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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.
May 2025 – Cannabis Edition
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June edition deadline: Friday 23rd May
Page 1 Labor and Greens have clear path for reform
Page 2 Thank you! – Kevin Hogan, MP for Page New amenities block open for your business
Bringing Nimbin community oreganisations together
Page 3 ANZAC Day ceremonies: Lest we forget Aquarian Archive poster display
Page 4
Stop the destruction: Save Lismore homes from demolition The crying clowns – Kitty McMahon
Page 5 Land sharing, affordable housing and community – Jeni Kendell The protestor sculpture project – Benny Zable
Page 6
New life for Lismore cinemas
Generate this: Let's talk AI at M-Arts
Page 7 Seniors recognised for community contributions
Generative AI: A counterculture perspective – Jay Stephens
Pages 8 Letters
RIP David Smith
Cartoon
Notices
Page 9 Australia's tobacco policy madness – John Jiggins
Page 10 From the Mayor's desk: Roadworks, strategic planning andf new amenities – Steve Krieg
Disaster recovery and mental health – Janelle Saffin MP
Win for the Macquarie Marshes
Page 11
Keep left: Australia presses the flush button on Dutton – Aidan Ricketts
Demolishing trust: How the Reconstruction Authority is destroying homes and community – Sue Higginson MLC
Page 12
Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre News
Nimbin Aged Care and Respite Services programme
Nimbin Hospital information
Page 13
Nimbin Environment Centre News – Scott Sledge
Paddock to problem: How silage wrap chokes the landscape – Kyogle Environment Group
Page 14 Chamber Chat: Celebrating community, culture and cannabis law reform – David Hyett, president 2025 Nimbin Annual Country Show – Denise Whitney, secretary
Page 15
Advertisement: Janelle delivers for our local communities
Page 16 Planet Music Gig Guide for May
Nimbin Theatre Troupe needs you Community concert to protect North Lismore plateau
Film screening: The Toad, the Whale and the Sun Planet Music: More than a music store
Page 17 The MardiGrass Medicinal Comedy Show Nimbin Theatre Troupe returns What is Literary Allsorts?
Page 18
Weed warriors saving koalas and other threatened species – WWF Australia
Science in the Pub: A night of learning and inspiration
Page 19
Nimbin MardiGrass: Chipping away at the stigma – Michael Balderstone
Pages 20-21
MardiGrass 2025 pictorial centrespread
Page 22
The Joy Love Art Studio and Gallery – Jimmy Willing
New mulitmedia art at Flourish Gallery
Strength, love and joy at Roxy Gallery
Page 23
Art Fair awards for excellence Three exhibitions in May at Serpentine Gallery Exhibitions at Blue Knob Gallery Jennifer Edwards: Research inspires painting
Page 24 Water heals landscapes: Landcare Network field day CWA Nimbin Branch doings Goolmangar market day
Page 25
Holey ground: Soil ecosystems – Scott O'Keeffe
The soil under your feet: Earthfood talk – Kerry Hagan
Koala respoinse team on the ground in Alfred's aftermath – IFAW
Page 26 The benefits of longer grass for horses – Suzy Maloney Nimbin Bushwalkers: Walks for all fitness levels Poem: RIP North Lismore – Stuart McConville
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Trish's dispensary makeover – Trish Clough Return healing to your hands with homeopathy – Auralia Rose
Pages 28 Food matters: The dark side of chocolate – Neil Amor Flourish Sanctuary: What's happening during May? – Jagad Samuel
Page 29 The magnificent power of Mother Love – Antoinette Ensbey Clinical hypnotherapy – Elizabeth McCardell
Page 30 Revenge of the Loon: Another three years of backsliding Natural Law – Helene Collard Open Learning term starts
Page 31 A moment – S Sorrensen Discretionary powers – John Adams
Page 32
Nourishing life: Yangsheng – Chi Fung Lee So they say: Perfumes
Pages 33
Shapeshifting: Double-taxing eco-friendly lifestyles – Anand Gandharva The joy of creativity – Magenta Appel-Pye Daily nightmares – Michael Brooke
Page 34 Astro forecasts – Tina Mews
Page 35 Changing seasons – Marilyn Devlin Nimbin Trivia Time by Eclectus Nimbin crossword by 5ynic
Page 36 Advertisement: Nimbin Hills Real Estate
Page 37
Harmony Week at Tuntable Falls preschool: Music to our ears
Kindy Autumn Festival at Rainbow Ridge school
Page 38
Nimbin Headers double-header in ANZAC Cup grad finals – Mark Wright
Headers' featured players – Reilly Fitzalan
Bust those cane toads!
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The art of practice: Anger management – Susan Paget
Don't get me started! – Harry Gumboot
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