterday afternoon, during the ‘Eat the Street’ food festival It replaces another one of the artist’s paintings, which was vandalised last year. Van Helten’s murals can be found around the world, including…

Thousands of foodies have been spoilt for choice at the annual Eat the Street festival in Lismore. An increase in stalls had tastebuds salivating, and diners lining up for more.

Dozens of cannabis plants, with an estimated street value of $130,000, have been seized during a search of state forest, west of Whiporie. Police say they uncovered the mature cannabis cultivation setup on Tuesday. 66 plants were seized, ranging up to three-metres in height. No charges have been laid. Investigations continue. (NO AUDIO)

The families of four young men, killed in a horrific car crash in 2006, are on a mission to make our roads safer through driver education. They plan to build a designated track and education facility in Lismore, and are calling for the community’s support.