1920s glamour and a sold-out crowd. Lismore partied for a cause, and the result will change lives for women and kids escaping violence
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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 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.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Local festivals and shows
Lismore Show on from today
Monster trucks, jetpacks, a rodeo, and a hobby horse showdown. The Lismore Show is back from Thursday with fireworks every night. Check the full program before you head to the Showground.
Posted inFeature, Funerals and memorials, Lismore
Lismore’s historic Drill Hall to be honoured and demolished
Lismore’s historic Drill Hall will be commemorated through a new memorial installation following community efforts to preserve its military heritage.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Ashlee Rugendyke crowned 2026 Lismore Young Woman of the Year
Lismore’s next generation of community leaders has been recognised, with Ashlee Rugendyke crowned the 2026 Lismore Young Woman of the Year.
Posted inFeature, Lismore
Businesses invited to help shape new South Lismore industrial precinct
A proposed 21-lot industrial precinct in South Lismore could create new jobs, support local businesses and boost regional investment.
Posted inFeature, Lismore, Water
Browns Creek Pump Station upgrade to boost Lismore flood resilience
Construction will begin early next year on a $16.5 million upgrade to Lismore’s Browns Creek Pump Station, more than doubling its stormwater capacity.