Tag: lismore
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DRUG DEALER PLEADS GUILTY FOLLOWING BAR RAID
A 23 year old man has pleaded guilty to drug supply and possession offences in Lismore Local Court. It follows a raid on a Taylors Road home last week, where police found methamphetamine and cannabis. It was alleged he’d been dealing the drugs from Jack’s Bar in Lismore, which was searched by licensing police on…
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PEZZUTTI PREVAILS IN SPEEDWAY DUEL
Last night’s triple-header at Lismore Speedway, ended up being a race for supremacy between two drivers. Midway through proceedings Mark Robinson and Andrew Pezzutti were tied at one win each – before some bad luck stopped Robinson in his tracks.
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RECORD NUMBER OF TEAMS AT TOUCH FOOTY COMPETITION
A record number of touch football teams went head-to-head today at the North Coast Christian School Zone Gala Day in Lismore. 500 players took part in the competition, with Casino dominating play. The school took out the junior and open girl finals. Meanwhile, Summerland Christian College beat Port Macquarie’s Heritage Christian School in the open…
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MAYOR’S ‘REGIONAL CITY’ CONCERNS
There are claims Lismore is being ignored, after it was overlooked for the title of a ‘regional city’ by the state government. It’s left Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell concerned about the impact the decision may have.
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$80,000 WORTH OF DRUGS ALLEGEDLY SEIZED BY POLICE
Two men have been charged, and one extradited to Queensland after police uncovered $80,000 worth of drugs at Evans Head. Police say it’s a significant step forward, in the effort to keep Ice off the streets.
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JUNIOR T20 BIG-BASH GOES ON DESPITE RAIN
Rain washed out the Coast v Country Junior Twenty20 Big Bash earlier this month, but nothing was going to stop play today. Despite some light showers, young cricketers hit Oakes Oval, eager to show their skills in the shorter form of the game.
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RAIN BRINGS BUSHFIRE DANGER PERIOD TO EARLY END
Rain and other favourable weather conditions has allowed the Rural Fire Service to end the bushfire danger period across the Northern Rivers a month early. It means residents in the Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley council areas no longer require permits to light fires on their properties. (NO AUDIO)
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ITA BUTTROSE CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN LISMORE
More than 400 ladies, and a few brave blokes, have celebrated International Women’s Day in Lismore. The luncheon, was hosted by Page MP Kevin Hogan’s wife, Karen, with proceeds donated to Alzheimer’s Australia. Well known media personality, Ita Buttrose, was the guest speaker at the event. “I think anything that brings us all together so…
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MULTI-VEHICLE ACCIDENT CLOSES BANGALOW ROAD
A lapse in attention is being blamed for a four car smash that closed one of Lismore’s major arterial roads earlier today. Police say three cars had been queuing at roadworks on Bangalow road, when a fourth vehicle failed to stop, slamming into the rear. A truck involved in the crash then rolled down an…
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‘EAT THE STREET’ BACK ON THE MENU FOR LISMORE
Tastebuds are tingling in Lismore once again, with the second annual ‘Eat the Street’ food festival just around the corner. This time around, organisers are promising there’ll be plenty of delicious dishes on hand, after supplies ran short last year.