Tag: lismore
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NEW MEASURES TO REDUCE SHARK ATTACKS
The state government is set to announce new measures to reduce the number of shark attacks, following a spate of incidents in northern New South Wales. The $250,000 public awareness campaign will see problem sharks tagged and monitored from Monday. Ballina Shire Mayor David Wright says he’s happy the Department of Primary Industries is responding…
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TEENAGE BOYS CHARGED AFTER LISMORE HOME INVASION
Detectives have charged two teenagers following the alleged attempted sexual assault of a woman during a home invasion near Lismore last month. The boys – aged 15 and 16 – allegedly threatened a 20-year-old woman with a knife inside her Goonellabah home on June 23, before trying to sexually assault her. The woman had her…
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STARS OF LISMORE RAISE $75,000 FOR CANCER
A dozen Lismore identities have put on their dancing shoes, to raise an incredible $75,000 for the Cancer Council, over the weekend. The inaugural Stars of Lismore Dance for Cancer saw more than 600 people cheer on competitors, including Mayor Jenny Dowell, who performed a tap dance routine. Organisers are overwhelmed by the response and…
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EVANS HEAD KEEPS THE TURKEYS WINLESS IN NRRRL
In the NRRRL, Kyogle has continued its disappointing run, suffering its fourth straight loss of the season. Despite a late come back from the Turkeys, Evans held on for a two point win.
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FAR NORTH COAST RUGBY UNION ROUND 6 WRAP
The Pioneers remain undefeated after a round five Far North Coast Rugby Union win, against the winless Casino Bulls. They dominated early on and went into the break with a 35 point lead. When Wollongbar returned, it intensified its attack, piling on the points. The depleted Casino side suffered an embarrassing 80 point loss. Bangalow…
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HARRY KEWELL ARRIVES IN LISMORE
Former Australian footballer Harry Kewell has arrived in Lismore, ahead of his academy masterclass. More than 100 juniors are taking part in this afternoon’s training camp, which is being held at the Asia Pacific Football Institute. There was overwhelming demand for the camp, with places selling out in under a week.
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ROUND 4 NRRRL WRAP
It’s been a tough weekend for some as wet weather wrought havoc on Round four of the NRRRL competition. Cudgen suffered its worst loss of the season so far against the almighty Mustangs, while it was much tighter between Lower Clarence and Mullumbimby as they fought for the two points.
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ROUND ONE WIN PROVES NORTHERN UNITED ARE A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH
It’s been a cracker start to this year’s rugby league season for Northern United, taking down Mullumbimby by 26-points in round one of the NRRRL. Chris King playing a major role, scoring a hat trick to help secure the 34 to 8 win.
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NORTHERN RIVERS CELEBRATES ‘ALL THINGS ITALIAN’
There was a celebration of all things ‘italian’ today, at the ‘Carnevale Italiano’. While it no doubt meant good food and great wine – the annual event is also in honour of more than 130 years of Italian heritage on the Northern Rivers.
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LISMORE POOCH WINS ‘BEST IN SHOW’
After 12 days of competiton, a Fox Terrier from Lismore has claimed the ‘Best in Show’ title at Sydney’s Royal Dog Show. Four-year-old Lex Luthor was awarded the ribbon yesterday afternoon, beating more than 4,000 dogs who entered the event. An international judging team, led by Japan’s Sumiko Ikeda, found Lex to have the most…