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“GREEN TREE” In memory of Jeffery, who passed away at Spinks Park on a bench at the Band Rotunda in late May 2022.
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Now is the time to reach out, even if you’ve never felt like this or asked for help before. Head to Health can connect you to the right advice, information and services that is the best fit for your needs.
As part of our flood recovery response, and with additional funding made available through the Australian Government’s PHN The free helpline is currently operating on Program, we have launched the free 1800 weekdays 8.30am – 5pm (except public holidays). 595 212 helpline, as well as a physical Head 8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday. No referral to Health Hub located in the Lismore is needed. Walk-ins are welcome, or you can Primary Health Precinct. call or email the service. Lismore Health Precinct, Southern Cross University, P Block, Rifle Range Rd, East Lismore
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Jeffrey Gwyther, has sadly and unexpectedly passed away leaving the Lismore community in sadness. He was known to many people throughout Lismore and Nimbin. Unofficial: Big Rob Lismore Information Exchange 21 May 2022
HIS REAL NAME WAS JEFFREY GWYTHER I just saw in a post in another Facebook group that ‘Tree’ died while sitting at the rotunda in Lismore today. There were many comments, but no-one used his real name. I just posted the following comment: During the many years I helped keep ‘Tree’ in accommodation, not once did I see anyone visit him. No family, no friends, and even support staff were a rarity. It is amazing to see so many miss ‘Tree’, but it would have been better to see more accept him and include him more while he was alive. It would also be good to see people use his real name, or even his correct nickname. He told me his nickname was actually ‘Green Tree’. He explained it to me one day after I asked how he became known as ‘Tree’. After his explanation, I asked why everyone called him ‘Tree’ and why he didn’t correct them. His response was that he didn’t know why they just used ‘Tree’, and that he didn’t correct them because so few people ever spoke to him and he didn’t want to upset those who did. Jeff recently tested positive for COVID after a visit to an evacuation centre after the February flood. I don’t think he ever fully recovered, because whenever I saw him in recent weeks he looked unwell. Alan Collins, a friend and neighbour of Jeff’s, also recently tested positive for COVID after a visit to an evacuation centre. He never recovered and also passed away alone a few weeks ago. He had no-one in his life, not even a next of kin to call so they called me. We always thought Jeff was indestructible, and that Alan would also kick on for many years to come. Regardless of actual cause of death, I will always believe both died as a direct result of being displaced after the February floods. R.I.P. Jeff & Alan … you will both be missed.
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Humans of Lismore 27 May 2022 We have been in contact with the person who has Guardianship of Tree. She will be discussing further with Tree's closest people and make some decisions about his return to the Earth. Mimi has let her know that Sacred Earth Funerals would be honoured to care for Tree if she wished to have an alternative to the government contractor, and she said she'd love to talk more next week. Regarding Tree's farewell - Tree’s Guardian is undecided whether to hold a funeral service, or rather a no service cremation first with a big memorial in the park for all of Lismore to attend, at a later date which sounds lovely too. Anyway, we will just wait to see what she and Tree's friends decide to do and as soon as decisions are made I will let you all know. xx A Community farewell for Jeffery Gwyther 'Green Tree' is till in the planning, announcements will be made on Humans of Lismore Facebook page.
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Samaya Jayne shared a post. Hearts Kitchen Tree, a long standing member of Lismore community has recently passed away. Tree would often visit Hearts Kitchen over the last weeks, for a warm meal, cup of chai and a chat. Katie Cawcutt Sad that he is gone. We always greeted each other in Nimbin and then in Lismore. Not much conversation was forthcoming from him. When homeless in Nimbin he lit fires under the Town Hall on two occasions, (right under where the grand piano was above in the hall). Lucky he and the hall were saved.
Ann's Light Ray Tree - “I don’t know where I was born. I don’t have a Birth Certificate There is a saying that goes.. mate! I tried to go through records at one stage but I never got an answer. Don't stand at my grave and cry, No idea how old I am mate! I remember I had a family but I didn’t want love me while I'm alive. them. They were no bloody good mate. No, I didn’t go to school much. I wasn’t into it. Someone said to me … ‘How come you can’t write? You just Stefani Warburton do X’s instead of letters?’ I said.. Well what it is, I didn’t go to school, I used This is a sad story. To be all alone and often ignored by a to stay home and drink XXXX on the verandah with Mum and Dad. (laughs) selfish society. We need to pay It’s just a good story.
I do work around the place for money or smokes, food or a bed. I’m not a dole bludger. Nothing wrong with the dole if you really need it but I work for money. I work on the land, chuck a bit of dirt around, make some gardens, a bit of fencing. I love cows mate so I have soy milk. I don’t take the baby calves milk. My parents were a bloody curse I didn’t need mate, no bloody good. I wouldn’t even talk about what they did to me. If they were here I’d want someone to line them up and take them out after what they did to me. They were cruel mate from when I was just a baby.”
Humans of Lismore www.facebook.com/Humansoflismore I love Lismore and want to share the diversity, vibrance and community spirit of the people of our town. Denise
more attention to those that are unfortunate, lost, displaced, or alone. Everyone deserves the dignity and respect of feeling valued, despite status, or any other reason people choose to turn there cheek on these members of our community....Rest in Peace Jeffrey Gwyther (Green Tree) and Alan Collins. Andrew Rose Got many lifts with Tree hitching back out to Nimbin in the early 90s in his big old valiant his head barely above the steering wheel that bloke could drive RIP Green Tree you legend
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Addressing the Homeless needs in Lismore Homeless services coming together to help rough sleepers as winter weather bites “rough sleeping community” Lack of affordable Accommodation
A “code blue” signifies cold weather and prompts response teams or services to react and coordinate with one another, similar to a “code red” which is called during extreme heat events. “You can imagine in some of the recent nights, how cold it is out there, no amount of rugging up can make you feel warm.”
“The best people can do is reach out to have a chat to the human being in front of them and ask about what they can do to help,” Housing for people on low incomes must be a priority of NSW flood disaster recovery Homelessness NSW has released a joint statement with NCOSS, CHIA NSW and ACHIA calling on the NSW Government to fund a significant and immediate housing recovery package to address both the short term and long term impact of the floods in NSW with a request to: Establish immediate temporary housing options for people on low incomes, Prioritise the rebuilding of existing social housing affected by the floods, Invest in additional social and affordable housing to address the critical shortage of housing in the flood impacted areas, and make recovery grants immediately available to local community housing, Aboriginal and homelessness services to assist people made homeless as a result of the floods.
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The Duke of Cambridge left passers-by stunned earlier this month when he went undercover to help sell the special edition of the weekly magazine to mark his 40th birthday. He also wrote for the magazine, explaining he wanted to shine a light on the issue of homelessness, recalling when he first visited a homeless shelter with his mother, the Princess of Wales. He added that Diana, 'in her own inimitable style, was determined to shine a light on an overlooked, misunderstood problem'. The Duke of Cambridge left passersby stunned earlier this month when he went undercover to help sell the special edition of the weekly magazine to mark his 40th birthday. He also wrote for the magazine, explaining he wanted to shine a light on the issue of homelessness, recalling when he first visited a homeless shelter with his mother, the Princess of Wales. He added that Diana, 'in her own inimitable style, was determined to shine a light on an overlooked, misunderstood problem'.
Prince William selling the Big Issue to ordinary members of the public as he reveals plans to take George, 8, Charlotte, 7, and Louis, 4, to visit people who live on the streets Father-of-three Prince William has posed for a special edition of The Big Issue to mark his 40th birthday The Duke of Cambridge went undercover to sell the weekly magazine to ordinary members of the public He said he is committed to supporting the issue like his late mother, Princess Diana, who raised awareness William added he hopes to bring his three children to 'see the fantastic organisations doing inspiring work'
He even said he plans to take his children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, seven, and Prince Louis, four, to see the work 'fantastic' organisations he works with 'just as my mother did for me'. The never-before-seen footage, which was released on his social media, shows William accompanying Big Issue vendor Dave Martin, 60, for the afternoon where they sold 32 copies of the magazine, which is sold by people to help lift themselves out of poverty. On Twitter he said: 'I have always believed in using my platform to help bring attention and action to those who are struggling and I commit to doing what I can to shine a spotlight on this solvable issue not just today, but in the months and years to come.' In the video, the Duke says: 'Homelessness has always stuck with me as a topic and as an issue I want to fight for. 'Started to kind of feel actually this issue isn't quite as big to tackle as we think. We can fix it. 'I think that's been a bit of a turning point in my head, where I've seen, okay if we really want to fix homelessness it can be done. We do it together. Give the next generation less chance of being homeless.'
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Speaking to the magazine for the special edition, William said that 'in the years ahead' he hopes to bring his children to 'see the fantastic organisations doing inspiring work to support those most in need – just as my mother did for me'. William wrote: 'I was 11 when I first visited a homeless shelter with my mother, who in her own inimitable style was determined to shine a light on an overlooked, misunderstood problem. 'In the 30-odd years since, I've seen countless projects in this space grow from strength to strength, including charities of which I have had the honour of being Patron. 'New initiatives have been launched up and down the country – some have worked, some have not. But The Big Issue, perhaps now the most immediately recognisable of these organisations, has undeniably had an impact. Only a few days after the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, the Duke of Cambridge sold the magazine on Rochester Row, close to Victoria in London with Dave Martin, Big Issue vendor.
Speaking to the magazine for the special edition, William said that 'in the years ahead' he hopes to bring his children to 'see the fantastic organisations doing inspiring work to support those most in need – just as my mother did for me'. William wrote: I was 11 when I first visited a homeless shelter with my mother, who in her own inimitable style was determined to shine a light on an overlooked, misunderstood problem. In the 30-odd years since, I've seen countless projects in this space grow from strength to strength, including charities of which I have had the honour of being Patron. New initiatives have been launched up and down the country – some have worked, some have not. But The Big Issue, perhaps now the most immediately recognisable of these organisations, has undeniably had an impact.
Together that afternoon they sold 32 copies. They then visited The Passage, a homelessness charity nearby that supports people who are street homeless or at risk of homelessness, of which the Duke became a Patron in 2019. It was to The Passage that Princess Diana brought her young sons to give them an insight into the challenges faced by people on the margins. The Duke and Dave then interviewed each other about their Big Issue selling experience, homelessness, how the Jubilee brought the country together and much more. The conversation is available to read in The Big Issue magazine and website. When William asked Dave what The Big Issue had done for him, he said: 'It got me off the street. Gave me respect. I was begging at the time. Another vendor said I could be doing something a lot better and took me along to the Big Issue office.' The Duke added: 'People who are homeless can't rebuild their life without a number of things. And one of those things is respect and self-respect. And that's what The Big Issue gives you, along with a means to earn an income.'
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Lord John Bird, founder of The Big Issue, said: 'I met with Prince William and told him how I myself had been homeless and got out of grief by being imprisoned and then went on to start The Big Issue. 'We need to do everything we can to get the millions of people in the UK out of poverty for good. We need more emphasis on prevention and cure, not just all the support and effort going into emergency relief. 'The scale of interest in William selling The Big Issue has been enormous. And it puts our vendors and their sterling work in the public eye again. Anyone can sell The Big Issue, even a Prince!' Mick Clarke, CEO of The Passage, said: 'We were delighted to host our Royal Patron, HRH The Duke of Cambridge, for this special interview with Dave and The Big Issue. 'The Duke has visited The Passage on many occasions over the years to meet our clients and raise awareness and support for people affected by homelessness. We were especially pleased to welcome Dave as a former Passage client and very proud to see how he has moved on in life. 'As The Duke mentions in the interview, the "Everyone In" programme showed that when society works together, we can truly make progress towards ending street homelessness – which simply should not exist in 21st century Britain. The Passage stands alongside The Duke, The Big Issue and many others who are working hard in the fight to end homelessness.' This special edition of The Big Issue magazine is available to buy from vendors like Dave across the UK. Vendors buy magazines for £1.50 and sell them for £3, keeping the proceeds. There are around 1,300 men and women working their way out of poverty by selling The Big Issue.
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https://thebigissue.org.au We are an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting and creating work opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage. Simply put, we help people help themselves.
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Louise M. Somerville I am a Meals On Wheels volunteer just one day/month. ***More volunteers to deliver meals are needed*** Lismore Meals on Wheels is in the Community Centre, Suite 2/27 Oliver Ave, Goonellabah, Mon-Fri, 9-1pm. Lismore MOW provides food services to eligible frail aged, older people aged over 65 and frail older Aboriginal people over 50 or people with a disability living in the Lismore local government areas and surrounding villages such as Nimbin, Wollongbar and Alstonville. Give them a call on 6624 8215 if you can spare a couple of hours each month delivering meals. It’s a rewarding way to allow people the freedom to stay in their own homes and to give back to our community.
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FIVE LOAVES MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN
Five Loaves is a Local Lismore charity. This charity was founded by Darcy Goodwin, offering free food to the community of Lismore
Now @ Harold Fredrick's Carpark From July 18th Mon - Thurs 6pm - 7pm
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FIVE LOAVES MOBILE SOUP KITCHEN
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Adventist Op Shop
We particularly have available: Clothing for winter, Shoes, Baby Clothing, Sheets, Blankets, Towels, Kitchen Items and Toys.
Adventist Op Shop We will be open from 10am to 4pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. For those unaffected by the flood, we will be charging our reasonable prices.
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Our Emergency Radio Network is off to a great start!
by Annie Kia
On 18th June we held a workshop Community safety during floods & fires with CB Radio. Communication is the foundation of community resilience. Going 10 days without phone, internet or functional roads taught us that and we’re never going to be caught out like that again! We’ve had fantastic guidance from Greg Hall (from Elands) and John Miller from the Summerland Amateur Radio Club (SARC) who educated us on CB radio, how it works and what we can do with it. Greg taught us how to build a simple power-backup system to keep our comms devices going during blackouts. Check out his information sheets on CB and back-up power on this resources page. Greg has a knack for explaining things as you can see in the short video. His information sheet on CB is very helpful. Check out Getting Started With Citizen Band (CB) Radio. Evaluation showed the workshop was much appreciated, with participants keen to join the network. We now have one of the most developed CB radio networks in the Northern Rivers, with 65 people in the valleys and on high points from the village to Terania, Keerrong and Koonorigan to Tuntable Creek. We’re especially happy to have participation from the Keerrong valley where there is such vulnerability to flooding. Needless to say, this network is also going to be very useful in fire emergencies.
Getting to know where each other is on the landscape. Topography is important.
Many people are using inexpensive radios that need to be programmed to Australian frequencies. If you want one of these to participate in our Channon network please contact Martha Beasley 0401 514 641. Alternatively you can buy an Australian How To Power Your Communication Devices by Greg Hall radio. When the current order arrives we will start with the next YouTube stage of network development. This will involve: Establishing a base station in the village for better connectivity Developing a simple protocol for emergencies Establishing a regular ‘radio hour’ Further tests for radio coverage so that we can map connectivity If you would like to join The Channon Emergency Radio Network email TheChannonResilience@gmail.com with your name, address and phone number.
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Miku-Chan makes another appearance at the Lismore Lantern Parade with Mayor Steve Krieg and Ambassador to Australia, His Excellency Shingo Yamagami. The relationship with Sister City Yamato Takada is one of the most significant and will celebrate 59 years of formal relationships this year. Cr. Elly Bird
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The Lismore Lantern Parade was such a beautiful and particularly poignant experience, perfect day, community connection everywhere, our broken heart healing, a huge crowd and an ever so firey finale.. Sadly there is also tragedy - John Lush aka Gruntus who is one of our LightnUp family died during the parade, and now his partner Viv will be having their baby, which is due any day, on her own. Please donate to their gofundme if you can help to ease this pain just a little. https://gofund.me/2017628b
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If you need to talk to someone after this sad event please contact one of the numbers below SUPPORT ACT WELL BEING HELP LINE if you are a LightnUp Volunteer or an artist performer 1800 959 500 A member of the General Public, audience, parade participant call HEAD TO HEALTH 1800 595212 Or Life line 13 11 14 Take care everyone
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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 to meet Mayor Steve Krieg to strengthen our sister city relationship with Yamato Takada. The delegates, which included Consul-General of Japan in Sydney, Kiya Masahiko, and the Executive Director of Japan Local Government Centre, Manya Hiraki, said they wanted to show their support for Lismore after the recent natural disaster and to continue to foster cultural sharing. As well as formal meetings between dignitaries, the delegates will once again take part in the iconic Lismore Lantern Parade LightnUp, which has become a regular feature of visiting Japanese delegates since 2018. Mayor Krieg said the relationship with Japan and our sister city Yamato Takada has never been stronger. “We are delighted to host the Japanese Ambassador and all accompanying dignitaries and appreciate their show of support to our community,” he said. “Lismore has a sister-city relationship that was forged in 1963 with Japanese city Yamato Takada, the first of its kind between the two countries. Immediately after our recent floods, the people of Yamato Takada reached out to our community and showed their support with a donation and well wishes which we are grateful for. “We look forward every year to Lismore Lantern Parade and walk together in this signature event for our community.” Visiting Japanese Ambassador Shingo Yamagami said he was honoured to visit Lismore and show his support after the recent devastating floods.
“We were devastated to hear the news of the floods and wanted to come today to support Lismore and hope that by visiting Mayor Krieg we can reassure our friendship and support,” he said. “We also want to continue our tradition of having Japanese representatives walking in the Lismore Lantern Parade and taking part in your wonderful community spirit.” Lismore City General Manager John Walker said relationships such as this benefit our community. “Lismore and Yamato Takada also have an annual Student Exchange Program so high school students can gain an insight into a different culture,” he said. “This strengthens our community’s knowledge of different cultures, and we hope that this exchange program continues well into the future.”
Next year, the sister-city relationship between Lismore and Yamato Takada will celebrate its 60th anniversary. The relationship was the first of its kind between Australia and Japan, pioneered by Lismore's Father Paul Glynn in 1963. While the relationship with Yamato Takada in Japan is the oldest and most significant, Lismore has six cultural relationships with other cities around the world – either sister city, twin city or friendship relationships.
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Lismore Pie Cart is at Lismore Lantern Parade. We were so excited to see the return of the Lismore lantern parade this year to our cbd. It was a much needed positive event, and brings so much love and laughter to our town. It was so beautiful to see so many families enjoy the night. For the last 8 years we have owned the pie cart, we have opened late and enjoyed a big day of trade. This year, we chose not to open as so many of our close colleagues are just reopening and it felt right for us to pass the baton and give them the chance to recoup after the worst 2 years small business has experienced. Because I’ve worked the last 8 parades - my 7 year old daughter has never seen the parade! We were so excited to attend together and it was a really special night for us We have been so blessed to have been able to begin trade reasonably quickly after both floods this year.
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We love this town, and all its festivals and parades. There is plenty of support to go around, and we will continue to be here day in day out for the future. Well done to Jyllie and the Lismore lantern parade team.
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REBALANCING THE NATION The Regional Australia Institute (RAI) is calling for a rebalancing of the nation, seeking to lead a shift in mindset where there is sufficient focus on regional Australia. To achieve this, the RAI is developing a 10-year National Regionalisation Framework, which will define and describe agreed areas of focus that, if actioned, will lead to a stronger Australia. To inform these priorities, we are currently undergoing a period of consultation with all levels of government, industry, and community leaders across Australia based on the core themes and priorities summarised in the Regionalisation Consultation Paper. Already hundreds of people have taken the time to fill in our survey, and many have attended sessions or provided a submission. The consultation period will be closing on Friday 24th June, so if you haven’t already done so, I invite you to have your say. If you have any questions, please contact our Regionalisation lead, Sarah McCosker. Warm regards, Liz Ritchie CEO, Regional Australia Institute (RAI)
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WARREN Carol Evans
Kind Spirited Australians helping out Lismore Residents
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Warren and Jo Van Est reached out to Lismore CBD Magazine and kindly offered to donated their household goods to flood affected victims in Lismore. Warren loaded a rental truck in and made a 1450km journey from Bairnsdale in Victoria, arriving on June 21st and unloading the truck on the 22nd at the Harold Fredricks Carpark. Locals received stoves, Coffee table, dining settings, bedding, office equipment, hydroponic systems, antique side boards, an ornate TV cabinet and other items.
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Carol Evans, John Stock and John Tozeland accompanied Warren for delicious dinner at the Hotel Metropole as he shared his thoughts about witnessing the 2019 bush fires and the devastating affect to community. These events inspiring the generous offering to Lismore flood victims. Warren took time to walk around Lismore CBD and talking with locals who received the donated items. It was such a pleasure to get to know Warren and spend time on before driving back to his home town in Victoria.
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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed his full cabinet, appointing a member of parliament from the state facing some of the most extreme housing challenges to lead the housing and homelessness portfolio. Hon Julie Collins MP Member for Franklin Minister for Housing Minister for Homelessness Minister for Small Business Julie Collins, 50, was appointed housing and homelessness minister in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new Cabinet in May.
“Immense privilege to be named the Minister for Housing, Minister for Homelessness and the Minister for Small Business in the Albanese Labor
Collins is among that number, having occupied the community services, indigenous employment and economic development, housing and homelessness, and status of women portfolios in the Rudd government. The Member for Franklin will now oversee the Housing and Homelessness portfolios from within Albanese’s cabinet, along with the new addition of Small Business.
government. I know how critical these issues are to our nation’s future and look forward to getting to work straight away,” Ms Collins wrote.
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I KNOW SMALL BUSINESSES IN LISMORE HAVE HAD AN INCREDIBLY DIFFICULT FEW MONTHS AND I AM IN AWE OF THESE BUSINESSES’ RESILIENCE AND THE RESILIENCE OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. The willingness of small businesses to help out in the local community, even as they have faced their own significant issues, is a credit to the wonderful Lismore community. I encourage businesses to access support that is available for repairs, new equipment and support services. Grants of between $10,000 to $50,000 are available depending on the small business’ circumstances. The experience of small businesses during recent natural disasters in Australia, including in Lismore, has informed the Albanese Government’s Better Deal for Small Business plan. I know some of these policies will not make an immediate difference for small businesses facing hardship in Lismore, but please be assured I am working hard to implement this plan quickly.
Labor’s Better Deal for Small Business will: · · · · · ·
Guarantee that the Government will consider the specific needs of small businesses in times of crisis, giving the confidence and certainty to grow and plan for the future. Ensure small businesses are paid on time to sustain growth across the economy with a mechanism to ensure payment within 30 days. Make unfair contract terms illegal so small businesses can negotiate fairer agreements with large partners. Drive a genuine collaboration with small businesses and government to reduce the time small businesses spend doing taxes, cut paperwork and target support. Draw on Labor’s history of working with unions, workers and industry to deliver better outcomes with settings that are simpler, more accessible, and fair. Reduce small business transaction costs at the point of payment with a clear timeline for implementing least cost routing or similar.
THIS WEEK THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT UPDATED COMMONWEALTH PROCUREMENT RULES TO ENSURE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES RECEIVE MORE WORK FROM GOVERNMENT SPENDING. These measures are targeted at making it easier for small business in Lismore to bounce back from the terrible impact of recent floods. I am continuing to take feedback from the local Lismore community about how the Albanese Government can support recovery efforts and I welcome the opportunity to hear from small businesses. LISMORE
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The Go Local First Lismore Support and other national and regional ‘buy local’ initiatives have demonstrated that public awareness about the value of small business can be influenced and strengthened. When consumers are better informed about the key roles played by local small businesses, they are more likely to support this segment of the economy. Lismore small businesses need local communities to back them now, by ‘going local first’ when they need to buy a product or service.
When you shop locally, your money stays in your community. “Throughout this challenging period, these businesses have done it tough and while some sadly won’t reopen, others have adapted to serve customers and to keep staff employed. Small businesses are the heartbeat of their local communities. When they thrive, communities thrive and the national economy prospers.
"Eat at a local restaurant tonight. Get the cream sauce. Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar. Go somewhere you’ve never been. Listen to someone you think may have nothing in common with you. Order the steak rare. Eat an oyster. Have a negroni. Have two. Be open to a world where you may not understand or agree with the person next to you, but have a drink with them anyways. Eat slowly. Tip your server. Check in on your friends. Check in on yourself. Enjoy the ride." - Anthony Bourdain
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COSBOA COSBOA was founded in 1977 and was incorporated in 1979 as a public company limited by guarantee. COSBOA has a proud history of strong advocacy on small business issues ranging from taxation and workplace relations, through to competition law and retail tenancy. We were created by people who believed that small business needed a voice that was not also representing big business – as a result, the Council of Small Business Australia is now the country’s peak body exclusively representing the interests of small businesses. Matthew Addison Chair and Director
Our goals are to: Promote and support the development of small businesses in Australia; Advocate advancing the interests of small business in Australia, including through policy change and regulatory reform; Foster an increased awareness and understanding of the role of small business in Australia amongst public servants and elected government officials, larger businesses, the media and the general community. We engage our members and provide opportunities for them to influence outcomes affecting their business, and their industry. We act as a conduit for information from our members to Government and other organisations, and vice versa. A key activity for us is to facilitate introductions between member organisations and businesses with relevant customers, suppliers, service providers, and regulators. Communication is the foundation of any good relationship, and we endeavour to be an active conduit for information. We exist because small businesses don’t have the time, the resources and often the expertise that is required to be alert to the myriad of legislative and regulatory change that affects them on an ongoing basis. Our efforts are focussed on providing accurate and timely input into decisions which will affect small businesses. Our members provide essential input to ensure the quality of our representation, as well as the substance and the credibility to back it up. Our relationship with Government is critical to ensure that we’re aware of what’s happening that might help or hinder business, and equally, to convey any new or emerging issues that need to be addressed to support the small business community.
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What happens to Lismore communities when small businesses close? When a small business owner reaches the point of deciding to close permanently it can be a tragedy for the individual and for families involved in the business. When local small businesses close in larger numbers, the impacts on the communities in which they operate are spread far more widely. What do local small businesses really do for communities? Local small businesses provide many of the building blocks of prosperous, healthy communities. This is the case both in city suburbs and in regional towns and villages. Small businesses not only provide essential goods and services; they contribute directly to community life including volunteering, sporting activities and civic life. These businesses – often independent family-owned enterprises — are deeply invested in the futures of their communities. They employ more than 40% of the workforce across Australia — even more in some communities.
Vital social networks The broader community in each town, village, city suburb and CBD is comprised of many smaller communities of interest, communities of practice and social networks (including sporting clubs, religious groups, professional and business associations, arts and cultural associations). Local small business operators not only form networks and communities of practice, they are woven into all the networks. They sponsor community activities, including sporting and cultural events; they directly participate in community activities; they employ people who participate in these activities; and they often provide leadership. In these ways local small businesses are essential for social cohesion and wellbeing.
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Economic fabric
Impact of Floods
Small businesses often form the core of town centres. Importantly, a critical mass of local businesses in the centre of a town or suburb brings activity, vibrancy and distinctive character to local commerce. A town is often identifiable by the unique mix of its street businesses (e.g. Lismore CBD, Lismore Square, Industrial Areas, South and North Lismore and East Lismore).
The catastrophic storm and flood event of March 2022 has had a devastating impact on the Lismore community and businesses across our entire Local Government Area.
Economic recovery As the economy begins to recover from the pandemic recession small businesses will play a vital role in economic revitalisation. Their contribution will be important to the national economy as well as being critical to the recovery of regional economies.
Impacts of COVID-19 The pandemic has severely stress-tested small businesses in communities around Australia. The situation has been similar in all countries that have had to impose strict COVID lockdowns. The terrible stresses of the COVID recession have been overlaid on the normal challenges of operating small businesses. In many cases this has resulted in small business failures and closures — although not as many as would have occurred without government support programs.
Lismore City Council General Manager John Walker said Council was drawing on experiences learnt following the 2017 flood. “It is hard to fathom the extent of the damage caused by this disaster unless you walk the streets, including through our industrial estates. an estimated 3100 businesses were affected.
COSBOA believes there is evidence that the loss of a critical mass of small businesses in any community leads to a hollowing out of the commercial centre of the community, higher unemployment, reduced workforce skills and, often, a process of de-industrialisation that removes critical capabilities from the local economy. While, on the surface, big businesses may appear to benefit from this process, the likelihood is that such a trend ultimately damages the whole economy.
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Business closures and community impacts
Decline of local industrial capacity and capability
Loss of ‘critical mass’ and economic diversity
The impacts of local small business closures are not limited to retail centres. Many small businesses operate in industrial precincts in city suburbs and regional and rural centres.
It is precisely because of the integral role played by local small businesses, that the loss of a critical mass in a town centre, particularly in the retail sector, can signal the terminal decline of the commercial heart of the community. A diverse range of local business types is also important to the viability of communities. “Typically, communities wish to sustain their populations, to prevent out-migration, particularly of their youth, to develop a diverse economy that will insure the community against decline, to have the capacity to provide decent jobs for those who wish to stay in the community, and to maintain an adequate level of services and quality of life for residents.” (Collits 2000) It is acknowledged that the process of business birth, death, expansion and contraction is a normal cycle and is integral to entrepreneurial dynamics (Conroy and Deller 2020). However, for distinct communities, a tipping point can be reached where long-term damage can be done due to the loss of too many businesses, and the resulting loss of commercial diversity. These communities can also suffer a decline in the local framework conditions for entrepreneurship.
These industrial precincts are significant contributors to local employment and are key enablers of local economic activity in sectors as diverse as: Manufacturing (approximately 80% of the total number of manufacturing firms in Australia are small businesses); Engineering and metal fabrication; Construction materials and services; Automotive maintenance and repairs; Fuel supplies; Agricultural machinery; and Food processing. This diversity of economic activity is a major contributor to regional economic resilience (NSW Department of Planning & Environment, 2017). The reduction in these economic enabling functions, along with loss of skilled managers and workers when local industrial precincts go into decline, causes serious harm to the viability of communities — particularly in regional and rural areas.
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Reduced community, social cohesion and social capital While social enterprises, charities, sporting, recreational and religious institutions all play roles in social cohesion for particular community segments, it is the local small businesses that touch everyone in the community (FSB, 2019). Local small businesses are important contributors to the development of social cohesion and social capital — as well as benefiting from it (Spence, Schmidpeter and Habisch, 2003). Because of the vital role local small business plays in the identity and functioning of communities, the loss of a critical mass of small businesses inevitably means a lessening of community and social cohesion. This, in turn, has a negative impact on the local economy and its continued development. Social cohesion is not only a valuable goal in itself but also a key condition for the impact and sustainability of development and economic growth (German Development Institute, 2019).
Loss of local employment and training opportunities A crucial aspect of this reduced community cohesion is the loss of employment and training opportunities for people close to where they live. Small business has always played a vital role in providing employment opportunities. These opportunities are particularly important for young people gaining their first attachment to the workforce but also for adults returning to the workforce. Small businesses provide not only employability skills but employ the largest proportion of apprenticeships and traineeships of any business segment (ASBFEO, 2019). Continuing urbanisation and centralisation of economic activity “Australia is one of the world’s most urbanised countries: over 85% of the Australian population lives in urban areas that hug the coastal zone of an arid continent” (Martinez-Fernandez and Wu, 2007).
“Australia is one of the world’s most urbanised countries: over 85% of the Australian population lives in urban areas that hug the coastal zone of an arid continent” (MartinezFernandez and Wu, 2007). Australian governments periodically articulate policy positions emphasising the importance of regionalisation (or sometimes de-centralisation). The closure of small businesses in regional communities only serves to strengthen the move towards urbanisation. In worst case scenarios the destructive effects of a failing regional business community can result in “processes of depopulation, demographic decline, ageing, and threats to community socioeconomic viability” (McGuirk and Argent, 2011). In relation to small towns in particular, some researchers argue that “….small town decline is not inevitable, nor simply the result of inexorable forces, but rather the result of a mix of short and longer term causes which include actions by governments and inaction by governments.” Others propose that “…..small town decline is not inevitable and can be reversed by local community action…..” This change will be driven by “community action, strategic planning and leadership” and the assumption that “governments are not going to ‘save’ small towns” (Collits, 2000).
COSBOA argues that, while community leadership and action are vital in the effort to ensure local small businesses remain viable, government policies and programs should support place-based initiatives. While there have been (contested) reports of a surge in people relocating from the major cities to regional areas during the COVID pandemic, there has been no substantive change in policies to reinforce this apparent social movement. Without this change it is most likely that many rural and regional towns will continue to see economic decline.
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Mental health a big concern for one in three small-business owners
Business management platform MYOB’s latest Business Monitor reveals that while 31 per cent of SME owners and operators consider mental health to be an immediate concern, almost 30 per cent find it difficult to talk about.
The survey, also shows that in running their business over the last 12 months, 53 per cent SME owners said it has caused them stress, up slightly on 2021 (52 per cent) and 2020 (45 per cent). In particular, 44 per cent cited personal feelings of anxiety and one in five said they have experienced depression over the past year.
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personal feelings of anxiety and one in five said they have experienced depression over the past year
Furthermore, 55 per cent of SME owners also say they feel responsible for the mental health and wellbeing of their staff, while 61 per cent think there is more they can do to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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MYOB Chief Employee Experience Officer Helen Lea commented that the findings come at an already stressful time for business owners with cost-ofliving concerns for consumers, inflationary and supply chain pressures for businesses. “The 2.3 million registered SMEs in the country are a group of passionate business owners who work incredibly hard and have faced many setbacks in recent times. As rewarding as running a business can be, these pressures can impact the wellbeing of those who lead them,” Lea said. The report also found that 56 per cent of SME business owners are aware of how they can access resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of staff and 53 per cent would be open to introducing initiatives for their employees.
Since 2020, MYOB has partnered with mindfulness app Smiling Mind to create the Small Business Program – a psychologist-designed program to support the mental, emotional and physical wellbeing of small-business owners. Smiling Mind’s CEO, Dr Addie Wootten, stressed the importance of continuing conversations around workplace mental health post-COVID. “The latest research shows mental health conversations are a tricky subject for many smallbusiness owners,” Dr Wootten said.
“I’d encourage all business leaders to acknowledge that while it might be uncomfortable, it’s important to lead by example and create a safe environment to have open conversations to support your team members and colleagues.
You don’t need to know how to solve problems, simply letting them know you’re available if they need, or directing them to resources that can “Small-business people take on a big and often help, can make a big difference. stressful responsibility running a business,” Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, said. “It is not just an enterprise but their life – often their home and mortgage, family and identity are all tied together.
“And beyond this big responsibility at the best of times, small-business owners and leaders have had and continue to navigate unexpected and at times insurmountable challenges from well outside anything they could have anticipated or controlled,” Billson added.
“It’s crucial that mental health and wellbeing stays high on the agenda as we move out of COVID, as businesses are clearly still being impacted in various ways,” Dr Wootten added. “Supporting SME owners to equip themselves in managing their own wellbeing and that of their teams has never been more important, and to that end we will be adding more content to our small business program over the coming months.”
“This can feel unrelenting and it is vitally important to look after your emotional well-being and mental health. Sometimes it can be as simple as making time to pause, reflect and reconnect. Talking to trusted advisers and networks is a great way to find solutions.”
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tmore e Whi quelin By Jac
The 7 Qualities of People Who Are Highly Respected.
Respect is something not automatically given. It must be earned. When you're in a leadership position, it is imperative that the people with whom you work respect you. They might respect your work habits, your intelligence, or your ability to close a deal. Yet, there's more to respect than that. If you can earn their respect as a person, then you've really won the game. 1. Be polite. Always be polite to everyone you meet during the day, from your family members to your coworkers, to the checkout person at the grocery store. Give others the same respect you'd like to receive yourself. Seek out actions you can take to offer politeness. Open the door at the coffee shop for the person behind you, or let the person with one item go ahead of you in the grocery store. Say please and thank you whenever possible.
3. Listen well. Listening is an active process, not a passive one. Think before you speak. Most often in today's conversations, one person's comments "trigger" thoughts in the listener, who then brings forth their own story along the same lines. Instead of telling your tale, ask questions that encourage the speaker to tell you more. Most people will be flattered that you care.
To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater. Bono 2. Act respectfully. Eliminate disrespectful behaviours such as rolling your eyes, interrupting or talking negatively about someone. Not only are these actions not respectful of the person you're interacting with, they deter or prevent further involvement or resolution of issues, and create a wedge that can become permanent. Instead, foster an environment of respectful listening. Everyone deserves to be heard, even if you don't agree with a person's views or opinions. Consider how you'd like to be treated if you have something to say, especially if there is an important issue at hand.
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“Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.” Richard Branson 4. Be helpful. People earn respect by always being ready to lend a hand or an ear whenever they're needed or notice an opportunity to help. Look for opportunities to help that you might have previously overlooked. Does a co-worker need help with a big project? Can you grab a cup of coffee for someone? Strive to be helpful several times a day.
Knowledge will give you power, but character respect. Bruce Lee 6. Let go of anger. Holding on to anger or a grudge doesn't hurt anyone but yourself. If you get upset, allow yourself to be angry momentarily, then move on and either rectify the situation or put it behind you. Give yourself and others a break. Forgive, and then forget.
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Give the respect you want to receive; embody the grace you hope to encounter; and help others with no expectations whatsoever. Cory Booker 5. Don't make excuses. Your actions are based on your choices, and barring some unforeseen circumstance, there is no reason for excuses. Own your actions. For example, if you're constantly late, don't make lame excuses. Own up to your mistakes and instead of dwelling on them, look for opportunities to move past them and do better next time. Instead of focusing on your shortcomings, ask, "How can I rectify my behavior or situation?"
7. Be willing to change. Being intractable won't get you anywhere. Realise that the process of evolution includes change. Make an effort to grow as a person; learn new skills, try new activities, and especially, reexamine your automatic behaviours. And don't forget to congratulate yourself on progress you make along the way to becoming a better person.
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NSW Budget 2022: ‘More Than Bricks and Steel’ Just weeks after their Coalition colleagues were routed at the Federal election, NSW Premier Dom Perrottet and his treasurer Matt Kean have used the state budget to make the argument that they are a breed apart.
Stamp duty reform finally under way
Ditching the hi-vis and hard hats, the 2022-23 budget has put the focus squarely on investing in humans.
However, there’s plenty in the budget for the property sector to chew over. The long-touted reforms to stamp duty, including the introduction of an opt-in land tax for homeowners, will be introduced as part of the package.
Budgets in recent years have seen much discussion of NSW’s infrastructure pipeline, but childcare, healthcare, and household budget relief are the biggest priorities for the year ahead.
“We want to lower the barriers to owning a home for first home buyers seeking a place of their own,” Perrottet said.
“If our state is to reach its fullest potential, then we must invest in more than just bricks and steel. We must invest in our people as well,” Kean told Parliament in his inaugural budget address. “This should not only be the starting principle of our politics, it should also be the common sense of our commerce.” Rattling off new measures, the treasurer made commitments totalling $7.2 billion towards family budget relief, $5.4 billion towards the healthcare sector, and $3.5 billion (in conjunction with federal funding) towards flood-affected communities. While the treasurer flagged a return to surplus in the near future, after coronavirus and floods have pushed unexpected deficits on the state, he also argued that the government won’t be tightening the purse strings. “Our covenant to future generations is about more than merely leaving them with the finances in good shape. It’s also about investing today, so that they may enjoy the returns of a more prosperous tomorrow.” The budget projects a deficit of $11.3 billion in the year ahead, with gross state product to grow at 4.5 per cent. NSW should return to surplus in the 2024-25 financial year, with net debt to stabilise at 14 per cent of GSP in 2026.
“In the past two decades, the share of first home buyers under 35 years of age has declined from 67 per cent to 61 per cent. Lifting home ownership is part of this government’s efforts and ambition to help families who are feeling the squeeze. “The First Home Buyer Choice will remove one of the largest upfront costs to buying a home and help deliver a brighter future for first home buyers.” The new system will allow home buyers to elect whether they will pay a one-off stamp duty, or a smaller, on-going annual land tax. The budget projects that the transition will make a $729-million dent in the state’s finances, as lower revenues from reduced stamp duty are initially felt. Properties worth up to $1.5 million are eligible, with fees set at $400 plus 0.3 per cent of the land value of the property annually. The property will not be locked into the land tax system when ownership changes. Urban Taskforce chief executive Tom Forrest estimated that stamp duty on a property is the equivalent of 14 to 17 years of land tax under the scheme’s announced rate. “While the property sector (and almost all economists) would prefer to see a wider application of the choice between stamp duty payments up front and a much lower level of annual land tax, we appreciate that without some Commonwealth support during the transition this is difficult for states to fund,” Forrest said.
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Budget for women, Big ticket items have but construction their place Despite tightness in the labour market, rocketing input costs lagging In the lead-up to the budget, Perrottet and his team were keen to push initiatives tackling domestic violence, improving access to childcare, and anti-workplace harassment measures. Kean’s budget speech to Parliament, delivered over the interjections of his infant son in the gallery, made explicit that this is a budget “about reform ... to break the barriers to women’s opportunity in this state” and “investing in the aspirations of women”. Paying tribute to Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame, Kean used his address to outline the broad range of measures designed for women in the budget, with a particular focus on workforce participation. By removing the 9 percentage point gap between women’s and men’s workforce participation, Kean argued, the NSW economy will be 8 per cent larger by 2060. To achieve that, measures include $5 billion for an extra 47,000 childcare places across the state, and an additional year of schooling offered to all pre-kindergarten aged children. The government has also introduced a new paid parental leave scheme for public sector workers to encourage fathers to take up to 14 weeks leave. In the construction sector specifically, the government has set itself the arduous task of tripling the proportion of women in the industry by 2030, from 5 per cent to 15 per cent. “Historic skills shortages coupled with the biggest infrastructure program our state has ever seen means there is no better time to support more women to pursue a career in the construction industry,” infrastructure minister Rob Stokes said. However, just $20 million has been allocated to the task—less than the $25 million to be spent on adding a third flagpole to the Harbour Bridge. “This funding will go towards breaking down the cultural barriers that stop women from considering a career in construction and help them smash through the gyprock ceiling,” Stokes said.
and shortages, and a construction sector struggling with razor-thin margins, there’s no shortage of large-scale infrastructure “mega-projects” in the 2022-23 budget.
“We’re transforming our state through roads and rail. Over the next four years, we expect to invest a record $112.7 billion in the state’s infrastructure pipeline,” Kean said. Kean called out the 23 new and upgraded schools, 30 new ambulance stations, and 45 new or upgraded hospitals under way across the state. The largest line items include an additional $8.3 billion for the Sydney Metro network and $1.2 billion dedicated to supporting renewable energy generation, much of which will go towards building transmission infrastructure. Transport items include $500 million for a faster rail connection between Sydney and Newcastle, and $602 million to fund the second stage of Parramatta’s Light Rail. “We are building a Western Harbour Tunnel, extending the M6, upgrading the Great Western Highway, and building a metro network for Sydney,” Kean said. “These projects are the arteries of the nation.”
Shared equity pilot gets the go-ahead While the federal Coalition pushed back on Labor’s proposed shared equity scheme, Perrottet and his team have leaned into the idea, stumping up $780.4 million for a trial. Teachers, nurses, police, single parents and older singles will be eligible for up to 40 per cent funding from the government for a new property, or 30 per cent for an existing one. A 2 per cent minimum deposit will be required, with property values capped at $950,000 for Sydney and regional metros, and $600,000 for the rest of NSW. Up to 3000 participants will be funded annually, with the pilot to kick-off in January 2023 and run for two years.
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Comprehensive approach to supply, affordability The budget also includes dedicated funding to a slew of measures aimed at improving equitable access to housing, with a comprehensive $2.8 billion package designed to speed-up approvals, unlock new land, and increase supply. “The NSW government is also looking at initiatives to help boost housing supply by cutting planning assessment timeframes, co-funding enabling infrastructure and investing in new and improved social housing,” planning and homes minister Anthony Roberts said. “This government will use every lever at its disposal— including tax, planning, supply, or working with the Commonwealth—to give more people in NSW the opportunity to own their own home.”
But infrastructure funding will also be directed to regional centres where recent growth has seen demand for services outpace the rate of development. Another $33.8 million has been bundled in to address housing supply in regional NSW, intended to build a 10-year regional housing pipeline.
“One of the key recommendations from the Regional Housing Taskforce was the lack of infrastructure being built in our regional communities. This investment will help regional NSW keep up with current and future demand,” Roberts said. NSW Property Council executive director Luke Achterstraat said it was “great to see the NSW government’s commitment to help Australians achieve home ownership and put housing front and centre”.
Spearheading the NSW government’s efforts to reshape the housing market is the $500-million 2022 Housing Package, including $300 million to accelerate infrastructure projects that enable new housing projects in Sydney and key regional areas.
“There is no doubt we are experiencing a housing supply crisis in NSW which is putting a strain on affordability, both in terms of ownership and rentals,” he said.
The fund is targeted at filling out water and sewer infrastructure, roads, and parks in areas marked for new developments, and sits alongside a further $69.8 million to accelerate the rezoning of housing precincts for new homes.
“We are some 100,000 homes short of where we need to be in NSW so it is timely to support the private sector in getting on with the job of building quality homes and beautiful communities for the people of NSW.”
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Property investors that take advantage of the 1.5 per cent land tax discount for early payment will be disappointed — the discount will be lowered by two-thirds from January 1, 2023 to 0.5 per cent. Budget papers forecast the reduction will generate $34 million next year, and $146 million over four years to 2025-26.
Investors, foreign owners face land tax increase
Separately, the government will also double the foreign investor surcharge land tax to 4 per cent.
While the treasurer flagged a return to surplus in the near future, after coronavirus and floods have pushed unexpected deficits on the state, he also argued that the government won’t be tightening the purse strings.
“If our state is to reach its fullest potential, then we must invest in more than just bricks and steel. We must invest in our people as well,” Kean told Parliament in his inaugural budget address.
“Our covenant to future generations is about more than merely leaving them with the finances in good shape. It’s also about investing today, so that they may enjoy the returns of a more prosperous tomorrow.”
“This should not only be the starting principle of our politics, it should also be the common sense of our commerce.”
The budget projects a deficit of $11.3 billion in the year ahead, with gross state product to grow at 4.5 per cent. NSW should return to surplus in the 2024-25 financial year, with net debt to stabilise at 14 per cent of GSP in 2026.
Rattling off new measures, the treasurer made commitments totalling $7.2 billion towards family budget relief, $5.4 billion towards the healthcare sector, and $3.5 billion (in conjunction with federal funding) towards flood-affected communities.
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Resilient Lismore is a collaborative community effort to provide information and connect people willing to volunteer their time or services to help Lismore residents affected by floods.
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We can organise payment for tradies who work with us for some jobs, please get in touch to find out more Register at www.floodhelpnr.com.au You can find Resilient Lismore on Facebook
Community resilience & recovery
Time to say “thank you and safe travels” to our back-up colleagues from NSW Rural Fire Service and recovery teams from WA, NT and Victoria. It’s the last day in Lismore for these legends, who have been supporting us in Lismore over the past months. Thank you for your can-do attitude and helping us support the community to get back on their feet! The recovery assistance point at Harold Fredericks carpark at the corner of Dawson and Magellan streets is open every week from Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm. Drop in for face-to-face recovery support or call Service NSW on 13 77 88
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Does your dog or cat need a jacket/coat for the cold winter nights? Do you need food for your pets. ARC will help. Please click this link here www.arcsupport.org.au/floods
The ARC Craft guild has been making warm winter jackets for dogs, cats and animals that need them. We are giving them free to Northern Rivers locals that need them along with dry food and other pet support.
ARC supporting Sophia Watt and Carolyn Flood
Just hit that link and the local team will follow up with you. We have supplies still going into the microhubs of the area plus supporting Sophia Watt and Carolyn Flood. Click Here The people of Northern Rivers and the hundreds of people helping each other every day are tireless, selfless and an inspiration to the country. Please click this link here www.arcsupport.org.au/floods The ARC team and the craft guild are grateful to be part of the work you are all doing and we wont leave you.
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Splendour #SITG22 All you Need to Know
North Byron Parklands, Fri 22, Sat 21 & Sun 24 July, 2022. For official Splendour info visit the website at: www.splendourinthegrass.com
Splendour’s cultural melting pot returns bigger and better in 2022! More inspiring than ever, Global Village is an oasis – home to The Bohemian Lounge, The World Stage, Healing Sanctuary, and the Village Green. This year we’re excited to introduce our brand-new destinations – the Minjungbul Yarn Space and Wellness Workshop Pod – presenting a great mix of culture, sound healing, workshops and performance. Connect to Country with Traditional custodians, practice sound healing, learn healthy habits and tap into your inner clairvoyant. Embrace your inner burlesque, dial up your confidence and enjoy performances as varied as cabaret, circus arts, music, drum, dance and more. Get ready to free your mind, body and soul! The rest will follow. WE ALSO WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US IN:
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Thinking of bringing your lil’ moshers to #SITG2022? Little Splendour will be your one-stop shop for kids of all ages! From 10am daily, our kids’ festival features top-tier children’s entertainment + LOADS of activities, from climbing walls to creative workshops, storytelling, dress ups, a graffiti wall, and even a professional babysitting service for when you need some me-time! (Book by 1st July for kids under 5 yrs). Keen to introduce your kids to #festivalfamilylyfe but don’t know where to start? Don’t let your kids cramp your Splendour party style. Bring ‘em along! At Splendour in the Grass we have families covered with a chilled-out camping area, our dedicated children’s festival Little Splendour, where kids of all ages can buzz out doing a wide variety of arts, crafts and musical workshops. Head to our website ‘Family’ Page (link below) for the full rundown of festival offerings for the mini’s. https://splendourinthegrass.com/family/
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Splendour #SITG22 All you Need to Know
#SITG2022 is so close, we can almost taste it Supercharge your festival experience and be First Class up in the Grass in our VIP Village! You’ll have access to VIP Village + Golden View Bar, phone chargers, shorter lines, fancy bathrooms, premium food & bev, one drink per day on the house + loads more! Check out the Moshtix Resale Facility to purchase VIP Village tickets. Link below Buy Splendour in the Grass 2022 tickets, NSW 2022 | Moshtix
Good news friends - the #SITG22 cultural melting pot that is our @splendourglobalvillage is returning bigger and more transcendental than ever! Home to the Bohemian Lounge, The World Stage, Healing Sanctuary, the Village Green, and introducing two brand-new destinations - the Minjungbul Yarn Space and Wellness Workshop Pod. Connect to Country with Traditional custodians, learn healthy habits and tap into your inner clairvoyant. With live music, cabaret, circus arts, sound healing, workshops, drum, dance and more- get ready to free your mind, body, and soul! The rest will follow. Full program via our website here: https://splendourinthegrass.com/explore/global-village/
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Introducing your #SITG22 wine up! Headline Acts will be on pour across the festival with a drop for every moment. Head to the The Winery and unwind with a rose, red, white or rose bubbles. www.headlineactswine.com
Our Best in Show winners are back in house this year! Be sure to visit SITG staff faves @Raijin (2019 food winner), passionately serving great quality Japanese cuisine. Be sure to also visit Senoritas, formally Mamacita’s (2018 food winner) for innovative, Mexicaninspired flavours. You’ll find Raijin located in Food Hall 1 & Senorita's next to The Winery- see you in a few weeks!
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Splendour #SITG22 All you Need to Know
Introducing #SITG2022’s Rainbow Bar! The ultimate OTT disco ball and glitter fantasy curated by LGBTQIA+ party veterans @POOFDOOF, @GIRLTHING_AUS, and @CANNED_FRUIT_PARTI ES. Link in bio Splendour in the Grass 2022 is upon us!! Beat the bus queue and book in your VIP executive transfers to and from the festival with Byron Bay Limousines. We have chauffeured executive sedans for 4 passengers and Mercedes-Benz luxury people movers for up to 7 passengers. Please email your interest to info@byronbaylimousines.com for bookings and quotes. 6685 5008 www.facebook.com/BBLimousines www.byronbaylimousines.com.au LISMORE
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Grab a seltzer and get ready to hit the dancefloor because Smirnoff have just announced their line-up for Smirnoff Seltzer Springs at #SITG22. As the sun goes down, immerse yourself in the Vegas neons with good vibes curated by local and national party starters.
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Regional Arts NSW NORPA is seeking an Executive Director to help lead their team through a new chapter of growth and opportunity! The Executive Director will lead the development of NORPA from a business and organisational perspective, ensuring a healthy, robust and sustainable organisation.
ABOUT THE ROLE As a nationally respected and much-loved regional performing arts organisation we are looking for the right person with the passion and experience to contribute to envisaging the future of NORPA. We have an exceptional Artistic Director and CEO, backed up by a forward-thinking, collaborative Board of Directors. With an Executive Director who can drive the execution of our strategy and support delivery of the vision to enhance the national profile of NORPA, we will be unstoppable. Our Executive Director will lead the development of NORPA from a business and organisational perspective, ensuring a healthy, robust and sustainable organisation with a supportive and rewarding workplace culture and strong partnerships, nationally and locally. We are seeking someone to help lead our team through a very exciting new chapter of growth and opportunity and expect the successful candidate will have experience in a broad range of executive management skills that will enable them to drive and support NORPA to achieve our strategic plan. Key to your success will be a demonstrated vision, passion and drive for the performing arts and the future of a key regional arts organisation. To find out more, visit http://ow.ly/6w3Y50JJaun www.regionalartsnsw.com.au
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Please contact Yasmin Lawrence with any questions or for a confidential discussion of the position. Yasmin Lawrence P: 0431 262 162 E: yasmin@ypeople.com.au
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Lockdown in Little Grimley by David Tristram
Alan Grimaldi and the 183 (by Bob Hammond) Lockdown in Little Grimley (by David Tristram), Lismore Theatre Company, Rochdale Theatre Goonellabah, August 19-28, 2022. Directed by Greg Crane with Bette Guy as Artistic Director. Plays Bernard (in Lockdown in Little Grimley) and Barry (in Alan Grimaldi and the 183).
Stephen is no stranger to the stage having played in blues and rock bands in Sydney for twenty years. He has also performed for the small screen in movies and TV commercials. Since moving to the North Coast he has been Operations Manager for Byron Studios and is a public speaker. Surprisingly however, this is his debut as a stage actor. We asked Stephen what drew him to this acting opportunity. ‘I saw the recent Byron Casting play, A Property of the Clan, at the Rochdale Theatre and liked the production and the theatre itself. It’s my first time as a stage actor and I’m looking for a new social outlet.’
Stephen Bocking
Stephen came to the auditions and performed a spoken piece that impressed the Director Greg Crane and Artistic Director Bette Guy. We look forward to seeing Stephen’s debut in community theatre!
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Lisa Walmsley
Plays Margaret (in Lockdown in Little Grimley) and is understudy for Sandra (in Alan Grimaldi and the 183). Lisa Walmsley is no stranger to the stage at Lismore Theatre Company. Most recently, audiences will have seen her as M’Lynn in Steel Magnolias. At the Star Court Theatre, Lisa played the Criminologist in the popular Rocky Horror Show Shadowcast. Other shows in which Lisa has performed include Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Faulty Towers and Floating Woman. Lisa is also a writer for stage and screen and has won awards for her short plays. She has also undertaken theatre studies at UNE and performed in several short films. When asked what attracted Lisa to her role in this production, she laughingly replied ‘I was drawn to the role of Margaret because I’ve always wanted to be a large breasted bitchy diva.’ We are always keen to see Lisa on stage.
Plays Joyce (in Lockdown in Little Grimley) and Sandra (in Alan Grimaldi and the 183). Jenny was recently cast in her first performance since High School in Running Up A Dress with Lismore Theatre Company. She says, ‘This play was an amazing personal experience.
Jenny Craig
I got to express myself creatively, learn about myself and relationships, improve my theatrical skills and interact with an amazing group of creative people who inspire, encourage and share in so many ways.’ Jenny was attracted to the comedy of the Little Grimley plays. ‘I want to explore humour in performance as I believe it has a powerful impact on the mental health of an audience. As they say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Jenny is also looking forward to developing her characters to boost the audience mood with laughter, relaxation and ‘feel good’ vibes. We look forward to seeing Jenny’s comedic side in this production.
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Carl Moore
Plays Gordon (in Lockdown in Little Grimley) and Alan (in Alan Grimaldi and the 183). Carl is a seasoned performer having participated in local Community theatre for nearly 30 years, in Tenterfield, Glen Innes, Deepwater, Lismore, Bangalow, Murwillumbah Tweed Heads and Ballina. He has been onstage in many musicals, dramas, comedies and cabarets. He has also been front of house and backstage in a wide variety of roles and especially enjoys set building. When asked what he’s looking forward to by being involved in LTC's presentation of Lockdown in Little Grimley and Alan Grimaldi and the 183, he responded ‘I specifically look forward to collaborating with the audience in a good laugh. Something that is much needed in these straightened times.’ Carl plays the title role of Alan Grimaldi and we await his portrayal of this bewildered, confused and indignant soul with great anticipation.
About the plays: ALAN GRIMALDI AND THE 183 by Bob Hammond. Alan Grimaldi of Pinner, Middlesex, London sets off one morning to go to work. On this particular day, he never arrives. In fact, he can’t remember what happened to him at all and has no idea how he finds himself in a run-down office, occupied by two bureaucratic types who are puzzling over a cryptic crossword clue. Where is he? And why? Who are these people? (Turns out they’re called Sandra and Barry) Will he ever get to work? LOCKDOWN IN LITTLE GRIMLEY by David Tristram In a time of lockdown, the Chairman Gordon calls an emergency meeting, complete with social distancing, to discuss his idea for their next production when restrictions ease - a touching love story set in a hospital, with all profits destined for the St Mary’s Hospital. But based on their previous efforts, will the Hospital actually end up worse off? Lockdown is a new addition to the popular Little Grimley series, which follows the antics of a hapless Amateur Dramatic Society desperate for audiences, and it's a perfect fun-filled romp to get audiences laughing. Tickets are available already at www.trybooking.com/CANZT for the shows Aug 19-28.
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NOW OPEN Music Bizarre has been operating for over 20 years now in Lismore, Northern New South Wales.
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It was originally established by David Lacey & Marcus Bowden who employed me as a book keeper in the early years. Marcus decided to move on in 1998 and l, Deborah Ray, became business partners with David for the next 16 years. David retired last year and so l became the sole owner and what a total pleasure & a privilege it has been to be sharing the love of music with all my beautiful fellow music enthusiasts.
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Lismore And Music Lismore Musical Union (1877 - 2022 ) 215 Years Lismore Musical Festival (1908 - 2022 ) 114 Years Lismore Irish Music Festival (1916 - 2022) 106 Years Lismore Music Week (1922 - 2022) 100 Years Lismore Musical Festival THE MOVEMENT STARTED A public meeting convened by the Mayor (Ald. J. Quilty )in response to a numerously signed requisition was held in the Council Chambers last night for the purpose of considering the question of forming an Austral Association for the Northern Rivers for establishing an annual musical festival Mr. W. W. Morris moved that a society for the advancement of music and literature be formed in Lismore. He said the movement originated with a visit by Mr. H. W. Burge to the Toowoomba festival, when that gentleman conceived the idea of forming a similar association here. It would be on a smaller scale at first, as at its last sessions, the Toowoomba festival had 10,000 people endeavouring to seek admission on one occasion, and at one afternoon band contest, the attendance was even larger. In Lismore it would be advisable to limit themselves to music and literature.
Northern Star, Lismore. Friday 28 February 1908.
LISMORE MUSIC WEEK
Northern Star, Lismore. Saturday 3 March 1877.
Lismore Musical Union It has been stated, that there is a silver lining to every cloud, and no doubt the cloud that has hung over this little township of late, was partly dispelled on Friday week last, when the Members of the newly formed Musical Union, gave their first Concert in the new building (kindly lent for the occasion) just erected by the Roman Catholic Community for Church purposes; and which Concert proved to be very enjoyable, and highly calculated to dispel any "ennui" we may have suffered from of Iate. Being a fine moonlight night, the attendance was very good, and all present appeared to thoroughly enjoyed themselves; while no doubt the concord of sweet sounds was a great treat to both those whom they were familiar in other places, and those whom they were novelties.
Referring to then memorable occasion it says: "Undoubtedly the Lismore Music Week Committee achieved something great when, during the early part of last month, they organised the first Music Week to be, held in New South Wales." An important aspect of the matter also is that it behoves Lismore to do everything possible to see that the local competitors in all sections should be fit to win pride of place in their respective contests.
THE IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL AT LISMORE - (MARCH 15th,16th, 17th) This unique event, by which St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in Lismore, was altogether a wonderful success, no matter from what standpoint success may be looked for. It is the fourth of its kind in Lismore annals, and the Lismore Irish Musical Festival is so far the only one of its kind in the Commonwealth.
Northern Star, Lismore. Saturday 30 June 1877.
Freeman's Journal, Sydney. Thursday 25 March 1920.
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How Lismore Eisteddfod All began The Festival story begins in l907 when Messrs Paling & Co “with a view to stimulating local interest are giving a valuable gold medal to the competitor gaining the highest distinction at the Toowoomba Austral Musical Festival in November next…” Mr Harry Burge, their North Coast representative took the medal to Toowoomba. After his visit, Mr Burge could see the importance and far reaching influences that such an annual function would have on his own district. He lost no time in bringing his ideas to the attention of Dr A J Cahill who practiced medicine in Coraki. After many months of hard work, Alderman J Quilty, Mayor of Lismore called a public meeting and on February 27, 1908 the Lismore Musical Festival Society was formed. The Mayor was elected President. The first Musical Festival was held over four days commencing Sep 4th 1908 in the Recreation Grounds now Oakes Oval. Under the largest marquee in the Southern Hemisphere, lit by gas.
The program consisted mainly instrumental items of piano, organ, string; vocal performances in solo, duet and choral. As well as drill, there were sections for action songs and of course the maypole dance. The type of dancing now associated with the Festival was not introduced until 1911. Two sections one for girls (Graceful Dance) and one for boys (Dance Highland Fling, etc). Now Dance is the major part of the Festival calendar. In 2018, three new dance styles have been added. Contemporary, Lyrical and Tap Dance with vocal, to the ballet, tap without vocals, jazz, song and dance, expressive and hip-hop.
In 2019, the Nicholson Award Lyrical Dance Championships and Musical Theatre Sections were added. The main instrumental sections between 1908 were for piano and violin, now we have sections for piano, string, woodwind and brass; with Vocal sections for solos, duets, choirs large and small and a`capella. In 2020, new Sections have been added to the Vocal and Instrumental Schedule. They are the Special Needs Performance Solo and Group sections and the Mature Age Performances for age groups over 30 years. What is in a name – for more than a century the Lismore Eisteddfod was always called the Music Festival or the Festival. The tension between the names of Festival and Eisteddfod- is a challenge. It began life in l908 as a Festival of Grande Annual Competitions; in l911 the organisers were questioned why is it not called an Eisteddfod – the response – it has taken us this long to get it going we are NOT changing the name. These days, whilst we call it the` Lismore Eisteddfod` many still refer to it as `The Festival`, but with the support from competitors, sponsors and our wonderful volunteers, we will be continue to hold our `Grande Annual Competitions` or The Lismore Eisteddfod` in our search for the goal of EXCELLENCE. Fascinating insights into the Lismore Musical Festival/Eisteddfod are contained in the following books. Lismore Musical Festival History & Memories by Margaret Henderson available at the Historical Society Other details about the Society are in The Story of a North Coast City LISMORE edited by Maurice Ryan 1979. Source The History of Lismore Eisteddfod www.lismoreeisteddfod.com.au
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Lismore Eisteddfod May we introduce to you the Lismore Musical Festival Society? The aim of this society, established in 1908, is to encourage children and adults of amateur status in the Performing Arts to further their skills by providing them with stand up stage space and to have their work tested by skillful, qualified adjudicators. Each year more that 4,000 amateur performers are involved through dance studios, schools, individual students of various teachers in piano, woodwind, string, brass, vocal, dance, spoken word, school choirs, bands, choral speech and creative class work. Their ages range from 4 years to 50 plus. Lismore Eisteddfod Lismore Musical Festival Society PO Box 278 Lismore NSW 2480 Australia PHONE: (02) 6621 6015 COMMITTEE President: Heather Sidney Senior Vice President: John Devoy Secretary/Treasurer: Valerie Axtens Facebook Administrator: Yvonne Stevenson Programmer: Yvonne Stevenson, Lisa Pirlo
Lismore Music Festival Committee 1908
Back Row, reading from left to right: S. McLean. Dr. Coen, R. Phillips, F. Lance, W. J. Lane. Middle Row: S. Jamieson, Father Maguire, D. Mason, Dr. Hemphrey, C. P. Mackenzie (Treasurer), A. H. A. Fraser, Rev. B. Dinning. Front Row: F. Wicks, V. B. McDermott, J. Quilty (President), W. W. Morris, A. W. Macdougall.
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MUSIC WEEK FOR LISMORE The fact that the committee of the Lismore Musical festival Society has decided to recommend the holding of a "music week" locally on similar lines to those followed so successfully in Melbourne, should carry considerable weight with the citizens generally and remove from all region, of doubt the question of carrying out the proposal with "satisfaction - and benefit to all". The Mayor has been asked to convene a public meeting to enable the matter to be discussed, chiefly with a view to deciding upon ways and means and, in all probability, this meeting will be held on Monday evening next In any case, it is expected a time and place will be announced in tomorrow's issue and it is to be hoped that there will be a ;large_- and representative in attendance in order to launch the project auspiciously and well. The movement is one which could appeal to everyone, whether they can claim to be musically in a high artistic, or in a technical sense, or not. There are a few fortunately, who do not sympathise in their heart of hearts, with anything, which tends towards brightening what, to far too many, is the drabness of everyday existence.
The prime motive of "music week" is to bring joyousness of spirit to everyone, or at all events, to all those who can be reached through the medium of song and melody. The experience in regard to community singing in Melbourne showed that there is something surprisingly magnetic about it so much so that many seemed to be compelled, almost, against their will, to join in.
LISMORE'S MUSIC WEEK. Lismore's music week, commenced in Spinks Park on Sunday afternoon with items by massed. "bands and massed choirs, orchestral numbers, and community" singing. The official opening took place on Monday night, when Mr. Massy Greene performed the opening ceremony, in place of the Prime Minister. The Lismore committee claims that its efforts to inaugurate a music week is the first in this State, and its object is to spread the influence and benefits of music more widely amongst the people. The programme will include gramophone lectures and concerts in the open air, and otherwise, community singing for children, adults, and work people in the lunch hours, concert parties in hospitals, music in the homes of Lismore, and a combined band recital. The week will conclude with a final thanksgiving concert of massed choirs and orchestras, at which choruses from "The Messiah" will be a feature. Daily Examiner, Grafton, NSW. Wednesday 10 May 1922.
Hardly anything more humanising in its effects can be conceived. Just imagine the scenes so graphically described recently by some of the Melbourne newspapers, when thousands gathered together on and about the steps of the public buildings and joined with whole-hearted enthusiasm in songs that everyone knew! "John Brown's Body", "Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag" "The Marseillaise, ''Hail heavenly song" (Tannhauser), "Whaling up the Lachlan'', "Land of Hope and Glory" — quite a varied selection but each and everyone a song with a strong heart appeal!
Tweed Daily (Murwillumbah. Tuesday 9 May 1922.
So spontaneous was the success achieved in Melbourne and so lasting did the influence of the movement promise to be, that steps are being taken to establish community singing as a permanent institution in that city for 'Music week,' whether in the big metropolitan centres, or in the larger provincial towns, has other aims and objects; but they are working together towards the one end of ennobling human nature, inspiring it with higher ideals, and giving one and all a richer sympathy and a deeper understanding of their fellows.
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The fact that the Governor-General has definitely promised to come to Lismore to perform the official opening of the Musical Festival in September next will be an added attraction and make the gala week a still greater success than it would otherwise have been. The presence of Lord and Lady Forster will be a big draw, and will serve to augment the influx of visitors from the country districts, and probably also from more distant place. The "Australian Musical News" for July gives considerable prominence to Lismore and its recent successful Music Week. It has a full page devoted to two excellent photographs, one showing the scene in Spinks Park during the open air concert by massed choirs, orchestras and bands, and the other a group of the Lismore Music Week committee, taken on the post, office steps.
Referring to then memorable occasion it says:—"Undoubtedly the Lismore Music Week Committee achieved something great when, during the early part of last month, they organised the first Music Week to be, held in New South Wales. Judging by the evidence which has come to hand from various sources, it would appear that, enthusiasm ran high", and that interest in the art was greatly developed in all the great Northern Rivers districts.
Every citizen, from the Mayor of Lismore downwards, every musical society, every teacher and student, members of learned and practical professions, teachers, ministers and shopkeepers, journalists and choristers, bandsmen and orchestral players, all did their part, in making this festival, what it really was a very great success.
Northern Star, Lismore. Saturday 8 July 1922.
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c i s u M e r o m s i L Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954), Monday 19 August 1946, page 4
Lismore Festival Has Wide Appeal (By a Staff Correspondent.)
Lismore Musical Festival Society has grown and developed with the town, and to-day it is a well established and progressive institution. The body of public spirited citizens who founded the Society on February 27, 1908, had great faith in the future and in the cultural possibilities of Lismore. Time has shown how much that faith was justified, for the seedling sown 38 years ago has become a tree of noble proportions.
The history of the society since its inception is one of unbroken success and a great tribute to the zeal and enterprise of the men who guided and directed it through the years that have gone. From comparatively small beginnings, it has expanded beyond^ all recognition and become one of the best institutions of its kind in the State. Vast improvements have been made in every department, new sections and classes have been added to meet modern requirements, and the interest of a much wider public has been enlisted.
The first three festivals were held in a big marquee on the Recreation Ground. This accommodation served for a start, but public interest in the festival increased so rapidly that the committee had to hire a larger tent.
Although there was a break In the activities of the society during the Great War and in the immediate postwar period, it continued to function throughout the last war and not a year was missed. This was a remarkable achievement considering that practically every, festival in the State went into recess for the war period.
The tent provided for the 1910 festival was stated to be the largest ever used in! Australia. Subsequently, with roller skating coming into vogue at the time, the festival was "housed" in the Rink Hall, which was erected.
The management committee decided to keep going more for the sake of the young people than anything else. They judged wisely that the festival would have a good psychological effect on the public mind during those years of strain and stress and that the children especially would benefit from it.
So eager were the public to be present at the first competitions conducted by the society that the crowd pushed open the gates of the Recreation Ground and many people, without tickets, obtained seats.
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Lismor e Music Encouraged by the early successes, the committee spared no pains in adding to the attractions of the festival each year and increasing the prize money.
Through the medium of the festival, many adults and More competitions were arranged appealing to a juveniles have had the opportunity of demonstrating their capabilities in open competition and not a few of wider public and in no time the scope of the society and its influence extended far beyond the them have subsequently gained distinction in the sphere of music or or the concert platform.
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Each passing year the committee found it had outstandingly successful, the festival has materally more work to do. More competitors were coming helped to cultivate a taste for music and the kindred arts amongst the general community and that in itself forward and many from other centres. After the 1915 competitions there was a lapse in the society's activities due to the Great War and a serious epidemic of sickness in the district, until 1921 when it was revived to stage a highly successful festival from every point of view. Too much cannot be said for the cultural value of the annual festival and the benefits that accrue from it both directly and indirectly. Voluntarily and without any fee or reward, beyond the satisfaction of knowing they were doing good work, the committees of management which have held office since the first festival was held, have provided an incentive for thousands of young people over a wide area to cultivate one of the fine arts and attaii; proficiency in it.
more than justified its existence.
Regarded merely in a utilitarian sense, the festival is a distinct commercial advantage to Lismore and district, bringing each year hundreds of competitors and visitors to the town and increasing the amount of money in circulation. With more entries and a bigger schedule than ever, this year's festival -is going to reach the high water mark of achievement in the annals of the society. The committee have managed to obtain accommodation for most of the competitors from Queensland and are hoping to get all their requirements in time for the festival.
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A historical account of the Lismore City Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd, functioning in Lismore since 1907. The times beyond and inclusive of the Club's Centenary in 2007 are related by various members of the Club, gathered through interviews with the author to create a contemporary account of the friendly little club by the river.
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U3A Northern River (Lismore) Inc.
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U3A Northern River (Lismore) Inc. U3A Northern River (Lismore) Inc. is a volunteer group run by seniors for seniors. Each year in July NRU3A offers new members the opportunity to join for the last 6 month of the year for a discounted membership of $25. If you are considering joining we encourage you to visit a class , you will be made welcome. This year has been a roller coaster year, after just coming out of the lockdowns from COVID Lismore experienced not one but two major floods. The Lismore Workers Club has always been a supporter of U3A and over the past 25 years has been home for many of our classes and activities. Sadly this was a victim of the floods. Thanks to a very dedicated team of volunteers U3A has survived and is now housed in a variety of venues in and around Lismore. A variety of 31 classes and where they are available are listed on our website. As well as classes members enjoy bush and beach walks, social dine outs and outings. If you think you have the skills to tutor or lead a particular class or group we would love to hear from you contact Pat pmaclaren-smith@bigpond.com
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Cemetery Friends To Honour Loved Ones
Lismore City Council has launched the “Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries” Program. The program is a result of family and friends who have requested to do volunteer work at Council’s cemetery sites. The Friends of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries are a group of volunteers interested in the maintenance and conservation of cemeteries within the Lismore Local Government Area (LGA). The volunteers will assist with activities such as weeding, rose pruning, mulching, cleaning up leaves and sticks, cleaning headstones and plaques and removing degraded flowers and trinkets. This will be done in partnership with staff and in sections or areas of the cemeteries of interest to the volunteer.
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The Cemetery Friends may also assist with promotional and research activities such as preparing tours and guided walks for community members, genealogical research and preparation of information materials. The program sets out to protect and maintain the integrity of the Lismore Memorial Gardens, Crematorium and Cemeteries in the physical, philosophical and spiritual sense with regard to Council guidelines and policies now and into the future. To qualify as a member, you must live in the Lismore LGA or have family/friends interred at the Lismore Memorial Gardens or other cemetery and be able bodied to undertake such activities. You must also be willing to undertake promotional and research activities associated to the cemeteries. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can phone Council on 6625 0500 and speak to the Cemetery Manager who will provide you an application form and talk to you more about the program.
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FLOOD-HIT SCHOOLS NEED SPORTS GEAR
Play On Northern Rivers is assisting flood-impacted schools and sporting clubs. The Northern Rivers in New South Wales is a hub for grassroots and aspiring professional athletes. The February and March 2022 #nswfloods resulted in a substantial loss of sporting equipment across the region. The next generation of Northern Rivers athletes need your help!
I’m on a mission to fill sport sheds across the Northern Rivers by Term 3.
FOURTEEN weeks after the floods and there are STILL hundreds of kids still without sporting equipment at school.
I HAVE PLENTY OF SCHOOLS WHO NEED HELP. If you or your business is in a position to take care of a sporting gear wishlist for schools in Broadwater, Coraki, Leeville, Lismore, Upper Cooper’s Creek, Upper Main Arm etc please get in touch.
Play On Northern Rivers is fundraising for schools including Blakebrook Public School, Empire Vale Public School, Main Arm Upper Public School, Mullumbimby Public School, Ocean Shores Public School, Rappville Public School, Upper Cooper's Creek Public School, Wyrallah Road Public School etc.
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Congratulations to all and the selected players from around the Richmond River
Well done to the following players in being selected into the 2022 NSWCRU Cockatoos Squad. These players will attend a training day in Sydney (Daceyville) on Saturday 6 August 2022. A refined playing squad will then be selected to contest the National Rugby Championships in Adelaide. The Adelaide tour will commence on Wednesday 28 September 2022 through to Tuesday 4 October 2022.
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Well done to the following players in being selected into the 2022 NSWCRU Corellas Squad. Well done to the following players in being selected into the 2022 NSWCRU Corellas Squad.
A refined playing squad will then be selected to contest the National Rugby Championships in Adelaide. The Adelaide tour will commence on Wednesday 28 September 2022 through to Tuesday 4 October 2022.
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MAKING THE CUT
Jack Taylor (Far North Coast) NSW Country Rugby Union Congratulations to Jack Taylor who has been selected in the Country U18's representative squad. The selection were based on performances at recent trials, particularly the School’s trials held in the past week.
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Good Food FOOD HUNT AROUND LISMORE
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Fundies Wholefood Market A massive thanks to all the local legends who have swung by to show their support this week since we've reopened our team are so glad to be back bringing you all the fresh, organic foods!
Fundies Wholefood Markets are health food grocery stores, that offer a large variety of natural and organic food, personal & home products.
we are committed to creating a healthier, happier world by enhancing wellness through good food
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The Garden Plate
NOW OPEN Serving wholesome vegetarian food cooked and speciality items with love and care. Mostly Vegan and gluten free. Enjoy a great coffee, indoors, or outside on those sunny Lismore days. Fresh jui and much more to satisfy your taste buds. 6622 5160 86 Magellan St, Lismore www.facebook.com/thegardenplate LISMORE
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BANZAI
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Wide range of authentic Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi made to order.
WE ARE OPEN BUT WE ARE STILL UNDER RENOVATION, THERE WILL BE LIMITED SEATS BOOKING ESSENTIAL 34 MOLESWORTH STREET, LISMORE. 6621 8881
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Trees Not Bombs
Farewell
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Trees Not Bombs Community Recovery Café connected our community and culture through our shared love of caring for community with food and cooking. We began from humble beginnings in March 2022. Grateful to be surrounded and supported by our friends, we were saddened to learn how many people were affected by the devastating floods in our community that were going through a crisis. Our journey began by engaging our network of volunteers making nutritious and nourishing daily meals for families and individuals going through tough times and facing food insecurity . Providing a support network for those who have been displaced and sleeping roughly as well as providing meals for people living with a disability. We wanted to help make a difference so Community Recovery Café, Trees Not Bombs was created. Photo: Rosie Lee
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The Trees Not Bombs Community Recovery Café has been packed away after 16 weeks providing the Lismore community with hot meals and drinks. For everyone involved it was a unique and rewarding experience and we are all grateful for the opportunity to provide genuine support for a community in need. We estimate we provided upwards of 20,000 meals during that time and several 100,000 hot drinks. We received no institutional support or funding and our effort was entirely funded by donations. Well over 100 people regularly volunteered by either cooking at home, doing a rostered shift, or helping with supplies. Then there were those who stepped in when needed and did dishes, cleaned tables or collected the compost. It was a concerted community effort to keep it running all day, nearly every day for all of that time. Each and every small and large effort contributed to the success of the whole. We leave behind a kitchen kit, able to be deployed at short notice. Hopefully parts of this will see service in the next week or so, when a small offspring will sally forth with a breakfast program at the transit centre, and hotpot lunches. Some of us will now re-focus our efforts speaking up for Nature- on saving the trees, the koalas, the forests.
Others are back to working for peace and disarmament. The success of these efforts also depends on volunteers. So if you're feeling isolated, uncertain, disconnected: volunteer.
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Volunteer for your community or your planet. You are needed, we are all needed. There is so much that needs doing, that can be done by people who care to fight injustice. The task ahead to stop war and climate catastrophe is enormous, and we all need to give it our attention and make an effort. Collectively we can be powerful, we can make a difference. Much love Lismore.
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Kiiarraa Cynthiaa Merle Bolt The Texas cheeseburger is absolutely lovely and the staff are so nice & welcoming definitely recommend
Mal Campbell stumbled across your place whilst passing through Lismore today, and I was not disappointed. Amazing venue, and possibly the best “restaurant BBQ” I’ve ever had! Thanks for making my day.
Paula Warriner Fantastic food. Great service and just a great vibe. Highly recommend.
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MANDARIN PALACE CHINESE RESTAURANT E S T .
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Gbah Jam Goonellabah Skatepark Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre Gbah Skate Jam is a free community event for young people and their families. Activities include skating, rock climbing, slacklining, street art, volleyball and futsal. Lots of prizes, music, games and food.
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Wilderness Survival basics - Winter SATURDAY, 13 AUGUST 2022 FROM 09:00 am - 16:00 pm
Do you have the skills or knowledge to be able to survive in the bush if things don't go according to plan?
FIRE!!!! Do you want to learn how to create fire without the use of matches or lighter? Master this skill at my new WILDERNESS SURVIVAL BASICS course launching on August 13th.
Perhaps you're wanting to upskill so you can confidently venture further off the beaten track? During this hands-on practical workshop you will learn the essentials required to survive, and how to prepare yourself for your wilderness experience. Learn how to reduce risk and discover what equipment you should carry with you when going bush.
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Bald Rock
50th Anniversary Bike Ride Bald Rock National Park Sat 15 Oct 2022, 08:30 AM Pump up your tyres for the special anniversary bike ride celebrating 50 years of Bald Rock National Park.
Join us at the Bald Rock campground for a fun day out with friends and family. Cheer on the riders and support local stall holders. Refreshments will be available. Jump on your bike and pedal across the remarkable Bald Rock National Park near Tenterfield. Cycle through the remarkable granite gardens scattered across the picturesque landscape. Bald Rock 50th anniversary riders will get exclusive access to parts of the park rarely seen by other visitors. If you’re attending as a spectator, enjoy a walk through this unique landscape. Or hike to the summit of Bald Rock, the largest granite monolith in the Southern Hemisphere.
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When Saturday 15 October 2022 50km riders: 8.30am: Briefing. 9am: Ride begins. 20km riders: 9.30am: Briefing 10am: Ride begins Where Bald Rock campground and picnic area Grade Medium. Suitable for competent mountain bikers with some sections being physically demanding. Both rides have a variety of terrain including shallow water crossings. Children must be accompanied by an adult rider.
Price Registration $50 per rider (includes drink bottle, can cooler, certificate and draw string bag). Anniversary jersey $50 (pre-order only until Monday 8 August 2022). Spectators free.
Meeting point Bald Rock campground and picnic area.
Bookings To register, book online. Phone 1300 072 757 for more information.
Please note Jerseys are available by pre-order only. Orders close Monday 8 August 2022. There are 2 rides on the day: 20km and 50km. Due to COVID-19, all spectators and participants must sign in on arrival.
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Registration price: $50 per rider (includes drink bottle, can cooler, certificate and draw string bag). Registration and Anniversary Merchandise Jersey (preorder only) $100 per rider. Spectators free.
Yes Park entry fees: $8 per vehicle per day. The park uses a selfregistration fee collection system. Please bring the correct change.
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