Construction work has officially commenced on the new flood-resilient buildings for South Lismore Public School, marking a significant milestone for the 100-year-old institution. For many locals, the sight of … Read the rest “Construction work at South Lismore Public School”
The South Lismore Railway Station has seen a lot over the years. It was built in 1889 and served as a vital transportation hub for the region for over a … Read the rest “South Lismore Railway Station”
“That’s where our house was.”, I told Michelle, pointing to the Liberty Service Station which now occupies the block of 21 Kyogle Street, South Lismore. The house is no longer … Read the rest “Lismore’s New Bar”
In the weeks (and now months) since Nancy’s death (the reason I came back to Lismore), we’ve uncovered various bits and pieces of history. There are lots of photographs, a … Read the rest “The Disaster Files”
My heart sunk when news came through this afternoon of a confirmed COVID case in Lismore. According to the local area health service, someone who attended Goonellabah Public School on … Read the rest “My Heart Sunk”
There is an empty shop opposite the old Railway Station in South Lismore that has caught my attention. Most weekdays I’ll take a walk down along Union Street to the … Read the rest “The Mystery of the “Cassette Shop”…