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Janelle Saffin holds the seat of Lismore

Janelle Saffin is in the lead for the seat of Lismore after yesterday's state election. Although preroll and postal votes are yet to be counted, it’s hard to imagine Saffin’s position changing.
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Lismore City Council say they have referred the Rainbow Temple in Rosebank to the Land & Environment Court after the owner repeatedly declined to submit a Development Application and associated documentation for the development.  
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Lismore incumbent – Janelle Saffin MP

With just a few days until we head to the polls, The Echo asked the candidates for the seat of Lismore one last bunch of questions.
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Nicola Levi supports a ban on mining in the Clarence

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Brunswick Heads off-ramp blocked at Gulgan Road by rolled B-double – driver dies at scene

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Flood-affected still without assistance

Over a year has passed since the devastating February 2022 floods, but many residents of the Northern Rivers have not received the support to retrofit, raise or buyback their homes, as pledged to them by the federal and state governments.
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Make one life saving gift this Christmas

Support this year’s Christmas Appeal and help your community rescue helicopter to continue saving lives like that of little Blake Allen.

Blake was flown from Evans Head to Lismore Base last year after his body suddenly started shutting down as it tried to fight off a massive infection.

The next life we save could be your own, or loved one!

DONATE NOW:

By phone: 6627 4444

Online: www.helirescue.com.au

At any branch of the Westpac Bank

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

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