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Buyback auctions end year on a high
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The Minns Labor Government has exceeded its target of selling 42 flood buyback houses before Christmas after 60 people attended the last auction in Lismore, with sale prices ranging from $7000 to $25,500. Over 130 buyback properties have now been offered for sale in the Northern Rivers since December last year, capturing nationwide attention. In…
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New year signals new beginnings
After a year marked by conflict and divisiveness, it is up to us – all of us – to work towards a better world. King Charles’ Christmas broadcast made this point, together with his empathy for the plight of refugees. He called for “Resilience in the face of adversity, peace through forgiveness,” and went on,…
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What to do with buyback land?
Ideas are being sought for the future use of 50 hectares of land in Lismore. Announced in late September by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, the Lismore Precinct Plan is a partnership between the State Government and Lismore City Council. The plan will be developed from early 2026 with the aim of re-purposing 500 blocks of…
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Lismore’s signature event heralds winter
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Established 31 years ago, the Lismore Lantern Parade is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning annual festival that this year celebrates the Winter Solstice on 21st June – the shortest day of the year, a time of optimism and renewal. The celebration is based on a breath-taking parade of lanterns, light and performance through the…
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Council disbands Nimbin Advisory Group
Item 9.8 of Lismore City Council’s March business paper recommended that Council disband all their Advisory Groups, but in a late move, Cr Rob proposed a different motion which called for all advisory groups except the NAG retained, with the name of the Koala Implementation Group changed to Koala Advisory Group and a new group,…
