Local news, articles and more from the Lismore City local government area.
Performance Poetry World Cup
The 23rd Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup concluded Sunday night after two days of poetry by 32 poets from as far away as Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, all over New South Wales and the local area.
Planting project grows from strength to strength
Lismore City Council says more than 17,000 native plants are now in the ground across Lismore, as the Rainforest to River project continues to transform important rainforest, wetland and riverbank habitat across the city.
Chris Fisher has timeless talent
Local singer songwriter Chris Fisher has been selected for a Global Age Positive Project: ’50 over 50’ supported by the Talent Is Timeless movement.
Lessons from Queensland for the Northern Rivers
Following last week's announcement by the NSW government of a new Richmond River Coordinator, a gathering at Swan Bay heard from Julie McLellan, CEO of Healthy Land & Water, southeast Queensland's natural resource management organisation, about the practicalities of restoring rivers.
Woman charged after body located – Ballina
A woman has been charged after the body of a man was allegedly located on a property near Ballina.
Sculptures signal Spring at Gardens
The Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens will be buzzing with excitement as the inaugural 2026 (Re)Create Sculpture Exhibition opens on Sunday, 20 September. Spring brings new growth and it’s time to awaken the senses and enjoy the outdoors.
Applications now open for NRCF’s 2026-2027 Community Grants
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations across the Northern Rivers are invited to apply for the Northern Rivers Community Foundation’s (NRCF) 2026-2027 Annual Community Grants Round, which opened on 31 August.
Future of the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital under threat
The Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital is calling for urgent support as ongoing underfunding threatens the region’s only purpose-built wildlife hospital at a time when local wildlife need it more than ever.
Accident near Coraki
Around 9.30am yesterday (Sunday 30 August), a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motor vehicle accident at Coraki, south of Lismore.
Lismore fun run will be bigger than ever
The much-loved Darrel Chapman Fun Run will return to Lismore on Sunday 30 August, with runners and walkers set to start the event on Woodlark Street once again.
