Labor recently voted down reinstating Norco milk in our local hospitals

1. Labor recently voted down reinstating Norco milk in our local hospitals. This is an outrageous betrayal of our local farmers and the workers at Norco.

This could have real consequences, including job losses and reduced income, for the 191 farming families and the hundreds who work for our local co-operative.

Norco has been the long-standing milk supplier for health facilities from Tweed Heads to Port Macquarie. Please keep the pressure on Labor by signing this petition: http://savenorcomilk. com.au

2. The Lismore Workers Club has recently re-opened. Over 2 years on and nearly $20 million later, the Workers Club has reopened. This is truly a wonderful day for our community.

It looks great, there is a spacious lounge area above the foyer with three large windows that allow natural sunlight into the club. A refurbished ground foor entrance, a river-themed design, a new pizza and pasta bar alongside the bistro, upgraded bars, sports screens, and improved amenities.

The Auditorium seats over 600 people, just in time for our upcoming school formals. Congratulations to Steve and the team and

3. Great to be celebrating the Tucabia-Copmanhurst Crickey Club’s 50th anniversary. Guest speaker Kerry O’Keeffe told many stories of cricket and his life.

Thank you President Derek Woods, Vice President Damien Moran, Secretary Tina Bultitude and Treasurer Debbie Bultitude who organised a wonderful evening for all.

Thank you to life members Brian Firth, Rodger Bailey, Carl Roberts, and Rhonda

Mears, 2019- Robert Blanch, 2024- Debbie Bultitude.

4. Walkway signs have been added to the Grafton Riverside upgrade. Eight new signs have been added, sharing stories of the Clarence River, its history and cultural signifcance. These include Dreamtime stories, fooding events, the volunteer water

Adamson who have all played integral roles in the club’s strong history and community importance.

Life Members: 1980- Alan Murray, 1987- Brian Firth, 1987Carl Roberts, 1995Rodger Bailey, 1995Judy Bailey, 2002- Eric Knox, 2007- Michael Mitchell, 2011- Rhonda Adamson, 2014- Steve Whitton, 2015- Greg brigade, and the tragic drowning of 13 scouts in 1943. Interesting information for tourists and locals.

Wonderful to secure $6.5 million to fund this riverside upgrade which is well used, great to see these new additions.

5. The Lismore Basketball Stadium has been offcially opened! Upgrades include the replacement of subfoors and supports for the stadium foor following the devastating damage from the February 2022 foods.

The new upgrade will help in attracting signifcant basketball events - benefting both locals and tourists. This project was jointly funded between the Federal and State Government.

6. Great to see upgrades fnishing at the Bonalbo and Woodenbong cemeteries. Shelters complete with picnic tables and bench seating have been installed at both sites, whilst composting toilets are at Woodenbong. It was great to secure $200,000 in funding for these projects through the Federal Government’s Black Summer Bushfre Recovery Grants Program

7. The Kyogle Shooting Range is taking shape. It was great to catch up with Stuart and Veronica this recently. It is going to be an amazing facility. This will be a premier shooting range for our region, attracting good for locals and visitors.