Walking with Wildlife Dogs, Leads and Markies Miracle http://www.tvwc.org.auWords Jess Cale The day started like any other for Kate and Mark, out on a morning walk with their dogs along the picturesque Cudgera Creek Road. Their dogs, always alert and curious, suddenly stopped, tails wagging vigorously. They had spotted something unusual on the roadside and […]
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A Ripple of Change Words Sarah Jantos & Kristie Morgan The past couple of months have been idyllic in the waters of the Tweed and surrounding ocean. With visibility of up to 30M it has been paradise in and on the sea for water enthusiasts including, fisherman, swimmers, surfers, snorkellers, divers and whale watchers just […]
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Where Community Thrives Through Collaboration and Connection Words Rachael Sanderson Photography Georgina Kane Raven Place Farm is a vibrant, community-centered micro regenerative farm nestled in picturesque Clothiers Creek, ideally situated between Murwillumbah and Cabarita Beach. This unique venture is a collaborative effort between landowner Michelle Kuramochi and passionate regenerative farmer Rachael Sanderson. Together, they […]
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Young Ocean Stewards Spearhead Shoreline Cleanup Effort Between July and November of this year, young local ocean conservation campaigners and brothers, Charlie, Flynn and Oliver (Instagram @Earthy Surfs), invite the community to help them in targeting and removing fishing line and other debris from the Tweed River mouth walls – the southern wall at Fingal […]
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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.
All the Colours of Uki Words Michele Bevis When I arrived about 15 years ago, Uki’s art scene was developing through two main events – Images of Uki and Ukitopia. Celebrating its 15th year over the Easter weekend in 2024 at the Uki School of Arts building, ‘Images of Uki’ showcases the work of artists […]
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It takes a Village Why connection to community is essential to support the Women and Girls of the Northern Rivers The Women’s Giving Circle is a gathering of women who deeply care for the Northern Rivers community. The Circle creates access to a pool of funding resources for the empowerment and wellbeing of women, girls, […]
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Celebrating Christmas: Spreading Joy, Love, and Inclusion By Katie Tucker Christmas is a time of joy, love, and togetherness, where we gather with our loved ones to celebrate the spirit of giving and gratitude. We believe that this festive season is an opportunity to bring the community closer and emphasise the importance of compassion, especially […]
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Pencil Tree – Compassion in Action Cabarita Beach based charity the Pencil Tree maybe small, but it is changing the lives of hundreds of underprivileged children in Northern India. What began with taking a few pencils to one school has grown to the support of 14 remote schools in the foothills of the Himalayas and […]
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