5 things that will cost more under Lismore’s new budget
From photocopies to your rates – it’s all going to cost more under the draft budget for the next financial year, as the council scrambles to make ends meet.
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Lean budget can’t save our failing roads
Lismore’s Draft Budget reveals a heavy reliance on grants and contributions from higher levels of government to fill $19 million deficit.
‘Difficult decisions’ face councillors to balance the books
Staff will present a report on the council’s current financial position tonight. They warn revenue was “insufficient” to meet operational needs.
Mystery: How did a stolen car end up smashed into a house?
A stolen ute was found crashed into a house on the North Coast causing significant damage. And the neighbours didn’t hear a thing.
‘War on drugs’ takes to the roads of Nimbin
Speakers at MardiGrass said drug testing of all drivers entering Nimbin was not about road safety, but was instead a political statement.
Charges laid over sexual assault on North Coast
Police investigated the incident, and laid charges after a search warrant was executed at a North Coast address.
Hundreds of drug tests conducted at MardiGrass roadblocks
MardiGrass organiser Michael Balderstone said police drug test roadblocks making it hard for people to attend protest festival.
Mercedes allegedly hit 200km/h before tunnel crash
A teenage driver has been charged over a string of offences allegedly committed over a three-week period, including stealing a luxury car.
Fire destroys house in the middle of the night
Firefighters tried desperately to save a house after being called to the address just after midnight on Saturday.
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