Lismore: council backs poker machine reform, East Lismore masterplan unveiled

The city moves forward on gambling reform and flood recovery with a major new housing development.

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NBN News reports that support is growing for the Wesley Mission's 'Put Pokies in Their Place' campaign, which aims to reform poker machine regulations. Lismore City Council has backed the initiative and is calling on the state government to take action on gambling losses affecting the Northern Rivers region.

The Northern Rivers Times reports that the NSW Government has released a draft masterplan for East Lismore featuring over 500 flood-resilient homes, part of the area's long-term recovery efforts following the devastating 2022 floods.

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