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This section focuses on news and info from the Lismore district.
Generally added-to every few days.
The impressions page contains a listing of photos - with storyline and all relative to Lismore.

Bundjalung Elders to farewell religious painting
Bundjalung Elders will gather at the Lismore Regional Art Gallery on Friday, March 30, at 11am to farewell the painting The Journey, winner of the 2000 Blake Prize which was won by local artist Frances Belle Parker.
The artwork was inspired by both the Aboriginal Dreamtime and Christian religion. The ceremony will also be attended by representatives from the local Catholic and Anglican churches.
The artist says her artwork The Journey represents the journey she and her people have had to make.
The mixed media painting combines sand, glue, acrylic paint, oil stick and gloss varnish.

Dick Smith visits Lismore
Australia's favourite son, adventurer, entrepreneur and businessman Dick Smith visited Menins Foodstore on Saturday morning, March 24, and was literally embraced by staff, shoppers and passer-by's.
The family-owned store stock Dick Smith premium ice cream, produced by the local Norco company.
Dick is in the region to attend his daughter's wedding.
CLICK HERE for photos and info.

Lismore honours 'The Don'
A memorial service honouring Sir Donald Bradman, the world's greatest cricketer, was held at St. Andrew's Anglican Church on Thursday, March 22.
The great man passed away on February 25, 2001, aged 92.
We will never see his like again.
The service included written tributes by current Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist and Brian Booth, former batting star of the '60's.
Brian cut-short his cricket career in the sixties when Sunday games were introduced because he refused to play on the Sabbath.

Let there be harmony (and scones)
Tea, coffee and scones - what more could be so harmonious?
Actually it was a quiet celebration of national Harmony Day at the Lismore Neighbourhood Centre.
Wednesday, March 21, is national Harmony Day and also marks the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The flood returns
Lismore was licking its wounds on Friday morning, March 9, following twenty four hours of howling winds and heavy rain that damaged houses and closed several roads.
15,000 homes in the district and surrounding region suffered prolonged blackouts.
The Wilsons River peaked at 8.34 metres 'round 5.00pm, well short of the 10.4 height recorded on February 2, though several areas on the fringes of the CBD were affected.
Photo: The Rowing Club car park - unfortunately the only parking was for the ducks.

Eau Claire - it's not a cake, it's a city!
Actually it's Lismore's latest 'sister city' in Wisconsin, USA. The agreement was ratified by the two councils on Tuesday, March 6.
The relationship also has merit as Southern Cross University has an exchange program with Eau Claire's University of Wisconsin and 32 of their students will study at SCU this year.
You may wish to visit the Eau Claire web site
Lismore also has sister cities in Ireland and Japan.

Sunday in Lismore - 'Sevens' rugby league
There were two options in Lismore on Sunday, March 4. One was participating in Clean Up Australia Day and the other was the annual Lismore Workers Club Sevens tournament.
10 teams competed for $3000 in prizemoney, with Lismore Workers Tigers defeating Tabulam Turtle Divers 30-26 in the final.
Photo: Tigers stand-in captain Martin Griese at the winners presentation.

Saturday morning in Lismore - mime and all that Jazz
'Street entertainment' returned to Lismore on Saturday, March 3 with mime artist Atmo (photo), a jazz band and face painting.
For many, it enhanced the shopping experience.
The event ran for three consecutive Saturday mornings and concluded on March 17.
Go to this page on Lismore Unlimited's web site for photos and further info.

Herb Festival coming to life
Lismore is gearing up for what is set to become a very unique event. The 'Northern Rivers Herb Festival - Celebrating Natural Living' will take place in various venues throughout Lismore over a 9-day period during National Herbal Medicine Week, 11 - 19 August, 2001.
Photo: Event Organiser, Louise Barry.
The Herb Festival will provide a variety of free, all-day-and-night, entertainment that includes the 'Red Hot Organic Chilli Peppers', 'Twilight Aroma's', 'Herb Grooves' and the inaugural 'Great Herb Debate'.
CLICK HERE for further info

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