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September 28, 2026

Roadworks in Banga’s this week

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NSW flicks the switch to turn on massive battery

One of the world’s most powerful batteries, the Waratah Super Battery, is now fully operational and helping to deliver reliable energy to NSW homes and businesses.

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The second algorithm: why government control is the wrong fix

It is not often that a minister describes the most sweeping power she has ever asked for with the words 'I guess'.

Council explores future for Brunswick flood housing village

Byron Shire Council is exploring options to keep the 58-home temporary housing village at Brunswick Heads operating after the NSW Government’s flood-housing program ends.

Climate 200 wants YOU!

Climate 200 is putting their money where their independents are and last Friday their latest ‘kitchen table’ event included hundreds of supporters at the A&I Hall in Bangalow.

ReSolve Global: making renewable energy truly sustainable

The Northern Rivers has enthusiastically embraced rooftop solar since it was invented. Now a locally established initiative is tackling the other end of the problem: what happens when the panels come down?

2026 Mother’s Day planting – take two this Sunday

The Brunswick Valley Landcare’s annual Mother’s Day planting is now going ahead this Sunday, 27 September from 9am to 12 noon at 6 Durrumbul Road, Main Arm, Bundjalung Country.

All the results from the 2026 Chinny Charge

After another epic race on the one day of the year Mullum's iconic Mount Chincogan opens to the public, here are the complete results of the 2026 Chinny Charge.

Drivers are advised of changed traffic conditions expected this week in Bangalow, owing to bridge maintenance.

Work is scheduled from 5pm today, Tuesday 17 March, to 4am Wednesday 18 March, weather permitting, on The F.J. Reading Bridge, Granuaille Road, Bangalow.

The bridge is to be closed in both directions for heavy vehicles, with a detour to be available via Bangalow Road, connecting at Hinterland Way.

A reduced speed limit of 40km/h is to also be in place, with drivers advised to allow up to five minutes’ extra travel time.

More information is available via Live Traffic NSW.



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Ballina debates dog parks and net zero

September's meeting opened with a minute's silence for much-loved community member and Lennox Head restaurant owner Blake Rogers, who lost his life last week.

Upgrade to deliver safer road and new native trees

Tweed Shire Council says Old Lismore Road will be upgraded to improve safety and restore local rainforest habitat.

360 charges laid, 102 weapons seized

Police have charged more 150 people with more than 360 alleged offences following a two-day blitz across the state last week.

What’s wrong with this picture?

Anthony Albanese’s recent performance on the world stage in New York was a breathtaking piece of rhetorical acrobatics.