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July 15, 2026

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Renewables and battery storage stable amid global uncertainty

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, in partnership with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) today released the GenCost 2025–26 Final Report, finding renewable energy supported by storage is helping to protect Australia against global energy shocks and continues to provide the lowest cost pathway for Australia’s electricity system to achieve net zero emissions.

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Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

BayFM President Ange Kent. Photo Mia Armitage.

Tomorrow over 20 BayFM presenters will head to the Bangalow Bowlo to ‘Share the Air’ with locals and listeners with a two-hour live broadcast.

President BayFM Community Radio Ange Kent, says listeners can tune into 99.9FM or stream via bayfm.org and hear short interviews, and track selections with many of the diverse and varied show presenters who contribute weekly to make BayFM the community radio station it is today.

Ms Kent says a crew of BayFM DJs will host the ‘Studio Funkraiser’ on Saturday July 9 at Trawlers Bar and Kitchen in Brunswick Heads, from 3pm to 8pm.

‘The DJ lineup has a lot of depth and talent, featuring Eric Downer, Pob, Lippo, Si Clone and Gez. The goal of the event is to raise money to replace BayFM’s studio equipment.’

You can tune in to the fun tomorrow, Friday July 8, from 4pm to 6pm.



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Lismore Boulevard Project announced

Design concept plans for the Lismore Boulevard – Shared User Path project are now available for community consultation, following Lismore City Council securing $2,383,030 in funding through the NSW Government’s Get NSW Active 2025–2026 program, administered by Transport for NSW (TfNSW).

Community responds to detention dams proposal

More than 110 residents gathered at Rock Valley Hall on Sunday 12 July and rejected claims that the recently released CSIRO report on flood mitigation was informed by strong community consultation.

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

Human-created hazards are responsible for most wildlife rescues in New South Wales, and researchers are calling for more prevention strategies to save threatened species.

Try pickleball and support a great cause

Northern Rivers Pickleball Club are holding a marathon day of pickleball on Sunday, 19 July at the Goonellabah Tennis and Pickleball Club on Reserve Street, Goonellabah.