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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
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month's edition.
June 2025 – Forest Red Gum Edition
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July edition deadline: Friday 27th June
Page 1 Lismore's signature event heralds winter
Page 2 Bill to exempt medical cannabis patients from drug driving charges to be introduced
Northern Rivers Rail almost a reality
Page 3 David McBride's appeals rejected
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Emergency dental care saves wallaby Everyone's invited to Furry Friends Festival
Page 5 The saga of the floodplain – Aidan Ricketts
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Aquarius Talks: Creating involvement, harmong and continuum in community – Carol Perry
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Kalan: Straight to the point with Aboriginal art in Japan – Jenny Fraser
Pages 8 Letters
Cartoon
Page 9 A reflective vigil in Nimbin – Linnet Pike
Page 10 From the Mayor's desk: Record $240 million capital works budget in the pipeline – Steve Krieg
Fresh opportunities for young people – Janelle Saffin MP
On the same Page – Kevin Hogan MP
Page 11
Hunger strike: Peter's stand is a call to conscience – Sue Higginson MLC
Lismore Council's long-term plans, strategies and budgets on show – Cr Virginia Waters
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Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre News
Nimbin Aged Care and Respite Services programme
Nimbin Hospital information
Page 13
Nimbin Environment Centre News – Scott Sledge
Private Native Forestry: Urgent reform needed, not removal of DAs – Kyogle Environment Group
Page 14 Chamber Chat – David Hyett, president Nimbin Chamber of Commerce Nimbin Bowlo: Community icon risks closure The Protestor sculpture aims for a culture of peace – Benny Zable
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Friends of Koala home care and kindy Gardeners and their obsession with soil – Peter Brooker, Nimbin Garden Club
Page 16 A room full of light – Jimmy Willing Kyogle Writers Festival: Five remarkable years
Page 17 Khyal Trio returns to Nimbin
Winter Solstice dance party Planet Music Gig Guide for June
Page 18
A sense of place, exploring where we live at Blue Knob Hall Gallery
Miss Prissy on show in Nimbin Artists Gallery
Page 19
Forum and feast: Caring for Country through waterways of wisdom at Serpentine Gallery
Archibald Prize 2024 exhibition at Lismore Regional Gallery
Roxy Gallery exhibitions
Pages 20
Nimbin CWA at MardiGrass and Primex
Cheating on your tax return? Think again – David McMinn
Page 21
Mid-North Coast flood response
'We are in a new climate reality'
Yancoal faces backlash at AGM over mine expansion
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Horses are prey animals – Suzy Maloney Bushwalkers delighted by National Parks after rain View from the loo: Men in search of a shed – Stuart McConville
Page 23 Herbal medicine for osteoarthritis – Trish Clough My past life as a homeopath – Auralia Rose
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Food matters: I see red – Neil Amor Flourish Sanctuary appears on Sunrise – Jagad Samuel
Page 25 Mental stability in a changing climate – Antoinette Ensbey On-line therapy – Elizabeth McCardell Plant of the month: Eucalyptus tereticornis – Richard Burer
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Revenge of the Loon: Fear of demagogues stultifies inclusivism – Laurie Axtens What if there was an easy way to get happy? – Sonia Barton The power of healing at the root – Lisa Camilleri Muscles and electromagnetic energy – Tonia Haynes
Pages 27 A moment – S Sorrensen Friday in the office – John Adams
Page 28 Cry baby cry – Chi Fung Lee So they say: Grunt – Uncle Norm and Aunty Mag
Page 29 Shapeshifting: The times, they are a'changing – Anand Gandharva Card play – Magenta Appel-Pye Hooked by on-line news – Michael Brooke
Page 30 Astro forecasts – Tina Mews
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Grief, trauma, rebuilding – Marilyn Devlin Nimbin Trivia Time by Eclectus Nimbin crossword by 5ynic
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Making bridges between home and school at Tuntable Falls Community School Cross Country: A journey of personal growth and inspiration at Barkers Vale PS MardiGrass colouring-in competition winners
Page 33 Rainbow Ridge school responds to a roadblock Space at Tuntable Community Preschool – Miriam Torzillo Luca ready to say Ciao to another beginner Italian course in Kyogle
Page 34 Nimbin Demons AFL team is back – James Alexander Nimbin Headers women's 2025 season – Carol Boomsma Reflections by the coach of the women's 4ths – Laurie Axtens
Page 35 The art of practice: Too busy for practice – Susan Paget Don't get me started: Potholes – Harry Gumboot
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