Talking Lismore

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin discusses the progress of the feasibility study, insurance options to lower premiums and more in the August edition of Talking Lismore.

Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg talks about the CSIRO/NEMA community sessions, roads & potholes, upcoming winter events and Lismore's growing housing options.

Member for Lismore and Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin joined me from Sydney to talk about the CSIRO flood mitigation report (NRRI) and the $3 million in funding from the state and federal governments to scope the work involved in building 10 detention basins.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Labor candidate for the seat of Page, Wendy Backhous, discusses her 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.

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.

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 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 Steve Krieg to explain why he should receive your vote.