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1950s and 1960s
1950s and 1960s. History of Lismore.
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2022 Cory James Memorial Scholarship awarded
This National Reconciliation Week we are sharing stories of indigenous history, culture and achievement.
As part of recognising and celebrating achievement within Council, this morning Council awarded the Cory James Memorial Scholarship for Indigenous staff.
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2022 Flood Response report
2023 Australia Day Award nominations extended
The nomination period for Lismore City Council's 2023 Australia Day Awards has been extended until Friday, 6 January 2023.
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2023 Australia Day Award winners announced
Sophia Watt has been named Lismore City Council's 2023 Citizen of the Year at this year's Australia Day Awards held at the Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre.
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A city bursting with investment, development and business potential
Detailing the economic, social and growth potential of Lismore as a smart place to invest, develop or start your business.
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A guide to fees and charges for all Council services
Our annual Fees & Charges.
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A guide to fire safety for business owners
Fire safety regulations and tips for business owners.
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A guide to making your home fire safe
Fire safety in the home tips and regulations.
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A guide to on-site sewage management
On-site sewage management regulations.
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A guide to our committees, panels and advisory groups
We have several committees, panels and advisory groups which play an important role in providing input on different issues for Council.
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A new century
Beginning of the 20th century. History of Lismore.
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A new Economic Development Strategy for Lismore
Economic Development Strategy
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A new Richmond River Coastal Management Program is underway
The Cleaner Waterways Program is a project to improve the water quality of local creeks and our stormwater to protect the health of the Wilsons and Richmond Rivers.
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A short history of flooding in Lismore
A history of flooding in Lismore and Lismore floods.
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A step-by step guide to plumbing approvals
Notice of Works for plumbers to undertake work in the Lismore LGA. Following plumbing reforms, this replaced the Plumbing Permit.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workers Directory
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workers Directory contains a full list of ATSI services in the Lismore Local Government Area.
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Acknowledgements
History of Lismore. Acknowledgements.
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Advice on the safe disposal and management of asbestos
Information on safe disposal and management of asbestos in the home.
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All current Lismore City Council policies from A-Z
All current Lismore City Council policies from A-Z.
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Alternative lifestyles
Alternative lifestyles and sustainable living. Nimbin 1973 Aquarius Festival. Hippies come to Northern Rivers. History of Lismore.
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Applications open for Lismore Flood Appeal Grants
Residents in the Lismore Government Area who were impacted by flood waters during the 28 February natural disaster can now apply for a grant from the Lismore Flood Appeal.
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Applications open for Round Two of Flood Appeal grants
Lismore City Council's Flood Appeal Committee has opened the second and final round of Flood Appeal Grants for residents who lost their homes and belongings due to the February natural disaster.
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Apply now for trade parking permits
Are you planning an event in the Lismore area?
Information and forms for holding a festival or event on a public street, footpath, open space or property owned and/or maintained by Council.
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Australia Day 2023 Award nominations now open
Nominations for Lismore City Council's 2023 Australia Day Awards are now open.
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Awarded Tenders
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Bennett Constructions appointed as Managing Contractor
Lismore City Council has appointed local company, Bennett Constructions, as the Managing Contractor for the next stage of the city's recovery and rebuild.
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Blakebrook Quarry operating approval conditions
Reporting to fulfil Blakebrook Quarry operating approval conditions set by the NSW Government Department of Planning.
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Boil Water Alert lifted for Nimbin Village
The Boil Water Alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately.
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Boiling Water Alert for Nimbin rural water line
Burning of Vegetation
Business Activation Plan
Business Flood Grant
Business Papers and Agendas for Committees and Advisory Groups
Our business papers, agendas and minutes for council meetings, committees and advisory groups.
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Busking on public land
Council regulations and application forms for busking.
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Cemetery and crematorium facilities and services
Lismore Memorial Gardens lawn cemetery and crematorium services and facilities including the Lismore Lawn Cemetery and Memorial Gardens Register for burial plots.
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Changes to flood-waste removal means disposal fees will apply from new year
Public Works has informed Lismore City Council that from 31 December 2022, it will no longer directly manage, or pay for the removal of flood waste.
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Checklist: Building Information Certificate (BC)
Checklist: Certificate of Compliance Application Section 305 (S305)
Checklist: Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Checklist: Construction Certificate - building (CC)
Checklist: Development and Construction Certificate Applications (Class 1 and 10)
Checklist: Development Applications
Checklist: Dwelling Entitlement Application (DE)
Checklist: Events Application
Checklist: Flood Information Application (FL)
Checklist: Occupation Certificate Application (OC)
Checklist: Pre-lodgement Advice Application (PRE)
Checklist: Section 138 Application (S138)
Checklist: Section 68 - Install/Construct/Alter/Upgrade a Sewage Management Facility Application (ONSITE)
Checklist: Section 68 Application (S68)
Checklist: Section 8.2 Review of Determination Application (S8.2)
Checklist: Section 96 Modification (S96)
Checklist: Subdivision Certificate Application (SC)
Checklist: Subdivision Works Certificate Application (SWCA)
Checklist: Swimming Pool Clause 22 Certificate of Exemption Application (SPEX)
Checklist: Trade Waste Application (TW)
Checklist: Works as Executed Plans (WAE)
Christmas and New Year Operating Hours
We would like to provide an update on Council’s Christmas operating hours. Due to popular demand some areas have extended opening hours, this differs to what was published in the latest edition of Local Matters.
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Come share the Christmas spirit at Shopbaby Carols in the Heart
Computer giveaway for flood-affected local businesses
Lismore City Council has more than 70 free refurbished laptops, tablets and desktop computers to give away to flood-affected local businesses.
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Concrete bridge replaces flood-damaged culvert
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg and Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Premier Gurmesh Singh today opened the new Keerrong Road Bridge at Keerrong which was installed to replace a flood damaged culvert which was completely washed away during the March 2022 flood event.
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Constructed wetland helps treat water quality
Our $180,000 constructed wetland at Slaters Creek in North Lismore will improve water quality flowing from the Slaters Creek catchment into the Wilsons River.
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Construction Manual
Construction Manual.
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Contract 22/119 Oakes Oval Sports Field LED Lighting Upgrade
Contract 22/160 Nimbin Road Landslips Remediation
Contract 22/224 Fixing Country Bridges - Greens Bridge Replacement
Contract 22/248 Lismore Urban Sports Precinct Design & Construction (Skatepark)
Contract 22/38 Lismore Airport Runup Bay & Plane Parking Area - Civil Works
Contract 23/292 Pineapple Road Sewerage Scheme - New Pump Station & Rising Main
Contract T20235 Fixing Country Bridges - Walsh Bridge Replacement
Contract T20236 Fixing Country Bridges - Ridgewood Bridge Replacement
Contract T23/27 Rotary Park Raised Platform and Bridge Renewal
Contractor Insurance Management System (CIMS) to replace existing Trades and Services Register
Contractor Insurance Management System (CIMS) to replace existing Trades and Services Register
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Council Decides: March Ordinary Council Meeting
The following is a list of decisions made by Councillors' at their Ordinary March meeting held on Tuesday, 14 March 2023.
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Council expresses support for State's flood-affected communities
???????Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg expressed the Council’s support for the residents in the state’s central west who are now facing major flooding events.
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Council releases 2022 Flood Response report
Lismore City Council has released a report examining the impact of the 28 February natural disaster and March flood, and Council's initial response to restore basic services.
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Council scholarship in memory of Cory James
Lismore City Council has established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Scholarship Program in memory of the late Cory James, a young Indigenous Council employee who passed away last year.
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Council supports National Tree Day in Lismore
Council partners with the Wilsons River Landcare Group and other supporters each year for Planet Ark's National Tree Day in July.
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Council to distribute first round of Flood Appeal grants
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today announced that 1,558 residents will receive a grant of $650 from the Lismore Flood Appeal.
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Council to undergo an organisational restructure
Lismore City Council will undergo a restructure to better align the organisation with the needs of the city and community, General Manager John Walker announced today
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Council's certification services
Principal Certifying Authority services provided by Council and our Building Certification Team.
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Court orders sought over Rainbow Temple
Lismore City Council has referred the Rainbow Temple in Rosebank to the Land & Environment Court after the owner repeatedly declined to submit a Development Application and associated documentation for the development.
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Current Requests for Tenders
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DA moratorium ends for flood-affected businesses
The 12-month moratorium allowing local flood-affected businesses in Lismore to undertake like-for-like repair at their premises without the need for a Development Application or temporarily relocate their business to a new location, has now expired.
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Delight in all things Lismore this Christmas
Christmas is coming and Lismore City Council invites you to eat,, shop and be merry, and to delight in all things Lismore!
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Development & Design Manual, Standard Drawings and Construction Manual
Development & Design Manual, Standards Drawings and Construction Manual.
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Development Control Plan for land where LEP 2000 applies
Development Control Plan for land where LEP 2000 applies.
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Development Control Plan for land where LEP 2012 applies
Development Control Plan for land where LEP 2012 applies.
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Disaster Dashboard and help services
Essential information on flooding in Lismore such as road closures, flood heights and floor levels, CBD floor maps for businesses, radio stations, council contacts, emergency contacts and more.
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Disclaimer and internet privacy statement
Our Disclaimer and Internet Privacy Statement regarding the Lismore City Council website and our obligations to our constituents surrounding the content of the website.
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Doing Business with Council
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Early settlers and sawyers
Early settlers and sawyers. History of Lismore.
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Easy to do Business helps you cut through red tape and open your business faster
Eat the Street Festival 2022 cancelled due to flood damage
It is with regret that Lismore's iconic Eat the Street Festival, scheduled for later this month, has been cancelled due to the extensive flood-damage to much of the CBD's infrastructure and many CBD businesses.
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Educational resources, booklets and planning tools
Emergency Management and Community Disaster Resilience Plans
Ending of CBD parking work zones
Engage with the democratic process through our meetings and briefings
There are many ways to engage with Council and Councillors. We encourage people to attend our meetings and briefings to stay up-to-date with the many issues affecting our Local Government Area. Ordinary Council meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Council Chambers from 6pm.
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Environmental and noxious weeds in the Northern Rivers
Information on environmental and noxious weeds in the Northern Rivers and contacts details for Far North Coast Weeds.
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ePlanning Tools to help you with planning and development matters fast
The NSW PlanningHub provides free access to information to help you prepare, lodge and track development applications.
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Feel blue Touch Green puts people in touch with nature for better health
Final Distribution of Lismore Flood Appeal Grants
Lismore City Council's Flood Appeal is now closed to allow the distribution of the remaining balance of donations to all eligible applicants.
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Find out how flood levels and your floor height compares
Information on flood levels and floor heights in Lismore city.
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Fire safety regulations for all development in the Lismore LGA
Fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings.
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Flood Alert SMS Sign Up Form
Flood levels and floor heights
Flooding Impacts and Recovery Statement
Fourth ageing wooden bridge replaced, six to go
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway and Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today opened the new Sexton Bridge at Monaltrie which was replaced to improve safety for motorists and the community.
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Free field days for local landholders
Frequently asked questions about rates and charges
Frequently asked questions about your Council rates.
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Frequently asked questions about water meters
Information and frequently asked questions about water meters, infrastructure and water meter repairs and damage.
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From the Heart - a free community concert for Lismore
On Sunday, 5 March, locals of the Lismore area are invited to a very special ‘From the Heart’ free community concert at the Lismore Turf Club.
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Funding received to assist with library flood recovery
Lismore City Council has today received $325,427 in funding from the NSW Government to help with the rebuilding of the Lismore Library.
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Glass sand trial at Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre
Lismore City Council’s Commercial Services team is working with the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Graham’s Concrete and Southern Cross University to trial the use of recycled crushed glass in concrete as a replacement for sand.
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Government information public access (GIPA)
Grant funding opportunities
Grant to enhance Nimbin for residents, businesses and tourists
Nimbin will be a better place to live, work and visit, with community spaces to be revitalised as part of the NSW Government's streets as Shared Spaces funding provided to Lismore City Council.
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GSAC pool to open on Sundays over summer
Guidelines for all development in the Lismore LGA
Development guidelines for the Lismore LGA.
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Hairdressers, beauty salons, tattoos and piercing parlours
Council regulations and requirements for beauty salons, tattoo and piercing parlours and hairdressers.
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Handy hints and tips to save dollars and live more sustainably
Handy hints and tips on sustainability in the home. This includes measures to save energy and money in your living areas, outdoor spaces and garden, and the bathroom and laundry.
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HART Services to provide free transport to Christmas festivities
HART Services are teaming up with Lismore City Council this holiday season to provide free transport to Santa’s Wonderland and Shopbaby Carols in the Heart.
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Have your say on Council's 2022/23 Draft Operational Plan
Lismore City Council’s Draft 2022-2023 Operational Plan provides the community with a clear and transparent snapshot of Council’s financial situation.
It ensures the delivery of services our community needs while recovering from this year’s natural disaster events.
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Have your say on Growth and Housing strategies
Lismore City Council is seeking community feedback on two draft plans that will guide both the location and type of housing to support growth and recovery in the coming decades, and also to ensure suitable flood-free employment land is available for economic growth.
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Help us develop Wade Park Masterplan
Lismore City Council is calling for ideas from the community to develop a Masterplan for the popular Wade Park in East Lismore which was damaged by the February natural disaster.
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Hire a Courtesy Trailer
Historical information about the city of Lismore
History of Lismore.
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Historical Public Notices
Historical tales of a floodplain town
Lismore flood stories written by Margaret Henderson, Richmond River Historical Society.
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HMAS Lismore
HMAS Lismore. History of Lismore.
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How to deal with barking dogs in your street or neighbourhood
Ways to deal with barking dogs and noise from dogs in your street or neighbourhood.
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How to deal with loud noise in your neighbourhood
Information on neighbourhood noise and how to deal with it.
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How to make a submission in support or objection of a DA
How to make a submission in support or objection of a development application.
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How to obtain Section 138 approvals
Section 138 approvals for plumbing, water, sewer and wastewater works.
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Important information on how Council operates
Operations and functions of Lismore City Council including the Code of Conduct.
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Important information on our use of pesticides in parks, gardens and sporting fields
Council uses a wide range of pesticides to control insects, weeds, termites, fungus and many other pests in public areas. This includes parks, gardens and sporting fields as well as Council-operated facilities such as the Lismore Memorial Gardens.
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Independent, critical economic analysis for Lismore city
The Lismore City Economic Profile provides independent, critical economic analysis for Lismore city by combining 11 different data sets to build the story of our local economy, how it’s changing and how it compares to other areas.
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Independent, critical social information and analysis of Lismore
The Lismore City Community Profile provides independent, critical social analysis for Lismore city by combining 11 different data sets to build the story of our local community, how it’s changing and how it compares to other areas.
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Information about magpies, swooping behaviour and tips for staying safe
Information About Making a Submission
Information about the pruning and removal of trees on private and public land
Information on the pruning and removal of trees on public and private land.
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Information for people interested in becoming a Councillor
Information on accessibility and related services in Lismore city
Information on accessibility and related services in Lismore city.
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Information on construction approvals and building compliance
Information on Construction Certificate issued by Council or a Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) and building compliance.
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Information on controlling our Indian Myna plague
Information on controlling our Indian Myna plague.
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Information on heritage requirements and funding assistance
Information on heritage requirements and funding assistance.
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Information on how to resolve neighbourhood disputes
Information on what to do in the event of a neighbourhood dispute.
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Information on our Electronic Lodgement system and pre-lodgement advice
Information on our Electronic Lodgement system and pre-lodgement advice
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Information on our local quarries
Information on Blakebrook Quarry and Tucombil Quarry including opening hours, products and services.
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Information on our waste operations
Information on Northern Rivers Waste, Materials Recovery Facility, Revolve Shop, Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre, Save n Waste Store, Wyrallah Road Waste Facility, was vouchers, recycling rules, Glass Processing Plant.
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Information on running a small home-based business
Information and requirements for running a small, home-based business or home occupation.
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Information on volunteering with Council
Information on volunteering with Council
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Information on wildlife, koalas and who to contact if you find injured animals
Information on wildlife, koalas and contact details for injured wildlife organisations including WIRES, Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers and Friends of the Koala.
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Install a rainwater tank at your home and start saving
Information on rainwater tanks and drinking rainwater. This includes water quality and protecting water quality, chemicals, disinfecting, fighting fires, tank sizes and more.
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IntraMaps and Explanation of its Various Components
Tutorial Videos for IntraMaps
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Investigating and planning for the LGA's future housing needs
The Lismore Housing Strategy highlights current and future housing needs of the Lismore LGA and an action plan to meet these needs.
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Japanese visit to show support, grow relationship
A Japanese delegation led by the Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami, visited Lismore City Council Chambers today to meet Mayor Steve Krieg to strengthen our sister city relationship with Yamato Takada.
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Keen Street pedestrian and wheelchair-friendly footpath upgrade
The Keen Street footpath upgrade is expected to start in the coming weeks which will help revitalise the Lismore CBD.
The upgrade will initially focus on the inner block between Woodlark and Magellan streets, with the finish being a lightly exposed aggregate concrete.
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LEAP into a new career with Lismore City Council
Legends of the Game 20 20 cricket picnic day
On Saturday, 11 March, Local sporting icon Adam Gilchrist (Gilly), will team up with some of Australia's biggest names in cricket for a one of a kind free 20/20 cricket picnic day.
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Let's Get Our Scrap Together organic waste campaign
The organic compost produced at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre was used yesterday to showcase the launch of an exciting region-wide organics recycling campaign.
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Liquid trade waste and how to dispose of it
Information on the safe discharging of liquid trade waste.
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Lismore Biodiversity Awards
Lismore Business Newsletter
Lismore Business News is a monthly newsletter that updates our local business community with the latest opportunities available to empower them to succeed. From available grant funding, business promotions, to the latest information on upgrades to our CBD and surrounding business communities and much more, the Lismore Business Newsletter will ensure you have the best tools to help your business reach its fullest potential.
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Lismore Cemetery Friends to honour loved ones
Lismore City Council has launched the “Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries” Program following requests from family and friends to volunteer work at Council’s cemetery sites.
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Lismore City Council forms A-Z
Lismore City Council forms A-Z.
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Lismore City Council's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
Lismore City Council's Purchase Order Terms and Conditions
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Lismore Community Solar Australia's first community/council solar farm
Lismore City Council and Farming the Sun have established a community-owned solar farm in Lismore.
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Lismore Flood Fund granted ATO tax deductibility
The Lismore Flood Fund has reached another milestone with the Australian Tax Office (ATO) granting the fund tax deductibility status.
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Lismore Flood Fund passes $1 million mark
The Lismore Flood Fund has now raised more than a million dollars from donations received from across Australia and overseas.
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg thanked everyone who had donated to help get flood survivors back on their feet.
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Lismore Grants Hub
Lismore Late Nighter bus helps CBD revellers get home safe
The Lismore Late Nighter is a bus service that operates every Saturday night, ensuring revellers in the CBD can get home safely.
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Lismore Memorial Baths and the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre
Information on the Lismore Memorial Baths and the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre.
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Lismore Museum receives State Government fit-out grant
The Richmond River Historical Society and Lismore Museum has received a State Government grant to help with the refit of the popular museum once the building is repaired from the February 2022 natural disaster.
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Lismore Regional Airport
Lismore Regional Airport details and associated information on car parking and airport facilities.
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Lismore Regional Gallery wins Innovation and Resilience Award
Lismore to host Joeys Mini World Cup for three years
More than 2000 people from across NSW and Queensland will converge on Lismore in September to take part in one of the nation's largest regional football tournaments - The Joeys Mini World Cup.
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Lismore to host Ulysses Club AGM in 2023
Lismore Mayor Steve Kreig said Lismore will host the 39th annual Ulysses Club Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May next year.
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Maintenance schedules for mowing and gardening services
Maintenance schedules for mowing and gardening services.
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Make a Payment
Options for paying rate and water accounts. This includes online, in person, via regular post or via Post billpay.
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Managing the health and habitat of our koala population in south-east Lismore
The Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management for south-east Lismore (CKPoM) aims to protect the koala population found in the southeast of the LGA, one of the most significant on the NSW North Coast.
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Managing the health of the Richmond River estuary
The Coastal Zone Management Plan for the Richmond River Estuary contains key environmental issues and actions to address these estuary management issues.
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Managing water quality and localised flooding issues
Our Stormwater Management Plan (SMP) focuses on managing water quality and quantity issues in the Wilsons River and Tucki Tucki Creek, which receive stormwater runoff from the Lismore urban area.
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Markets return to the Heart of Lismore's CBD
In exciting news for Lismore and surrounding districts, its two largest markets are coming to Lismore's CBD to help reactivate our local economy and sense of community.
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Minor residential development
Information on development applications for minor residential development such as decks, carports, pergolas, patios etc.
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Mobile Library back on the road
The Mobile Library is back on the road, providing our local communities with access to books and library services.
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Mobile Library Recognised for Innovative Service
The Richmond Tweed Regional Library's Mobile Library Service has won the prestigious NSW Public Libraries Association Innovation in Outreach Award for its work in the aftermath of the February natural disaster.
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Modifications (Section 4.55 applications) and Review of Determination
Section 96 applications and Section 82A Review of Determination.
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MoU to build affordable housing in Lismore
Lismore City Council will enter a memorandum of understanding with Landcom and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice to build more affordable housing on Council-owned land in Lismore.
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Moveable Dwelling for Temporary Accommodation from Floods
Mr Jon Gibbons begins his new role as Lismore City Council General Manager
Mr Jon Gibbons has today taken up his role as Lismore City Council General Manager for a five-year term.
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Nations are drawn for the Lismore Joeys Mini World Cup
Lismore City Council Mayor Steve Krieg joined event organisers today to take part in the 2022 Joeys Mini World Cup's Nations Draw.
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Natural Disaster Build Back
New $3.9 million Lismore Urban Sports Precinct
Lismore City Council has received $3.9 million in State Government funding to create a new sports precinct, including a 2300sqm skate park, in the Lismore CBD, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg announced today.
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New CBD Work Zones parking for tradespeople
Lismore City Council will introduce new Work Zones for tradespeople working in the CBD for the next six months to help with the City's reconstruction and recovery.
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New coordination body to lead flood rebuilding effort
New guide promotes biodiversity in backyards
My Local Native Garden Guide is designed to inspire urban, village and rural residential home owners to invite the natural world into their gardens.
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New scholarship and work shirt pay tribute to Cory James
Lismore City Council Acting General Manager Peter Jeuken today unveiled Council’s new Indigenous work shirt in memory of Cory James and announced Malcolm Saunderson as the inaugural recipient of the Cory James Memorial Scholarship.
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New way of lodging Development Applications
The process for lodging a planning and building application with Lismore City Council will change from 28 June 2021. From that date, those lodging a planning application MUST use the online NSW Planning Portal.
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New webpage keeps you up to date on road repairs
Lismore City Council now has a dedicated webpage to keep the community up to date on the extensive road and bridge work repairs following the 28 February natural disaster.
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Nimbin Gnar-Walls ripping in the hinterland
NIMBIN GNAR-WALLS is launching the first week of March with 4 days of skating, music and gnar factor 100!
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Nimbin on Level 3 Water Restrictions
To ensure the supply of water to Nimbin is not compromised, Council has placed the village on Level 3 water restrictions effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice. Council will also begin trucking in water.
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Nimbin water restrictions lifted on Saturday, 24 December 2022
Lismore City Council is pleased to advise Nimbin residents that Level 3 Water Restrictions will be lifted on Saturday, 24 December.
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Occupancy rates rise as CBD gets back to business
With Lismore about to mark its one-year anniversary of the 28 February natural disaster, an audit of local Lismore CBD business reveals the city is on the road to recovery.
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One from the Heart: A free concert for the people of the Lismore Region
To celebrate the resilience and lift the spirits of the Lismore Community, Lismore City Council, Chugg Entertainment and Helium will stage a free concert – ONE FROM THE HEART.
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Open Access Information
Open invitation to 'From the Heart' free community concert
On Sunday, 5 March, an outstanding line-up of Australian musical acts, including Aria award-winning country music artist Casey Barnes and country artist Amy Sheppard will perform at a very special ‘From the Heart’ free community concert at the Lismore Turf Club.
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Other hazards
Other useful links and our partners
Our annual financial reporting
Our annual Financial Reports including General Purpose Financial Statements, Special Purpose Financial Statements and Special Schedules.
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Our Annual Reports provide an overview of our progress and financial performance
The Annual Report is one of the key points of accountability between Council and its community. Each Annual Report focuses on our implementation of the Imagine Lismore Four and One Year Plans.
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Our beautiful spaces for art and creativity in the heart of the city
Lismore Regional Gallery provides program of exhibitions and events each year. This includes national and international exhibition, children's activities and tours, local group and solo exhibitions plus the Northern Rivers Portrait Prize.
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Our business paper archives
Archives of our Council business papers from 1998 to 2011.
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Our Community Energy Efficiency Program is making Council facilities more sustainable
The Community Energy Efficiency Program (CEEP) was established by the federal government to support local councils and community organisations in improving the energy efficiency of buildings, facilities and streetlighting as well as delivering community education.
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Our Community Engagement Strategy and Community Participation Plan
Our compliance and enforcement approach to unlawful or non-compliant activity
Our approach to compliance and enforcement activities including our Enforcement Policy and our Compliance and Enforcement Guidelines.
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Our first peoples
Our first people. Aboriginal history. History of Lismore.
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Our fortnightly publication of Council news and events
We produce a fortnightly publication, Local Matters, for our ratepayers and residents. Local Matters is delivered fortnightly to more than 23,000 homes and PO boxes in the LGA via Australia Post.
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Our goal is to self-generate our electricity through renewable sources by 2023
Our 10-year Renewable Energy Master Plan will help us work toward the goal of self-generating all our electricity from renewable sources by 2023
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Our latest schedule of roadworks and road maintenance
Current roadworks and road maintenance schedule including road grading, gravel maintenance.
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Our Local Environmental Plans and Development Control Plans
Our Local Environmental Plans (LEPs) and Development Control Plans (DCPs).
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Our long-term resource planning
Information on our Asset Management Strategy and accompanying Asset Management Plans.
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Our online interactive mapping services (GIS)
Lismore area maps (GIS)
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Our plan for sport and recreation into the future
The Sport and Recreation Plan to 2024 provides a planning framework for sport and recreation and strategies for the future use and development of sport and recreation facilities, services and programs.
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Our plan to increase Aboriginal employment and cultural awareness
Reconciliation Action Plan details stepping stones to increased equality for Aboriginal people. The RAP includes changes to Council's Aboriginal Employment Strategy, better cultural awareness training, facilitating National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week events in partnership with the Aboriginal community; and developing a Supplier Diversity Policy.
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Our process for subdivision developments
Information on the process for building subdivisions.
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Our Procurement Focus
Our Procurement Tools
Our Richmond Tweed Regional Library
The Richmond-Tweed Regional Library offers a broad range of services including books, magazines, CDs, videos, and DVDs all available for free home loan. An extensive range of eResources can also be accessed from your phone, tablet or computer.
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Our sister city, twin city and friendship relationships with cities around the globe
Our sister city, twin city and friendship relationships with cities around the globe.
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Our Tenders
Overgrown private property
What to do with overgrown blocks and overgrown private property.
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Parking permits available for residents in the Lismore Base Hospital Health Precinct
Council operates a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) within the Lismore Base Hospital Health Precinct, which allows people to apply for a Resident Parking Permit.
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Parking regulations to be reintroduced at Lismore Base Hospital precinct
All day paid parking along Hunter and Dalziel Streets and time-limited parking along Weaver Street, McKenzie Street and Laurel Avenue will be re-introduced from Monday, 7 November.
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Parks and Sportsgrounds for Hire
PCA certification and our PCA services
Information on Principal Certifying Authority (PCA) certification and PCA services provided by Council's Building Certification Team.
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Pecuniary Interest Declarations
Places to walk your animals without a leash in Lismore
There are three leash-free areas in the Lismore Local Government Area for dog owners - one at Elizabeth Park and two by the Wilsons River.
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Plan and Prepare
Local flood information: plan and prepare
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Planning strategies and policies covering Lismore LGA
Planning strategies and policies covering Lismore LGA.
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Plans that determine developer contributions
Developer contributions plans including the Lismore Contributions Plan Section 94, the Development Servicing Plan for Water Supply and the Development Servicing Plan for Wastewater.
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Pollution monitoring data for our Environmental Protection Licences
Publicly available pollution monitoring data required by the EPA under the Protection of the Environment Legislation Amendment Act, 2011 (POELA Act).
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Positions Vacant
Primordial Lismore
History of Lismore. Primordial Lismore.
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Promoting and growing our creative industries
Promoting Lismore business through branding, promotions and events
Lismore Business is a partnership between business, Council and the community, governed by the Lismore Business Panel, administered by Council and tasked to implement the Lismore Promotion Program.
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Protecting and conserving biodiversity in an active farming region
The Biodiversity Management Strategy (BMS) is designed to protect and conserve biodiversity in our active farming region through a range of management activities and incentives.
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Public Notices about Public Land and Roads
Publication guide
Lismore City Council's publication guide.
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Q22/72 (2) Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) V2
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Receive and pay your rates and water notices electronically with e-Notices
Recently Closed Requests
Reconciliation Action Plan 2022/2024 launched to promote reconciliation
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today launched Council new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) at the 2022 NAIDOC Day celebrations on Thursday, 25 August.
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Record number of Australia Day nominations
Lismore City Council received a record number of nominations for this year's Australia Day Awards.
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REFLECT, REBUILD Lismore - One year after the natural disaster
Register your Pet
Register your Pet
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Regulations for all on-site sewage management systems
Regulations and requirements for on-site sewage management systems including septic tank systems, aerated waste treatment systems, composting toilets and composting systems, greywater irrigation systems etc.
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Regulations for temporary food stalls, mobile vendors and market stallholders
Local government and state regulations and requirements for food premises, restaurants, cafes or any other food business.
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Return and Earn bulk collection centre reopens
The Return and Earn bulk collection centre at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre in Wyrallah Road has reopened today, 29 April, with new COVID-19 safety measures in place.
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Risk management plan & flood mapping
Rules surrounding stray cats and cat ownership
Responsible cat ownership and laws around stray cats.
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Safety requirements for all swimming pools
Requirements for swimming pool safety.
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Shaded parking for the Lismore CBD
Sister City to light up Lantern Parade during historic visit
Visitors from Lismore’s Sister City Yamato Takada, Japan will walk in the Lismore Lantern Parade next week for the first time in history.
The delegates are here to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Sister City relationship between Lismore and Yamato Takada, which began in 1963 and was the first ever Sister City relationship between Australia and Japan.
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Small Business Month Breakfast
Sporting Field Closures
Sporting field closures and sportground conditions due to wet weather.
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Standard Drawings
Development and Design Manual Standard Drawings including Sample Drawings.
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Starting the discussion: How to build back better
Today Lismore City Council released a discussion paper that presents some broad brushstrokes for how Lismore can build back better. Some of the options identified include:
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State of the Environment Reporting provides environmental snapshot
State of the Environment (SoE) Report Summary and Lismore City Council SoE Report Card.
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Statement by Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg
As has been reported by the media, John Walker has withdrawn his application to stay on as the General Manager of Lismore City Council past his current contract date.
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Stormwater drainage in your neighbourhood
Stormwater drainage in your neighbourhood.
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Strategic plans guiding the future of our community
Street Trees Masterplan helps provide a consistent approach to urban tree planting
The Lismore Street Trees Masterplan was adopted in 2008 to provide Lismore City Council will a structured approach to the placement of street trees within the Lismore urban area.
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Summer holiday entertainment at the Goonellabah Library and Lismore Pop-Up Library
Sustainable House Day events hosted by Lismore City Council
Sustainable House Day is held every September, giving residents the opportunity to visit homes around the region that are energy and water efficient.
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T 18-11 Quarry Raw Materials Supply
T 20-36 Passenger, Truck and Earthmover Tyres Fitting and Service T422021LIS
T 20-37 Bulk Fuels, Lubricants and Fuel Cards T372021RTC
T 20-7 Supply and Delivery of Ready Mixed Concrete Regional Procurement T492122RTC
T 21-04 Road Safety Barrier Systems - REGPRO362021
T 21-05 Casual Plant Hire Regional Procurement SPT092122LIS
T 21-26 Transport and Disposal / Reprocessing of Resource Recovery Materials
T18-24 Organics Shredding
T19-01 Project Delivery Panel
T19-14 (RFT) - Environmental Sampling and Analytical Services Panel
T19-16 Prescribed Person Contract - Internal Audit Services LGP218
T20-1 Unsealed Gravel Road Maintenance
T20-16 Traffic Control Services
T20-18 Vacuum Excavation and Flow Control (Pump Out) Services
T20-2 Supply of Quarry Products
T20-33 Sewer Main Renewal Panel
T20-35 Quarry Mobile Crushing & Screening Services Panel
T21-3 Bush Regeneration Services R2
T21-3 Provision of Bush Regeneration Services
T21-9 Emergency Waste and Disposal Services Panel
Tenders Received
Thank You For Signing up to Flood SMS Alerts
The arrival of Europeans
The arrival of Europeans. History of Lismore.
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The Channon Market brings the hills to Lismore's CBD
One of Australia’s oldest art and craft markets, The Channon Craft Market, will venture out of the hills and into Our Place: Lismore Pop-Up Precinct on Sunday,,12 June.
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The organisational structure of our senior management
Our senior staff and staff structure including the General Manager, Executive Director Sustainable Development and the Executive Director Infrastructure Services.
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Third ageing wooden bridge replaced, seven to go
Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg today opened the new Tucki Creek Bridge at Tucki Tucki which was replaced due to safety issues.
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To Federation
From 1800s to Federations. History of Lismore.
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Underground Petroleum Storage Systems
Upcoming road closure for Cawongla Road
Urban Green Corridors Plan helps restore native bushland and wildlife habitat
Useful forms and policies regarding Council rates, payments and fees
Useful forms and policies regarding Council rates, payments and fees.
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Useful Procurement Links
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Venues for hire in Lismore City
Council-owned venues for hire in Lismore city.
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Visit the market this weekend and discover what other businesses are open
With fine weather predicted this weekend, Lismore City Council is encouraging the community to come into the CBD this Sunday to wander once again through the Car Boot market and explore the businesses have reopened throughout the city.
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Waste vouchers help lighten the load this festive season
Water safety lessons for Active Kids vacation care participants
Water saving tips and water education activities
We provide help and guidance for business success
We provide advice and guidance for new and existing businesses, investors and developers to meet Council regulations, navigate red tape and succeed in doing business in Lismore.
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Webcast Disclaimer
Well-Being Hub at Lismore Quad to support our community
From tomorrow, 28 February to Saturday, 4 March, a Well-Being Hub consisting of service providers, support services, activities and events will be located at the Lismore Quad to allow the community to talk, reflect and heal.
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What to do about dividing fences
Information on dividing fences and disputes around dividing fences.
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What to do if you find livestock on your property or wandering around
Information about what to do when you find livestock loose or wandering on the road on on your property.
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What to do if you have lost or found a dog
What to do and who to call if you have lost or found a dog.
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What to do in a Flood: After
What to do in a Flood: Before
What to do in a Flood: During
What you need to know for the One From The Heart Concert
Wood Smoke Emissions
WWI, between the wars and WWII
World War One and World War Two. History of Lismore.
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Your Councillors at Work Information
Phone and email contacts for Lismore City Council Councillors.
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Your guide to exempt and complying development
Your guide to exempt and complying development.
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Your step-by-step guide to the development application process
A step-by-step guide on how to lodge a development application.
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