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Tweed residents outraged at destruction of koala habitat on Cobaki Creek
A 'legacy' floodplain development on the tidal estuary of Cobaki Creek, known to have recent koala sightings, was approved in 1996 and is now being cleared.
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Share flood stories at Mullum Farmers Market
To mark the anniversary of the 28 February 2022 flooding of Mullumbimby, which was followed by continued flooding throughout...
World record holder turns to canvas
Renowned Australian multidisciplinary artist, Space Cowboy, is showcasing his latest art exhibition at the JEFA Gallery, in his hometown of Byron Bay.
Will Provest win the Tweed seat over Elliot?
It appears that Tweed MP Geoff Provest will retain the seat of Tweed but there are still plenty of votes to be counted.
No dog problem – really?!
David Heilpern was recently roasted here by P. Lawrence, who sees ‘no problem’ with the issue of dogs on...
NEFA welcomes the election of a new government
The North East Forest Alliance welcomes the election of the Minns Labor government with their promise to create a Great Koala National Park, and calls for a moratorium on logging within the park proposal until the promised assessment is complete.
Goodbye to an inspiring scientist, activist and friend
Mary’s influence on me as a local activist, and later councillor, was profound – she opened my eyes to how water courses through and shapes this place.
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So much to sample at Sample
Vegan was the new black at Sample Food Festival where several stalls catered to plant-based eaters.
Tasty treats launch Bangalow’s Sample Food Festival
The Sample Food Festival has been soaring to new heights in the past couple of years, so where better to launch this year’s event than an airport?
Nearly $100k injected into north coast events
Up to $95,000 will be invested into far north coast events through the NSW government’s 2017 Flagship Event Fund, while funding to support the region’s ailing infrastructure has been promised ‘at a later stage.’
Won’t Sample it again
Wayne Penn, Binna Burra
Who’s going to say it? Sample Festival was awful.
Overcrowded, long queues and rude, pushy people. Not at all the Bangalow that...
Do you need to be a ‘foodie’ to enjoy Sample?
Story and photos: Vivienne Pearson
Is the Sample Food Festival just for ‘foodies’? I went along to find out.
The first thing I noticed was...
Thousands flock to Sample Food Festival
The weather smiled on Bangalow’s Sample Food Festival again last Saturday, with the biggest crowed ever descending on the Bangalow Showgrounds to taste the produce of restaurants, cafes, caterers and providores from around the region.
Sample festival a winner
Saturday’s annual Sample Food Festival at the Bangalow Showground showcased local food, growers, producers and chefs. The perfect weather drew hundreds of people to the popular event which included cooking demonstrations and live music.
MasterChef hits Sample Food Festival
Secret MasterChef hopefuls will be buzzing like bees around a honeypot when Lennox Head cook and supermum Jules Allen hosts a cooking demonstration at Sample Food Festival on Saturday morning.
Taste treats for all
http://youtu.be/kTrfCrZHCaY
Saturday’s second annual Sample Food Festival in Bangalow was a mouthwatering showcase for local growers, producers and chefs, with a huge turnout of people...
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Murwillumbah Fire Station needs more firefighters
There is probably not one adult who hasn’t been grateful for the job that firefighters have done in this country, particularly in the aftermath of the The 2019–20 Australian bushfires.
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Draw your puss to win cat pack prizes
The reason cats take up so much of the collective internet space is because they are just so incredibly cute – we love them! But we don't always keep them inside when they should be.
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Dental clinic celebrates 30 years in Mullum
Eve Jeffery - 0
It’s quite an achievement to own and operate a business for 30 years and more so with your life partner and that’s exactly what David and Kim Smith have done.
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Working with Nature at the Living Lab
Living Lab Northern Rivers has opened their new exhibition 'Working with Nature' this week in their Lismore shopfront space, giving visitors the chance to learn more about flood mitigation strategies.