Talking Lismore

The Labor candidate for the seat of Page, Wendy Backhous, discusses her party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

The National Party candidate for the seat of Page, Kevin Hogan, discusses his party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin discusses her new ministerial roles, as well as the NSWRA's house demolitions, the Supreme Court hearing for Pine Street squatters, flood preparation for TC Alfred and Prosper Northern Rivers that looks at what industries will lead us into the future.

In this Talking Lismore podcast, Mayor Steve Krieg discusses GM Jon Gibbons' resignation, our roads, finding the RRHS a new home, and Lismore being on the cusp of an exciting growth period.

Ellen Kronen, small business owner and former Lismore Chamber of Commerce President, felt it was time to share her story about her mental health journey through COVID and the biggest flood in Lismore's history.

Every level of government played a part in either the planning and preparation or recovery phase of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Lismore City Council's Brendan Logan talks through the role council played and the processes behind the scenes.

Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan talks about the upcoming federal election, the campaign to reopen Wollumbin/Mt Warning, insurance and the third anniversary of the big flood. 

Mal Lanyon, the man in charge of moving people at high risk off Lismore's floodplain and rebuilding our city, gives an update to the community.

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin discusses the Regional Master Plan following a first meeting in Canberra recently, the Pine Street squatters, rising house insurance costs, disaster funding, the reopening of the Lismore Library and the funding to improve the quality of water in Nimbin.

Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the growth of Lismore, what will happen to vacant land once the house buybacks have gone, the importance of June 30 and more.

Brendan Logan discusses some critical components of Lismore City Council's flood restoration work, namely the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant and Lismore City Hall.

The Federal Government released the National Autism Strategy document this week. Talking Lismore sat down with Micheal Lynch to discuss what this means for the autism community on the Northern Rivers.

Resilient Lismore has released its 2024 Annual Report. There has been some commentary and criticism over what is in that report.  Executive Director Elly Bird sat down for a chat where she explained how the charity works, what happened in 2024 and what is coming up in 2025.

Lismore City Council has been shipping its waste to Queensland since the 2022 flood. Recently, it has moved from Balanced Regional Model C to A. Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan tells us what that means and where our waste strategy is heading.

There will be an election before May 2025. There has been some talk about it being in March, but whatever the date, we will be at the voting booths within five months. The Federal Member for Page talks about the hot election issues in the Northern Rivers, such as Cost of Living, Flood Mitigation, Vaping legislation and Aged Care Facilities.

There is a lot of ground to cover in this chat with Janelle Saffin: 1000 Days since the 2022 Flood, the local hospital contracts that means Hutley's, Richmond Waste and Norco lose money, the Nurses & Midwives wage issue, Mt Pleasant house relocations and the Alphadale roundabout.

Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Melbourne Cup, shopping local this Christmas, our local village plans and council meetings.

Emma talks about the mental health issues of some flood-affected people living in Lismore's floodplain with another storm season approaching.

Janelle Saffin talks about the local council elections, whether Norco milk will be reinstated as the supplier to northern NSW hospitals and state government facilities and the latest on insurance in Lismore and the Northern Rivers.

Mayor Steve Krieg's second term as Mayor was confirmed this week by the NSW Electoral Commission. Talking Lismore chatted about what the his team's vision for the next four years.

The Lismore City Council Elections will be held Saturday, September 14 to decide who will be our Mayor and our ten councillors for the next four years. Big Rob explains why you should vote for him and answers questions on council's financial position, the housing crisis and flood mitigation.

Lismore City Council Elections are held on Saturday, September 14.  Talking Lismore chats to Mayoral candidate John Jenkins to explain why he should receive your vote.

Lismore City Council Elections are held on Saturday, September 14.  Talking Lismore chats to Mayoral candidate Harper Dalton-Earls to explain why he should receive your vote.

Lismore City Council Elections are held on Saturday, September 14.  Talking Lismore chats to Mayoral candidate Steve Krieg to explain why he should receive your vote.

Lismore City Council Elections are held on Saturday, September 14.  Talking Lismore chats to Mayoral candidate Vanessa Ekins to explain why he should receive your vote.