October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, initiated by EveryAGE Counts and now marked in many countries around the world. This year there is a special focus on ageism in advertising.

I love Madonna. Not her music so much. It’s not my jam. She’s such an incredible artist, that doesn’t matter. Because she is more than her music - she is iconic. I love her. I love how brave she is. I love how relentlessly authentic she is. I love how she doesn’t give a F. I love how she doesn’t listen to the dominant narrative. I love how she becomes the narrative. I love her sense of play. Her lack of shame. Her ability to stand in who she is and radiate positivity. It’s powerful. And it’s unique.

Locals say Cudgen Creek is being ‘loved to death’, putting people at risk. Councillor James Owen will bring the issue to today's Tweed Council meeting while Cr Dr Nola Firth will be looking at the importance of cool towns and ageism.