Quick thinking and strong scams awareness from a bank branch manager has prevented a woman from losing almost $10,000 to an impersonation scam.

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.

Spaghetti Circus is throwing open the doors of its Mullumbimby home later this month, presenting its 2026 Annual Show, House of Spaghetti, at the Mullumbimby Showground from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. Five shows over three days, with every student on stage.