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Summer Rides, Picnic Vibes Sunshine, fresh air, and a sense of adventure—summer in the Tweed is made for exploring. Two local entrepreneurs, Britt, owner of Pedals and Picnics and Mick, owner of Valley eBikes, are making it unforgettable with their award-winning, sustainable businesses along the Northern Rivers Rail Trail. With a shared love of the […]
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From Festivities to Fresh Starts How to Stay Balanced and Energised All Summer By Alex Church As the year winds down and the festive season ramps up, our calendars fill fast, with social events, family gatherings, last-minute chores, and holidays to plan. It’s a wonderful time of connection and celebration, but it can also feel like […]
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Where Good Food Meets Good Vibes Behind the scenes (and often behind the pass in the open kitchen) is owner Phil Czerwonatis, who may have a quiet presence but whose fingerprints are everywhere in this much-loved local café. Phil’s story begins a long way from Casuarina’s coastline. After finishing his apprenticeship in Germany, he moved […]
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Fresh Cuts, Clean Lines There’s a rugged poetry in fresh beginnings, especially when they come from loss and longing. For Pat Lenaghan, the journey began far from the ocean in Albury, where surf culture was something he only glimpsed in stories and on holidays spent by the coast. His father surfed, planting early seeds, but […]
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Empire Revival ArrivesThe Regent steps into a new era of style and creativity The historic Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah has entered a new chapter with the launch of Empire Revival Murwillumbah. The doors opened mid-August, expanding the landmark Art Deco building’s role as home to M|Arts by welcoming Empire Revival and its collective of artisans, […]
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Men’s Mental Health in the Northern Rivers Words Lyndsay Babcock We often hear that men should “open up” and “be vulnerable,” but what does that really mean in a world that’s constantly pushing men to their limits? Men’s mental health isn’t just about combating depression or anxiety; it’s about redefining what it means to […]
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Behind the Lens with Esther Siebel Welcome to Ends of the Earth Imagery. I am Esther, currently based in Murwillumbah, but travel often with a missional heart and lover of Jesus. I am a couples and elopement photographer, but also still frame families, branding and businesses, holiday homes and weddings, and also do freelance writing. I […]
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At Pottsville Beach Public School, a commitment to holistic education beyond the classroom is evident as the school proudly announces the receipt of a 2024 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant. Valued at $1,000, this grant will fund their ambitious multi-purpose garden project.
The vision for this initiative is to
establish an outdoor educational space fostering learning about ecosystems, sustainable food production, healthy nutrition, and First Nations’
environmental stewardship. Additionally, the garden will serve as a tranquil environment for students needing a break from indoor settings, encouraging sensory exploration in nature.
Students will actively engage in every stage of the project, from planning seed layouts suitable for our climate to germinating seeds, planting seedlings, garden maintenance, harvesting produce, and utilising fresh ingredients in school canteen recipes. They will also manage composting and a worm farm, and organise a community market stall.
To realise this vision, the school is mobilising support from parents, local businesses, and community organisations through volunteerism and donations. Contributions will not only enrich student learning but also promote sustainability and healthy lifestyles within the broader community.
For those interested in donating items, please contact the P&C at
Pottsville Beach Public School via email: pandc.pottsville@gmail.com. Heartfelt thanks go to Pottsville
Community Garden, Pottsville Sports Club, Village Hardware, Hummingbird Bakery and Gelato, Landcare Australia, and Woolworths for their invaluable support thus far.
With optimism, the school anticipates that this garden will become a cherished asset, instilling pride among all involved.