Talking Lismore

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.