The Link have been gigging at festivals all around the country this year including Wide Open Spaces in Alice Springs, Kuranda Roots fest, and recently at Island Vibes on Straddie. They have settled into the untapped vein of New Earth Psychedelic Tribal Dance, replacing the computer with live bass and drum kit, and providing nonstop organic dance music. With members of Fatter than Nusrat, Fyah Walk, Mystic Beats, and Indijika they are more than ready to pump the dance grooves at Durrumbul Hall on Saturday.
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NEFA welcomes the election of a new government
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Missing woman located – Tweed Heads
A woman reported missing from Tweed Heads on Tuesday, 21 March, 2023 has been located safe and well.
No chance of change
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Working with Nature at the Living Lab
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