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Tobias Moran has launched legal action against NSW Police for malicious prosecution over the withdrawn charge that he murdered his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in Lismore in 2005.
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The Mullumbimby Chamber of Commerce and Community (MCCC) are calling on local businesses and the community to join them in cleaning up the main street of town on Sunday, 25 October from 8am to 10am.
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A must-see, award-winning documentary investigating AI warfare in Gaza. Fresh from winning the Special Jury Prize at the 2026 Venice International Film Festival, NAZA, the latest documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor (No Other Land), examines artificial intelligence and surveillance in Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
C.W. Stoneking took the audience back in time at Bluesfest. Photo Tree Faerie
There was nothing but glorious weather for the 2025 edition of Bluesfest at Tyagarah over the weekend.
With unprecedented crowds, every venue was jampacked to the edge and beyond with people wanting to get their fill of awesome music.
From the Duke joint to the Mojo tent, the stages were wall-to-wall supreme performances, everywhere you turned there was something to look at and something to listen to.
Almost too many highlights
Highlight number one was Rag’n’Bone Man. Photo Tree Faerie.
There was so many highlights over the four days that it was hard to pick just one, from the very young – Taj Farrant shredding on guitar and Sunny Grunwald almost out-shining her dad Ash, Budjerah, Miss Kannina, right through to the vintage George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Toto, Christopher Cross, and the queen – Chaka Khan (such a goddess), not forgetting the shredders, Garry Clark Junior, Christone Kingfish Ingram, Melody Angel, and Tom Morello.
So much fun was had
The other number one highlight was Here Come the Mummies. Photo Tree Faerie
It just wouldn’t be Bluesfest without favourites Ash Grunwald, the Melbourne Ska Orchestra, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Kasey Chambers, Alison Russell, C.W. Stoneking – the list actually does goes on and on and on…
The absolute highlights – Rag’n’Bone Man and Here Come The Mummies.
Now we wait to see what the lineup will be next year – it will be hard to top 2025.
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Ash Grunwald. Photo Tree Faerie
Sunny. Photo Tree Faerie.
Toto. Photo Tree Faerie
The Queen – Chaka Khan. Photo Tree Faerie.
George Thorogood. Photo Tree Faerie
Taj Farrant. Photo Tree Faerie
Kingfish. Photo Tree Faerie
Neda Rahmani with The Cat Empire. Photo Tree Faerie.
John Butler. Photo Tree Faerie.
MSO. Photo Tree Faerie
Sunny Grunwald and supporters. Photo Tree Faerie
MSO. Photo Tree Faerie
Tom Morello. Photo Tree Faerie
Miss Kaninna. Photo Tree Faerie.
Kasey Chambers letting rip. Photo Tree Faerie
Here Come the Mummies. Photo Tree Faerie
Budjerah. Photo Tree Faerie.
Highlight number one was Rag’n’Bone Man. Photo Tree Faerie.
MSO. Photo Tree Faerie
Bluesfest media crew. Photo Tree Faerie
George Thorogood. Photo Tree Faerie
Gary Clark Jr. Photo Tree Faerie
The Cat Empire. Photo Tree Faerie
Ash Grunwald. Photo Tree Faerie
Allison Russell. Photo Tree Faerie
Cat Empire. Photo Tree Faerie
Bibby and Gaz backstage. Photo Tree Faerie
C.W. Stoneking. Photo Tree Faerie
Tones and I. Photo Tree Faerie
A highlight for many – Kasdey Chambers. Photo Tree Faerie.
Vance Joy. Photo Tree Faerie
Punters such as these well-dressed sailors enjoyed glorious weather and music at Bluesfest, held at Tyagarah over the weekend. With big crowds enjoying local, national and international acts, Bluesfest Director Peter Noble says the festival will return for 2026. Photo Tree Faerie
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