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Federal funding blackflip bad news for youth
Thursday, 4 September 2008
A youth plaza that was to form part of the new Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre is on hold after the federal government withdrew more than half a million dollars in funding. Full Article
Councillor counsels using preferences
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Local government elections are important for us all as the outcome affects decisions on almost every local issue whether roads and services, the use of land or the economic, environmental and social health of our communities, so residents need to make sure their votes really count. Full Article
When elections are over, celebrate with fine wine and food
Thursday, 4 September 2008
You’ve cast your vote the day before, it’s Sunday afternoon and you feel like a glass of wine. Well there’s no need to feel guilty because you can have a glass, or three, for charity next Sunday, September 14, at the fifth annual Lismore Wine & Food Fair. Full Article
David promises no more sleeping on the job
Thursday, 4 September 2008
David Yarnall and the Roads and Services Action Party are hoping to give the Lismore community a softer and safer road to travel, if elected to Lismore City Council. Full Article
Last tickets to business awards
Thursday, 4 September 2008
The Lismore branch of the Commonwealth Bank will arrive at the Lismore Business Awards in style on Saturday night, after winning a ride in a limousine. Graeme Herne, Chris Ivers, Leesa Battistuzzi, Harry Wheeler, Peter Hagerty and Brian Johnson will be picked up by Lismore Luxury Limousines and delivered to the red carpet entrance of the Workers Club after winning a competition. The 2008 Lismore Business Awards have a Hollywood theme and begin at 6.30pm with pre-dinner drinks followed by a scrumptious three-course meal. Tickets are $95 per person (tables of 6, 10 or 12) and available now from the Life Saver Rescue Helicopter (phone 6627 4444 for more info). The awards are being organised by the Life Saver Rescue Helicopter in conjunction with the Lismore Chamber of Commerce. Part of the proceeds from the night will go to the rescue helicopter service. Full Article
Ask not for whom the road tolls...
Thursday, 4 September 2008
More than 100 people attended the Lismore Community Action Network’s Meet the Candidates night on Tuesday at the Uniting Church, where the biggest surprises were two no-shows, a proposed road toll, the Country Labor candidate giving the state Labor government a serve and a prospective mayor showing he had already learned the valuable political skill of avoiding answering difficult questions. Full Article
Sale of Echo still up in air
Thursday, 4 September 2008
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has extended the timeline for its decision on whether the proposed sale of The Northern Rivers Echo to APN will proceed. Full Article
Kyogle copper’s brave move gets just rewards
Thursday, 4 September 2008
A man stands in a house, his wife and children nearby doused in petrol, a lit cigarette in one hand and a lighter in the other. Disaster is but a flick of his finger away. Full Article
A week to remember
Thursday, 4 September 2008
History Week is a time to get in touch with the past and reconnect with the events and people that have made where you live the place it is today. Full Article
Water catchment information days
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Our drinking water is now sourced not only from the relatively pristine Rocky Creek Dam, but also from the Wilsons River, just upstream from Lismore at Howards Grass. This means the whole of the area that drains into the Wilsons River is becoming our drinking water catchment. Full Article
CAN reveals preferred candidates
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Lismore and Ballina Community Action Network (CAN) have now decided who they recommend voters elect at the upcoming local government elections. Full Article
Voters asked to have a say in constitutional change
Thursday, 4 September 2008
As well as being asked to elect a mayor and councillors at the local government elections on September 13, voters will also be asked to answer the following poll question: Do you support the inclusion of Local Government in the Australian Constitution? Full Article
Nominate a volunteer now!
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Without them, many of the things we take for granted would come to a standstill, but often they get little thanks for giving their time and energy to the community. They are volunteers and now is your chance to help them shine. Full Article
Pigment is more than skin deep
Thursday, 4 September 2008
We had the underwater microphone checking for whales singing. There were none in sight for us or the spotters on the headlands so listening is a good technique to assess proximity. Song can travel for many miles through water. Sure enough, there was a whale in full voice in near waters and we just had to find him. (Only the males sing). Full Article
More teachers strikes likely
Thursday, 4 September 2008
More than 2000 teachers attended stop work meetings in NSW on Tuesday morning to discuss whether to take further industrial action regarding staffing and salary. Full Article
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Thursday, 4 September 2008
A small child was seriously hurt in a single motor vehicle accident on the Evans Head/Woodburn road at 4.46am last Thursday morning. The child was in a serious condition and was conveyed to Lismore Base Hospital and was expected to be airlifted to Brisbane that day. The mother, who was driving, was conveyed to Ballina Hospital with a fractured leg. Full Article
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