Joshua lands the dream job bringing junior cricket to PNG
August 29, 2010
Joshua Mapstone is living the dream to which many young men aspire – getting a great education and leaping into an early career opportunity that combines business with adventure and travel.
The Goonellabah-based Southern Cross University Bachelor of Business in Sport Tourism student has won a prestigious internship with the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development (AYAD) program. The 12-month internship has taken him to Papua New Guinea to help establish junior cricket as a sport.
Four arrested over alleged amphetamine trafficking
August 18, 2010
Four more people have been arrested following a seven-month investigation into the alleged trafficking of amphetamines in the Richmond Local Area Command.
Officers attached to the Richmond LAC Drug Unit attended a home in Goonellabah at 6.30am and arrested a 44-year-old man. Police later returned to the house and also arrested the man’s 31-year-old female partner.
They were taken to Lismore Police Station and charged with drug-related offences, including knowingly take part in the supply of a prohibited drug and supply prohibited drug.
Officers also attended two homes in Casino and arrested a 32-year-old man and 50-year-old woman.
Pinevale Villas hosts Seniors Expo
August 18, 2010
Pinevale Villas, at 1 Star Avenue, Goonellabah, will host its second Seniors Expo on Thursday 16th September, from 10am to 2pm.
The Expo theme this year is’Ageing Well’ and will feature a monster book sale organised by Pinevale residents and staff, with the proceeds from the sale of all pre-loved books going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
‘Ageing Well’ is all about showcasing some of the opportunities that now exist for older people and their families, who want access to information and services that help in continuing to enjoy a good quality of life.
More than 40 community organisations, private businesses and health promotion practitioners have booked in for the event, together with entertainers.
FNC Neighbourhood Centres plan for Social Inclusion Week
August 18, 2010
Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector, Senator Ursula Stephens, and Federal Member for Page, Janelle Saffin, today met with Neighbourhood Centres across the Far North Coast region to discuss this year’s Social Inclusion Week
Neighbourhood Centre leaders from Lismore, South Grafton, Casino, Nimbin, Mullumbimby and Pottsville gathered with Senator Stephens and Ms Saffin to discuss their plans for celebrating Social Inclusion Week 2010.
The first Social Inclusion Week was held last year and was the brainchild of Jonathan Welch, best known for establishing the Choir of Hope and Inspiration (formerly the Choir of Hard Knocks).
The Australian Government and the Brotherhood of St Laurence were major sponsors of the inaugural Social Inclusion Week.
Teenage girl struck by car – Nimbin
August 15, 2010
Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was struck by a 4WD in Nimbin overnight.
About 11.55pm yesterday (Saturday 14 August 2010) police and emergency services were called to Nimbin Road, Nimbin, near the intersection of Stoney Chute Road after reports of a pedestrian hit by a car.
Inquiries are continuing, however, it appears that a 16-year-old Lismore girl was in one of the lanes of Nimbin Road when she was struck by a Toyota Four-Runner travelling north.
Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before taking her to Lismore Base Hospital where she was treated for serious leg and hand injuries, and grazing to her face. She currently remains in a stable condition.
Big yellow bird is back in the air
August 14, 2010
It was a proud day for everyone at Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter on Friday when LRH – the service’s second helicopter – was back in the air after undergoing extensive repairs following a landing-gear malfunction 18 months ago.
The aircraft’s body was repaired in Singapore, and then rebuilt at the Lismore Helibase. It was then flown to a specialist paint shop in Queensland to have a new coat of paint.
Bruxner Highway closed for truck salvage following crash near Lismore
August 11, 2010
Part of the Bruxner Highway will be closed for several hours this morning while contractors remove a heavy vehicle which crashed there overnight.
Just before midnight a semi-trailer was being driven south on the Bruxner Highway at South Gundarimba, near Lismore, when the driver lost control.
The vehicle hit a guard rail and crashed on to its side near the Coraki Road intersection.
The driver, a 39-year-old Newcastle man, suffered shock and bruising and was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for observation.
Missing girl located – Lismore
August 9, 2010
Police have located a 13-year-old girl who went missing from Lismore last month.
The girl was last seen about 3.30pm on Wednesday, 14 July, by her grandmother at Zadoc Street, Lismore.
Police from Richmond Local Area Command investigated her disappearance and she was located on the weekend in Casino.
Police would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.
Environmentalist, league player win SCU Alumnus awards
August 8, 2010
A leading Lismore environmentalist, Gordon Fraser-Quick, has been named Southern Cross University’s 2010 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year, while rugby league legend Steve Price has won the Young Alumnus of the Year award.
The awards, presented at a ceremony in Ballina on Friday evening, highlight the significant achievements Southern Cross University graduates are making in a diverse range of fields, both in Australia and internationally.
Appeal for public assistance to locate missing girl – Lismore
August 4, 2010
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl who went missing from Lismore earlier this month.
Nikita McMahon, aged 13, was last seen about 3.30pm on Wednesday 14 July by her grandmother at Zadoc Street, Lismore. Since that time she has not contacted her family or her carer.
Police are concerned for Nikita’s welfare as it is out of character for her to be away from home and not make contact.
Nikita is described as being of Caucasian appearance with a fair complexion, about 170cm tall with an athletic build and brown shoulder-length hair.
Anyone who knows Nikita’s whereabouts is urged to contact Lismore Police on 6626 0599 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
