1/7Locals and protestors listen to speeches and reflections on Bentley, CSG and the future of the protest at the final "greet the Dawn' service. Photo Marc Stapelberg / The Northern Star
144 year birthday celebrations
AS THE longest-running business in our region, The Northern Star has reported on this commmunity’s triumphs and tragedies.
2/7Historic: Royal Visits: Queen Elizabeth: 1954 Queen Elizabeth visit to Lismore in 1954 at the Gollan Hotel. Photo The Northern Star Archives
3/7Emergency Service rescue a man from the centre of town after heavy flooding in town.
4/7Terania Creek protests, 1979.
5/7Historic: Festivals: Aquarius Festival at NimbinPhoto The Northern Star Archives
6/7Kevin Watts at his property in Tabulam where fire ravaged the estate.
7/7A large tree falls to the ground during a fire on flats towards Tabulam.
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