Richmond Area Command police report
August 19, 2008
Stealing of motor vehicles or property contained within have again been the target of offenders in the Casino, Kyogle and Lismore areas.
A number of the vehicles have sustained damage to windows, steering locks and ignitions:
1990 Holden from Stapleton Ave; Casino 9.40pm Monday night.
1994 Ford from Stapleton Ave Casino 9.30pm on Monday night. Two young males were seen in the area wearing hooded jumpers, and are presently assisting police.
Art is more than a commodity for Prudence
August 19, 2008
For Lismore painter Prudence Lawrence, art must go beyond simply being a commodity.
“I’d rather look at something that makes me feel something or tell a story, than look at something that matches with the décor,” she says.
This attitude exeplifies Lawrence’s comtempary pop surrealist style.
Applying illustrative techniques to mixed media, her works leave the viewer in an intentioanlly ambiguous realm.
“I paint pictures from my dreams. And from years and years of being subjected to inappropriate movies at a young age,” she laughs.
Dunoon dam to be discussed at forum
August 18, 2008
Plans for a dam at Dunoon will be discussed at a public forum in the village on Tuesday, August 19.
Rous Water says it has commenced planning for the proposed Dunoon Dam, which forms part of its long-term water supply strategy.
As part of Rous Water’s approach to involve the whole community, Rous Water chairman Robert Mustow has announced that a public forum will be held on Tuesday, 19th August, at the Dunoon & District Sports and Recreation Club from 6pm to 9:30pm.
“We invite and encourage interested members of the community to attend the forum,” Cr Mustow said.
Richmond Area Command police report
August 18, 2008
Offenders have targeted cash from a business premises on the Bruxner Highway, Lindendale, between 3.10pm Sunday and 7.10am Monday.
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A 27-year-old Lismore female was charged with Low Range PCA (0.06) after she was stopped driving her 1995 Holden at 8.30pm on Sunday in Invercauld Road Goonellabah.
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Steve Biddulph to give two regional talks
August 17, 2008
Bangalow’s annual Fatherhood Festival has lured best-selling author and family psychologist Steve Biddulph to the district to give two regional talks
Biddulph and his partner Shaaron are the successful authors of five books, including ‘Raising Boys’, ‘The Secret of Happy Children’, ‘Raising Babies’ and ‘Manhood’.
His public talks are known worldwide as highly entertaining, practical and emotionally powerful.
“While researching Raising Boys’ third edition, I discovered that fathering time has tripled since the first edition — just 10 years ago,” Biddulph says.
Vietnam Veterans honoured at Lismore service
August 17, 2008
Member for Page Janelle Saffin and the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Alan Griffin, have paid tribute to Vietnam Veterans during Vietnam Veterans Day in Lismore.
Speaking before a ceremony at the Far North Coast Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Lismore on Saturday, Ms Saffin said: “Today we take time to remember the service and the immense sacrifice made by our Vietnam Veterans.
“Australia’s commitment commenced in 1962 and continued through to 1973, the longest conflict in Australia’s history.
“60,000 Australians served on either coalface or in logistical support roles.”
Richmond Area Command police report
August 14, 2008
Offenders have targeted cars within the area overnight, stealing valuable property from each.
Most of the vehicles were forcibly entered to remove property which was visible.
Between 6pm Tuesday and 7am Wednesday from a 1998 Hyundai in Sandilands Street, Casino.
Between 10.30pm Monday and 1pm Wednesday from a 1993 Holden in Walker Street, Casino.
SCU student increase is 12.8 per cent
August 13, 2008
Southern Cross University says it has had the largest increase in new enrolling students across all NSW universities for 2007.
The latest figures released by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations show the university has had a 12.8 per cent increase in commencing students from 2006 to 2007.
This is far above the NSW increase of just 3.6 per cent and the national increase of 3.3 per cent.
Across the country, Southern Cross University was among the top six universities for new students.
Lismore the venue for free Community Sustainability Forum
August 12, 2008
Community sustainability; what does it mean and how can you personally assist?
These are the central themes of a free Community Sustainability Forum planned for Lismore.
Commencing at 6pm at the Lismore Workers Club on Thursday 21 August, the Community Sustainability Forum will be a chance for all groups and community members with an interest in sustainability-related issue to come together and identify common goals.
“There is an amazing amount of work being done by community members to assist community sustainability. How much better could it be if we all work together?” said Forum co-convenor Gordon Fraser-Quick.
“We are calling everyone to meet, celebrate our combined efforts and identify ways we can all work together to help achieve a truly sustainable city,” said co-convenor Simon Clough.
Lismore arrests follow stabbing incident
August 12, 2008
Lismore Police have arrested and charged two Lismore males aged 18 and 21 in relation to the serious stabbing of a 29-year-old Lismore male in East Lismore at 9.20pm on Monday night.
The males have been charged with intentionally Wound Person, Affray, Armed with Intent to commit indictable offence and Resist Arrest.
It appears the incident escalated after a verbal altercation.
The alleged offenders have armed themselves with sharp instruments and allegedly stabbed the victim.
