Local news, articles and more from the Lismore City local government area.
Future of 70 hectares of Lismore buyback land up for debate
Lismore residents are being asked to help decide what should happen to more than 70 hectares of flood-buyback land across the city.
ReSolve Global: making renewable energy truly sustainable
The Northern Rivers has enthusiastically embraced rooftop solar since it was invented. Now a locally established initiative is tackling the other end of the problem: what happens when the panels come down?
Lismore tests market for flood-raised industrial precinct
Lismore City Council is testing market interest in a proposed 21-lot industrial subdivision on flood-raised land at South Lismore.
Animals reveal a human story at BBFF
Animals take an unexpected starring role in the newly revealed program for the 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival, with filmmakers from Australia and around the world using our relationships with animals to explore some distinctly human questions.
Swap the classroom for the trenches?
History teachers from the Northern Rivers are being encouraged to apply for the new NSW History Teachers Anzac Scholarship, designed to send a history teacher to the trenches, and bring the experience back to NSW classrooms. ‘A history teacher...
The Buttery wins national resilience award
The Buttery is a not-for-profit, charitable organisation delivering mental health, and alcohol and other drug rehabilitation services across Northern NSW, from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie.
Wyrallah Road students put creativity on show
Paint, performance and plenty of young imagination will take over Wyrallah Road Public School on Tuesday, 22 September when every student gets a place on the gallery wall.
Friendly pooches up for adoption
Stone & Wood are teaming up with Willow Tree Sanctuary and a whole lot of friendly dogs who are looking for their forever homes this Saturday, 19 September at the tasting room in Byron Bay from 11am to 2pm.
Flood-free industrial land push emerges on Lismore’s eastern edge
One of Lismore’s few identified areas for future flood-free industrial development is moving through the planning system, as the city continues to grapple with where businesses can relocate away from the floodplain.
Free community BBQ for men and their families in Lismore
Parenting can be a challenging experience, with parents often expected to know the answers or how to respond. And sometimes it’s not so simple. Lismore’s Men & Family Centre is inviting Northern Rivers men and their families to a free Community BBQ and forum.
