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Janelle Saffin holds the seat of Lismore

Janelle Saffin is in the lead for the seat of Lismore after yesterday's state election. Although preroll and postal votes are yet to be counted, it’s hard to imagine Saffin’s position changing.

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Big scores and tight bowling determine this season’s cricket grand finalists

Greg Trevena  Byron Bay cricketers won their third-grade semi-final against Bangalow on the back of a century to Matt Larsson...

Dr Leon Ankersmit looks at mining, and thermal waste incinerators in the Clarence

Dr Leon Ankersmit has stated that he supports the position of no mining in the Clarence catchment but has stopped short of signing the Clarence Catchment Alliance pledge to 'ban mining in the Clarence catchment.

In line with the party, Broadley speaking: Labor’s fresh start for Ballina

In line with the party, Broadley speaking: Labor’s fresh start for Ballina

Election 2023 – Clarence: Nicki Levi

As a former teacher and Education and Training coordinator Independent Nicola Levi believes that Independent representation for the seat is essential to get the best outcomes for Clarence's constituents considering the corrupt history of the Liberal, National, and Labor parties in NSW. 

We all live in a magic submarine…

Several commentators have remarked that, while the mainstream media is locked in furious agreement with the government over AUKUS and the trillion dollar submarines (a guess at the final price tag), social and independent media are telling quite a different tale.

Political cosplay for fun and profit

Costume play is not just for Trekkies and Disney fans. If you want to get anywhere in Australian politics, cosplay needs to become a vital part of your skillset.

When The Round Mountain Girls last played at Caba Sports back in June it was rumoured to be the club’s biggest night ever. Those mountaineers sure like to party!

A lot has happened on the mountain since then. The band is becoming a regular on the festival circuit and since June has appeared at Cooly Rocks On, Sawtell Chilli Fest, Gympie Muster, Coast Acoustics, Ballina Country Fest, Coast Out, Mud Bulls and Utes, Canberra Country Fest (where Chris Brooker won an award) and Mullum Music Fest as well as a whole lot of regular gigs all up and down the coast.

They are also busy writing songs for the third album and as if all that is not enough, after repeated requests from the mountaineers, they recently locked themselves in the studio and will soon present them with an EP of four covers, all lovingly bent and bashed into shape with the banjo.

All this playing is making the band tighter than ever so watch out Cabarita because its RMG time again!

The Round Mountain Girls are playing at Cabarita Sports Club on Saturday.


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Tamara Smith returned to Ballina’s Greens seat

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