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Hospital venture collapses as receivers brought in

OWEN FERGUSON HEALTH, the company that ran Canada Bay Private Hospital, has collapsed less than a week after the state government expressed confidence in working with it on a $51 million hospital at Homebush Bay.

Staff Take A Day Off To Save Their Jobs

THURSDAY has become the new Friday for a Lismore advertising firm. Since Christmas all staff at the North Coast Ad Agency, including the boss, have had their working week reduced in expectation of a sluggish year.

Sex, Drugs And Murder Suspect

THE German backpacker accused of killing his girlfriend Simone Strobel at a Lismore caravan park has been drug dealing and romancing women at a South African holiday resort.

Suspect Living On Wild Side In South Africa

THE German backpacker accused of killing his girlfriend, Simone Strobel, at a Lismore caravan park embarked on a life of drug dealing and romancing women at a South African holiday resort after her death.

Fit-again Starlactic Set To Put Best Foot Forward

GRAFTON sprinter Starlactic is expected to resume his career at Lismore on March 26.

Lismore

Lismore is about 770 kilometres north of Sydney but only about 170 kilometres south of Brisbane.

In between the rainforest and the ocean, Lismore's location attracts people far and wide to bushwalk and picnic through World Heritage rainforests, including the Big Scrub, and explore quaint nearby villages.

Lismore has a sub-tropical climate and mixes warm temperatures with sea breezes for a pleasant climate all year around.

Lismore history

Founded in 1859, Lismore now has a population of around 50,000, largely made from up of students at the town's university.

Lismore markets and cafes

The Lismore region is popular for its markets so when you're there, check out the Lismore Markets, The Channon and the Bangalow Markets.

It also has great cafes stocked with fresh, organic coffee that'll leave you content.

Lismore outdoor activities

Have a picnic in Lismore at the Heritage Park, or go cycling and 4WDing through the Lismore region.

If you go at the right time, you might also like to join the crowd at the Lismore Cup or be tempted at the 4WD Caravan and Camping Show - a huge display of leisure vehicles, camper trailers and caravans.

Lismore events

In May, Lismore residents and visitors can enjoy the annual Lismore GEMFEST, large festival of gems, crystals and jewellery.

There's also the Lismore Lantern Parade in June each year, when Lismore turns into party mode with lantern floats, music and dancing.

Lismore arts and culture

More performing arts in Lismore include the annual opera event at The Channon. You can listen to spectacular opera set against a backdrop of spectacular hinterland scenery.