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March 15, 2025

New mural for Brunswick nature walk

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A peek inside the book of Peter and Lois

Ever had the book thrown at you? Throw one back! Or a whole pile… but read them first because it’s guaranteed to expand your mind. 

Collection point for free drinking water for boil water alert areas

Bilambil Heights, Terranora and parts of Banora Point on boil water alert free drinking water from a temporary water refill station.

Rainforest Warriors – the spirit of dissent is under threat

When the Northern Rivers went from rural to radical in the 1970s, the scene was set for a stoush with loggers and government to save the region’s rare and valuable rainforest – the Big Scrub

Driver rescued from floodwaters now charged drink driving – Loftville

A man has been charged with middle-range PCA after being stuck in floodwaters south of Lismore.

Mandy Nolan official campaign launch: better is possible  

Greens candidate Mandy Nolan will officially launch her campaign on Friday, March 21 at the Bangalow A&I Hall with a heady mix of hell-raising, humour, and hope. 

Bruns community digs deep for its school

Last year, the Brunswick Heads Public School P&C were busy fundraising to help support the school refurbish and modernise the classrooms. 

Brunswick Public School students with their mural. (Photo Jeff Dawson)
Brunswick Public School students with their mural. (Photo Jeff Dawson)

Wywy Baker, Payten and Tiani Hogan, Eivissa Synden, Marley Brindle and Remy Lewis Clarke were some Brunswick Public School students who made ceramic sea creatures for the Torakina mural ‘Fishtales’. The permanent piece on the Torakina amenities block will form part of the Brunswick Nature Sculpture Walk, which kicks off in October.


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