Six months later
They seem to have either removed or painted over the 1974 flood signs in Lismore. The signs have been a constant reminder of the near record flood that engulfed Lismore. … Read the rest “Six months later”
Tag Lismore
As my genealogical information reveals, Lismore has been the hometown for various members of my family for about 100 years. Although I’ve been living away, effectively, since the end of high school, it’s still home. “Do you still have family there?”, people will often ask me. The answer is YES, LOTS. My plan is retire home to Lismore sometime in the next 5-10 years.
North Coast Sounds
I woke up this morning to the sound of a rooster crowing. I could also hear cattle and birds. So peaceful. And then I heard the sound of milking machines. … Read the rest “North Coast Sounds”
South Lismore Public School
I still remember the sounds of the pile drivers as they constructed the “new buildings” for South Lismore Public School. And when I say “new buildings”, the “new school” was … Read the rest “South Lismore Public School”
Flood Stories
“Southies don’t run, mate”. Jack is quoted in today’s Sydney Morning Herald feature about the catastrophic Lismore floods, four months ago. The heartwrenching article was written by Heath Gilmore, and … Read the rest “Flood Stories”
Richmond River High School
I burst into tears at about 9.30 on Thursday morning. It wasn’t one of those deep heartfelt moments of grief like the death of a family member or friend. But … Read the rest “Richmond River High School”
What you need to know about the Lismore Flood
I did a spot with some of my colleagues from ABC North Coast, focussing on what the rest of the country needs to know almost four months since the catastrophic … Read the rest “What you need to know about…
Peeking through the windows of Lismore
Over the last few days, I’ve spent a fair bit of time peeking through windows. I’ve been keen to look at what’s happening behind the (still) mud-stained windows of the … Read the rest “Peeking through the windows of Lismore”
Visiting Journos
When my colleague Harriet, a journalist at the ABC, visited our house earlier in the week, we mentioned the leak from the nearby bitumen plant. Very quickly, she realised the … Read the rest “Visiting Journos”