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Flood modelling now complete
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The CSIRO has released its catchment-scale virtual model of the Richmond, Tweed and parts of the Brunswick Rivers, which offers an unprecedented understanding of how floodwaters move through our catchment, and will be used to test future flood mitigation scenarios. The first-of-its-kind model includes millions of data inputs of flood-relevant factors including topography, hydrology, evaporation,…
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Lismore’s signature event heralds winter
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Established 31 years ago, the Lismore Lantern Parade is a nationally and internationally recognised, award-winning annual festival that this year celebrates the Winter Solstice on 21st June – the shortest day of the year, a time of optimism and renewal. The celebration is based on a breath-taking parade of lanterns, light and performance through the…
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Labor and Greens have clear path for reform
Election campaigns are a rollercoaster. When the dust settles and the signs come down, what remains is the deep work of reflecting on what we fought for, what we held, and what comes next. It’s painful to lose hard-won and hard-fought seats in the Federal Parliament, but it happens. This election we even had the…
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Grand opening of Nimbin’s Rainbow Walking Track
Something special is happening in Nimbin, and you’re invited to be part of it! The Nimbin Community Centre is hosting the Nimbin Rainbow Walk Grand Opening on Sunday 23rd March, 10am–2pm, celebrating the completion of this exciting new public space with a day of live music, art, and community connection. This free, family-friendly event will…
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Council disbands Nimbin Advisory Group
Item 9.8 of Lismore City Council’s March business paper recommended that Council disband all their Advisory Groups, but in a late move, Cr Rob proposed a different motion which called for all advisory groups except the NAG retained, with the name of the Koala Implementation Group changed to Koala Advisory Group and a new group,…
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Extreme Weather Events Hit Region
As long predicted by Climate Change scientists, extreme weather events are becoming more common around the world, and will continue to do so. Throughout the Northern Rivers, massive storms with gale-force winds on 23rd January caused serious damage to properties and uprooted many trees which knocked out power infrastructure. In Nimbin’s main street, a huge…
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Protests over war in Gaza
Two weeks before Christmas, on Wednesday 11th December, a group of gentle souls walked through Nimbin in a silent vigil to grieve for the people of Gaza, particularly babies and children, and to honour the Palestinians brutally killed by the Israeli genocidal regime. Eight men dressed in black and 14 women dressed in white, wearing…
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Rising Tide blockade of coal port
The Transport for NSW department imposed a maritime exclusion zone on Friday, just four days before the ‘Climate Justice Protestival’ was meant to start next to Horseshoe Beach in Muloobinba/Newcastle. After last year’s successful 30-hour blocking of the shipping lane for the huge coal ships in agreement with the police through long negotiations, this year…
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Food Co-op marks 10 years
Ten years ago, the Nimbin community came together to ensure the continued growth of an organic, sustainable food culture. At the time, the only local focal point for organics was at the Blue Knob Saturday market, and as the family-run Nimbin Organic Foods was looking to move on after a generation in Nimbin, they took…
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Nimbin Headers Grand Final 2-1 win
Maybe some readers won’t be familiar with the achievements of our little club this season. As a relative newbie to the club myself, I was delighted to learn a little bit more about the team and players after having a fantastic time at the Grand Final. The Nimbin Headers Champs have a team of coaches…
