Welcome to edition 100 of the The Bangalow Herald. It seems only fitting that the copy you are currently reading is the biggest edition we have ever produced, with a whopping 56 pages. This bumper crop of summer reading is a testament to the invaluable and consistent support from our advertisers and local business owners, the patience, generosity and skill of our contributors, the boundless energy of our distribution team, our contributors, the boundless energy of our distribution team,our contributors, the boundless energy of our distribution team,
In this digital age, the likelihood of a locally made, volunteer-based print publication growing in size is almost unheard of. I think this speaks volumes about the uniqueness of our of. I think this speaks volumes about the uniqueness of our Hinterland communities, our common concerns, our shared interests, and the way our talented team documents this life with such authenticity on the page.
Reflecting on 100 editions, my mind fills with images (I clearly don’t have aphantasia – see pages 22–23) of the always joyful streetscapes of the Billy Cart Derby, the impressive agricultural action and bounty of the Bangalow Show, and our larger-than-life local personalities who have adorned the cover (Did you know the unassuming Dave Eastwell has appeared on the cover three times?).
The sense of belonging is strong in our village. Whether it’s a street-based WhatsApp group, a parents’ group, a committee, a sports club, or a community organisation, the drive to connect, tell stories, lend a hand and take a stand will, hopefully, see us through another 100 editions.
Thanks for reading.
Sally Schofield
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