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August 29, 2026

Wiggle it for the solstice

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How can we keep paying for incompetence

The only way forward is going backwards. That’s how I explain the current situation of Byron Shire Council. The...

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Robot armies

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Editorial – Drug-checking saves lives

No-one would tolerate killing six teenagers with methanol-laced alcohol in Australia, as occurred recently in Laos. But in Australia, you can’t check your drugs to see if they’re safe.

Disastrous levels of sexism and misogyny in Australian schools

Monash University has conducted the largest Australian survey of teachers to examine their experiences of sexism, misogyny and sexual harassment in schools.

How to stop overdoses? Dr Will Tregoning has some thoughts

With International Overdose Awareness Day approaching on 31 August, NSW now has the evidence, the tools and record overdose deaths but lacks the will on permanent, community based pill testing.

Greens urged to back pathway to end native forest logging

Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

Tweed Shire Council update

Tweed Council's latest meeting included motions on solar panel recycling, free speech, financial sustainability and Clarrie Hall Dam.

Wiggle it just a little bit

A full moon ‘Winter Wiggle’ is on Saturday as the solstice tribe connect. They will be rocking Durrumbul Hall from 6pm till midnight with local legendary DJs: Pob, Halo, Ria Listic and 4 Eyes; plus special guests Daddy Issues  – making a road trip from the Central Coast; and Avaxa – will be slipping in a wiggle in her world festival schedule, flying up from Melbourne.

This is a top-shelf, hi-vibe party featuring epic world-class production with five-way monster Void sound system, next-level moving head lights, lasers and projection mapping wizardry c/o Crystal Grid & Spectacle Art. There will be fire and dance performances, live art c/o Rady J Blackcrab and decor c/o Katsu & Coda. Dress fancy, check out Rady’s live art, cuddle on a couch, hang by the fire, catch up and wiggle with friends.

This is an 18+ event – bring ID if you look young. Limited tickets $40 + booking fee and GST from events.humanitix.com/full-moon-winter-wiggle.



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Some of NSW’s most respected and long-standing forest campaigners and scientists have today urged the Greens not to support the Nationals' attempt to disallow the Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) method.

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Mullumbimby puts new governance models first, and now wants to build it

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Appeal to locate man missing from Broadwater

Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a local missing man.