Live Traffic is reporting a two car accident on the Bruxner Highway near Sneaths Road.The accident happened around 8:30am with Emergency Services and a Two Truck in attendance.The Bruxner Highway is open, however, both lanes affected, so there will be traffic delays.Live Traffic asks you to reduce speed and exercise caution.

Last Saturday, the Lismore App published a story about five sporting clubs that were successful in attaining a NSW Government grant for its Local Sport Defibrillator Program.The successful clubs were:Lismore Old Boys Rugby League Football ClubLismore City Bowling and Recreation ClubSouth Lismore Bowling and Recreation ClubLismore Tennis Club andMarist Brothers Junior Rugby League ClubAlso, last week, local volunteer Ken Arnett contacted us to let us know about the Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise's 'Defibrillator Project'.The club is investigating the need for cardiac defibrillators in the commercial, industrial, and sporting complexes in the Lismore Local Government Area (LLGA)."The starting point for such a project is to audit the defibrillator assets, machines and trained operators, already available and to register and signpost those existing capabilities and identify any areas of deficiency," Ken said."To this end, we would ask businesses, organisations, and facilities with these capabilities to respond to the questionnaire below and return it to any of the addresses below."Organisation Name:Address:Operating Hours / Days:Defibrillator Location:Contact Name:Email:Telephone:"Are you happy to have your defibrillator capability registered and advertised on a website?," Ken has asked.Once you have completed the details above, you can mail your response to Secretary Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise Inc, PO Box 7220, Lismore Heights, NSW, 2480 or email: [email protected] bit of investigation revealed that there is no existing defibrillator list in Lismore. Any club or business that has obtained one, has celebrated the equipment but not registered its location because no one has coordinated a list.The Rotary Club of Summerland Sunrise want to change that. Their goal is to have as many defibrillators across the Lismore LGA as possible. Having a defibrillator close by when someone has a heart attack can save a life, so please take the time to complete the details above and send to the Rotary Club.

Hundreds of sick kids in Lismore and the Northern Rivers will be given a dose of superhero strength through specially designed medical garments disguised as superhero costumes.The Supertee is the brainchild of former tradie Jason Sotiris who saw the need for a more user-friendly medical garment for kids when his own daughter was in hospital with a rare form of cancer.“When my daughter Angela was sick with cancer I felt helpless not being able to do the simple task of putting clean clothes on her with IV drips, chest monitor cables and central lines making it impossible. I knew there had to be a better way,” he said.The medical garments open under the arms for easy thermometer access, have evenly placed press studs that can be opened around tubes and lines, meaning they can be taken off and changed without becoming tangled and are PET scan and MRI friendly.(A delivery of Supertees arrives at Lismore Base Hospital. Photo: supplied)“We all know that feeling we get when we dress nice, we’re trying to give sick children that feeling when they are facing serious health battles and hopefully boost their morale and encourage some imaginative play at the same time.“With everything that sick kids have to go through in hospital, let’s give them something that they can be proud of wearing, that can help put a smile on their faceThanks to the generosity of Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina, 400 Supertees have recently been donated to Lismore and Ballina hospitals.Mr Sotiris thanked the generosity of those involved in making the first ever delivery to the Northern Rivers possible.“The biggest thing that I am proud of is when you see organisations like Cherry Street Sports come together to support their community. I am so grateful for the club’s support and the involvement of employees who volunteered their time to pack hundreds of Supertees into care packages, ready to be given free of charge to children who need them.”Supertee has donated medical garments to tens of thousands of children in hospitals across Australia and the charity is relying on the generosity of the community to help reach its goal of donating 16,000 Supertee care packs this year. Donations can be made at supertee.org.au/donate.(Volunteers at Cherry Street Sports Club packing hundreds of Supertees in boxes for delivery to Lismore and Ballina hospitals. Photo: supplied)

The Lismore App's Flood Readiness - Are We Better Prepared? series covers key organisations that play a vital role in pre-flood warnings and in the rescue & recovery after a major flood. We are asking those organisations to let us know how the 2022 floods and Flood Inquiry have changed their procedures and processes so people will experience better outcomes.So we know what to expect when the unexpected happens next.Today, we speak to an organisation that plays a vital role during disaster rescue and recovery, the NSW SES.***As we draw closer to the end of the Flood Readiness series, we speak to the agencies that have the most direct impact on us in emergency situations. Today we look at both the State Emergency Service (SES) and the Rural Fire Service (RFS).  The NSW State Emergency Service (SES), being the nominated lead combat agency in an emergency, plays the primary role in coordinating a response in a crisis. Take the enormity of that responsibility in for a moment. Not only do they respond with their own obligations, but directing and mobilising many organisations - distributing responsibility and duties in a time-critical manner that will ensure people are kept safe, lives are protected as well as managing impacts for hand over to support a smooth transition to post emergency recovery. Let’s have a look at how they have prepared. The SES reports, “The NSW State Emergency Service adheres to the State Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN), which provides a coordinated and comprehensive approach to emergency management in NSW.”“The NSW SES works with other emergency service partners, as well as other government departments, local councils and community groups at a state, regional and local level during emergencies.” The RFS’s main duty is to assist the SES, as a spokesperson for the RFS states, “The NSW SES is the lead combat agency for flood and storm response, while the RFS support their efforts, ensuring swift and coordinated response to flood emergencies across New South Wales.“It's crucial to highlight that in numerous remote rural areas across the state, the NSW RFS stands as the sole emergency service nearby and could be the initial responders in flood-related incidents. The RFS is prepared to offer immediate assistance in accordance with our available capabilities.”(The SES unit in Goonellabah during a briefing session in 2022)The influence of the Flood Inquiry has made a large impact on the structure and obligations of the SES. The SES report said that “In June 2022, the NSW Government announced a $132.7M investment into NSW SES facilities, resources and staffing. As part of this funding, the NSW SES split its Northern and Western Zones, effectively creating two additional zones to service regional communities.“The establishment of the North Eastern Zone, which covers Tweed Heads in the north to Urunga (south of Coffs Harbour) in the south, created more local jobs for local people, allowing NSW SES to support the community while also harnessing the local knowledge of those who are familiar with the area.“Through this zone enhancement, NSW SES has effectively restructured its operations in Northern Rivers to better support and service the community. There has been a substantial increase in the number of paid regional staff, including additional roles based in Goonellabah near Lismore. The Northern Rivers Capability Unit, based in Goonellabah, provides specialised support to all local units, including those units that were physically affected by flooding in 2022.”To support the new structure, additional training has been provided, “There has been a significant increase in training to support the influx of new volunteers. Additional courses have been scheduled to support Northern Rivers units and ensure any new members are ‘job ready’ as soon as possible.“At NSW SES headquarters, more than 100 additional incident management personnel have been trained and the surge capacity for call taking during emergencies has increased.“A new dedicated senior decision support hydrologist has been embedded within the SES, providing the ability to run modelling on any catchment at any time.”The RFS works alongside all emergency response crews, “During flood-based emergencies, the RFS communicates with the Police, or, where a Flood Rescue Area of Operations is declared, the Incident Management team appointed, along with other agencies including the VRA, SES, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance, and Marine Rescue.”The RFS’s roles are varied and critical to the emergency response, “In larger and longer flooding events, like in Lismore during 2022, the RFS supports the public and government agencies with personnel, aviation assets, communications, logistics, transport, heavy plant, base camps and incident management expertise. Crews assist the SES with rescue, recovery and clean up.”The RFS has also been increasing its member “numbers, “This year, the RFS will be establishing a number of brigades with members qualified in land- based, on-water or in-water rescue skills. These brigades will be equipped with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and rescue equipment to respond to flood rescues when required.“The RFS operates several aircraft equipped with dedicated rescue personnel. Between 2022 and 2023, these teams executed over 250 flood rescue operations, often navigating through challenging circumstances. The organisation remains committed to enhancing its proficiency in this domain, evident through the implementation of night aviation rescue capabilities.“Over the last two years, we have equipped our fire trucks with 4,000 basic rescue kits and provided further training to our members to help them assist members of the community escape floodwaters where required.”The SES has also acquired new equipment to assist their duties, “Additional vessels and vehicles and light storm trucks have been delivered across our North Eastern Zone, as well as a Unimog high clearance vehicle which is permanently based at Lismore.”“At a local unit level, contingencies have been put in place to ensure that units can still operate effectively if local communication and electricity networks are down, including the use of battery-operated satellite connections. NSW SES North Eastern Zone units, including those in the Northern Rivers, operate on a cluster-based response, providing around the clock support to local communities.”The SES has been responsive to making updates to their operations post 2022 floods, “The Hazard Watch platform was launched in September 2022, and provides more accurate and timely information to the community. This has automated processes to prepare evacuation and warnings, resulting in advice being issued earlier. “This platform also includes the implementation of the Australian Warning System (AWS), which provides clearer and simpler messages for the community to be prepared and take action where required.“NSW SES, in partnership with Queensland University of Technology, completed detailed community research to improve the design and content of warnings and evacuation products. This significant social research project ensures the messaging is inclusive – along with the colours, iconography and action statements. This ensures our warnings provide critical information to the public in a way that is clear and easy to understand. HazardWatch has gone through rigorous accessibility testing to ensure it is usable by people with different types of disabilities.“NSW SES staff and units have undertaken significant work to socialise the new SES Warnings system among key stakeholders – specifically in Lismore the Local Emergency Management Committee was briefed, as were key community group leaders. Targeted outreach work in the Northern Rivers area has been focussed on groups with higher risk and/or higher needs - such as caravan parks, aged care and independent living centres.”Image: An example of the new warnings released by the SESIn keeping with improving information and communication channels, “NSW SES employed additional Community Capability Officers in August 2022 in anticipation of continued higher than average flood and storm risk across the state.“These staff are focused on pre, during and post-incident communications with at-risk communities, to increase the amount of communication and outreach work undertaken relevant to specific weather events and enable greater community preparedness.”“The NSW SES also consult with the NSW Reconstruction Authority on the State Disaster Mitigation Plan.” Concern for “more frequent and extreme weather cycles” has motivated action now for a safer future.NSW SES has doubled the number of trained 132 500 call takers since February 2022, “Since February 2022, NSW SES has run 14 courses for 132 500 call takers, referred to as ‘flood storm call operators’.” At the end of 2023, the number of trained flood storm call operators exceeded 100. “The number of flood storm call operators working at any given time will vary depending on operational activity and predicted weather.One of the noted body of rescuers assisting the SES during the 2022 floods were “spontaneous volunteers” - community members that recognised the increased need for rescuers and were in a position to help.“The NSW SES is committed to ensuring that if members of the community wish to assist with flood response, they have the appropriate skills to do so. Engaging spontaneous volunteers has been the focus of a major project currently embedded within the NSW SES.“The NSW SES understands the dangers, risks and capability required to perform effective and safe flood rescues and will work with the NSW Government to play a significant role in developing community capability in at-risk areas.“Any members of the community who are interested in joining the NSW SES are encouraged to apply via their local unit.”In future emergency situations, the outreach methods of the SES will vary depending on the situation, “The NSW SES uses a range of techniques to warn the public during incidents. Official warnings are displayed on our website and the Hazards Near Me App.Image: Taken from the minor weather event in early April, 2024“Door knocking also remains a valuable tool we use however in some situations may not be possible or appropriate. Geo tagged messages can also be distributed via our Emergency Alert system which can SMS mobile phones and call landlines. What specific method we use to warn residents all depends on the situation, the number of people needing to evacuate and how much time they have.”The SES & RFS remind us that, “the 132 500 number is used for non-life-threatening calls only. During heightened periods of operational activity, callers are advised via a pre-recorded message that if their matter is life-threatening, they should hang up and dial Triple Zero (000).“The NSW SES will engage with the communities via a number of platforms, including social media. However, the best location for current warnings and information is the Hazards Near Me App or the NSW SES website.”Other stories in this series includes:Part 1: Essential Energy Part 2: Communications - Telstra and OptusPart 2: Communications - TPG Telecom and nbnPart 3: Police and Fire + RescuePart 4: Critical Flood InformationPart 5: AnimalsPart 6: Federal GovernmentPart 7: CharitiesPart 8: Local Government

State Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin announced that five clubs are set to share $50,000 in the NSW Government’s Local Sport Grant Program for 2023-2024, three of the five are in the Lismore LGA. Ms Saffin said the Local Sport Grant Program, administered by the NSW Office of Sport, continued to be popular among sporting organisations keen to upgrade facilities and equipment, or stage events and/or training. “This funding will help our local clubs and their volunteers to provide more opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of sport and active recreation,” Ms Saffin said. “I congratulate the funding recipients and look forward to seeing their priority projects delivered.” This year’s recipients include: Lismore Old Boys Rugby League Incorporated (Marist Brothers Rams Rugby League Football Club established in 1912) – creating pathways and a safe, inclusive culture that encourages girls and women to play and/or participate in rugby league through a coaching course, website and promotion -- $20,000.Dunoon United Football Club – towards building a chained backstop fence that will run behind two fields at Balzer Park to stop balls going into a dangerously overgrown and steep area. Club’s co-contribution to match funding. -- $15,956.Kyogle Boxing Club Incorporated – ‘Heat for Health Heart Healing and Recovery’ project, purchasing a four-person infrared sauna to complement other sports recovery methods such as hydrotherapy and massage -- $7,729.Goonellabah Football Club – ‘More boots on the field’ project involves two ‘come and try’ muster days leading into the 2024 season aimed at attracting more juniors, senior females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander players -- $4,103.Sporting Shooters Association of Australia NSW Urbenville-Woodenbong branch –purchasing wireless remotes and receivers for clay target throwers to improve safety at the range and allow more time for competition -- $2,212.Electorate-wide total -- $50,000. NSW Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said that a total of 579 local projects across the state had shared in $4.4 million in NSW Government funding under this year’s program. “This year we have doubled the funding for individual projects, meaning grassroots community sports clubs and associations can provide more programs and equipment to support their participants,” Minister Kamper said. For further information visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/local-sport-grant-program

Today is National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day.NORWAC (Northern Rivers Women & Children's Services) is holding a Candlelight Vigil to honour the victims of domestic violence will be held today starting at 5:30pm at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium at 152 Keen Street in the Lismore CBD.Edda Lampis will be the Mistress of Ceremony, Aunty Jenny Smith will be there to Welcome us to Country and other speakers include Mandy Nolan and Emily Finch.The Ceremonial part of the event will be lead by Alice White, NORWACS Domestic Violence Specialist, where she will read out the names of women killed in 2024 by their intimate partners or family members.If you could wear purple or black that would be great. Also a reminder to bring a candle and/or a flower. If you would like to bring a placard please do.NORWACs support workers will be available from 6:30pm to 6:45pm should extra support be required after the event.Meanwhile, the Albanese Labor Government said it will invest $925.2 million over five years to permanently establis the Leaving Violence Progam, so those escaping violence can receive financial supprt, safety assessments and referrals to support pathways.The federal government acknowledged this is a national crisis and they want women to know if they need to leave, they can afford to go. "We understand the insidious links between financial insecurity and stress and vulnerability to family and domestic violence. Too often, financial insecurity can be a barrier to escaping violence," the government said. "Those eligible will be able to access up to $5,000 in financial support along with referral services, risk assessments and safety planning." Further, the Albanese Government has expanded eligibility for parenting payment single – helping 82,000 more single parents remain on higher payment rates until their youngest child turns 14; legislated ten days paid family and domestic violence leave; increased rent assistance with the largest increase in 30 years; and invested in crisis accommodation and affordable housing for women and children escaping violence.  Intimate partner violence is a problem of epidemic proportions in Australia, with a quarter of all Australian women having experienced it in their lifetime.  The Leaving Violence Program will support victim-survivors of intimate partner violence to make informed choices about leaving violent relationships and receive the vital support they need. The Leaving Violence Program is a key initiative in the upcoming May Budget to help support the aims of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-32 to end violence in one generation. The program will contribute to improved safety, economic security, and independence for victim-survivors. This makes permanent the Escaping Violence Program trial. More than 45,000 Australians have accessed the EVP payment since 2021. A total of 80 per cent of those accessing the support were self-referrals meaning without this program they may have fallen through the cracks of the support system. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, “The heartbreaking reality is that there is no overnight solution to violence against women and children. “My Government is absolutely committed to making progress to end family, domestic and sexual violence in one generation through our National Plan. “Today’s announcement builds on our efforts to ensure fewer women feel trapped in a violent relationship because they don’t know if they can afford to leave.” Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said, “Violence against women is a national shame. Every time a woman loses her life at the hands of a man, it is a death that is one too many and we know this is an issue that warrants our focused and serious attention. “Research has shown us that financial barriers can be a huge impediment to victim-survivors breaking free of a violent relationship and we are determined to reduce those barriers along with providing other supports to assist those fleeing violence. “We need persistent, consistent and unified action on this issue in order to create real change and this investment will mean there is a permanent lifeline for those people experiencing intimate partner violence.” The Leaving Violence Program will provide eligible victim-survivors with an individualised financial support package of up to $1,500 in cash and up to $3,500 in goods and services, as well as safety planning, risk assessment and referrals to other essential services for up to 12 weeks. The payment amount will be indexed annually to keep in pace with the rising cost of living, ensuring recipients are given the best support when leaving violent relationships. The program will commence in mid-2025, following the procurement of an appropriate service provider with family, domestic and sexual violence experience, and the transition of the existing pilots into the program. Both the Escaping Violence Payment trial and the Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Violence Pilot will be extended to 30 June 2025. For information about both trials visit the DSS website. If you or someone you know is experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, domestic, family or sexual violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, chat online via www.1800RESPECT.org.au, or text 0458 737 732. If you are concerned about your behaviour or use of violence, you can contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or visit www.ntv.org.au. Feeling worried or no good? No shame, no judgement, safe place to yarn. Speak to a 13YARN Crisis Supporter, call 13 92 76. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

More crisis supporters are needed to help meet the growing number of calls to Lifeline. Tomorrow (Thursday, May 2) Lifeline Northern NSW will host an information session and welcome those who would like to learn more about the opportunity to volunteer as a crisis supporter at their Lismore centre.After the initial training phase, crisis supporters are ready to take supervised live calls as part of their 12-month internship to become accredited crisis supporters.Kathryn Russell, a youth program worker has volunteered with Lifeline for a year. Kathryn is a student mentor for new recruits and remembers what it was like when she first started volunteering as a crisis supporter at Lifeline in Lismore, NSW.“The training was one of the most unexpected journeys of my life so far. I was not expecting to learn so much about myself and about other people. About how best to communicate, to truly listen, with empathy and non-judgement. The trainers and mentors were phenomenal, and I felt so supported throughout the entire process” Ms Russell said.Ms Russell started as a crisis supporter after experiencing a period of grief in her life and realising how lonely it was. She wanted to help people going through hard times and also felt it was a great opportunity to gain more experience working with people going through crisis or with mental health struggles, whilst she undertook studies in counselling.“There are people out there who are going through really hard times, and being able to connect with them, even for a short time, is such a privilege. My fellow crisis supporters and team at Lifeline are wonderfully supportive and self-care is a top priority in the Lifeline workplace, which I love,” Russell said.“The training prepared me to stay calm in some of the most intense situations. Situations I never thought I would be able to handle. Being supported means none of the heavy stuff leaves with me when I finish my shift.”Kathryn recalls a time when she knew her role as a volunteer had an impact.“This particular caller was ready to end their life and was calling as a last attempt to feel some connection. During our conversation, they were able to tell their story, explain their crisis, feel heard and validated. Together, we were able to come up with a safety plan and at the end of the call they felt they could go on and live another day even though things were so very hard for them.”“We don’t always know how our help seekers will be when the call ends and their lives continue, but to know that for even one more day they can go on, is so valuable. And knowing that if they needed to, they could call Lifeline back and there would be another Crisis Supporter ready to help them through another day. That feeling when you end your shift is hard to put into words, the charge you feel from genuine, meaningful connection.”Lifeline crisis support team leader, Lisa Barnes said crisis supporters help Lifeline to answer more calls to 13 11 14 from the growing number of people needing someone to talk to in their time of need. Ms Barnes said there has been a 35 per cent growth in demand for Lifeline services since before the COVID 19 pandemic. There has been a recent increase in calls from people battling cost of living pressures.“It is important that our 13 11 14 crisis supporters come from all walks of life, aged groups and cultural backgrounds – including students and young people. Crisis supporters don’t need to have experience in counselling, we provide extensive training and support to help empathic people to be there for others – to listen and offer hope,” said Barnes.Crisis supporters typically work one four-hour shift per fortnight. The initial training is done online alongside other students, several hours a week over eight to ten weeks, before the internship stage commences. There is flexibility in both training times and volunteering rosters.Lifeline is holding online information sessions for any community member interested in volunteering from 5 to 6:30pm on May 2 at their centre in Lismore. Register at https://pages.lifelinedirect.org.au/lismoreinfosession. More information on being a crisis supporter, local Lifeline services and other ways to support Lifeline is available at northernNSW.lifeline.org.au.Lifeline Northern NSW is one of 43 Lifeline centres nationally from where more than 4,000 crisis supporters respond to around one million calls annually - one call every 30 seconds.Nine Australians die by suicide every day and more than 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt each year. One-in-six Australians aged 16-85 have experienced suicidal thoughts. Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians aged 15 to 44.If this story causes issues for you please contact Lifeline 24 hours - phone 13 11 14, text 0477 131 114 or chat via lifeline.org.auLifeline support·      24 hour crisis support: Ph 13 11 14. Text: 0477 13 11 14. Chat online: www.lifeline.org.au·      northernNSW.lifeline.org.au

Nimbin is two days away from lighting up the Northern Rivers when the 2024 Mardigrass Rally and Gathering gets underway at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon."I remember too well the helicopter raids that drove Bob Hopkins to lead the first MardiGrass protest on May the first back in 1993," says Michael Balderstone, president of Nimbins Hemp Embassy, organising the one pub villages annual cannabis law reform protest and gathering."The raids were like a war, military attacks with helicopters hovering over hippy houses terrifying children and animals and Vietnam vets trying to hide in the hills. They basically just picked on the communes with total nonsense about saving society from the evil weed that has no medical value. The weed that hasn't killed anyone in ten thousand years of recorded use.""How the tables have turned. Now doctors can hardly keep up with writing scripts for legal medical cannabis while recreational weed is still completely illegal. It's the same plant of course," he says."We had such a good time at that first empowering protest we vowed to do it every year until we are no longer criminals. The next year we sewed sheets together and made the first big joint. Nimbin only had one cop back in those days and I fondly remember hippies putting their freshly picked buds out on blankets for sale. This was pre-hydro days, and weed was seasonal, hence the famous Pickers Ball.""The word spread quickly, and within a few years, we had to create the Hemp Olympix to clear the crowds off the street. There were few dramas and I don't remember any car accidents.....the atmosphere, the music, the freedom, the smoke...we had a ball and a peaceful ball."The world has changed a lot in thirty years, as has Nimbin. But we still have annual helicopter raids, and we are still not allowed to grow our own plants. Add that to the disgusting and completely unfair saliva testing of drivers, and there is a lot to protest about. "We do our best at MardiGrass to make it an enjoyable and fun protest. There is comedy galore, we need it in the face of so much nonsense."On the more serious side, Dr Jeffrey Hergenrather is flying out from California for the weekend to share with us the latest from America, where they have had legal mediweed for nearly thirty years now. He was a cannabis doctor long before that.A busload of Green and Legalise Cannabis members of parliament are speaking at the Hemposium in the Hall, all working for us and this plant, arguably the most useful in the Creation. And this year we have a tent dedicated to other entheogens like mushrooms due to the ongoing recognition of their importance.The Kombi Konvoy wending its way from Byron to arrive for the 4.20 protest on the Saturday is a highlight as is the Big Rally and Parade Sunday arvo. "Do dress up in green, paint a placard or whatever, but join us to protest this war which is overcrowding our jails and creating disrespect across the board."It's a war against ourselves and an unending, unwinnable war. We all know drug use is really a health issue, but instead, we now have big businesses fighting over who gets the huge profits to be made from relieving our pain. We all could be growing our own plants or getting a co-operative to grow for you like Germany has just introduced."Remember cannabis is a plant that has never killed anyone and is nothing like the other illegal drugs which are all chemical or processed. It is the safest, most useful and best medicine in the plant world. The cannabis laws are a serious crime against us and the Earth. Come join our protest next weekend."You can check out the full weekend program on nimbinmardigrass.com.For $150 you get 3 nights camping and entry into everything. A single-day entry is $30.

The Flood Readiness - Are We Better Prepared? series covers key organisations that play a vital role in pre-flood warnings and in the rescue & recovery after a major flood. We are asking those organisations to let us know how the 2022 floods and Flood Inquiry have changed their procedures and processes so people will experience better outcomes.So we know what to expect when the unexpected happens next. Today, we look at local government, Lismore City Council.***Lismore City Council, as the local government body responding directly to the people’s needs, plays a vital role in difficult times. In addition to communication, they have told us they employ flood risk and mitigation strategies to protect their electorate prior to flood events and provide vital water gauges to monitor conditions during a weather event.Council uses a number of methods to keep people informed, but its main window of information is via a platform that has been adopted by a few councils in the Northern Rivers region, the Disaster Dashboard.The Disaster Dashboard user interface keeps users up to date with the latest information on any major emergency or event. The Dashboard is fed information from the peak bodies in the range of areas it covers to ensure the information is as up-to-date as possible. For example, fire information is linked directly to the Rural Fire Service; weather, to the BoM; pandemic issues, to the Department of Health; the list also includes traffic, floods, air quality, shark sightings, earthquakes and many other potential issues that may arise. We speak to Lismore City Council about its main roles and responsibilities in a flood situation.What can people expect to see/experience from council in the next flood event? Lismore City Council talks about what to expect from the Disaster Dashboard, “In the next flood event, you can expect timely and accurate information reflecting the services we provide. We are committed to proactive communication and effective coordination to ensure better community preparedness and resilience.  “As with all flood events, Council will follow established procedures to assist with the dissemination of information prepared by the SES and Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), including sharing time-sensitive warnings and updates around the clock on our Facebook page, as well as sending SMS Flood/River level update texts to those who subscribe to this service.” The SMS Flood/River level update service can be accessed on the Lismore City Council website by registering at the Flood Alert SMS page.The Council explains how the Disaster Dashboard news feed works:” The Council does not actively manage the dashboard. The dashboard integrates third-party data and is managed by Disaster Dashboards, which supplies multiple councils across Australia with the same product.  ”Updates occur automatically, and there might be a slight delay of up to 10 minutes due to server optimisations. The information displayed on the dashboard is fed directly from official agencies such as SES and BoM. Council does not have input on updating this third-party information.”We asked Council if there was anything that residents could do to get familiar with the Disaster Dashboard. On a tab on the top left-hand side, there is a tab called “Get ready”. This section provides crucial information related to hazard risks.   ”Understanding these risks well ahead of a weather warning is important for effective disaster preparedness and response. This tab provides key information for people to help them prepare in advance of an emergency. Have a family plan. Have a grab bag of essential items ready, have insurance and important document copies handy.   ”If you live in a rural or remote area that may be cut off, have extra water and non-perishable food stored, have a radio, a gas cooker (a camping cooker can go a long way) if power was down and roads were impassable.   ”And remember, never cross, play or drive in floodwaters, 15cms can sweep you off your feet and 40 cms of water can move a vehicle. Flooded waters are also a health hazard as they contains harmful bacteria and contaminants.   ”As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are currently evaluating the effectiveness of the Disaster Dashboard and exploring potential enhancements to ensure it better serves our community's needs, particularly in providing flood hazard information. Changing the icons so they align with the Australian Warning System will be part of these considerations.” Council also provides a tool that shows Property Flood Mapping, where you can find your property on a map that shows predicted or experienced flood levels.Does Lismore City Council have a written disaster plan to consult? “Council's responsibilities do not entail directly creating a written disaster plan. As outlined in the legislative requirements of the State Emergency Management Plan (EMPLAN) and the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 (SERM Act), Council's primary responsibility is to support the lead Combat Agency (in this case, the SES) with resources, personnel, and equipment for emergency and recovery efforts. “This responsibility sits with the SES, as the lead agency in any flood event. The role of Council is to assist the SES, as well as managing critical infrastructure throughout the event.  “Before a flood, council disseminates crucial information about flood hazards, preparedness, and recovery procedures. During a flood, we work closely with combat agencies and the lead agency (the SES) providing facilities, equipment, and trained staff support. “In the event of a disaster, Council may expedite applications for emergency works and facilitate funding for recovery operations.” How does Lismore City Council manage flood risk?“Managing flood risk is a collective responsibility, and communities must be adequately prepared, understand how to respond to flood threats, and recover from their impacts. Councils’ role in flood risk management includes conducting studies to assess flood risk, exploring and operating mitigation options such as flood protection schemes, and sharing information with the community about flooding while supporting emergency management planning. “Councils in NSW adhere to guidelines for developing local flood risk management plans, which typically involve: Conducting flood studies to estimate the hazard posed by flooding, including factors such as depth, velocity, and frequency of floods, both presently and in the future. Undertaking risk assessments to understand the potential impact of flooding on personal safety, property, and infrastructure.”What weather monitoring instruments does Lismore City Council use?“Climate data within the Northern Rivers region is sourced from various measurement stations operated by different entities. ”Ongoing efforts at both local and state levels, spurred by recommendations from the 2022 Flood Inquiry, aim to clarify responsibilities and enhance coordination. Currently the BoM own a number of gauges, with Lismore City Council owning and maintaining 15 water level stations and 14 rainfall stations across the catchment. These are inspected and maintained every three months, with the Bureau of Meteorology calibrating both its, and Councils’, rain gauges every 12 months.”All of the information collected by these instruments are fed to the BoM to be modelled into weather predictions, that are in turn used to warn people of weather event conditions. ”During the 2022 natural disaster two rain gauges and four river gauges were damaged and stopped working when they went under the flood waters. These gauges have now been relocated to above the 2022-flood level and are fully operational. “The Bureau of Meteorology oversees two key networks: the climate network and the flood network. The climate network comprises automatic weather stations primarily situated in major urban centres and vital infrastructures. These stations monitor variables like rainfall, temperature, and atmospheric pressure at high frequencies. While they serve environmental monitoring purposes, they may not meet the specific requirements for emergency situations. “BoM also manages rainfall stations within the flood network, specifically tailored to support flood warning services. Despite providing real-time data, these stations often have shorter historical records. Additionally, there are other networks, including climate stations operated by Water NSW, Manly Hydraulics Laboratories, and those managed by local government authorities (LGAs) for water infrastructure management. “However, it's important to note that these stations primarily serve other functions and are repurposed for flood warning where there is an absence of dedicated infrastructure. ”  Contacting Council during a weather event “During a flood, the primary contact for support is the SES supported by other emergency service providers. In New South Wales, Emergency Service Providers encompass various agencies such as the Ambulance Service of NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Police Force, NSW Rural Fire Service, and the State Emergency Service.”Stop PressLismore City Council informed us that a new position is to be filled, very shortly - an Emergency Management Coordinator. Their role will include a range of duties that include liaising with people affected by emergency situations and organising feedback on emergency related events. More details to be released, shortly. Other stories in this series includes:Part 1: Essential Energy Part 2: Communications - Telstra and OptusPart 2: Communications - TPG Telecom and nbnPart 3: Police and Fire + RescuePart 4: Critical Flood InformationPart 5: AnimalsPart 6: Federal GovernmentPart 7: Charities

The biggest Lismore event in May is Gemfest. Last year over 12,000 people spent a few hours at the Lismore Showground under blue skies looking at gems, jewellery, watching demonstrations and, in a lot of cases, purchasing items from the 150 stall holders.With crowds increasing every year since COVID-19 caused the cancellation of most events in 2021, the Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club (the people who put on Gemfest) have found a solution to a few parking problems. Namely a Free Shuttle Bus.Vice President of the Lismore Lapidary Club Jenny Vyrenhoek said, "Basically, since COVID, we've had a bit of a problem with traffic management. We were offered a bus with a couple of volunteer drivers from Northern Rivers Busline, and we thought what a great idea. It will help with traffic management a bit."Car parking is off Dunoon Road, but the Free Shuttle Bus will be dropping passengers off at the North Lismore War Memorial, so there will be a short walk over the disused railway line to the main gates on Alexandra Parade.Jenny explained the route will be a continuous loop starting from the Transit Centre on Molesworth Street in the CBD, pick up again opposite Browns Car Park near the Koori Mail before dropping passengers at the North Lismore War Memorial.The bus will operate:Saturday, May 18: 10am to 1pm then 2pm to 4pm.Sunday, May 19: 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 3pm."People can park at Browns, have a short walk to the bus and dropped back to their cars later in the day. That can save a lot of walking for some people," Jenny added, "Free is the word." The Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club team are already working overtime to make this year's event another huge crowd-pleasing event.For now, mark the date on your calendar so you keep it free, Saturday and Sunday, May 18 & 19 at the Lismore Showgrounds.You can discover more information via the Gemfest button on the main page of the Lismore App Gemfest 2024.

About 1.40am Saturday, 27th April 2024 Police from Richmond PD at Lismore attempted to stop a blue Holden Commodore for random breath testing of the driver. However the vehicle has failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated in South Lismore.The pursuit continued west of Lismore to Spring Grove Road where a tyre deflation device (road spikes) were successfully deployed resulting in the offending vehicle losing two tyres.The suspect vehicle eventually came to a stop on Springrove Road, where the occupants abandoned the vehicle, and they fled into the roadside rural properties.A subsequent police search located two males, one aged 20 and the other aged 18, attempting to hide in a cabin. They were arrested.The males were conveyed to Lismore Police Station and subsequently issued Notices to appear at Lismore Local Court on June 24, 2024, for the alleged offence of trespass.At this time Police investigations are ongoing to identify the driver of the motor vehicle at the time of this alleged offence.

In another key milestone for rebuilding Lismore, work to remove eight buildings flagged for demolition post the 2022 flood disaster, has begun paving the way for future reactivation and use. Council’s program manager Brett Lee said the demolition of the buildings were necessary to ensure public safety and would be occurring across multiple sites.“These buildings have served our community well over many years, but they suffered significant damage in the February 2022 natural disaster and the time has come to make way for a different future,” he said.“We will be demolishing eight buildings over the next three months in preparation for constructing new modular amenities at most of the sites.”Following last week’s demolition of the old Essential Energy building on the corner of Ballina Road and Conway Street, other buildings to be demolished are the old Scout Hall on Wilson Street and Humbley Oval Hockey Club Kiosk.At Lismore Lake, the toilet block and pumphouse, will be removed ahead of constructing a new modular toilet for use by patrons at the lake park precinct.The weatherboard building at Sam Trimble Oval will be replaced with a new structure, including an accessible toilet with timed locks for easy public access, a large shade shelter, a lockable storage area, and access to water and electricity. The existing brick amenities block will also be upgraded.At Neilson Park in East Lismore, the canteen or old cricket shed will be demolished and replaced with a new modular toilet/changeroom constructed.The amenities block at Wade Park, also in East Lismore, as well as McKenzie Park in North Lismore will be demolished in readiness of the construction of new modular toilets.

Earlier this morning, the Lismore App wrote about Lismore City Council fast-tracking DAs (development applications) and cutting the processing time from 40 days to between five and ten days.In another boost for DAs, councils will soon have the opportunity to trial AI in their local planning systems following a $5.6 million investment from the NSW Government.In the midst of a housing crisis and a shortage of planners, the NSW Government has been looking for new and innovative ways to support councils and speed up development assessment times. The AI in NSW Planning project was tasked with identifying areas of the development application assessment that were causing unnecessary delays and would benefit from the implementation of AI.Three technologies have now been identified and will be available to councils for trial through the AI Solutions Panel and Early Adopter Grant Program. They are:·       Adaptovate Pty Ltd ‘Development Assessment Intelligence System (DAISY)’·       Archistar Platform·       Propcode CDCIn a significant opportunity, councils collaborating on joint grant applications could receive up to $500,000, while single council applications could be eligible for up to $200,000 to trial the identified technologies.Council staff determine development applications for approximately 85 percent of all new homes in NSW. This funding will allow councils to trial recommended AI technologies and encourage innovative ways to accelerate DA assessments. The recommended AI products will help councils reduce average DA assessment times by quickly identifying administration and data input errors.All councils can apply for grants through the Early Adopter Grant Program.Grant applications are open for three weeks and close on 22 May 2024.Successful grant recipients will be notified by June.For more information, visit the NSW Planning website. Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said, “This grant program will encourage councils to trial AI and identify products which can help meet their needs.“This is about modernising the NSW planning system by making it more efficient.“We can achieve this by giving our talented planners the best tools possible.“The delivery of new homes will only happen if the planning system is working at full capacity.“I am confident AI can help accelerate DA assessments and reduce the administrative burden on planners.”

Motorists who drive on Coraki Road at Coraki this week will have delays as workers carry out essential maintenance work on Glebe Bridge. Work being carried out from Wednesday 1 May under Glebe Bridge involves installation of erosion protection and placement of new scour rocks. To carry out this work a site will be established next to Glebe Bridge. Single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangements and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place during site establishment and at the end of the project, during site pack up. Once the site is established the speed limit will remain 60km/h on Coraki Road during work hours of 7am to 5pm on weekdays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. No work will be carried out on Sundays and public holidays. Work is expected to be complete by Friday 31 May, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, allow extra travel time, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control. For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW App, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

Local councils do not have a good reputation when it comes to development applications (DAs). The time it takes to get a DA through is the most common complaint you hear from anyone who has submitted a DA.This situation is not unique to Lismore but other councils in the Northern Rivers and throughout NSW.In a statement released yesterday, Lismore City Council said it has drastically slashed processing times for residential Development Applications from around 40 days to between five and ten days.Council’s Head of Planning and Environment, Graham Snow, said the Council was dedicated to making Lismore easy to do business with and attracting more investment in the city.“We have adopted a Fast Track System this year that so far has supported the approval of $7.5 million worth of residential developments in the first three months of the year.“It really is what is old is new again. This Council, and many Councils in NSW, years ago had a fast-track system, which looked at low and medium-risk Development Applications and found pathways to get them progressed quicker,” he said.“After the Minns Government challenged all councils to speed up the approval process, we reviewed the old fast track system and re-introduced it with a more contemporary model.“We are now seeing low-risk applications processed within five and ten working days, which is an incredible turnaround from about 40 days during the COVID-development boom.”Mr Snow said under the previous system, DAs would be assessed as they were submitted. This meant if one DA required a more thorough assessment and additional reports, it would slow all other DAs in the queue behind it.“Under the fast-track system, we are using a risk weighting to triage applications when they first come in so that we can identify the low-risk ones and excise them from the queue and assess them quicker.“For example, if you are not getting rid of an environmental offset or there is no contamination on a property and there is no need for further information and other reports, then the application will be given to a dedicated resource to quickly approve the application.”The fast-track system is used for DAs that involve putting up a carport, putting in a pool and adding an extra room to a house etc.Lismore City Council General Manager Jon Gibbons said the successful implementation of the fast-track system was not just benefiting residents but benefiting the city.“Our planning team should be congratulated for their commitment to improving the planning process and enhancing the customer experience, while ensuring a merit-based assessment that doesn’t compromise urban design excellence,” he said.“The new system has significantly changed the way DAs are managed and that is not just important for locals but also places us in a good position of attracting new investment to the city.”Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg congratulated the planning team for the turnaround in assessment times.“The previous long delays in assessing development applications were holding back investment in our city and villages,” he said.“When this Council was elected, we were determined to speed up the process and drive investment through putting new management in place. The results speak for themselves.”

The Flood Readiness - Are We Better Prepared series covers key organisations that play a vital role in pre-flood warnings and in the rescue & recovery after a major flood. We are asking those organisations to let us know how the 2022 floods and Flood Inquiry have changed their procedures and processes so people will experience better outcomes.So we know what to expect when the unexpected happens next. We began Part 7 by looking at our local charities that played a vital role in the first days of the big flood rescue, feeding and clothing thousands of people. The Salvos and Lifeline answered our question 'What have they learnt and what have they improved?'. Today it is the Lismore Lions Club and Australian Red Cross.***The response of so many people and charities that came to the assistance of Northern Rivers in 2022 were unsurpassed. In the continuation of this story, we hear from the local Lions Club and Australian Red Cross.Lions Club, LismoreThe Lismore Lions Club was the first Lions Club established in Australia, and in 2022, celebrated its 75th year of service to the Lismore Community. Not necessarily the celebration they anticipated, their capacity to assist the community was tested and proven considerable. We asked Margaret Condon to elaborate on their experience and response to the 2022 floods.“This flood event and the subsequent needs of the community was much greater than the Lismore Lions Club had dealt with previously. For example, after the 2017 flood we received donations and grants from other Lions Clubs and the Australian Lions Foundation to the value of $20,000 and this was dispensed to flood victims within a few months. This time, we received donations and grants to the value of $600,000 and two years later we are still responding to requests for assistance.“This time the flood response was in different phases:Immediate response of supplying food, water, snacks, fruit and water to flood affected, shopkeepers, volunteers helping in the flood clean up. We were in the CBD for 34 days.We provided fridges, washing machines, beds and mattresses as soon as people started returning to their homes.As homes were repaired we also added furniture, storage units, installed fans and provided vouchers for household goods, small appliances, clothing etc.We also received donations of blankets, quilts, beanies and scarves, toys etc that were delivered to families.We worked with other community groups who referred people to us and we supplied barbecues for many re-opening celebrations as time went on.A major project was organising for the delivery of all the furniture and appliances from 15 serviced units in Sydney that were being renovated and we were able to arrange for these items to be delivered to the Northern Rivers Flood Recovery Hub at Woodburn. All these items were given to flood affected families throughout the area.After the flood we have had opportunities to support groups such as Lions Need for Feed who delivered hay to farmers, Rural Aid who camped at the Showground while they helped farmers with repairs and Blaze Aid who are still in our community providing assistance with fence repairs and other jobs on farms. The flood response activities have also resulted in many requests from community groups for us to cater for a range of different activities and this is continuing.“We have also supported farmers by catering at Field Days related to flood recovery.“Lions Clubs International has always focussed on the support of people affected by disasters throughout the world. The wonderful response of people all around Australia to the Lismore disaster only helps us to be more aware of the need for us to continue helping others affected by disasters in our country and overseas.“We have not developed a weather plan for future disasters as our role is more concerned with the practical issues subsequent to events.“We feel that we will be guided by the needs of the community in future events and that our response will be to fill the needs as they arrive. We are ready to serve our community whenever the need arises and we try to be flexible in our response as the recovery process happens.”Lions Club websiteAustralian Red CrossThe Australian Red Cross describes the work that they have performed as, “work in local communities who have been impacted by disasters such as bushfires and floods providing psychosocial and wellbeing support.” Another organisation with a long history, a Red Cross spokesperson sent us the following statement:“For more than 100 years, the Australian Red Cross has been helping people in Australia respond to, recover from, and prepare for disasters and other emergencies. Our dedicated staff members and volunteers are located across Australia and work within and alongside communities throughout the disaster journey. “Australian Red Cross is a member of the Local Emergency Management Committees that operate in Northern New South Wales, in 2022 when the region was hit by torrential storms, Australian Red Cross teams supported over 35 evacuation centres and 24 recovery hubs across impacted areas. “In the immediate aftermath of the floods, Australian Red Cross teams deployed to impacted areas and remained on continuous rotation delivering 24/7 psychosocial support to communities through evacuation centres, relief centres and outreach services. “During extreme weather events, we work alongside other emergency services to monitor conditions and make contact with community members across the region who have worked with the Australia Red Cross to establish Community-led Resilience Teams (CRTs) in their villages.“Australian Red Cross core objective in building community resilience through CRTs is to support people to activate their local and household emergency plans and to remind them where to find reliable information during an emergency event. “In the event, we are asked by state government to assist in evacuation centres and later in recovery centres. We ensure local Australia and Red Cross volunteers are ready to activate and prepare local psychosocial support and recovery resources. “We understand that recovery is a journey that can take days, months and even years. Our recovery program works to reduce the psychosocial impacts of disaster on people and communities by recognising the varied, complex and long-term impacts that disasters and other crises have on people's lives, including their health and well-being, quality of life and social connections. “Australia Red Cross has a range of resources available online to support people to prepare, respond and recover from disasters.”Red Cross WebsiteOther stories in this series includes:Part 1: Essential Energy Part 2: Communications - Telstra and OptusPart 2: Communications - TPG Telecom and nbnPart 3: Police and Fire + RescuePart 4: Critical Flood InformationPart 5: AnimalsPart 6: The Federal Government

A truck driver has died following a crash at New Italy earlier this afternoon.About 4:15pm today (Monday 29 April 2024) emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway, New Italy, approximately 46km south of Lismore, following reports of a crash.Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended and found a Pantech truck had collided with a car, before rolling over.NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the female driver of the car, aged 40, before she was taken to Lismore Base Hospital with minor injuries and shock.The truck driver - a 39-year-old man - died at the scene.An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is underway.One northbound lane of the Pacific Highway is closed with Live Traffic saying ongoing police investigations are expected to take some time.A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

An investigation is underway following this morning's building fire at Casino overnight.About 2.40am (Monday 29 April 2024), emergency services were called to Walker Street, Casino, following reports of a fire.At the scene, police located a laundromat well alight, with the fire rapidly spreading to a restaurant nearby.FRNSW firefighters extinguished the blaze; however, both buildings were destroyed.No injuries have been reported to police as a result of the fire.Officers attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene and have commenced inquiries into the incident.As inquiries continue, police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.Read the original story Early morning blaze destroys laundromat and spreads to Chinese Restaurant in Casino.

(Video taken at 9am on Monday, April 29)Tom Law was woken by a text message from his mother at 2.55am today, Monday, April 29.The laundromat on Walker Street, Casino was on fire.Tom rushed to the CBD. His family owns Karams, a shop three doors down from the fire. Tom’s concern was for the six tenants living above the shop.”By the time I got there, the fire was going from the laundromat into the Chinese Restaurant,” he said.(The laundromat in Walker Street, Casino fully alight this morning. Photo taken at the back of the shop. Photo: Tom Law)”The laundromat was fully lit. It was illuminated by the flames.”Tom said he could see the flames coming through from behind the fridges at the front of the restaurant.”A fireman came up and smashed the window to put the hose in.”(Firefighters hosing the front of the buildings damaged by fire.)Tom alerted the tenants and then messaged Christine from the Chinese Restaurant to tell her the restaurant was on fire.Jaidyn Headford who lives above Karams was sitting in the car park behind the shops at 9am next to his cat Sunny who was safely in a cage.Jaidyn said he was awake at 2am. He heard an alarm go off.(Jaidyn Headford with cat Sunny and Tom Law in the car park behind Walker Street.)”I heard noises on the roof and I thought it was a burglar,” he said.Then he saw the smoke and alerted the other people living in the building. Then he dialled Triple Zero, he said.Retained firefighter Shephard from Casino Fire and Rescue said there were about 15 crew on the ground fighting the blaze.(Firefighters at the back of the laundromat.)Walker Street would remain closed for most of the day, he said.The biggest concern was damage at the front of the building collapsing.”There were lots of gas bottles in both buildings,” he said.Crews from Casino, Lismore, Ballina and Grafton assisted in fighting the blaze.The Grafton crew brought a drone for “aerial advantage” firefighter Shephard said.(The shop front of the laundromat on Walker Street. Photos: Susanna Freymark)This story was thanks to Susanna Freymark at IndyNR in Casino. Check out IndyNR here.