The mag is out – hot off press,
I thank our team for its success.
We’ve covered all there is to know
Of life and times in Bangalow.
And speaking of the tales you read,
Some fresh new names have joined the feed.
With them we grow, evolve, renew –
Our village paper, proud and true.
From art and theatre with heart and grit,
And local stories full of wit.
Our team all learned some expertise,
for taking pics around town with ease.
The Show’s approaching, we all cheer
And practice drinking that warm beer.
The chooks and cakes and crafts galore
What will Pavilions have in store?
The Burger challenge holds appeal
To feast with gusto, pace and zeal
We also cherish our Bush Poets
With local lore, they love to show it.
Meanwhile, the news has come to pass,
That local ladies kick some arse –
The Bluedog girls score top-tier roles,
And the CWA stand to their true goals.
So, grab a cuppa, turn the page,
There’s something here for every age.
From trees to teams, from arts to pies –
It’s Bangalow, through locals’ eyes.
Sally Schofield
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