Tag: lismore
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COST-SHIFTING HITTING COUNCILS HARD, SAYS NEW RESEARCH
Fed-up mayors have expressed their frustration with the state and federal governments, who continue to shift costs onto local councils. New research, compiled by Local Governments New South Wales, shows Ballina and Lismore councils have been forced to find millions of dollars to pay for services traditionally funded by the state.
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LIONS FOUNTAIN TO REMAIN STANDING ALONGSIDE NEW ARTWORK
After plans to demolish it prompted public backlash, Lismore’s Lions Fountain will remain standing. Council’s voted to save the structure, delighting residents.
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ASSAULTS, ROBBERIES DOWN ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
The number of theft and assaults are down across the Northern Rivers, according to the latest crime figures. The Bureau of Crime Statistics report shows domestic violence incidents fell by over 30 per cent in Ballina and Byron Bay in the 24 months to September, while assaults in Byron dropped 22 per cent. Car break-ins…
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‘MYBEACHINFO’ SERVICE LAUNCHED AHEAD OF SUMMER
Swimmers and surfers can now check if their favourite beaches are open, without leaving home. Lismore and Ballina councils have jointly launched a new online service called ‘My Beach Info’, just in time for summer. The tool alerts users to poor conditions, closures and other incidents at popular beaches along the Far North Coast. (NO…
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WILSON STREET CROSSING GAINS FUNDING
Construction will soon commence on a vital new road link in South Lismore, after the state government pledged the remaining funds needed for the Wilson Street bridge. The government will contribute $875,000 towards the long-awaited project. Spanning Hollingworth Creek, the bridge will connect the area’s industrial estate to the CBD, relieving traffic congestion. The bridge…
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DRUGS, GUNS & JEWELS SEIZED IN NIMBIN RAID
Drugs, guns, gold bullion and jewels were among the huge haul of valuables paraded by police in Lismore this afternoon. The items were allegedly discovered when officers searched a home at Nimbin earlier in the day. A 45-year-old man was arrested following the raid. He’s now assisting police with their inquiries. (AUDIO IN PARTS)
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CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR LISMORE REGIONAL GALLERY
Christmas has come early for the Lismore Regional Gallery. The Turnbull Government has announced funding for an arts and cultural hub in the CBD – a move that will see the gallery moved to a new site.
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RANGE OF PROJECTS RECEIVE STRONGER REGIONS FUNDING
The Northern Rivers received a welcome boost this morning, recieving almost 13 million dollars in Federal government funding. The money is for a range of projects, from Casino to Ballina.
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LIONS FOUNTAIN APPEARS LIKELY TO STAY
It now seems likely Lismore’s historic Lions Fountain will remain standing, following community protests. While a final decision is yet to be made, a compromise appears to have been reached between council and the local Lions club. A vote on its future is set to be held on Tuesday. The deal would see the fountain…
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POWER FULLY RESTORED FOLLOWING TWO OUTAGES
Close to 67,000 people across the Northern Rivers were without power this afternoon. Residents in Lismore, Ballina, Lennox Head and Mullumbimby were affected for about half an hour, by a system fault at Transgrid’s high-voltage substation in Lismore. Meanwhile, Essential Energy has today been able to restore power to those who’ve been without power since…