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.
Why $3m project to provide vital Lismore CBD housing has stalled
More older women are finding themselves in desperation as the housing crisis “continues to escalate” on the Northern Rivers. So why is one shovel-ready solution unable to get started?
Council’s David and Goliath battle to return millions to ratepayers
More local councils urged to join class action against multinational insurance broker after the company allegedly inflated insurance premiums, costing ratepayers money.
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EXPLAINED: What the charges on your rates notice mean
THERE’S a base rate charge, but what additional costs are on your Lismore rates notice?
Shake-up in Lismore council’s leadership team
LISMORE City Council has seen a changing of the guard, with new directors brought in to boost the general manager’s vision.
Rates hike survey raises hackles
HUNDREDS of unhappy residents are steamed up about Lismore Council’s proposed special rate variation and took to social media to vent.
How to have your say on Lismore’s proposed rate hike
RATEPAYERS in Lismore have six weeks to give their feedback on plans for a special rate variation.
Hit-and-run death leads to road changes
LISMORE City Council has responded to calls for safer pedestrian access, after a woman was killed earlier this year.
How much do you pay for rates in the Lismore area?
THE average rates paid by Lismore ratepayers might surprise you.
How bad is this toxic landslip? New investigation under way
THE extent of a toxic landslip, and any “human or environmental health risks”, will be investigated under new orders given to Lismore City Council.
Council’s ‘black gold’ still on hold
MEETING strict EPA guidelines is the aim of council staff as they reprocess and test compost ahead of opening sales.
Want better roads? You’ll have to pay for that
LISMORE City Council has embarked on a two-month process to seek community feedback on a 10-year strategy to increase rates.
Popular playground finally reopens after fire
AN East Lismore playground has reopened, much to the delight of local families.
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