LOCAL MATTERS LISMORE CITY COUNCIL NEWS ISSUE 172, 26 AUGUST 2020
THE LISMORE QUAD WINS LOCAL GOVERNMENT NSW AWARD There is no doubt Lismore and its villages are home to a very creative community. At the recent Local Government NSW Awards, The Quad’s 2019 project Dungarimba Wandarahn received a 'highly commended' award in the Leo Kelly OAM 'Arts and Culture' category. Anyone who attended this incredible exhibition would agree, while those who couldn’t find the time will probably be kicking themselves.
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Commissioned by The Quad, Dungarimba Wandarahn (Lismore place of learning) was a major new Australian work by internationally acclaimed digital artist Craig Walsh. One and a half years in the making, the project was created in collaboration with Southern Cross University’s Indigenous School Gnibi Wandarahn and Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar, high school and university students, researchers and arts practitioners, and was funded by the Australian Government’s Heritage Near Me program.
graph by Kate Holmes
Dungarimba Wandarahn was a powerful multisensory experience of Bundjalung Elder Aunty Irene Harrington’s memories as a young Aboriginal girl straddling two worlds in the 1950s. During the four-night event, the original Lismore High School was animated with large-scale projections and a soundscape depicting her experience of a white education system. A large dome was also constructed on the grass over a sand circle evoking traditional Bundjalung story, language and song with music composed by Brett Canning from Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar and didgeridoo from local musician Tom Avery. Audiences were invited to experience the work however they chose – lying down under the stars and listening, walking around each of the spaces, or sitting on a picnic rug while the kids played in the sand circle covered with animated projections of Bundjalung art. Special recognition should go to the gallery team led by Brett Adlington, Craig Walsh and project producer Marisa Snow.
ADDITIONAL PLOTS AT TUCKI CEMETERY Council has expanded the number of burial plots available at the popular Tucki Cemetery. Council’s Commercial Services Manager Kevin Trustum said a newly constructed concrete beam for the placement of plaques or memorials, similar to the Lismore Lawn Cemetery, allows for lawn burials and cremated remains. “Many people are now deciding that they want a rural location as their, or their family member’s, final resting place, which is why we have increased the space available at Council’s Tucki Cemetery,” he said. “Overlooking the hills and farms of the Wyrallah area, the Tucki Cemetery provides memorial options for loved ones in a rural setting. “There are 48 new burial plots and 144 new spaces for cremated remains now available.” The burial plots can be double depth to allow for the burial of two people in the same plot, similar to other Council cemeteries. The cremated remains plots can be single or double. The memorial beam will be planted with small natives over time. Both burial and cremated remains memorial plots can be reserved in advance. The cost of a burial plot at the Tucki Cemetery is $3,755.40 and $2,641.70 for a second interment, with a single cremation plot $1,252.70 and $1,802.70 for a double plot (2020/21 prices).
For more information phone 1300 87 83 87.
COVID-19 BORDER CLOSURE Have your say Following the closure of the NSW and Queensland border, Council is conducting a survey to determine the impact it is having on our community. The results of the survey will be forwarded to our state and federal government Members of Parliament so that they can make representations on behalf of our community. Please take a few minutes to tell us how the border closure has affected you and your family at www.yoursay.lismore.nsw.gov.au. The survey is open until 4 September.
Stay COVID-19 safe and follow the rules With community transmission occurring, the NSW Government strongly recommends you take extra precautions to protect others. Wear a mask: • If it is hard to maintain 1.5 metres of physical distance from others. • When in high-risk indoor areas such as public transport, supermarkets, shops, places of worship and entertainment venues. • When caring for or serving vulnerable people. • If working in a cafe, restaurant, pub, club or other high-risk indoor areas. Wearing a mask in NSW is not mandatory. With the significant increase in cases across NSW and Victoria, it’s important that we: • Follow the rules about visiting other households, self-isolation and quarantine. • Practise good hand hygiene and physical distancing. • Take extra care if you’re around vulnerable people. • Get tested if you have any symptoms and stay home while you are waiting for test results.
The following restrictions were current as of Wednesday, 19 August. For further information about COVID-19 restrictions, including border restrictions, please go to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19. Pub venue rules • All customers must sign-in by providing accurate contact details (name and phone number or email address). • Maximum of 10 people per booking or table. • Maximum of 300 people in the pub at any one time or one customer per four square metres, whichever is the lesser. • Alcohol can only be consumed by seated customers.
Visiting family and friends at home • Up to 20 visitors may visit another household at any one time. The total number of visitors includes adults and children. • There is no daily limit to visitors to your home, so long as you don’t have more than 20 visitors at any one time. • If you are over 70 or have a pre-existing medical condition, you should limit the number of visitors and take care at all times. • You can have guests from any household so long as it does not exceed 20 visitors in total. • An overnight stay as part of a visit to someone’s house is allowed. For updates, go to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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LIBRARY ACTIVITIES The Lismore and Goonellabah Library preschool and school holiday programs are now online. There have been a lot of changes since the arrival of COVID-19. One of them is moving our children’s preschool and school holiday programs online. You can still enjoy Baby Bounce, Toddler Time and Storytime, as well as a range of activities and crafts. Head to the Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) Facebook page or YouTube channel, choose the program you would like to watch, click and enjoy! Free Tax Help / Lismore Library By appointment only If you earn $60,000 or less and your tax affairs are simple, you can get free help with your tax return from a Tax Help Volunteer at the library. Tax help is available by appointment on Mondays and Thursdays. Phone the library on 6621 2464 to book your appointment. Author Takeover! / Regional Readers Facebook Group Friday, 4 September, 6pm Who’s coming along? Join us live and exclusive with author of The Bush Telegraph, Fiona McArthur. Find us in the RTRL Facebook group, ‘Regional Readers Book Club’. Everybody welcome. Junior Book Club / Lismore Library Thursday, 27 August, 4-5pm Like reading books? Feel like sharing the stories you love with others? Lismore’s Junior Book Club is the place to do it. Join a group of eight to 13-year-olds as they share stories, laughter and a love of reading. Teen Book Club / Lismore Library Monday, 31 August, 4-5pm Feel like sharing the stories you love with other like-minded teens? Teen Book Club lets you chat, argue, laugh and explore the wonderful world of reading. All welcome, ages 13-17.
APPLY FOR A BUSINESS FLOOD GRANT Applications are now open for the Business Flood Grant program. This program is designed to encourage business owners and owners of business premises within flood-prone urban areas to become ‘flood ready’. It was developed in partnership with and is fully funded by the NSW Government. A maximum amount of $25,000 (excluding GST) will be available to property and/or business owners undertaking eligible flood-ready works. Grant funding co-contribution is optional under this program in recognition that some businesses may wish to opt out of a contribution due to the impact COVID-19 has had on their business. Applications close at 4pm on Tuesday, 15 September 2020. The program guidelines and application forms are available at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au or contact Council’s Economic Development Manager on 1300 87 83 87.
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. Application Details DA18/122-2 26 Lodge Road, Mountain Top: Section 4.55(1A) modifications to site levels, roof form to the south and an increase in floor area. DA18/181-2 33, 33A and 35 Main Street, Clunes: Section 4.55(1A) application to modify the location of cafĂŠ and production kitchen, alteration to toilet facilities, clarification of consent conditions and approved plans, modification of traffic drawings, number of car parks and position of loading bay, and increase floor area to the retail area at rear of shop. DA20/115 261 Ballina Road, East Lismore: Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling including carport. DA20/217 11 Sawyers Avenue, Goonellabah: Dwelling. DA20/223 4 Dympna Crescent, Goonellabah: Dwelling addition (covered entry). DA20/234 136 Rock Valley Road, Blakebrook: Dwelling. DA20/240 3 Diadem Lane, Lismore: To undertake the erection of a secondary dwelling. DA20/242 107 Eureka Road, Rosebank: To change the use of the existing dairy bales to a dwelling to create a detached dual occupancy. DA20/245 8 Gallagher Drive, Lismore Heights: To undertake the strata subdivision (two lots) of an existing dual occupancy. DA20/249 6 Ferguson Close, Goonellabah: Shed.
DA20/245 8 Gallagher Drive, Lismore Heights: To undertake the strata subdivision (two lots) of an existing dual occupancy. DA20/249 6 Ferguson Close, Goonellabah: Shed. DA20/254 1 Melaleuca Court, Caniaba: Inground swimming pool. DA20/263 14 Panorama Road, Girards Hill: To undertake the pruning of three trees (poinciana tree, loquete tree and pine tree) in a heritage conservation area. Details of applications and consents, together with conditions attached, may be inspected at our Corporate Centre with prior appointment during business hours or via DA Tracking at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
COUNCIL DECIDES... At Council’s ordinary August meeting on Tuesday, 11 August, Council decisions included the following: • Council resolved (5/2 in favour with four absent) to adopt the Lismore Park Plan of Management and Lismore Parklands Masterplan. The Lismore Parklands Masterplan will be used to attract state and federal government funding. It will not be funded by Council. • Council resolved (6/1 in favour with four absent) to commence community consultation to gain feedback on the proposed naming of Ground 4 at Albert Park Baseball/Softball Complex to ‘Shailes Field’ after Kayleen Shailes. • Council determined (4/3 in favour with four absent) that 'Assessment Guideline Clause 5(s)' of the Farmers Markets Guidelines be amended to enable produce that is sourced beyond the Northern Rivers area be sold at the Lismore City Council farmers markets under the same conditions as Byron Bay and Ballina. • Council thanked retiring Councillors Gianpiero Battista and Greg Bennett for their leadership and service to the community. All relevant business papers, minutes and live webcasts can be found at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
UPCOMING MEETINGS The next ordinary meeting of Lismore City Council will be held on Tuesday, 8 September from 6pm. At the time of printing, the meeting will not be open to the public due to COVID-19. It will be broadcast on Council’s Facebook page and website at www.lismore.nsw.gov.au.
SALE OF LAND FOR OVERDUE RATES Local Government Act 1993, Section 713 Notice is hereby given to the persons named hereunder that Lismore City Council has resolved pursuance of sections 713 and 715 of the Local Government Act 1993, to sell the land described hereunder of which the persons named appear to be the owners or in which they appear to have an interest and on which the amount of rates stated as at 9 June 2020, is due.
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Owner(s) or person(s) having interest in the land
Description of subject land
Amount of rates and charges (including extra charges) overdue for more than five (5) years
Amount of all other rates and charges (including extra charges) payable and unpaid
Total
LEETE, Daniel James
LOT A DP 396378 1 Atlas Street, EAST LISMORE
$10,185.29
$17,548.87
$27,734.16
COROWA, Robert Ian
LOT 6 DP 7359 129 Bridge Street, NORTH LISMORE
$10,598.87
$11,570.23
$22,169.10
HERRING, David Raymond and Teresa Anne
LOT 14 DP 249118 5 Cassia Crescent, GOONELLABAH
$11,808.25
$16,403.92
$28,212.17
REEVES, Christopher Hilton
LOT 35 DP 36375 28 Oakeshott Street, LISMORE HEIGHTS
$9,466.80
$16,688.86
$26,155.66
WALDON, Sebastian Anthony and MADISON, Tori Jay
LOT 17 SEC 21 DP 2613 28 Engine Street, SOUTH LISMORE
$6,387.19
$17,479.01
$23,866.20
RICHARDSON, Jeremy Charles
LOT 22 DP 21263 5 Fowler Street, LISMORE
$12,796.73
$17,004.85
$29,801.58
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C
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Sustainable Rubber Technologies (SRT) Pty Ltd
LOT 22 DP 627547 35A Invercauld Road, GOONELLABAH
$6,682.80
$14,261.97
$20,944.77
WEBSTER, Beth Maree
LOTS 9-10 DP 4566 73-75 Phyllis Street, SOUTH LISMORE
$22,132.27
$19,976.68
$42,108.95
ROWE, Brian and WROE, Paul
LOT 2 DP 47408, LOT 1 DP 995941 13-15 Crane Street, NORTH LISMORE
$10,446.25
$11,574.23
$22,020.48
RAPMUND, Robert Charles
LOTS 30-32 SEC 3 DP 975080 99-103 Tweed Street, NORTH LISMORE
$12,084.38
$8,827.47
$20,911.85
THURGATE, Janice Mary
LOT 71 DP 38173 8 Wade Street, EAST LISMORE
$4,160.48
$16,756.50
$20,916.98
ZAUNBRECHER, Eli Peter
LOT 7 DP 262969 370 Rose Road, TUNTABLE CREEK
$12,704.11
$10,984.87
$23,688.98
CHAMPION, Matthew Francis and NOTT, Belinda Catherine and Christopher Dean
LOT 4 SP 41603 Unit 18 4 Dixon Place, LISMORE
$5,690.84
$16,104.80
$21,795.64
WATTS, Heather Anne
LOT 20 DP 827253 325 Bice Road, LEYCESTER
$13,381.40
$11,945.01
$25,326.41
WADE, Leanne Margaret
LOT 10 DP 865421 63 City View Drive, EAST LISMORE
$9,716.46
$18,111.23
$27,827.69
In default of payment to the Council of the amount stated in column (e) above and any other rates (including extra charges) becoming due and payable after publication of this notice, or an arrangement satisfactory to the Council for the payment of all such rates being entered into by the rateable person, before the time fixed for sale, the said land will be offered for sale by public auction by Wal Murray & Co Real Estate at Lismore City Hall, 1 Bounty Street, Lismore, on Saturday, 28 November 2020 at 10am. Authorised by Shelley Oldham, General Manager, Lismore City Council, 43 Oliver Avenue, Goonellabah, NSW 2480.
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