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December 21, 2023
The Northern Rivers Times
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Locals for Lismore - The time to decide our future is now Lismore residents are urged to contribute to shaping the city’s future over the next few decades. This initiative marks Lismore’s most extensive community engagement endeavor to date, inviting businesses and residents alike to share their perspectives. Mayor Steve Krieg emphasizes the importance of community input in determining Lismore’s trajectory for the next 30 years. He stresses that locals possess valuable insights crucial for the success of the Lismore Vision and Blueprint. The community’s active involvement is pivotal. Krieg advocates for a transparent, communitydriven approach, aiming for decisions affecting Lismore’s future to be collective and inclusive.
To achieve this, over 40 engagement sessions will provide opportunities for discussions and recommendations on Lismore’s direction. Highlighting the community’s resilience post-floods, Krieg expresses confidence in their unity to develop a shared vision. He urges active participation in the ‘Our Time is Now’ engagement events, emphasizing that the decisions will reflect the collective voice of the people. The consultation phase for the Lismore Vision and Blueprint extends until July 2024. Locals are encouraged to visit www.lismorenow. com.au to share their aspirations, values, priorities, queries, and apprehensions.
The Northern Rivers Times Announces Christmas Break Schedule Dear Readers, As we draw the curtains on 2023, this marks the final edition of NR Times for the year. Reflecting on the past months, it has undeniably been a monumental year for us. At The Northern Rivers Times, we’re privileged to boast an exceptional team of dedicated staff and contributors. Each individual, highly proficient in their respective domains, embodies a commitment to deliver the most relevant and timely news and stories to our cherished readers. Sharon and I extend our heartfelt gratitude to Julie, Liam, Samantha, Tim, Sarah, Luke, Alan, Simon, Jane, Nigel, Norm, Jaylah, Bella, Helen Trustum, and Sylvia Nowlan. You are the backbone of
Does the Clarence Valley need more Electric Vehicle charging location points? cleaner, more efficient vehicles has led to greater demands for publicly available EV charging infrastructure. Public EV chargers can be used by anyone. They provide charging for those without off-street parking Clarence Valley Council is seeking your input to guide our approach to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure via a survey and interactive map feature. One lucky participant will win a $20 EV charge voucher or fuel voucher! The survey aims to capture the community’s view on publicly available EV charging and the role the council should play in enabling this infrastructure for
the community. The interactive map allows you to suggest locations where EV chargers would be useful for the community.
and those visiting the region. The availability of public EV chargers is also likely to have an impact on tourism as EV owners seek “EVfriendly” destinations.
Why? The number of EVs on our roads is rapidly increasing as more affordable models enter the market and the Federal and State Government provide incentives to lower the cost. The growing demand for these
Get involved, take the survey, Scan the QR Code to have your say
Sharon and Jeff, co-owners and co-founders of The Northern Rivers Times
our NRTimes family and Team, and we take immense pride in your contributions. To our loyal readers, your unwavering support and encouragement have been the cornerstone of our journey. A special acknowledgment goes out to our advertisers whose collaboration has been instrumental. We eagerly anticipate continuing our partnership in 2024. We extend our sincere thanks to all of our valued news agencies,
Woolworths, Caltex, Liberty, Ampol, as well as general and rural stores for their unwavering support and strong relationships with our readers each week. Your commitment to providing access to our publication plays a crucial role in connecting our community with the latest news and stories. We deeply appreciate your ongoing collaboration and look forward to continuing this successful partnership in the future.
Thank you for being integral to our readers’ experience. As we approach the new year, we hold optimism for the future, hopeful for positive changes in the current economic landscape. Please note, our office will be closed from December 21, 2023, and will reopen on January 5, 2024. There will be a brief hiatus in our publication schedule, with no newspapers on December 28 and January 4, 2024. Wishing you all a joyous Christmas and a blissful New Year’s celebration surrounded by loved ones. Drive safely, create enduring memories, and cherish these moments. Looking forward to reconnecting in 2024. Warm regards, Sharon & Jeff
