LOCAL MATTERS LISMORE CITY COUNCIL NEWS ISSUE 101, 22 NOVEMBER 2017
2017 ARTSTATE PROGRAM
Artstate Lismore is being held from 30 November to 3 December in Lismore, with a two-day conference as well as a four-day public arts program jam-packed with music, arts, theatre, performance and creative events. Much of the entertainment is free, some is ticketed, and there is a fantastic program to choose from that includes
LIVE PERFORMANCES ►OPENING NIGHT: Thursday, 30 November, Lismore Quadrangle From 5.30pm: Lions Club BBQ and Gallery Friends Bar 10am-7pm: Exhibitions at Lismore Regional Gallery 7.00pm-7.30pm: Official opening of Artstate Lismore 7.30pm-8.30pm: Djanda Mandi Gingerlah 8.30pm-9.30pm: 1920s swing party with the Youth Jazz Orchestra, Shelly Brown, Spaghetti Circus and the Cassettes. Be part of the Artstate opening night spectacular. Free event.
►DJURRA
Wednesday, 29 November to Saturday, 2 December 7.30pm-8.30pm, Lismore City Hall, $20-$50 NORPA’s breathtaking new dance theatre work directed by Kirk Page and inspired by a Bundjalung creation story.
►THE OVERTOPPING
Thursday, 30 November & Friday, 1 December 8.30pm-9.15pm, CBD Laneways, FREE Be taken on an immersive tour of site-specific performances that respond to the real stories of the flood and cyclone Debbie.
►BONNYWOOD RISING Friday, 1 December 7pm-8pm, Star Court Theatre, FREE
A live cinema performance that imagines Bonalbo & District Memorial Hall as the centre of Australia’s largest cinema corporation you never heard of. Featuring live narration by Alan Highfield and music by Amphibian.
►CHEEKY CABARET
Friday, 1 December & Saturday, 2 December 9pm-10pm, Star Court Theatre, $30-$37 + booking fees Bold and brash, sexy and dangerous, Cheeky Cabaret blends circus, vaudeville, comedy and everything in between.
►IRONING MAIDENS
Friday, 1 December & Saturday, 2 December 6pm-10pm, Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music, FREE This live electronic music performance art piece explores the topics of domesticity, technology and the history of women in electronic music.
►DAUGHTERS OF THE RUM REBELLION
Saturday, 2 December 7pm-8pm, Star Court Theatre, FREE A musical theatre production that reveals the hidden history of Australia’s female bushrangers, starring Gleny Rae and Ilona Harker. This ground-breaking theatre show brings to light the fascinating colonial feats of these forgotten bushrangers.
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►STATE OF PLAY
Saturday, 2 December 3.45pm-5.15pm, Lismore City Hall, FREE NORPA’s Studio is interested in creating performance that mix form and are brave, playful and at times absurd. Get the first taste of two new works being created in the Studio by two of NORPA’s associate artists.
►SHARE HOUSE
Saturday, 2 December 7.30pm-8.30pm, St Paul’s Hall, FREE
A dance theatre project co-devised by five emerging professional dancers with disability, mentored by Michael Hennessy and Kate McDowell, and set somewhere down the road from you.
MUSIC ►FRETLESS NOMAD
Friday, 1 December, 6.30pm-7pm & Saturday, 2 December, 2pm-3pm + Q&A Lismore City Hall, $22 Exclusive Australian premiere performance by British Indian sarod player Soumik Datta. Transport yourself through ancient Afghanistan, colonial India and present-day Britain to unfold the mystery of the 19-stringed lute known as the sarod.
►LIVE MUSIC AT THE LISMORE QUADRANGLE
Friday, 1 December 7pm-10pm, Lismore Quadrangle, FREE Hear Sara Tindley, Tralala Blip and Tora play live at the Lismore Quadrangle. For individual set times visit www.artstate.com.au
►TEDDY LEWIS KING
Saturday, 2 December 6pm-8pm, Lismore Transit Centre, FREE Teddy Lewis King is a three-piece hip hop act from Lismore. Formed in 2013, Teddy Rhodes, Mitch King and DJ Mud have performed at various festivals including Byron Bay Falls Festival.
►LIVE MUSIC AT THE LISMORE QUADRANGLE
Saturday, 2 December 7pm-10pm, Lismore Quadrangle, FREE Hear Tullara, Blakboi and WHARVES play live at the Lismore Quadrangle. For individual set times visit www.artstate.com.au
►ARTSTATE FESTIVAL CLUB
Thursday, 30 November to Saturday, 2 December 9pm-12pm, Lismore Bowling Club, FREE A chilled space for night owls who want to hang out at the end of the evening. Special guest spots from Artstate artists to add to the mix from 10pm-11pm.
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Please see below a full program of Artstate Lismore events or head to the website www.artstate.com.au for bookings and information. Tickets are also available at the NORPA Box Office. Artstate Lismore is presented by Regional Arts NSW in partnership with Arts Northern Rivers and is supported by Create NSW and Lismore City Council.
►FINALE ORCHESTRAL CONCERT
►DISRUPTION OF DISTANCE
Hear the Regional Youth Orchestra perform live on stage in the grand Artstate finale.
Site-related art, exhibitions and sound interventions by artists from the Northern Rivers will be experienced throughout Lismore city allowing conversations between artists and audiences to extend beyond the conference walls.
Sunday, 3 December 11am-12.30pm, Lismore Quadrangle, FREE
VISUAL ARTS ►DREAMING TRAILS
Thursday, 30 November, 10am-7pm Friday, 1 December, 10am-5pm Saturday, 2 December, 10am-5pm Sunday, 3 December, 10am-4pm Lismore Regional Gallery, FREE Dreaming Trails is a partnership between Lismore Regional Gallery and Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and has been curated by Gumbaynggirr cultural worker, Alison Williams.
►FOUR WOMEN (I DO BELONG) Thursday, 30 November, 10am-7pm Friday, 1 December, 10am-5pm Saturday, 2 December, 10am-5pm Sunday, 3 December, 10am-4pm Lismore Regional Gallery, FREE Four Women (I do belong) is curated by Djon Mundine and is inspired by the 1966 Nina Simone song Four Women, which speaks of the perception of black women and their inherent pain and strength.
►WE’RE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Thursday, 30 November, 12pm-6pm Friday, 1 December, 12pm-7pm Saturday, 2 December, 12pm-6pm Sunday, 3 December, 10am-3pm The OLD Lismore Regional Gallery, FREE This exhibition brings together artwork by several artists based in the Northern Rivers. The exhibition questions the notion of ‘regionality’ and the perception that artists working outside of metropolitan areas are hindered by location.
►WEAVERS GATHERING
Thursday, 30 November to Saturday, 2 December 9am-8.30pm, Lismore City Hall, FREE This ambitious project brings together Indigenous weavers living across the Bundjalung Nation, showcasing weaving techniques and celebrating culture. Created in the lead-up to Artstate, expert Indigenous weavers will gather to craft a unique weaving installation that will be launched at Lismore City Hall and displayed throughout Artstate.
►DIGBY MORAN INSTALLATION
Thursday, 30 November to Sunday, 3 December Day and night throughout the Artstate precinct, FREE
FILM ►CREATEABILITY 2017: PREMIERE SCREENING EVENT
Friday, 1 December 7pm-8.15pm, St Paul’s Hall, FREE – bookings essential at www.artstate.com.au Createability is an annual Screenworks initiative that provides funded opportunities for professional filmmakers living in regional NSW to profile artists with disability living and creating in their communities. Each three to sevenminute short documentary gives the viewer an up-close encounter with each of the artists, showcasing their creative talents and the important role that art plays in their day-today lives.
FAMILY ►BUNNY RACKET
Saturday, 2 December 11am-12pm, Lismore Quadrangle, FREE Bunny Racket is here to rock you. Whether you are three or 103, you will not be able to resist the beautiful madness of King Bunny and his gang of fluffy punk rock friends.
►COLOURS
Friday, 1 December to Saturday, 2 December 9.30am-10.30am & 12.30pm-1.30pm Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music, FREE Colours is a highly interactive show and an up-close immersive adventure for children by Roundabout Theatre.
►RUMPELSTILTSKIN SCREENING Saturday, 2 December 10am-12.50pm, Northern Rivers Conservatorium of Music, FREE
One of folklore’s great villains comes alive in a deliciously wicked spin on a dark and devilish tale.
►THE BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, 2 December 6pm-8pm, Lismore Transit Centre, FREE The Block Party is a hip hop dance event featuring free workshops, dance showcases and open public dance floor cyphers (dance circles) for everyone to showcase their skills.
Thursday, 30 November to Saturday, 2 December 9am-8.30pm, Lismore City Hall Forecourt, FREE
Albert (Digby) Moran will create a site-specific installation and intervention further exploring the repetition of ancient motifs and his intimate connection to Bundjalung country.
Performances and times were correct at the time of print. For the full program visit www.artstate.com.au
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: LISMORE RIVER FESTIVAL & CARP MUSTER Community members are invited to attend the inaugural Lismore River Festival & Carp Muster on Saturday, 2 December from 10am to 4pm in Riverside Park. The free family event includes fun activities for all ages as well interesting information, including the secret of how to transform the European carp from an environmental pest into a tasty addition to your menu. People who love to fish can win a share in over $2000 worth of prizes in the carp fishing competition, or you can watch carp being turned into culinary masterpieces by chef Daniel Lange. Enjoy a taste of his delicious carp creations that will forever change the way you look at this fish. The Northern Rivers Science Hub will host a speaker tent with talks on carp, river health, weed management and more. Dr Matt Landos, Director of Future Fisheries Veterinary Service, will give a myth-busting talk about carp, covering everything from river health, native fish decline and what we can do to reverse this. John Larson, chair of OzFish Unlimited's Richmond River Chapter, will give a talk called ‘Oysters... Not just good to Eat’ on the importance of oysters in our lower estuarine systems and river health. Lismore City Council will have information on its Biodiversity Management Strategy projects including the Rural Landholder Initiative, and give a talk on flood management planning for the future. The Far North Coast Canoe Club will also run a come and try session from 10am to 12pm at the Rowing Club boat ramp. Other activities include: • Fishing from the riverbank – BYO gear and licence. Open to all ages with junior and senior prizes. • Junior fishing clinic. • Carp cooking demos and tastings by Love Food Hate Waste chef Daniel Lange.
• Carp filleting demos by Ballina Fisherman’s Co-op. • Rous County Council book launch. • Tree planting. • Catchment health education and games including 3D catchment model and nest box building. • Discovery trail activities. • Live music and much more! Come along with your fishing rod for a day of fun with the whole family. For more information, email Shae Kolk at kolk@cva.org.au or phone 6681 6169. The Lismore River Festival & Carp Muster is presented by Conservation Volunteers Australia, Lismore City Council, the Department of Primary Industries and OzFish, with additional support from the SES, Frogley’s Offshore, Bunnings, Ballina Camping and Disposal, Richmond Landcare Inc., the Northern Rivers Science Hub, Lismore Workers Club, Friends of the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens and Rous Country Council.
DEVELOPMENT CONSENTS ISSUED
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND ASSESSMENT ACT In accordance with the provisions of Section 101 of the Act and Clause 124 of the EP&A Regulation, notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted consent. DA No. 04/532-6 33 Acacia Avenue, Goonellabah: Section 96(2) modification to create 15 additional lots through the subdivision of Lot 94 DP 1223856 which includes three already approved lots. 14/184-2 100, 100A, 100B Dawson Street and 145 Magellan Street, Lismore: Section 96(1A) modification to Conditions 32 and 33 by changing the wording from ‘Prior to issue of a Construction Certificate’ to ‘Prior to issue of an Occupation Certificate’. 16/38-2 178 Wilson Street, South Lismore: Section 96(1A) modification to alter architectural plans and to delete bio retention bed to north-western corner of driveway. 16/100-2 6, 8, 9 and 11 Willow Tree Drive, 5 and 5A George Drive and 123 Taylor Road, Chilcotts Grass: Section 96(1A) modification to approved subdivision by deleting approved lot 202 and reconfiguring the eastern boundary of the property to follow existing landscape plantings to the east of the dwelling house. 16/361 22 Belbourie Crescent, Boat Harbour: Attached dual occupancy. 17/44 8 Spring Street, East Lismore: Aboveground swimming pool. 17/67 29 William Blair Avenue, Goonellabah: Secondary dwelling. 17/202 27 Pendara Crescent, Howards Grass: Secondary dwelling and amended building envelope. 17/244 100 Oakley Avenue, East Lismore: 1800mm high front fence with a building line variation to 0m. 17/258 10 Napier Street, Goonellabah: Shed. 17/279 20 John O’Neill Circuit, Goonellabah: Dwelling and retaining walls. 17/282 1/3 Centenary Drive, Goonellabah: Change of use of an existing shed to establish a vehicle repair station (motorcycle repairs). 17/284 70 Carrington Street, Lismore: Installation of a disabled access lift, construction of a disabled access toilet and internal alterations. 17/285 7 Munro Road, Dunoon: Dwelling additions and alterations including carport, porch and covered walkways with a building line variation to 1m to Munro Road. 17/287 33 Spring Street, East Lismore: Demolition of existing garage/shed, replacement construction with a double garage with amenities attached to existing dwelling with a building line variation to 5.5m to Second Avenue. 17/289 1124 Keerrong Road, Keerrong: Dwelling addition (carport and patio). 17/302 130 Nielson Street, East Lismore: Dwelling addition and alterations (new kitchen and covered verandah). 17/303 9 Hurley Street, Lismore: Two-storey dwelling. 17/304 29 May Street, Dunoon: Shed.
kitchen and covered verandah). 17/303 9 Hurley Street, Lismore: Two-storey dwelling. 17/304 29 May Street, Dunoon: Shed. 17/307 10 Homestead Avenue, Goonellabah: Carport and retaining walls. 17/309 10 Kody Street, Goonellabah: Dwelling addition (rear patio awning). 17/310 279, 312 and 312A River Bank Road, Monaltrie: Subdivision (amalgamation) and subdivision (boundary alteration) of three lots to create two lots. 17/311 55 Dalley Street, East Lismore: Alterations to existing dwelling (internal alterations including new ensuite bathroom and modification of southern wall to recreate original verandah). 17/314 255 Whian Whian Road, Whian Whian: Additions and alterations to existing dwelling with a 10m building line. 17/315 58 Cameron Road, Boat Harbour: Dwelling. 17/316 13 Gallagher Drive, Lismore Heights: Carport. 17/323 85 Casino Street, South Lismore: Aboveground swimming pool with decking. 17/324 2502 Dunoon Road, Rosebank: New driveway access, reconfigure internal driveway and create a levelled pad area. 17/328 15 May Street, Dunoon: Dwelling. 17/329 10 Donaghue Street, Dunoon: Dwelling. 17/330 208 Richmond Hill Road, Richmond Hill: Inground swimming pool. 17/331 63 Elizabeth Avenue, Goonellabah: Carport. 17/336 2/1 Gum Tree Drive, Goonellabah: Change of use to a beauty salon. Details of applications and consents, together with conditions attached, may be inspected at Council’s Corporate Centre during business hours or via DA Tracking at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
Lismore CBD closed to traffic for power repairs
Essential Energy are planning power maintenance works in Lismore CBD this Sunday, 26 November, and there will be major road closures throughout the day. People will need to park outside the main block on this day. Crews will be undertaking essential works to telegraph poles throughout the CBD. Detours will be in place and the work is for one day only, with power to be restored by nightfall. Please follow all traffic control measures.
Rates Reminder
All Lismore ratepayers are reminded that your second rates instalment for the 2017/18 rateable year is due for payment on Thursday, 30 November 2017.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT THIS FRIDAY, 24 NOVEMBER We are inviting families to a FREE twilight community event with activities, food, art and fun for all ages this Friday, 24 November to celebrate National Recycling Week. The free event will run from 5pm to 7.30pm at the Lismore Recycling & Recovery Centre, which will come alive with twilight activities for the whole family. These include: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Waste to Art showcase of works from community workshops Waste Wise Schools Sculpture and People’s Choice competition Twilight walks through the Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens Invisible water art and live graffiti demonstrations Unveiling of the Real Artworks Overtopping installation Beeswax wrap workshops – make one to take home! Bag pocket art with the local Boomerang Bags group Garbage truck bin lifting for kids Bike refurb activities Live music Giant organics/recycling board games Seedlings for the kids to pot and take home Gold coin donation BBQ by Lismore City Rotary
Families from near and far are encouraged to come along, get creative, see some inspiring artworks and learn more about waste and recycling. “We have decided to hold this event in the evening as it will be cooler and the facility will be closed to waste disposal, so there will be plenty of easy parking,” Council’s Business Development Coordinator Danielle Hanigan said. “There will be art from our Waste to Art workshops on display as well as the very popular Schools Waste Wise Challenge sculpture exhibition. Local primary schools have all made sculptures from recycled materials throughout the year and the results are phenomenal. People will be asked to vote in the People’s Choice Award and heklp decide the winning school.
“It's a great event for kids, and it’s all free, so bring the whole family.” People can also take part in the final Waste to Art free community workshop on Thursday and Friday, 23-24 November. The Waste to Art workshops are a partnership between Lismore City Council and Real Artworks to offer the community an opportunity to get creative with recycled and reused products. The final workshop is called Recreate, Revive & Recover – New life for old things! and people are invited to come along, choose from a treasure trove of discarded objects and give them new life with a painted design. The workshop runs from 9am to 12pm each day and a session will also be held during the community event for anyone who would like to get in touch with their inner artist. These sessions will be led by Lismore-based graphic designer, printmaker and visual artist Joanna Kambourian, who is well known for her artwork under the creative pseudonym Ms Browns Lounge. Booking are essential for the Waste to Art workshops with Sunita at Real Artworks on 0428 076 703 or email sunita@realartworks. org. No bookings are required for the free community event. Inviting people to join them for a free community event on 24 November are Real Artworks Project Manager Sunita Bala (left) with artists Joanna Kambourian, Justin ‘Julla’ Livingston and Matt Daymond.
PROPOSED CHANGES TO ROAD LEVELS FOR UPCOMING ROADWORKS We are preparing plans to improve a 4.5km section of Wyrallah Road between Monaltrie Road and Wyrallah village. These works are funded under the NSW Government’s Safer Roads Program overseen by Roads & Maritime Services. We have received over $1 million specifically for this stretch of Wyrallah Road which will enable a number of safety treatments to be completed. In accordance with the Roads Act 1993, we propose to change road levels for some sections of this road as indicated below and are seeking public comment within the next 28 days. LOCATION & ROAD WORK PLANNED
SECTION OF ROAD AFFECTED
CHANGE IN ROAD CENTRELINE LEVEL
Wyrallah Road, Monaltrie
0.82km section of Wyrallah Road between River Bank Road and Tulk Road intersections.
Smooth out dip by raising the culvert approaches by max. +1000mm. Shave off crest near Tulk Road by max. -500mm.
0.25km of Wyrallah Road south of Ingram Road and located 1.3km north of Wyrallah village.
Improve the crossfall/ camber of the road by lifting a max. +100mm.
Upgrade road seal, shape and width. Line marking and advisory signs.
Wyrallah Road, Wyrallah Upgrade road seal, shape and width. Line marking and advisory signs.
While yet to be scheduled, these roadworks are planned to be completed in the first half of 2018. Adjoining landholders have been notified about these roadworks. The public are entitled to make written submissions, which should state any reasons for objection and the section of road it relates to. You may view preliminary plans of the planned roadworks on request at our Corporate Centre during normal office hours. Submissions are due by 4pm on 22 December 2017. For more information phone our Design Engineer Barry Goodwin on 1300 87 83 87.
REMINDER: 2017 CAROLS IN THE HEART IS COMING 10 DECEMBER Just a reminder to save the date for the 2017 Shopbaby Carols in the Heart coming up on Sunday, 10 December. Australian band the Justice Crew will be headlining the event and there will be carol singing, entertainment, face painting, a jumping castle, a visit from Santa and a spectacular fireworks display. Pack a picnic rug and bring the kids for a fun afternoon of family entertainment. There will be food and refreshments available and lots of fun surprises. The 2017 Shopbaby Carols in the Heart are being held at Crozier Field in Lismore due to the redevelopment of Oakes Oval. The event is free and gates open at 4.30pm with entertainment from 5.30pm.See you there for some Christmas cheer!
YOUR COVER Bunny Racket is one of many quirky and interesting acts from around regional NSW performing during Artstate Lismore. As well as a two-day conference, Artstate includes a four-day program of music, arts, theatre, performance and cabaret. You can catch Bunny Racket’s unique brand of rock for free on Saturday, 2 December at the Lismore Quadrangle from 11am to 12pm. There are ticketed and free events all over Lismore during the four-day event. See inside for a full program or visit www.artstate.com.au.
CONTACT US:
1300 87 83 87 Lismore City Council’s Corporate Centre is located at 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah. We are open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Our postal address is PO Box 23A, Lismore NSW 2480. You can email us at council@lismore.nsw.gov.au
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