UPDATE: NSW Police have said that there is no current threat at the Southern Cross University campus and surrounding areas in Lismore. Acting Assistant Commissioner Detective Wayne Humphrey told a press conference at 4:40 p.m. that threats in relation to the use of firearms had been made to the police by an unidentified male, which triggered a major police response. He added that no firearms have been found on campus and the lockdown has been lifted.

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