Tag: Nimbin
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Nimbin Mardigrass returns for its 30th year with thousands rallying for cannabis law reform
After a postponement during the floods, Nimbin’s MardiGrass Festival has finally returned for its 30th year.
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MardiGrass protest returns next week to Nimbin for it’s 30th year
The 30th Annual MardiGrass protest is returning to Nimbin next weekend. The annual cannabis law reform rally draws hundreds of protestors to Nimbin. The three-day protest is normally held in May, but was postponed due to the floods this year. (NO AUDIO)
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NIMBIN’S MARDIGRASS PORTEST POSTPONED
Nimbin’s 30th MardiGrass protest has been postponed. The event, normally held on the first weekend of May, has been moved to September due to the floods. The annual cannabis law reform rally draws hundreds of protestors to Nimbin. Organisers say the decision was made due to limited water supply in the town following the floods,…
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CLIMATE CHANGE ACTIVIST STARS IN DOCUMENTARY PREMIERING AT COP26
A Nimbin school student is taking to the world stage after starring in a documentary, premiering at the climate conference this week. The activist is passionate about spreading her message of protecting the Great Barrier Reef.
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NIMBIN CATHOLIC CHURCH ENGULFED BY FLAMES
A Catholic church has been reduced to rubble, after going up in flames on the far north coast. Today, just the cross remained standing… as police investigate the blaze.
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MAN CHARGED OVER NIMBIN SHOOTING
A man has been charged over a frightening incident at Nimbin last Friday, in which a person was shot in the leg. Police arrested the 20-year-old in East Lismore yesterday afternoon – he’s accused of discharging a firearm with intent to cause grievous bodily harm… and firing a firearm in or near a public place.…
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LARGE POLICE SEARCH UNDERWAY IN NIMBIN AFTER MAN SHOT IN THE LEG
A search is underway on the far north coast after a man was shot in the leg at Nimbin. His attacker fled – leaving the community shocked, and sparking a massive police response.
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$2.5M BOOST FOR TOURISM IN NIMBIN: WHAT’S THE TOWN IN FOR?
A multi-million dollar walking trail is hoped to boost Nimbin’s tourism appeal. Community members and businesses, who’ve been doing it tough without regular visitors, have welcomed the news.
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GREENS MP LABELS MARDIGRASS DRUG TESTING AS “DODGY”
A Greens MP is calling for all roadside drug tests completed during Nimbin’s MardiGrass last month to be declared invalid. It comes after footage emerged of a police officer not wearing gloves, raising cross-contamination concerns.
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NIMBIN’S MARDI GRASS FESTIVAL IN FULL SWING THIS WEEKEND
The Tokyo Olympics may be the biggest sporting event this year, but today in Nimbin there was an Olympics of a different kind. The Mardi Grass festival is in full swing, and police are out in force.