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Hubcaps sound sculpture, marque 2
A resurrection! The original sound sculpture on Nimbin’s Rainbow Walk was attacked by a thief who wanted the hubcaps. (Read original story here) They struck at night with a bag to carry out the loot. Probably wearing abalaclava to remain anonymous. A new set of hubcaps now is in place so the general public can…
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Nimbin athlete three-time National Champion
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Recently, Mikayla Frey, a local athlete from Nimbin Central School (pictured), travelled down to Melbourne for the Australian All-Schools National Athletics Championships, where she won National Gold in the under 17 triple jump, with a jump of 12.69m. The Australian All-Schools Championship is the top athletics competition in the nation for high school athletes. Mikayla…
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Tin mining dangers
Few of us know that tin is one of the fastest growing rare-earth mineral commodities in 2025, outstripping lithium, cobalt, silver and graphite. Demand for electronics and EVs, all of which use tin solder (48% of the global tin market) is fuelling the boom. Myanmar and Malaysia’s recent blanket-ban on tin mining (due to environmental…
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Heatwaves and more to come with global warming
If you think summers in the Northern Rivers are hot now, just wait a decade and a bit and they’ll be unbearable for most of that time. And by unbearable temperatures, I’m not talking about the usual languid nights filled with humidity but something far more sinister: the inability of the human body to cope…
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Parliament recall after Bondi: Guns and democracy
As we were all reeling in the immediate aftermath of the horrific mass shooting of Jewish people on the beach at Bondi, Premier Chris Minns announced that the NSW Parliament would be recalled to fix our gun laws. On 14th December two hate-fuelled men, a man and his son, killed 15 people, including 10-year old…
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Vale Johnny Allen
Johnny Allen died on 22nd December 2025. He had been bed-bound since he had contracted Covid in Nimbin at the Aquarius50 commemorations in May 2023. Gratitude to his partner Warwick who had dedicated himself to Johnny’s care. Great sadness and loss wells up at his parting. Also gratitude when we reflect on the huge contribution…
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Buyback auctions end year on a high
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The Minns Labor Government has exceeded its target of selling 42 flood buyback houses before Christmas after 60 people attended the last auction in Lismore, with sale prices ranging from $7000 to $25,500. Over 130 buyback properties have now been offered for sale in the Northern Rivers since December last year, capturing nationwide attention. In…
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Reforming the Pan Community Council for a stronger shared future
Over the past year I’ve found myself stepping in and out of different projects, helping my wife launch her Dementia Doula practice, exploring market-stall food ideas, briefly taking a senior role in aged care, and getting our own off-grid property to a functional, sustainable rhythm. Through all of that work, one thing has become very…
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Nimbin Youth: Powering into 2026
As 2025 came to a close, Nimbin Youth received notification of the most incredible gift – a commuter bus for our young people. This generous gift has come from a couple who wish to remain anonymous, through their church. When thanked, they humbly asked that gratitude be directed not to them, but to God. We…
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Nimbin celebrates the festive season
A festive feast, complete with a visit from the big man in red was again the highlight as Nimbin celebrated Christmas. The popular annual community Christmas lunch, hosted by the Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre in the town hall, was held on Friday 19th December, with a wonderful turnout of over 200 community members enjoying…
