Local news, articles and more from the Lismore City local government area.
Flash flooding advice follows days of heavy Northern Rivers rain
The NSW State Emergency Service has advised Northern Rivers residents to monitor conditions for possible flash flooding after more than 117mm of rain fell at Cape Byron and Ballina Airport over four days, with further falls overnight.
SCU exhibition marks the end of art and design degree
Twelve emerging Northern Rivers artists will exhibit their work in Lismore tonight at a graduation show marking the last large exhibition of Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Art and Design degree.
Preschools urged to join Lismore rally over funding concerns
Northern Rivers preschool staff and families are being urged to rally outside Lismore MP Janelle Saffin’s office amid concerns that new state funding rules could threaten community preschool services.
The climate crisis is here – what do we do?
As we watch the climate crisis accelerate around us Lismore-based resilience practitioner Dr Jean Renouf and Murwillumbah academic Professor Richard Hil will be joining former Byron Shire councillor Cate Coorey in conversation this Friday.
Thylacines to haunt Lismore’s Quad after dark
Most visitors to Lismore’s Quad after dark are looking for dinner or a way home. From October 31, they may also find a thylacine.
Our House plans 30 more units as medical accommodation falls short
Lismore medical accommodation charity Our House is planning 30 additional units as growing demand leaves it unable to meet approximately a quarter of requests for a room.
People’s Choice Awards announced for Lismore sculpture show
Over 500 visitors came to see the wonderful recycled and natural sculptural works at the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens, in the ReCreate Sculpture Exhibition.
One river, many voices
It's the final week of Richmond RiverFest, with events from Ballina to Lismore, and the upper catchment to the coast.
Old Ways New Ways exhibition open in Lismore
A group exhibition, Old Ways <> New Ways, is now open at Elevator ARI, 3 Rural Street, Lismore as part of The Returning’s Indigenous Artist Residency.
Lismore seeks feedback on waste rethink as disposal choices remain unresolved
Lismore residents are being asked to comment on a revised waste strategy as Council works towards diverting rubbish from landfill while leaving its long-term disposal options unresolved.
