Lismore City News

Weekly Wrap List

Our Business
'I was told I was too old to get a job anywhere else': Building new business
Mitchell Craig
Whendi Walkley was part of a networking event to help showcase her Pearl Blakk business. Picture by Mitchell Craig.
New Australian wingless sprintcar champion to be crowned at speedway
Dennis Newlyn
Jacob Jolley is chasing Australian Wingless Sprintcar Championship honours at Castrol Lismore Speedway this weekend. Photo Tony Powell.
Our People
Family to pay tribute to Gordon Pursey as part of Anzac Day service
Mitchell Craig
Peter Pursey with Christine. Gordon Pursey second from left with medal set (above).
Our People
Teens dream of green and gold after being picked in Australian hockey team
Mitchell Craig
Caitlyn Halliday and Max Venables were picked for Australia after representing Queensland and NSW at the under-16 national hockey titles. Picture by Mitchell Craig
Breaking the cycle: Helping young people find a home
Cathy Adams
Emma Jacobson is just 20-years-old, but she has already had to cope with being homeless.But she moves into her own home next week. Picture by Cathy Adams
Junior Sport
Junior sport stars from across the region answer questions in focus profiles
Mitchell Craig
Will Bullpitt.
'First in my family to go to university': SCU graduate qualifies for Olympics
Staff Reporters
Moesha Johnson has dedicated her time between study and training on the way to her Olympic dream. Picture supplied.
MAFS' Lucinda lights up the Coastal Charity Walk
Staff Reporters
Lucinda Light from the latest series of Married at First Sight will take part in the Byron Coastal Charity Walk, raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Picture supplied.
Our People
'I've always been a fighter and I never quit anything,': Tania loves racing
Mitchell Craig
Tania Smith has enjoyed a four decade career in speedway. Picture supplied.
Southern Cross Uni vision includes flooded schools
Staff Reporters
An artist's rendition of the Southern Cross Hub. Picture by Southern Cross University