About $670,000 in container refunds was going to waste in Lismore. Now 20 new Return and Earn baskets on public bins in Lismore and Nimbin aim to put that cash back in locals’ pockets.
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Posted inFeature, Goonellabah, Lifestyle
Free fitness and wellness open day coming to Goonellabah
Goonellabah residents can explore new fitness activities for free at GSAC’s Fitness and Wellness Open Day on 31 October.
Posted inFeature, Health, Lismore
New flood-resilient Aboriginal health hub opens in Lismore
After the 2022 floods wrecked its services, Lismore’s Rekindling the Spirit has a $4.4 million flood-resilient home. Its CEO says it took more than 35 years of fighting for a dedicated health service.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Grants and funding, Health, Lismore, Lismore
Lismore researchers land Gates Foundation cash to cut cost of omega-3
Microscopic organisms nicknamed “throstys” could make omega-3 supplements half the price for pregnant women worldwide, thanks to a first-ever Gates Foundation grant for Southern Cross University.
Posted inFeature, Good News, Lismore
Lismore Show legend honoured after 55 years
He started helping with the show jumping in 1969 and never stopped. Now Ron Chittick has been given the Lismore Show’s highest honour after more than 55 years of volunteering.
Posted inAwards, Feature, Lismore
Northern NSW allied health professionals recognised for outstanding care
A Lismore speech pathologist has been recognised for 44 years of service at Northern NSW’s annual allied health awards.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, NSW Politics
Motorsport law set for the scrapheap in move to industry regulation
A 40-year-old law on motor racing could be gone by April 2027. Lismore Speedway may be among those who benefit from the change, but what happens to safety rules? Here is what is proposed.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Sport
Marist Rams launch women’s tackle team
After years of waiting, Lismore will have a senior women’s tackle league team in 2027. More than 20 women have already put their hand up for the Marist Brothers Rams. Could you be next?
Posted inBanora Point, Emergency management, Feature, Grafton, Lismore
Storm hotspots keep moving across NSW
Lismore, Banora Point, Grafton: North Coast communities have all topped NSW storm claim lists.
Posted inCrime, Feature, Lismore
Man charged after alleged road rage incidents near Lismore
A 53-year-old man faces nine charges after allegedly ramming two vehicles, injuring motorists and attempting to break into a home near Lismore.