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Nimbin GoodTimes
is a free monthly newspaper for the vibrant Nimbin community and the Northern Rivers of
NSW, Australia. With over 100 contributors, the content highlights the issues and
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April 2025 – Pandanus Edition
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May edition deadline: Friday 2nd May / MardiGrass material Monday 5th May
Page 1 Council disbands Nimbin Advisory Group Easter Arts Trail in Nimbin
Page 2 Rainbow Walk questions answered
New responsibilities for local member
Page 3 Rainbow Walking Track opening in pictures Thank you for being prtepared – Janelle Saffin MP
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Busy and productive month at Aquarius Archives Old Aquarius Festival film surfaces Benny Zable sculptures available
Page 5 Aquarius: After 50 years, what do we need now? – Jeni Kendell and Megan James Lismore housing opportunities wasted
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Nimbin Neighbourhood Centre News
Nimbin Seniors Social Centre programme
Nimbin Hospital Information
Page 7 More than just a market at Blue Knob
Northern Rivers Taxation and Business Services: New owner, new name, new direction
CWA Nimbin Branch news
Rainbow Power Co rallies for mental health
Pages 8 Letters
Eddie Trailblazer bows out
Cartoon
Notices
Page 9 Lismore, it's time to talk about bullying culture – Aidan Ricketts
Page 10 From the Mayor's desk: Nimbin community asset works near completion – Steve Krieg
Mandy Nolan's big thank-you
On the same Page – Kevin Hogan MP
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If we want change, we have to vote for it, again – Sue Higginson MLC
Lismore Council reimagines role of advisory groups – Cr Virginia Waters
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Young Northern Rivers residents react to federal budget – Monique Tovo
Turning a new leaf – Eddie Lloyd, Greens candidate for the Senate election
The Greens: Leading on the important issues for Australia – Luke Robinson
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Nimbin Environment Centre News – Scott Sledge
Nature at risk: The cost of delaying conservation action – Kyogle Environment Group
Page 14 High time to end the war on weed – MardiGrass Organising Committee The history of the Hemp Olympix – Chibo Mertineit Chamber Chat: Strengthening business and community connections – David Hyett
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Chamber Chat: Chamber progresses crucial initiatives for Nimbin – David Hyett
Page 16 Planet Music Gig Guide for April
Wednesday nite R&R on Nim-FM Flourish Sanctuary: Community, connection and growth
Page 17 The MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show Nimbin Theatre Troupe returns What is Literary Allsorts?
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Wompoo Fruit Dove painting – Jimmy Willing
Check out the Nimbin Art Fair
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Art with heart at Serpentine Gallery
The Magician and Pandora's Box at Blue Knob
Lae Oldfield's Organism – Nell Schofield
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Tree planting day to restore local ecosystems
A golden opportunity for landowners
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Don't burn our future! – Residents Against the Richmond Valley Incinerator Inc
Wattle Moth Caterpillars: Where will it end? – Scott O'Keeffe
Marching for forests – Valerie Thompson
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Horses are big strong creatures with soft hearts – Suzy Maloney Nimbin Bushwalkers head to the coast View from the loo: Eco-division – Stuart McConville
Page 23 Why our bodies love energy medicine – Auralia Rose Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or something else? – Sonia Barton
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The story of nori – Neil Amor
The importance of having a gut that works well – Tonia Haynes
Page 25 Laying down the path in walking – Elizabeth McCardell Weed Words: Stop weeds from colonising – Triny Roe Plant of the month: Pandanus tectorius – Richard Burer
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The many uses of Prickly Ash – Trish Clough Meanwhile, back in Bathenstool – Laurie Axtens Natural Law – Helene Collard
Pages 27 A Moment – S Sorrensen Nimbin faces court – John Adams
Page 28 Listen to your gut, not your cravings – Chi Fung Lee So they say: Siberia – Uncle Norm and Aunty Maj
Page 29 Shapeshifting: Why are eco-friendly lifestyles still double-taxed – Anand Gandharva Mental stability in a changing climate – Antoinette Ensbey Hidden reasons behind repetitive strain injuries – Daryl Spilberg
Page 30 Astro forecasts for April – Tina Mews
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New life direstions – Marilyn Devlin
Nimbin Trivia Time by Eclectus Nimbin Crossword by 5ynic
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Tiny wings, big lessons at Tuntable Falls Preschool
Innovative outdoor learning at Nimbin Central School Garden Club donation supports students' garden at Barkers Vale PS Evolving your practice – Susan Paget
Page 33 Graduation journey at Tuntable Falls Community School Liminal spaces shared in camp program at Rainbow Ridge Steiner School
Page 34 Nimbin Headers: Socxial conscience and cohesion with sports – Lisa Lucken Don't get me started: Home delivered groceries – Harry Gumboot Good luck – Magenta Appel-Pye
Page 35 Advertisement: Uri Ross and Sundai Harrison @realty.com.au
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