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July 15, 2026

Well hello summer 2025!

Latest News

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.

Other News

Great Koala National Park feedback report released

Feedback around the NSW government's Great Koala National Park (GKNP) proposal has been published – what are the main themes?

Music comes to Mullum this weekend!

Wild Rocket blast into Mullum as Mullum Roots Festival lights up the town this coming weekend. Three venues around Mullum will host music, while songwriting workshops will happen at the Drill Hall Theatre on Sunday.

Ballina courthouse windows smashed, man charged

Police say a man will face court today, charged after 12 windows were allegedly smashed in Ballina last night.   Police say, 'About 10.35pm (Thursday 9 July 2026), police were called to Martin Street following reports of a man smashing windows'.

Gulgan Village meeting

I attended the Brunswick Progress Associations (BPA) meeting on 6/07/2026 at the CWA for a discussion on the impact...

The good, the bad and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra

If Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) swaggered onto a Tijuana dancefloor, with a touch of Melbourne dust kicked up in the process, chances are the end result would sound exactly like Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s 2025 album The Ballad Of Monte Loco.

Winter is no time for complacency, Marine Rescue NSW warns

Demand for assistance from Marine Rescue NSW remains high, says the volunteer organisation, with their latest data from last month showing 24 search and rescue missions for the North Coast, including 16 emergency responses.

Brunswick Picture House

We all know summer in Bruns is hard to beat, especially when the Brunswick Picture House is bringing you another jam-packed January, all in air-conditioned comfort.

The ‘House’ is flying straight out of the gate from 3 January with their smash hit show – Bruns Does Burlesque, which returns dripping with pure glamour in an all-new, bumper three-week summer season – the biggest yet – featuring some of Australia’s hottest burlesque and boylesque artists. Like its sister show, the Cheeky Cabaret, the sexy, sassy and innovative cast are truly representative of the jaw-dropping beauty of the world of burlesque, right here in Brunswick Heads.

What better way to start 2025 than with one of the shire’s hottest shows? Don’t miss out – there are discounted tickets available for preview night.

The Picture House, which some say is the official home of comedy in the shire, once again, has a January lineup of comedy will leave you laughing in the aisles: high school teacher turned brilliant comic, Bron Lewis, hits the Bruns stage with her show Who’sTalking?! – while the dynamic duo Mel Buttle and Nath Valvo are back with high kicks, twirls and a whole gossipy avalanche of jokes.

And finally the House’s best mate and Australia’s favourite dickhead, Tommy Little returns with a brand new show – over six sessions. You’ll be the first in Australia to hear his jokes before he takes the show on the road.

And finally, don’t let the adults have all the fun – Lil’ Cheeky, the family friendly circus bonanza is back in an all new, all ages circus show that no one – young or old – should miss. It’s got the sass and attitude of the late-night shows but without the guilt of leaving any of the family behind. Put the devices aside and bring them out for some true live entertainment. January 18 and 25 at 2pm with family discounts available.

Cheeky organisers say, ‘Want front row seats to any of our events? Fancy a discount off your show tickets? Join the Housemate program, as many others have done, and enjoy plenty of benefits. You’ll also be supporting a local community not-for-profit entertainment venue.’

The Garden Bar is open an hour before showtime –  grab a bite and a fancy cocktail. It’s open before, during the show and at interval. Be sure to check out the full summer program on sale now at: brunswickpicturehouse.com.



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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.