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Being immune to shame and having no moral compass is the new political norm, thanks again to actions by the federal deputy prime minister and Nationals leader. Best satirical headline last week goes to The Shovel: ‘Calls For National Sick Day After Nation Forced To Imagine Barnaby Joyce Having Sex’. Q Q Q Q
Are the Greens’ councillors courageously and fearlessly leading us to better days? Cr Michael Lyon replies to last week’s assessment on page 7. But if you look closely, he makes no mention of the deep division between his generation and the Green elders who paved the way in the first place. Q Q Q Q
The Tweed Heads Police Station will be open to the public Sunday February 18 between 10am and 2pm. There will be a BBQ, guided tours of the new building and displays. There will also be a fingerprinting station, Neighbourhood Watch information table and other activities for the kids. The police station address is 83 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads. Q Q Q Q
A reader has advised Backlash that upon applying for an advertised job, they were asked if they were in a relationship, had kids or were living off an inheritance. Such questions are inappropriate of course – if you wish to make a complaint against such a line of questioning, visit www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or call 13 32 20. Q Q Q Q
Songstress Elizabeth Lord is looking to start a local singing group for people with Parkinson’s after successfully facilitating a Brisbane choir. She says she was able to co-create ‘a repertoire with the group
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This Saturday, Sounds of the Soul will showcase the beautiful voice of Canada’s Jess Morewood, pictured. Jess is founder of the Jeevan Project in Varanasi, India, which is a not for profit organisation giving free education, food, medical assistance and pure love to marginalised children coming from nearby begging families and migrant workers. Sounds of the Soul will also feature The Heart Collective, Walrus and Carpenter, Amir Paiss and the Bollywood Sisters. Starts from 6pm at the Ocean Shores Public School Hall. Tickets are available from www.trybooking.com/352078 or at the door. Photo Jeff Dawson
that we would add to each week, along with a range of fun and dynamic vocal warm up exercises and rounds.’ Initially she aims to start in the Brunswick/Ocean Shores area, but is keen to extend into other areas if the interest is there. Contact Elizabeth at elord62@gmail.com or phone 0426 807 260. Q Q Q Q
Move over Knitting Nannas, there is a new moniker for grandmothers with a cause – Canna Nannas! The ABC reports they are embarking on an east coast tour to teach fellow seniors about the health benefits of cannabis. It’s a positive alternative to the recent fly in fly out pot busts by the NSW government-police. To paraphrase the late comedian Bill Hicks – If God made the universe and cannabis is illegal, does that mean God made a mistake?
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