Lismore City News
Saturday, 2 December 2023
A man has died in a two-vehicle crash at Woodburn
A man has died following a two-vehicle crash at Woodburn overnight, another is in hospital.
Cathy Adams
Revealed: Lismore's recycled Christmas tree
Lismore's recycled Christmas tree is on the corner of Keen and Magellan streets. Picture by Lismore Council
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Fact or myth? Waste services under review
Cathy Adams
Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre. Picture by Lismore City Council
Opinion
Poor little Jenkins, how will he cope with girls?
Garry Linnell
Some people genuinely believe in the superiority of elite same-sex education. Picture Shutterstock
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From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
Anna Houlahan
From Akubra to Speedo: who owns Australia's most iconic brands?
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Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar
William Ton • 1hr ago
As electricity prices soar, one in three Australian households have installed solar panels. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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'Stop kidding yourself': most unsure how drunk they are
Kathryn Magann • 2hrs ago
Victorian authorities have launched a holiday campaign targeting low-level drink driving. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Murder charge laid over Girards Hill death
Cathy Adams
A man arrested over the alleged assault of an elderly man at Girards Hill has now been charged with murder. Picture supplied
What's going on around Lismore
Santa taking part in the annual Toy Run. Picture by Our Kids
Uralla satellite dish first in program to better GPS positioning
Jacob McMaster
The new satellite dish outside Uralla is the first in a series for the SouthPAN project, which will give massive gains to GPS accuracy. Pictures by Jacob McMaster.
A fiery exchange brings council meeting to a halt
Cr Kim Coghlan and Mayor Danielle Slade clashed over a new apartment development.
Jon Fleetwood
Worker feels 'disgracefully disregarded' by the council
Cathy Adams
Lismore Council is investigating the outsourcing of some waste operations. Picture supplied
Norco ice cream back in business
Jon Fleetwood
Ken Bryant, Michael C Jeffery, Michael Hampson and Paul Weir celebrate the reopening of the ice cream factory. Picture supplied.
Alleged bomb threat at centre of Wollongbar siege
Jon Fleetwood and Cathy Adams
Police at Wollongbar TAFE. Picture by Cathy Adams
Opening date revealed for new Tweed hospital
The state-of-the-art Tweed Valley Hospital will open in May 2024. Picture by NSW Health
Staff Reporters
Flood impacted residents join Newcastle port protest
Staff Reporters
Flood impacted residents join Newcastle port protest
Update on the water restrictions for the region
Staff Reporters
Good rainfall on the Northern Rivers means the region will not be placed on water restrictions before Christmas. Picture supplied

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Aussies flock to solar power as electricity prices soar
William Ton • 1hr ago
As electricity prices soar, one in three Australian households have installed solar panels. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
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'Stop kidding yourself': most unsure how drunk they are
Kathryn Magann • 2hrs ago
Victorian authorities have launched a holiday campaign targeting low-level drink driving. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
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Opium imports on the rise in Australia
Duncan Murray • 2hrs ago
Criminal gangs are using various methods to import opium, such as soaking mats in the drug. (HANDOUT/AFP)
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Man killed in head-on collision between two trucks
Kathryn Magann
Two trucks have collided in southern NSW, killig one man aged in his 40s. (Tim Pascoe/AAP PHOTOS)
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More anti-Israeli protests planned at WA shipping port
Kathryn Magann
A pro-Palestine protest will seek to block the operations of ZIM shipping at the Port of Fremantle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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Three states under flood warnings as deluge continues
William Ton and Kathryn Magann
Several regional Victorian communities are at risk of being cut off by rising floodwaters. (HANDOUT/VICSES)
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Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
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Sea turtles tracked swimming deep into Sydney Harbour
Duncan Murray
Satellite tracking shows young green turtles are active in busy waterways, including Sydney Harbour. (HANDOUT/TARONGA CONSERVATION SOCIETY AUSTRALIA)

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Opium imports on the rise in Australia
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Criminal gangs are using various methods to import opium, such as soaking mats in the drug. (HANDOUT/AFP)
Duncan Murray • 2hrs ago
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Man killed in head-on collision between two trucks
Kathryn Magann
Two trucks have collided in southern NSW, killig one man aged in his 40s. (Tim Pascoe/AAP PHOTOS)
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More anti-Israeli protests planned at WA shipping port
Kathryn Magann
A pro-Palestine protest will seek to block the operations of ZIM shipping at the Port of Fremantle. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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Her say on skate and youth precinct
Lismore Urban Sports Precinct concept drawing.
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Father time not catching up with this pair yet
Connections after Father Rick after winning the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Picture supplied
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Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
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The government unveiled an artist's impression of the showgrounds stadium during the Gabba rebuild. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

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Flood-hit houses on the market 'as is'
PRICE WATCH: House prices in Lismore have not yet seen a downturn after interest rate rises, but it was too soon to tell whether their was a market for flood impacted homes. Picture: Cathy Adams
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Gordon Cuff and Susie Aulich have owned The Trig for the past 16 years. Pictures supplied
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What's going on around Lismore
Art Drop is an initiative by Rebecca Ryan, the founder of Heart Banners, and will be presented by Love for Lismore Heart Space Incorporated.
Lismore's new exhibition that you don't want to miss
Staff Reporters
Lismore Regional Gallery is set to open its doors with a breathtaking First Nations exhibition. Picture supplied.
Scrublands rural-noir lures Heathcote home
Josh Leeson
Bella Heathcote plays Mandy in new crime-drama Scrublands. Picture supplied
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