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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. 

May 2025 – Cannabis Edition

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Pages 2-9

Pages 10-18

Pages 19-21

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Pages 34-40


 

June edition deadline: Friday 23rd May


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Labor and Greens  have clear path for reform


Page 2
Thank you! – Kevin Hogan, MP for Page    
New amenities block open for your business    
Bringing Nimbin community oreganisations together

Page 3
ANZAC Day ceremonies: Lest we forget
Aquarian Archive poster display


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Stop the destruction: Save Lismore homes from demolition
The crying clowns – Kitty McMahon

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Land sharing, affordable housing and community – Jeni Kendell
The protestor sculpture project – Benny Zable

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New life for Lismore cinemas  
Generate this: Let's talk AI at M-Arts

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Seniors recognised for community contributions 
Generative AI: A counterculture perspective – Jay Stephens



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Letters
RIP David Smith
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Page 9
Australia's tobacco policy madness – John Jiggins


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From the Mayor's desk: Roadworks, strategic planning andf new amenities – Steve Krieg
Disaster recovery and mental health – Janelle Saffin MP
Win for the Macquarie Marshes

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Keep left: Australia presses the flush button on Dutton – Aidan Ricketts
Demolishing trust: How the Reconstruction Authority is destroying homes and community – Sue Higginson MLC

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Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre News
Nimbin Aged Care and Respite Services programme
Nimbin Hospital information

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Nimbin Environment Centre News – Scott Sledge
Paddock to problem: How silage wrap chokes the landscape – Kyogle Environment Group


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Chamber Chat: Celebrating community, culture and cannabis law reform – David Hyett, president
2025 Nimbin Annual Country Show – Denise Whitney, secretary

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Advertisement: Janelle delivers for our local communities


Page 16
Planet Music Gig Guide for May
Nimbin Theatre Troupe needs you
Community concert to protect North Lismore plateau
Film screening: The Toad, the Whale and the Sun
Planet Music: More than a music store



Page 17
The MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show
Nimbin Theatre Troupe returns
What is Literary Allsorts?

Page 18
Weed warriors saving koalas and other threatened species – WWF Australia
Science in the Pub: A night of learning and inspiration


 

Page 19
Nimbin MardiGrass: Chipping away at the stigma – Michael Balderstone
 

Pages 20-21    
MardiGrass 2025 pictorial centrespread

Page 22
The Joy Love Art Studio and Gallery – Jimmy Willing
New mulitmedia art at Flourish Gallery
Strength, love and joy at Roxy Gallery

Page 23
Art Fair awards for excellence
 Three exhibitions in May at Serpentine Gallery
 Exhibitions at Blue Knob Gallery
 Jennifer Edwards: Research inspires painting
 
 



Page 24
Water heals landscapes: Landcare Network field day
CWA Nimbin Branch doings
Goolmangar market day

Page 25
Holey ground: Soil ecosystems – Scott O'Keeffe 
The soil under your feet: Earthfood talk – Kerry Hagan 
Koala respoinse team on the ground in Alfred's aftermath – IFAW


Page 26
The benefits of longer grass for horses – Suzy Maloney
Nimbin Bushwalkers: Walks for all fitness levels
Poem: RIP North Lismore – Stuart McConville

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Trish's dispensary makeover – Trish Clough
Return healing to your hands with homeopathy – Auralia Rose


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Food matters: The dark side of chocolate – Neil Amor
Flourish Sanctuary: What's happening during May? – Jagad Samuel

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The magnificent power of Mother Love – Antoinette Ensbey
Clinical hypnotherapy – Elizabeth McCardell

Page 30
Revenge of the Loon: Another three years of backsliding
Natural Law – Helene Collard
Open Learning term starts

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A moment – S Sorrensen
Discretionary powers – John Adams

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Nourishing life: Yangsheng – Chi Fung Lee
So they say: Perfumes

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Shapeshifting: Double-taxing eco-friendly lifestyles – Anand Gandharva
The joy of creativity – Magenta Appel-Pye
Daily nightmares – Michael Brooke

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Astro forecasts – Tina Mews

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Changing seasons – Marilyn Devlin
Nimbin Trivia Time by Eclectus
Nimbin crossword  by 5ynic

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Advertisement: Nimbin Hills Real Estate

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  Harmony Week at Tuntable Falls preschool: Music to our ears
  Kindy Autumn Festival at Rainbow Ridge school

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  Nimbin Headers double-header in ANZAC Cup grad finals – Mark Wright
  Headers' featured players – Reilly Fitzalan
  Bust those cane toads!

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  The art of practice: Anger management – Susan Paget
  Don't get me started! – Harry Gumboot

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