‘Daunting’: Lismore CBD clawing back to biz after horror floods
Only a fraction of businesses have returned to Lismore after the catastrophic 2022 floods, but the situation is ever so slowly improving, as seen in the CBD.
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Why free kitchen for flood victims was ordered to leave Lismore CBD
A free food kitchen supporting flood victims with hundreds of hot meals a day has been ordered to pack up and move. One councillor contended “it makes the area look disgraceful”.
In Pictures: Australia Day 2023 Lismore and Casino
Casino family’s out celebrating Australia Day at the Casino Mini Rail enjoyed free rides, the quintessential Aussie BBQ, face painting and DJs while in Lismore punters enjoyed the Wild Rangers animal show and jumpin’ beats from the Cath Simes Band. Spot yourself in our gallery.
‘Stuck waiting’: Desperate flood victims rally for housing relief
Flood victims still doing it tough have rallied in Lismore to vent their frustration and demand answers about housing relief almost a year on from the devastating 2022 floods. Here’s the latest.
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‘They won’t listen’: Readers react to decision to upgrade highway
A possible upgrade of the Bruxner Highway at Dawson Street in Lismore to reduce congestion and improve safety will instead focus on highway’s Molesworth Street intersection using traffic signals.
Casino farmers’ innovative business idea takes off during lockdown
The pandemic has meant troubling times for many businesses, but this Northern Rivers meat supplier is tapping into lockdowns and a desire to support Aussie farmers.
Call for independent study on Dunoon Dam after ‘outrageous’ decision
The request came after Rous County Council agreed — although in a divided vote after fiery debate — to leave the Dunoon dam out of the Future Water Plan 2060.
‘Covid has ripped our rainbow flag in two’: Mandy Nolan
“Our beliefs have been polarised to such an extent that there no longer is a middle ground. Our tolerance of each other has faded.”
Council finances should take priority over ‘whimsical passions’
An existing councillor, in his second term and running for a third, has named the group of candidates who will stand alongside him.
How can we get B-doubles out of Woodburn’s main street?
Now that Woodburn is bypassed, the council is splashing cash to make it better than ever. But concerns have been raised about the old highway’s classification as a B-double route, and whether it can be changed.
How you can get your road black spot fixed
Are you worried about a dangerous road or intersection near you? You can now nominate a location you think needs fixing.
Two Northern Rivers pharmacies start offering Covid vaccines
The two outlets are part of a new state government project to offer the vaccine in 22 towns that only have one pharmacy.
D-Day: Rous to discuss controversial water plan
Councillors will meet on Wednesday to discuss the future water strategy for the Northern Rivers. This is what we know so far, and how much it it will cost.
Man who stood up to PM during floods to contest local elections
Steve Krieg made headlines in the aftermath of the 2017 floods when he gave then PM Malcolm Turnbull a few stern words of advice.
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