Local news, articles and more from the Lismore City local government area.
New tourism plan for Lismore region
In a move aimed at bolstering Lismore's visitor economy, Lismore City Council has greenlit a roadmap to navigate the region towards tourism growth.
Disaster recovery needs to meet children’s needs: report
Children and young people living in the region’s temporary emergency pod villages have been exposed to community and domestic violence, drug-affected residents, and arguments between neighbours, a year long study has found.
Lismore South Public School rebuild to withstand future floods
Following consultation with the local community and other stakeholders the Lismore South Public School and the Ngulliboo Jarjums Preschool will be rebuilt.
Prime agricultural land to be rezoned for development in Lismore
Last night's Lismore Council meeting unanimously passed a voluntary planning agreement to rezone 70 hectares of prime agricultural land at 1055 Bruxner Highway.
Action needed on affordable housing and land banking say regional city...
Regional Cities NSW mayors have called on the state government to take action on the worsening housing crisis outside of Sydney as they call for affordable housing and a way to stop developers land banking.
Lismore and Yamato Takada – celebrating 60 years as sister cities
It has been 60 years since the Japanese cities Yamato Takada and Lismore have been creating connection, understanding, and respect between each city and culture.
Rous to charge residents ‘unfair’ water fee
Dorroughby resident Alex Heathwood and around another 2,100 homeowners up and down the Rous County Council water pipeline are going to be paying around $200 extra on their water bills annually for infrastructure that benefits everyone who uses RCC water.
Great lineup for International Women’s Day in Lismore
Happy International Women’s Day! In a place like Australia, it is hard to believe that women ever had to fight to get the vote let alone that once women didn’t have the right to own property or self-determination.
More rail trail as Lismore gets building and Casino to Bentley...
The Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has been wildly successful, smashing user expectations and bringing business and opportunities to the Tweed Shire. Lismore Council is now looking to leverage similar opportunities for the Lismore to Bentley section.
Single vehicle fatality crash – south of Lismore
A man died on Friday following a single-vehicle crash south of Lismore.