ahh... Lismore, heart of the rainbow region! i sort-of applied for the BFA there, (way back in 2003) but never fully followed through with the application process. Decided to go further south instead.
Lismore is a very arty place. Actually the whole far north coast is. (trying not to get homesick!! i love NNSW) Congrats on getting in, and have fun when you do start!