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Mayor's big plan to help struggling Lismore CBD

Mayor's big plan to help struggling Lismore CBD

Council News THE council will give money back to businesses and make changes to the rate structure before the next budget.

  • 15th Aug 2018 7:00 AM
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Bigger, better health facility for North Coast town

Bigger, better health facility for North Coast town

Health PLANS for a new $6.3 million, state-of-the-art health facility have been announced. Now it's time to have your say.

Colour run a bright idea to support community

premium_icon Colour run a bright idea to support community

News St John's College Woodlawn will soon bring the colour run to Lismore

15,000 books to be given away as schools go digital

premium_icon 15,000 books to be given away as schools go digital

Books Thousands of books won't fit into new school's modernised library

$6.5m development planned for East Lismore

premium_icon $6.5m development planned for East Lismore

Council News The development has 25 lots and will house 61 people

 
Aldi store to close its doors for major renovations

premium_icon Aldi store to close its doors for major renovations

News THE store is going to be shut while it gets a fresh new look, so make sure you get your Aldi fix before next week.

How a few phone calls led to 40 hay bales being donated

premium_icon How a few phone calls led to 40 hay bales being donated

News LOCAL farmers and business owners have joined forces to help those out west who are struggling.

Why duck eggs should have been left alone

premium_icon Why duck eggs should have been left alone

Letters to the Editor "BALLINA Shire Council has missed an important opportunity to promote positive and considerate interactions between people and wildlife."

Letters to the Editor

    Opinion

      All it takes is $5 to help out our farmers

      All it takes is $5 to help out our farmers

      News MOST people know that farmers in drought-declared Queensland are struggling to survive.

      LETTERS: Why is digging up the dead allowed?

      LETTERS: Why is digging up the dead allowed?

      Letters to the Editor Send letters to editorial@news-mail.com.au

      Jerome: 'Stop racial intolerance'

      premium_icon Jerome: 'Stop racial intolerance'

      Letters to the Editor 'It's not the same Australia it was when first Australians arrived.'

      'It's a scam': Shopper slams Coles mini items

      'It's a scam': Shopper slams Coles mini items

      Letters to the Editor Has this reader got it right, or are you collecting the Little Shop?

      Why gross acts make for entertaining viewing

      premium_icon Why gross acts make for entertaining viewing

      Offbeat FORGET greed, these days gross is good, writes Ann Wason-Moore.

      True democracy is more valuable than censorship

      premium_icon True democracy is more valuable than censorship

      Opinion SILENCING alt-right voices will only make everybody’s life worse.

      My Health a chance to predict and prevent

      premium_icon My Health a chance to predict and prevent

      Opinion OPINION: My Health a chance to improve one-size-fits-all healthcare.

      Local Business News

        The industry that is in the grip of a 'harrowing shortfall'

        premium_icon The industry that is in the grip of a 'harrowing shortfall'

        Careers AT LEAST 7000 extra workers and associated professionals will be needed by the middle of the next decade, industry leaders have warned.

        The letter you don’t want to get

        The letter you don’t want to get

        Business “The first point is don’t panic."

        New business creating a buzz around Ballina

        premium_icon New business creating a buzz around Ballina

        Business More than a hobby: Beekeeper opens buzzing new business in town

        Sweet move for business with a conscience

        premium_icon Sweet move for business with a conscience

        Business Business finds a balance between purpose and profit

        Shopping centre has a new owner with big plans

        premium_icon Shopping centre has a new owner with big plans

        Business "Some big changes to come to the centre over the upcoming months”

        Calves sell for $5 a head at Casino as drought hits home

        premium_icon Calves sell for $5 a head at Casino as drought hits home

        Environment Farmers on the Northern Rivers are scrambling to feed stock

        Mum-of-four defies traumatic past to open new business

        premium_icon Mum-of-four defies traumatic past to open new business

        Business She's confident her shop will thrive in the Lismore CBD

        New South Wales News

          Disturbing video of new train game

          Disturbing video of new train game

          Offbeat AN UNSETTLING video has been released of teenagers clinging to moving trains and dashing across tracks as part of a dangerous game.

          • 15th Aug 2018 7:29 AM
          Accused shooter of son of Ibrahim’s bodyguard in court

          Accused shooter of son of Ibrahim’s bodyguard in court

          Crime A man will appear in court over alleged shooting

          • 15th Aug 2018 7:12 AM
          Murder charges for TV actor and girlfriend

          premium_icon Murder charges for TV actor and girlfriend

          Crime This actor appeared in the TV series Housos and MKR.

          • 15th Aug 2018 6:29 AM
          Renters flee Sydney for Brisbane

          Renters flee Sydney for Brisbane

          Property Brisbane rentals are filling up fast as southerners flee Sydney.

          National News

            Mexican Hoon Cartel members arrested in raids

            premium_icon Mexican Hoon Cartel members arrested in raids

            Crime POLICE have laid their own rubber in lightning-fast dawn raids on suspected members of the so-called Mexican Hoon Cartel, seizing computers, tyres and knives.

            • 15th Aug 2018 7:20 AM
            Beach house on offer — for $5

            Beach house on offer — for $5

            Property A $4 million luxury property offered for the unlikely price of $5

            • 15th Aug 2018 7:18 AM
            Apple update will change how you browse

            Apple update will change how you browse

            Technology APPLE’S new software update is set to change internet use.

            • 15th Aug 2018 6:00 AM
            Accused sex teacher ‘fit enough to face court’

            premium_icon Accused sex teacher ‘fit enough to face court’

            Crime A NEW psychiatric evaluation has been tendered to a Jerusalem court.

            • 15th Aug 2018 5:58 AM
            Another night in Bali for accused teen

            premium_icon Another night in Bali for accused teen

            Crime Incomplete paperwork forced fourth night in custody for Qld teen.

            • 15th Aug 2018 5:55 AM
            Quad bike farm fatality

            premium_icon Quad bike farm fatality

            News The FNQ farmer was carrying out his regular evening duties.

            The army is using your money to pay vile twits

            premium_icon The army is using your money to pay vile twits

            News Taxpayer dollars used hiring videogamers to publish pro-army posts.

            World News

              Embarrassing terrorism mix-up on quiz show

              Embarrassing terrorism mix-up on quiz show

              Offbeat WHAT should have been an easy question turned into a seriously cringe-worthy situation when a contestant on a quiz show confused a hero with a terrorist.

              • 15th Aug 2018 6:48 AM
              Famous friends visit ‘gravely ill’ Aretha

              Famous friends visit ‘gravely ill’ Aretha

              Celebrity STEVIE Wonder and other celebrity friends have flocked to bedside.

              • 15th Aug 2018 5:48 AM
              CRUSHING HORROR: Dozens killed after bridge collapse

              CRUSHING HORROR: Dozens killed after bridge collapse

              Breaking GRAPHIC: About 35 people are dead, including a baby, after collapse

              Chilling kidnap attempt caught on video

              Chilling kidnap attempt caught on video

              Crime THIS is the chilling moment a man suddenly lunges at a little girl.

              Off Beat

                Sick trend sweeping a nation

                Sick trend sweeping a nation

                News A WOMAN was jailed for taking nude photos of an unsuspecting stranger. But the court’s decision sparked a massive outcry.

                Famous clinic ‘kidnapped’ teen

                Famous clinic ‘kidnapped’ teen

                Health Doctors saved teen's life. She says they held her against her will.

                Beauty tips when life has lost its colour

                premium_icon Beauty tips when life has lost its colour

                News Look Good, Feel Better volunteer honoured.

                Pineapple lovers accepted at Australis

                Pineapple lovers accepted at Australis

                Offbeat There's no debate at Australis: pineapple is at home on their pizza

                Call to remove five cent piece from circulation for drought

                premium_icon Call to remove five cent piece from circulation for drought

                News The nation to rid five cent coin to help drought stricken farmers

                'Nothing about it was a dog': big cat sighting near Gympie

                'Nothing about it was a dog': big cat sighting near Gympie

                News 'It was just the shape of it that really struck me'

                Big lotto win for Charleville mates

                Big lotto win for Charleville mates

                News A chat in the pub turned into life-changing win.