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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 interests of a creative, alternative culture. We hope you enjoy reading this month's edition. 

April 2025 – Pandanus Edition

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Pages 2-9

Pages 10-17

Pages 18-23

Pages 24-29

Pages 30-36


 

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


Page 4

 
Busy and productive month at Aquarius Archives
Old Aquarius Festival film surfaces
Benny Zable sculptures available

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Aquarius: After 50 years, what do we need now? – Jeni Kendell and Megan James
Lismore housing opportunities wasted

Page 6

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
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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

Page 12
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

Page 13
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?

Page 18
Wompoo Fruit Dove painting – Jimmy Willing
Check out  the Nimbin Art Fair


 

Page 19
  Art with heart at Serpentine Gallery
The Magician and Pandora's Box at Blue Knob
Lae Oldfield's Organism – Nell Schofield
 

Page 20    
Tree planting day to restore local ecosystems
A golden opportunity for landowners

Page 21
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

Page 24
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

Pages 26
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

Pages 32
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

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Graduation journey at Tuntable Falls Community School
Liminal spaces shared in camp program at Rainbow Ridge Steiner School

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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

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