Star-studded set of business and community leaders set to contest next election
Steve Krieg made headlines in the aftermath of the 2017 floods when he gave then PM Malcolm Turnbull a few stern words of advice.
Lismore
Don't miss out on the headlines from Lismore. Followed categories will be added to My News.
A star-studded list of business and community leaders have put their hands up to contest the next Lismore Council elections in September.
La Baracca and Ristretto owner Steve Krieg, who made headlines in the aftermath of the 2017 floods when he gave then PM Malcolm Turnbull a few stern words of advice on a visit to the devastated city, has thrown has hat into the ring to become the next mayor.
Mr Krieg said his team would provide a positive alternative to get the town back on track.
“It is clear that our current council is not working, which is why we need change – and we are the change,” he said.
He has come out in support of projects like the Dunoon Dam, Lismore Square redevelopment and flood mitigation, works.
Mr Krieg’s ticket also includes some high profile people in the business community including:
Peter Colby – Former Director and CEO of major companies including Sony Foundation.
Jeri Hall – Small business owner and operator (Halls Bus Co).
Andrew Gordon – Local real estate agent (R Gordon & Son Property Agents).
Electra Jensen – Over a decade of experience in an international beverage company.
Andrew Bing – Former Dealer Principal of Trevan Ford, Lismore and Ballina.
Angela Albertini – Small business owner and operator (Chris Albertini Automotive).
Darren Butcher – Small business owner and operator (Nimbin Bakery).
Rebekka Battista – Community leader and fundraising co-ordinator for Our Kids charity.
Anthony Durheim – Small business owner and operator (Durheim Painting)
Nardia Pidcock – Small business owner and operator
Paul Deegan – Local real estate agent (LJ Hooker Lismore)
Sarah Frost – Small business owner and operator (Advanced Automotive Solutions).
Paul O’Neill – Community member and Sales Rep for Lismore Nissan & Kia.
NSW aged care homes: Who meets and fails key targets
NSW aged care residents are not getting the care they are entitled to, as providers reveal the extreme lengths they’re using to hire staff. Search and see the list.
Shopping centre jeweller robbed by man armed with spray bottle
A brazen thief who stormed into a Northern Rivers shopping centre and robbed a jewellery shop armed with a spray bottle of fuel has been charged. Here’s the latest.