Tag: lismore

For over a century the North Coast National has brought colour and excitement to Lismore. The annual carnival kicked off today, with all the usual bells and whistles.

Poverty is something we often associate with third world countries, but a recent report shows it’s a problem also felt closer to home. The findings, have prompted the Federal Member for Page to call for an increase in social welfare payments.

Peak hour traffic was brought to a standstill in Lismore this morning, when two cars collided at around 8 o’clock. Emergency services were called to the corner of Ballina and Invercauld roads, where a 22-year-old driver was trapped. The woman was eventually freed and treated at the scene for minor injuries.

  Public service workers on the north coast joined today’s industrial action, turning out at Lismore’s Star Court Theatre.

Former NRL player, Craig Field was denied bail again at Lismore local court today over the alleged murder of Kingscliff man, Kelvin Kane. It’s alleged that Field punched the 50 year old, during an argument outside the Kingscliff hotel in July. Mr Kane later died in Tweed Hospital. The case has been adjourned until December…

  Locals are mourning the loss of of the iconic Rock Valley Post Office, after it was destroyed by fire.   Police are now treating the blaze as suspicious.