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Life is short but art is long’ could be a motto for the latest collection of works from local artist Hilary Herrmann, on exhibition at the Tweed Regional Gallery from this month until the end of August.  Named Keepsakes, the 28 paintings are evidence that art can conquer time, by giving new life to those who have passed away.  The…

“I got this reputation And everybody knows my name I was born to play the guitar I got the blues running through my veins.” (Buddy Guy, Born to Play the Blues) That almost sums up local legend ‘Hubcap’ Stan Ceglinski. Almost, because he also was born to make guitars. Stan produces amazing guitars from his workshop in Possum Creek, and…

Digby Hildreth tunes in with Josh Rippingale of Federal Strings to learn more about crafting and caring for stringed musical instruments.

In June 2020, long-time Bangalow resident Liz Franks (formerly Liz Gander) packed her 2014 Mazda BT50, decked out with a rhino fibreglass canopy, and headed off on the adventure of a lifetime. Christobel Munson follows her travels.

James Ioannou talks to Sally Schofield about using pesky camphor wood to make works of art.

Anglican priest Rosie Wynter is on a mission to challenge expectations around what a church service is, and what services a church can offer. Arriving in Bangalow in July 2020, she’s been through some of toughest years our region – and the world – have faced in recent memory. Rosie has her eye on the affordable housing crisis, increasing homelessness,…

Bangalow’s Pat Davern from Grinspoon recounts his recent experience playing a free flood relief show for Lismore, a place that’s close to his heart. I’ve been living in the Northern Rivers on and off since 1991. When I finished school, I moved to Lismore, and did a music course there. I spent a lot of time touring with Grinspoon and…

Alexandra Hudson has a penchant for pastel hues. Her hair is sometimes fairy-floss pink, sometimes mauve.  When she took to the stage at the RAW Comedy Competition, part of the world-famous Melbourne Comedy Festival in April, she donned a softly structured pale rose suit. And won. Alexandra has lived with cerebral palsy her whole life, a condition that can affect everything…