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Lismore farewells two exemplary public figures
Thousands of people turned out on Tuesday 31st March to celebrate the lives of Jenny Dowell OAM and Rhoda Roberts AO at separate funerals in Lismore. Both women died in March after lengthy battles with cancer. Jenny Dowell was farewelled at the Lismore Quad, where Dot Orchard officiated, speaking of Jenny’s early life, her election…
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New year signals new beginnings
After a year marked by conflict and divisiveness, it is up to us – all of us – to work towards a better world. King Charles’ Christmas broadcast made this point, together with his empathy for the plight of refugees. He called for “Resilience in the face of adversity, peace through forgiveness,” and went on,…
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New mural transforms amenities block
Nimbin is truly blessed to have always had beautiful art around the village. Thanks to Julie De Lorenzo for her latest piece on the newly built amenities block which adjoins Peace Park, the swimming pool, the skateboard park and the Aquarius Walking Track. Funded by the NSW Government as part of the $400,000 construction budget…
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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…
