Tag: lismore
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$15,000 RAISED FOR LITTLE ELEANOR
Devouring a delicious dinner or nibbling a cake is something most of us take for granted. But for one little girl in Lismore, eating has been something she’s been unable to do for several years. However thanks to the kindness of strangers, five-year-old Eleanor Holland will soon learn how to eat again.
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RESTORING KOALA HABITAT IN LISMORE
Many of us often want to help our native wildlife, but aren’t quite sure where to start. However a project by Lismore City Council could see land owners make a big difference, to one of the animals that needs our help most.
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BOOST TO LISMORE PROPERTY MARKET
There’s good news for those looking build their dream home in Lismore. The local council has stuck a deal with the federal government to offer subsidies on new blocks on land, in the hope of boosting the housing market.
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MAN LEFT IN CRITICAL CONDITION FOLLOWING ASSAULT AT LISMORE
A man has been charged following an assault which left another man critically injured in Lismore. About 1am on Sunday, a 37-year-old man at a home in Bright Street was awoken by the sound of voices and smashing bottles. The man went outside and confronted four men. It is alleged one of the men punched…
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IT’S SHOWTIME IN LISMORE
Break out the fairy floss and showbags – it’s showtime in Lismore. The North Coast National has kicked off for the 130th year, and features plenty of new thrills and old favourites.
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YORKLEA-TRAINED GREYHOUND THE FAVOURITE FOR LISMORE CUP
A Yorklea-trained greyhound has been tipped as the favourite to take out the $40,000 Lismore Workers Club Cup this Friday. Miner’s Moss clocked the fastest time in last week’s heat, however organisers say it’ll be a tight finish.
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LADIES HIT THE GREEN FOR ANNUAL CARNIVAL
More than 200 female bowlers from New South Wales and Queensland hit the green this week, for the annual Northern Rivers District carnival. Despite a drop in competitor numbers, the three day tournament is expected to be hotly contested, as teams vye for a share in almost $5000 in prize money. “There’s top teams from…
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LEGAL BATTLE LOOMS BETWEEN LISMORE CITY COUNCIL AND METGASCO
Lismore City Council has voted to refuse Metgasco access to council owned or operated land. However a local MP says council should instead, help the state government buy back PEL16.
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DAVE ALLEY BACK TO LISMORE AFTER RUNNING AROUND AUSTRALIA
We often hear about people going the extra mile for a good cause, but for Dave Alley – it was almost 14,000-kilometres. The police officer has just returned to Lismore, after running around Australia to raise money and awareness of depression.
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LISMORE MAYOR HONOURED WITH PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell has been honoured with a prestigious award for her contribution to promoting friendship between the city and its Japanese sister city, Yamato Takada. The mayor received the Foreign Minister’s Commendation from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a special ceremony last night. “It’s quite overwhelming to receive such an award, and…