Talking Lismore Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:26:05 +1000 https://talkinglismore.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Talking Lismore yes c869aafb-d598-55a6-b699-ee3fdfcc9795 Simon Mumford episodic false The podcast that looks at life in the Lismore LGA

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Simon Mumford https://storage.buzzsprout.com/at2fuv8y8u7s2a9ygawoc0if9ebk?.jpg Talking Lismore Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the potential Blakebrook Regional Waste Facility Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the potential Blakebrook Regional Waste Facility As Lismore City Council does its initial investigation on Blakebrook Quarry being turned into a Regional Waste Facility, a Facebook group called Blakebrook - Lismore Mega Tip Information Group has begun. We have taken their questions and points of contention and asked Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg for a response.

]]> As Lismore City Council does its initial investigation on Blakebrook Quarry being turned into a Regional Waste Facility, a Facebook group called Blakebrook - Lismore Mega Tip Information Group has begun. We have taken their questions and points of contention and asked Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg for a response.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-19279339 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +1000 1722 full false Celebrating 25 Years with Our Kids Celebrating 25 Years with Our Kids Dr Chris Ingall and Rebekka Battista take us through 25 years of fundraising to purchase medical equipment that changed the lives of babies and families in Lismore and the Northern Rivers. 

]]> Dr Chris Ingall and Rebekka Battista take us through 25 years of fundraising to purchase medical equipment that changed the lives of babies and families in Lismore and the Northern Rivers. 

]]> Buzzsprout-19247060 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:00:00 +1000 2661 full false Primex owner Bruce Wright talks about Lismore's first Field Days Primex owner Bruce Wright talks about Lismore's first Field Days It was a coup for Lismore to land the annual Primex Field Days for the first time in 2026. Owner of Primex, Bruce Wright sat down for a chat about the progress being made for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 21, 22 and 23.

]]> It was a coup for Lismore to land the annual Primex Field Days for the first time in 2026. Owner of Primex, Bruce Wright sat down for a chat about the progress being made for next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 21, 22 and 23.

]]> Buzzsprout-19180812 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:00:00 +1000 1021 full false Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's long-term growth Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's long-term growth Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg explains Council's vision for a population of 60,000 by 2040, along with 10,000 new homes and 6,500 new jobs. We also touch on future land use and the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in this episode of Talking Lismore.

]]> Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg explains Council's vision for a population of 60,000 by 2040, along with 10,000 new homes and 6,500 new jobs. We also touch on future land use and the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant in this episode of Talking Lismore.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-19035532 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000 1841 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore and Minister for Recovery, Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin joins us to talk about the Resilient Homes and Lands Programs, the new Lismore Ambulance station at SCU, Lismore South Public School, Richmond River High School and two respected and loved Lismore icons having their funerals on the same day.

]]> Member for Lismore and Minister for Recovery, Small Business and the North Coast, Janelle Saffin joins us to talk about the Resilient Homes and Lands Programs, the new Lismore Ambulance station at SCU, Lismore South Public School, Richmond River High School and two respected and loved Lismore icons having their funerals on the same day.

]]> Buzzsprout-18993166 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1447 full false Peter Fahey talks about robotic surgery: how it works and the recovery time Peter Fahey talks about robotic surgery: how it works and the recovery time Peter Fahey, CEO of St Vincent's Private Hospital (not-for-profit) talks about his history in health and in detail about the new robotic surgery procedures introduced into the hospital in 2026. That should see over 400 people having surgery locally, instead for travelling to the Gold Coast.

]]> Peter Fahey, CEO of St Vincent's Private Hospital (not-for-profit) talks about his history in health and in detail about the new robotic surgery procedures introduced into the hospital in 2026. That should see over 400 people having surgery locally, instead for travelling to the Gold Coast.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18878499 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1100 1267 full false Southern Cross Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Carlin on floods, growth and the future of SCU Southern Cross Vice-Chancellor Tyrone Carlin on floods, growth and the future of SCU Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin joins Talking Lismore to reflect on leading the university through COVID and the 2022 floods, the launch of the new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine in Lismore, the $3.6 million athletics track development, Sirius College accommodation returning, and his vision for the university’s next decade.

]]> Southern Cross University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tyrone Carlin joins Talking Lismore to reflect on leading the university through COVID and the 2022 floods, the launch of the new Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine in Lismore, the $3.6 million athletics track development, Sirius College accommodation returning, and his vision for the university’s next decade.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18763879 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +1100 1700 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore in 2026 Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore in 2026 Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg sat down to discuss what is going to happen in 2026 in the Lismore LGA. New events, like Groovin' The Moo and a national skateboard event, as an Olympic pathway toward selection for the Australian team. Plus the imminent move back to the Municipal building in the CBD.

]]> Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg sat down to discuss what is going to happen in 2026 in the Lismore LGA. New events, like Groovin' The Moo and a national skateboard event, as an Olympic pathway toward selection for the Australian team. Plus the imminent move back to the Municipal building in the CBD.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18704283 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +1100 1511 full false Jenny Dowell talks about the end of her life Jenny Dowell talks about the end of her life Jenny Dowell has served Lismore through public service and many volunteer roles. Showing her love for the city she calls her "soul place".

Jenny's much-publicised cancer return has seen her stop all treatment to enjoy a better quality of life. Of course, that means the end of Jenny's life will be sooner rather than later. 

This Talking Lismore podcast discusses all aspects of Jenny's decision and the journey she will take over the next few months.

A warning that some listeners may find the content upsetting, as we touch on death and voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in detail.


]]> Jenny Dowell has served Lismore through public service and many volunteer roles. Showing her love for the city she calls her "soul place".

Jenny's much-publicised cancer return has seen her stop all treatment to enjoy a better quality of life. Of course, that means the end of Jenny's life will be sooner rather than later. 

This Talking Lismore podcast discusses all aspects of Jenny's decision and the journey she will take over the next few months.

A warning that some listeners may find the content upsetting, as we touch on death and voluntary assisted dying (VAD) in detail.


]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18667474 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +1100 2425 full false Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin talks about Nature Based Solutions for flood mitigation Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin talks about Nature Based Solutions for flood mitigation Flood mitigation is at the heart of Lismore's future. The CSIRO is running two bundles of six scenarios in its state-of-the-art flood model, with the results due for release on June 30 2026. In this Talking Lismore podcast, Janelle Saffin talks about Nature Based Solutions and the research that has been released.

]]> Flood mitigation is at the heart of Lismore's future. The CSIRO is running two bundles of six scenarios in its state-of-the-art flood model, with the results due for release on June 30 2026. In this Talking Lismore podcast, Janelle Saffin talks about Nature Based Solutions and the research that has been released.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18518080 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1100 1251 full false Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg wraps up 2025 Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg wraps up 2025 Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg sat down to record this podcast in the Municipal Building on Molesworth Street to wrap up another busy year. We talk about moving back to the CBD, the Property Strategy, water security and look at what happened in 2025 from a Council perspective.

]]> Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg sat down to record this podcast in the Municipal Building on Molesworth Street to wrap up another busy year. We talk about moving back to the CBD, the Property Strategy, water security and look at what happened in 2025 from a Council perspective.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18369779 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +1100 1749 full false Janelle Saffin talks about our future and our recovery Janelle Saffin talks about our future and our recovery Member for Lismore and Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin, spoke for the final time in 2025 about a new NRs Economic Profile and Natural Hazard Impacts Report and shares exciting news about North Lismore and Richmond River High School as part of our flood recovery.

]]> Member for Lismore and Minister for Recovery, Janelle Saffin, spoke for the final time in 2025 about a new NRs Economic Profile and Natural Hazard Impacts Report and shares exciting news about North Lismore and Richmond River High School as part of our flood recovery.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18272342 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1100 1579 full false Mayor Steve Krieg and Deputy Mayor Jeri Hall discuss all things Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg and Deputy Mayor Jeri Hall discuss all things Lismore This month, Talking Lismore was joined by Deputy Mayor Jeri Hall as well as Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg to talk about a range of points that is happening in the 2480 postcode, such as the Richmond River Historical Society, the Property Strategy, the trains v rail trail and the Lismore Airport.

]]> This month, Talking Lismore was joined by Deputy Mayor Jeri Hall as well as Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg to talk about a range of points that is happening in the 2480 postcode, such as the Richmond River Historical Society, the Property Strategy, the trains v rail trail and the Lismore Airport.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-18103643 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:00:00 +1100 2024 full false Member for Lismore and Minister for Everything Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore and Minister for Everything Janelle Saffin Janelle Saffin talks about all things flood recovery, such as the Resilient Homes Program, Resilient Land Program, house auctions, future land use, plus the Lismore Show and more.

]]> Janelle Saffin talks about all things flood recovery, such as the Resilient Homes Program, Resilient Land Program, house auctions, future land use, plus the Lismore Show and more.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17957220 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +1100 1723 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about a range of issues affecting the Lismore LGA following last Tuesday's council meeting Mayor Steve Krieg talks about a range of issues affecting the Lismore LGA following last Tuesday's council meeting Following last Tuesday's council meeting, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Deputy Mayor, Council Meetings, supporting the CSIRO recommendations, the Property Strategy Report and planning for a population of 60,000.


]]> Following last Tuesday's council meeting, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Deputy Mayor, Council Meetings, supporting the CSIRO recommendations, the Property Strategy Report and planning for a population of 60,000.


]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17881752 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +1000 1804 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about CBD safety, the Pod Village and more Mayor Steve Krieg talks about CBD safety, the Pod Village and more In our regular Talking Lismore podcast, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the new skatepark, CBD safety, the Pod Village, the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant, car parking near Oakes Oval and potential private development. 

]]> In our regular Talking Lismore podcast, Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the new skatepark, CBD safety, the Pod Village, the East Lismore Sewage Treatment Plant, car parking near Oakes Oval and potential private development. 

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17679209 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +1000 1547 full false Janelle Saffin gives an update on the flood recovery Janelle Saffin gives an update on the flood recovery NSW Minister for Recovery and the North Coast, and Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, talks about the CSIRO community meetings, flood mitigation, the Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP), the SCU East Lismore 400 home site, and insurance.

]]> NSW Minister for Recovery and the North Coast, and Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffin, talks about the CSIRO community meetings, flood mitigation, the Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP), the SCU East Lismore 400 home site, and insurance.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17544206 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +1000 1654 full false Kevin Hogan talks about a City v Country divide and Flood Mitigation Kevin Hogan talks about a City v Country divide and Flood Mitigation Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan talks about the Federal Election results, the poor performance by the Liberal Party and a City versus Country political divide. He also discusses the CSIRO report and his petition to test a scenario that will take one to two metres off a flood across the Richmond catchment.

]]> Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan talks about the Federal Election results, the poor performance by the Liberal Party and a City versus Country political divide. He also discusses the CSIRO report and his petition to test a scenario that will take one to two metres off a flood across the Richmond catchment.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17487306 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000 1453 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about getting our ducks in a row for Lismore's future Mayor Steve Krieg talks about getting our ducks in a row for Lismore's future Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's future through the eyes of the adopted suite of plans in Tuesday's council meeting, the loss of funding for the Sewage Treatment Plant, the Lismore airport and the council's Property Strategy.

]]> Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's future through the eyes of the adopted suite of plans in Tuesday's council meeting, the loss of funding for the Sewage Treatment Plant, the Lismore airport and the council's Property Strategy.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17362641 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +1000 1395 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's Strategic Plan and Vision Mayor Steve Krieg talks about Lismore's Strategic Plan and Vision With draft documents of Lismore City Council's Community Strategic Plan on display for 28 days, we talk to Mayor Steve Krieg in more detail about what this document means for the residents of Lismore in the future.

]]> With draft documents of Lismore City Council's Community Strategic Plan on display for 28 days, we talk to Mayor Steve Krieg in more detail about what this document means for the residents of Lismore in the future.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17213579 Mon, 26 May 2025 00:00:00 +1000 1237 full false Julian Louis CEO and Artistic Director of NORPA Julian Louis CEO and Artistic Director of NORPA NORPA has endured a lot of difficulties in the last five years. COVID-19 and the 2022 floods challenged Australia's premier regional theatre group in a way that required new thinking. We talk to Julian Louis about their journey, why the purchase of the historic Hampton & Larsson building in the Lismore CBD and the vision that is clearly in Julian's head.

]]> NORPA has endured a lot of difficulties in the last five years. COVID-19 and the 2022 floods challenged Australia's premier regional theatre group in a way that required new thinking. We talk to Julian Louis about their journey, why the purchase of the historic Hampton & Larsson building in the Lismore CBD and the vision that is clearly in Julian's head.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17214025 Sun, 25 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000 1370 full false Mike Haydon from Off The Grid talks about solar battery rebates Mike Haydon from Off The Grid talks about solar battery rebates The 2025 federal election saw PM Anthony Albanese announce a 30% rebate on solar batteries. Mike Haydon talks about what type of battery to buy given your energy use and how you can help local businesses as well.

]]> The 2025 federal election saw PM Anthony Albanese announce a 30% rebate on solar batteries. Mike Haydon talks about what type of battery to buy given your energy use and how you can help local businesses as well.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17213919 Sat, 24 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000 1570 full false 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Kevin Hogan National party 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Kevin Hogan National party 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17011970 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +1000 1025 full false 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Wendy Backhous Labor 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Wendy Backhous Labor 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 Labor candidate for the seat of Page, Wendy Backhous, discusses her party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17011965 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +1000 1642 full false 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Dr Luke Robinson The Greens 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Dr Luke Robinson The Greens The Greens candidate for the seat of Page, Dr Luke Robinson, discusses his party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

]]> The Greens candidate for the seat of Page, Dr Luke Robinson, discusses his party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17011958 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +1000 1599 full false 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Andrew Grady Family First Party 2025 Federal Election - the seat of Page candidates: Andrew Grady Family First Party The Family First Party candidate for the seat of Page, Andrew Grady, discusses his party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

]]> The Family First Party candidate for the seat of Page, Andrew Grady, discusses his party's policies and why you should cast your vote for them.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-17011950 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:00:00 +1000 500 full false Janelle Saffin talks about house demolitions, Pine Street squatters, flood preparation and Prosper Northern Rivers. Janelle Saffin talks about house demolitions, Pine Street squatters, flood preparation and Prosper Northern Rivers. 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16978442 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +1000 1682 full false Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the growth of Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the growth of Lismore 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16920170 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +1100 2010 full false Ellen Kronen talks about her mental health journey Ellen Kronen talks about her mental health journey 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16879416 Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +1100 2297 full false Lismore City Council COO & CFO Brendan Logan talks Tropical Cyclone Alfred Lismore City Council COO & CFO Brendan Logan talks Tropical Cyclone Alfred 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16771173 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1100 1347 full false Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16713531 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +1100 1503 full false Mal Lanyon, the CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority talks Resilient Homes and Lands Program Mal Lanyon, the CEO of the NSW Reconstruction Authority talks Resilient Homes and Lands Program 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16675973 Sun, 23 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +1100 1383 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16590513 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +1100 1926 full false Mayor Steve Krieg discusses what he would like to see for Lismore in 2025 Mayor Steve Krieg discusses what he would like to see for Lismore in 2025 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16494811 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1100 2472 full false Talking Lismore with Brendan Logan, Lismore City Council's COO and CFO Talking Lismore with Brendan Logan, Lismore City Council's COO and CFO 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16462052 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1100 1665 full false Micheal Lynch Founder and Chair Northern Rivers Autism Association Micheal Lynch Founder and Chair Northern Rivers Autism Association 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16446857 Fri, 17 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1100 1237 full false Elly Bird Resilient Lismore Executive Director Elly Bird Resilient Lismore Executive Director 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16426840 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +1100 1805 full false LCC COO Brendan Logan talks waste strategy LCC COO Brendan Logan talks waste strategy 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16325711 Tue, 24 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +1100 1433 full false Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan 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 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16319223 Sun, 22 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +1100 1434 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16196420 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +1100 1591 full false Mayor Steve Krieg November 2024 Mayor Steve Krieg November 2024 Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Melbourne Cup, shopping local this Christmas, our local village plans and council meetings.

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

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-16073820 Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +1100 1686 full false Emma Schubert Psychologist and Clinical Services Manager of Head To Health Emma Schubert Psychologist and Clinical Services Manager of Head To Health Emma talks about the mental health issues of some flood-affected people living in Lismore's floodplain with another storm season approaching.

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

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15951999 Sun, 20 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +1100 940 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15912232 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +1100 1660 full false Mayor Steve Krieg on his re-election Mayor Steve Krieg on his re-election 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15872383 Sun, 06 Oct 2024 06:00:00 +1100 1634 full false Mayoral candidate Big Rob Mayoral candidate Big Rob 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15699072 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +1000 1391 full false Mayoral candidate Vanessa Ekins Mayoral candidate Vanessa Ekins 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15672959 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1747 full false Mayoral candidate Steve Krieg Mayoral candidate Steve Krieg 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 Steve Krieg to explain why he should receive your vote.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15672956 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1791 full false Mayoral candidate Harper Dalton-Earls Mayoral candidate Harper Dalton-Earls 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 Harper Dalton-Earls to explain why he should receive your vote.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15672952 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1791 full false Mayoral candidate John Jenkins Mayoral candidate John Jenkins 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 John Jenkins to explain why he should receive your vote.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15672948 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1791 full false Brendan Logan Lismore City Council's Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan Lismore City Council's Chief Operating Officer Brendan talks about the multi-million dollar deal signed off by the state government last week, which means that LCC can finally lead its own recovery. He also discusses where the council asset rebuild is up to, items such as the airport and the town hall.

]]> Brendan talks about the multi-million dollar deal signed off by the state government last week, which means that LCC can finally lead its own recovery. He also discusses where the council asset rebuild is up to, items such as the airport and the town hall.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15632654 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1166 full false Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg August 2024 Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg August 2024 Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg reveals that council has received substantial government funding to operate its own flood recovery. We also talk about this weeks flood, the Terania Street Bridge removal, the opening of the Regional Art Gallery and the 2024 election.

]]> Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg reveals that council has received substantial government funding to operate its own flood recovery. We also talk about this weeks flood, the Terania Street Bridge removal, the opening of the Regional Art Gallery and the 2024 election.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15596768 Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1236 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin In our August catch-up, Janelle Saffin talks about the change of legislation that will benefit Northern Rivers rice growers as well as her recent U.S. visit to learn how America is handling flood issues, recovery and mitigation.

]]> In our August catch-up, Janelle Saffin talks about the change of legislation that will benefit Northern Rivers rice growers as well as her recent U.S. visit to learn how America is handling flood issues, recovery and mitigation.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15550708 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1457 full false Richmond Police District Superintendent Scott Tanner Richmond Police District Superintendent Scott Tanner Supt Scott Tanner talks about his long-term plan for the region's police force and how far they are from the goal. We also discuss the frustrating aspects of youth crime and the insidious crime of domestic violence.

]]> Supt Scott Tanner talks about his long-term plan for the region's police force and how far they are from the goal. We also discuss the frustrating aspects of youth crime and the insidious crime of domestic violence.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15478737 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +1000 882 full false Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan joins Talking Lismore for the first time.
We discuss the flood recovery, including flood mitigation, biosecurity, a possible federal election this year, and what is the next big export item for Lismore in the enxt decade.

]]> Federal Member for Page Kevin Hogan joins Talking Lismore for the first time.
We discuss the flood recovery, including flood mitigation, biosecurity, a possible federal election this year, and what is the next big export item for Lismore in the enxt decade.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15443263 Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1166 full false Janelle Saffin talks about the flood recovery Janelle Saffin talks about the flood recovery This month Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin talks about the flood recovery, in particular, the North Lismore Resilient Land site, house raisings and retrofits and the closure of the Wollongbar Pod Village.

]]> This month Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin talks about the flood recovery, in particular, the North Lismore Resilient Land site, house raisings and retrofits and the closure of the Wollongbar Pod Village.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15415472 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 22:00:00 +1000 1312 full false Talking Lismore with Mayor Steve Krieg Talking Lismore with Mayor Steve Krieg Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Australian Local Government Forum in Canberra last, the North Lismore Plateau announcement and future growth as well as the upcoming local council elections.

]]> Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the Australian Local Government Forum in Canberra last, the North Lismore Plateau announcement and future growth as well as the upcoming local council elections.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15368988 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1503 full false Elizabeth Mossop talks about the Living Lab's new exhibition 'Look Ahead' Elizabeth Mossop talks about the Living Lab's new exhibition 'Look Ahead' Lismore's first vision piece, ' Look Ahead, ' is on display at the Living Lab on Woodlark Street.
Elizabeth Mossop was one of the key players in forming this vision, with a lot of input from various stakeholders. Elizabeth takes us through the process and the results for the Lismore CBD and North and South Lismore.

]]> Lismore's first vision piece, ' Look Ahead, ' is on display at the Living Lab on Woodlark Street.
Elizabeth Mossop was one of the key players in forming this vision, with a lot of input from various stakeholders. Elizabeth takes us through the process and the results for the Lismore CBD and North and South Lismore.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15326029 Sun, 30 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1463 full false Physiotherapy: Henry Pye talks about sporting and everyday injuries Physiotherapy: Henry Pye talks about sporting and everyday injuries In this episode of Talking Lismore, we are joined by Henry Pye from the Goonellabah Physiotherapy Centre. Henry gives advice for sporting injuries for 8 to 50-year-olds, hip and knee replacements and the niggling injuries that old age brings.

]]> In this episode of Talking Lismore, we are joined by Henry Pye from the Goonellabah Physiotherapy Centre. Henry gives advice for sporting injuries for 8 to 50-year-olds, hip and knee replacements and the niggling injuries that old age brings.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15274039 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 850 full false Neil Marks 'Around Australia for Mental Health' Neil Marks 'Around Australia for Mental Health' Former 2LM/ZZZ radio announcer and former Lismore City Councillor Neil Marks is riding his beloved Triumph around Australia for six weeks to raise awareness of mental health. 
In this podcast Neil takes us through his battle with depression and how all roads has let to this epic journey.

]]> Former 2LM/ZZZ radio announcer and former Lismore City Councillor Neil Marks is riding his beloved Triumph around Australia for six weeks to raise awareness of mental health. 
In this podcast Neil takes us through his battle with depression and how all roads has let to this epic journey.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15288547 Sat, 22 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1504 full false Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin Janelle Saffin joins Talking Lismore for the first time.
Janelle gives an update on Resilient Homes and Lands, gives a date for the re-opening of the Terania Street bridge, talks about medium-density housing in Lismore and the squatters that are occupying quite a lot of NSWRA owned buyback houses.

]]> Janelle Saffin joins Talking Lismore for the first time.
Janelle gives an update on Resilient Homes and Lands, gives a date for the re-opening of the Terania Street bridge, talks about medium-density housing in Lismore and the squatters that are occupying quite a lot of NSWRA owned buyback houses.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15253801 Sun, 16 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 917 full false Mayor Steve Krieg Mayor Steve Krieg We welcome Mayor Steve Krieg to Talking Lismore for the first time.

Mayor Krieg talks about Richmond River High School and compulsory acquisitions, Lismore's vision including high rise buildings around the CBD, council's budget and the goal to be in the black.

]]> We welcome Mayor Steve Krieg to Talking Lismore for the first time.

Mayor Krieg talks about Richmond River High School and compulsory acquisitions, Lismore's vision including high rise buildings around the CBD, council's budget and the goal to be in the black.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15208865 Sun, 09 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 867 full false Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 5 Upgrading Your System and the Future Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 5 Upgrading Your System and the Future In the final episode of the series, we look at upgrading your solar system and if it makes sense, plus what is the future of renewable energy. Hint, you can run your house from your car!

]]> In the final episode of the series, we look at upgrading your solar system and if it makes sense, plus what is the future of renewable energy. Hint, you can run your house from your car!

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15022308 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1048 full false Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 4 Renting and Sharing Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 4 Renting and Sharing In this episode, we look at how renters can get solar panels on their roof without costing them anything and how you can share electricity between family members.

]]> In this episode, we look at how renters can get solar panels on their roof without costing them anything and how you can share electricity between family members.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-15022292 Sun, 26 May 2024 05:00:00 +1000 1048 full false Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 3 Batteries and Electricity Fees Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 3 Batteries and Electricity Fees In this podcast, we talk about solar batteries for your house and whether they are worth the cost.

]]> In this podcast, we talk about solar batteries for your house and whether they are worth the cost.

]]> Simon Mumford Buzzsprout-14989139 Sun, 19 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000 1048 full false Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 2 Panels and Inverters Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 2 Panels and Inverters In this podcast, we talk about what brand of solar panel and inverter you should buy and what are pitfalls the average person should avoid when getting three quotes.

]]> In this podcast, we talk about what brand of solar panel and inverter you should buy and what are pitfalls the average person should avoid when getting three quotes.

]]> Simon Buzzsprout-14932116 Sun, 12 May 2024 06:00:00 +1000 1049 full false Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 1 - How to save money Talking Lismore: Solar Energy Part 1 - How to save money In our first podcast, we talk to our solar expert Mike Hayden about how electricity pricing works and how you can save money. Not everyone needs solar.

]]> In our first podcast, we talk to our solar expert Mike Hayden about how electricity pricing works and how you can save money. Not everyone needs solar.

]]> Simon Buzzsprout-14930015 Wed, 01 May 2024 18:00:00 +1000 713 1 1 full false