Tag Lismore City Council
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Lismore flies the rainbow flag in support of equality
The Lismore City Council has this morning raised the rainbow flag in support of marriage equality while an unauthorised rainbow crossing has appeared in Nimbin.
13 days ago | Darren Coyne | 6 -
Lismore biodiversity initiative gets $100,000 grant
An initiative that helps private rural landholders restore habitat on their properties in the Lismore Local Government area has received a $100,000 boost.
27 days ago | The Echo | 0 -
Page MP says he will hold his own Aust Day ceremony
Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan said he would hold his own Australia Day Citizenship and Awards Ceremony in Lismore if the Lismore City Council council scraps Australia Day celebrations on January 26.
August 17, 2017 | Darren Coyne | 3 -
Lismore defends waste management amid calls for state-wide inquiry
Despite sending semi-trailers loaded with waste to a landfill in Queensland following the March flood, the Lismore City Council has defended its track record on waste management.
August 8, 2017 | Darren Coyne | 1 -
Australia Day and prayer motions to confront Lismore City Council
Changing the date of Australia Day and removing the opening prayer from the start of Lismore City Council meetings are two motions sure to spark debate at tomorrow's meeting.
August 7, 2017 | Darren Coyne | 5 -
Lismore councillor explains opposition to Adani coal mine
Lismore City councillor Eddie Lloyd is continuing the fight to stop the Commonwealth Bank from investing in the proposed Adani Carmichael Coal mine, near the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland. Check out what she has to say on the issue.
June 15, 2017 | Darren Coyne | 9 -
Lismore considers condemning Commbank over Adani
The Lismore City Council is being urged to write to the Commonwealth Bank urging it to not invest in the proposed Adani coal mine.
June 13, 2017 | The Echo | 5 -
Lismore council launches reusable coffee cup range
Lismore City Council has developed a range of colourful reusable coffee cups for its staff and the broader community in a bid to reduce waste and eliminate the ubiquitous takeaway cup.
June 1, 2017 | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Lismore mayor defends $80k library cuts
Lismore mayor Isaac Smith (Labor) has hit back at the north coast Greens, who have attacked the council’s plans to cut nearly $80,000 a year in funding to the library service.
May 18, 2017 | Chris Dobney | 0 -
Lismore Council takes action on illegal dwellings
Caravans, illegal dwellings and unlawful building works are in the spotlight after Lismore City Council won two cases last year in the Land & Environment Court against Nimbin and Monaltrie landholders.
February 7, 2017 | Aslan Shand | 5 -
Would you like $20k to build your home in Lismore?
Lismore deputy mayor Gianpiero Battista and federal Page MP Kevin Hogan will today announce a round of $20,000 subsidies for people interested in building a home in Lismore.
January 24, 2017 | Echonetdaily | 0 -
New bridge to ease South Lismore traffic congestion
A new $2.45 million bridge over Hollingsworth Creek will provide an alternative route to the South Lismore Industrial Estate for heavy vehicles, commuters and shoppers.
December 15, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 0 -
Illegal doof organisers fined $6,000 by Lismore council
Two organisers of an illegal doof held at Rocky Creek Dam earlier this year have been fined $6000 by Lismore City Council.
December 13, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 7 -
Lismore to consider motion to ban plastic bags
The Lismore City Council will this evening decide whether to support the growing local government movement to ban single use plastic bags.
December 13, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 5 -
Lismore to pursue a rainbow ‘something’ for CBD
Lismore appears determined to stamp its claim as the centre of the Rainbow Region by installing a pedestrian crossing or another rainbow structure in the central business district.
November 10, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 3 -
Catholic church bid to buy section of Lismore road
The Lismore City Council is considering closing a public road and selling it to the Catholic Church despite concerns from local residents.
November 8, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 5 -
Creating a native garden in backyards of Lismore
A 40-page booklet has been launched that will help landowners in the Lismore area create a native garden in their backyard.
October 28, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 2 -
New push to breathe life into Lismore’s CBD
Lismore businesses are being asked to take part in a consultation aimed at shaping the future of Lismore’s central business district. Throughout November, ‘place-making experts’ Village Well will be surveying business owners for ideas to activate and populate Lismore’s city... Read More →
October 28, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 0 -
Does Lismore have its own Uluru?
Archeologists investigating ancient stonewalls on the North Lismore Plateau believe the site could be as culturally significant as Uluru.
September 23, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 17 -
Landholders wanted to enhance koala habitat
Landholders in the north west of the Lismore local government area are being invited to take part in a project aimed at improving koala habitat.
September 21, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 1 -
Tense wait for final Lismore council make-up
By Darren Coyne Lismore’s new mayor Isaac Smith will know by the end of today whether he will lead a council dominated by progressives or conservatives. After taking 10,596 votes to win over his nearest rival, Greg Bennett, who scored... Read More →
September 15, 2016 | Darren Coyne | 0 -
Vote for sensible development in Lismore
Cr Simon Clough, Deputy Mayor and leader of Our Sustainable Future, Lismore City Council In the last four years with a majority of progressive councillors Lismore City Council has achieved 29 awards of local, regional, state and national significance. These awards... Read More →
September 1, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 4 -
Fluoride still a divisive issue in Lismore election
The deep divide in the community over water fluoridation has been reflected in replies to a questionnaire from Fluoride Free Northern Rivers to all Lismore City Council mayoral candidates.
August 31, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 7 -
Sky is the limit for Lismore Aviation Centre growth
A 1.87 million upgrade at Lismore's airport is part of a plan to turn build the Lismore Aviation Centre into the biggest regional aviation hub between Brisbane and Sydney.
August 19, 2016 | Echonetdaily | 1 -
Lismore hospital parking fiasco ‘Dowell’s legacy’
Update: Lismore Mayor Jenny Dowell has rejected claims that she is leaving behind a legacy of overpriced paid parking around the town's Base Hospital, seeing hospital workers parking out quiet residential streets.
August 15, 2016 | Chris Dobney | 5
