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Tweed Council to start nappy rebate scheme but defer Cudgen Creek Masterplan

The last Tweed Shire Council meeting saw the Reusable Nappy Rebate Scheme adopted by councillors, the rail trail impacts...

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New initiative to enliven Lismore’s CBD

Lismore City Council, the Lismore Regional Gallery and vacant shop owners, have announced the launch of the Lismore City ArtVenture.

Revisiting Aquarius: where we have been and where we need to go

It was ‘far out’ to be in Nimbin again for the 50th celebration of the Aquarius Festival. 

When western medicine doesn’t work 

Once I finally admitted I needed help with vicarious trauma, I tried a few techniques to ease my troubled mind. 

A gem among the many incredible natural wonders of the Northern Rivers

The Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin called a local tourist spot is 'a gem among the many incredible natural wonders of the Northern Rivers' as she announced two reserves in the Lismore region will be upgraded.

The humpbacks are heading north

Multiple pods of whales have been spotted off the coast from Seal Rocks to Coffs Harbour in recent days as the northern migration humpback plods its way to warmer waters.

Call to recognise value of wetlands and stop developing floodplains

The clearing of the flood prone development site at 60 Tringa Street, Tweed Heads appears to have been completed by developers MAAS Group Holdings who then pulled out from the site on 24 April. 

Adam from the Unexpected Guest enjoys lunch at Saturday's annual Sample Food Festival at the Bangalow Showground which showcased local food, growers, producers and chefs. The perfect weather drew hundreds of people to the popular event which included cooking demonstrations and live music. Photo Jeff 'Reject Sample' Dawson.

Adam from the Unexpected Guest enjoys lunch at Saturday’s annual Sample Food Festival at the Bangalow Showground which showcased local food, growers, producers and chefs. The perfect weather drew hundreds of people to the popular event which included cooking demonstrations and live music.

Photo Jeff ‘Reject Sample’ Dawson


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