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The Channon Craft Market marks its 50th anniversary
In 1976, a small group of locals came together with a simple idea: create a place where the community could gather, share their skills and creativity, and celebrate the things they made, grew and produced. What began as a humble village market soon became much more than that. It became a meeting place for people…
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Community rallies to save beloved Bangalow Bowlo
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More than 1,000 people gathered in Bangalow in September for one of the strongest demonstrations yet of community support for the return of the Bangalow Bowlo. Families, sporting clubs, bowlers, musicians and supporters filled the grounds for the Save Bangalow Bowlo rally, raising around $50,000 towards the community campaign and its legal and professional costs. …
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2026 Cannabis Cup and Hashish Dish wrap up
On a gloriously sunny winter’s day in July, the legendary Nimbin Cannabis Cup and Hashish Dish rolled out once again, marking what some whisper is the 28th derby of the green gods. This year, the gods were clearly smiling, as a record-breaking squad of about 50 seasoned (and admittedly enthusiastic) judges gathered to partake in…
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Communities’ outrage at CSIRO modelling
Since its release, the final CSIRO report into flood mitigation scenarios has been received with strong criticism across the flood-affected communities in the Northern Rivers. Between 20th and 23rd July, five community “drop in sessions” about the report were held in Kyogle, Casino, Lismore, Ballina and Woodburn, to ask questions of CSIRO team leader, Dr…
