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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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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'.
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Ballina king tide alert for 13–16 July

Ballina Shire Council is encouraging motorists to drive safely over the coming days with king tides leading to minor flooding of some local roads.
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Oz Grom Open wraps up in Lennox

The 2026 Soundboks Oz Grom Open saw a fairytale finish to competition yesterday with huge performances, bluebird skies and local wins in dreamy two-foot conditions.
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Savour The Tweed returns 12-25 Oct

An ambitious lineup of gourmet delights, inspired events, thought provoking discussions and creative collaborations will again entice food lovers to Tweed Shire this October.
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Royal Life Saving training courses in Murwillumbah

Royal Life Saving NSW is the leader in drowning prevention and water safety education in the state and they are introducing a regular training service in Murwillumbah from August, that will be of benefit to all members of the broader community.
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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?
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‘Unrepresentative swill’, or the nation’s conscience?

Articles & Columns David Lowe - 27
Greens supporters and other minor party voters are still waiting for some acknowledgement from Anthony Albanese for delivering his record majority in the House of Representatives, via preferences, while over in the Senate it's looking like a case of the more things change, the more they stay the same.
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Mandy Nolan concedes defeat in seat of Richmond

Local News The Echo - 22
While counting continues in the marginal Richmond federal electorate (Tweed, Byron and Ballina shires), Labor incumbent Justine Elliot is the likely winner, with her closest competitor, Greens candidate, Mandy Nolan, conceded today.
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Concerns over Ballina’s Xavier College advising parents on voting

Local News Aslan Shand - 9
Xavier Catholic College in Ballina has sent out a newsletter to parents which includes a recommendation not to vote for the Greens or Teals at this Satuday’s election for the marginal seat of Richmond.
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Race for Richmond: Labor determined to win majority government with Justine Elliot

Local News Mia Armitage - 12
We spoke with the incumbent candidate for the seat of Richmond, Labor’s Justine Elliot, in the final week of campaigning before pre-polling started.
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Race for Richmond: The Nationals secure maximum how-to-vote preferences with Kimberly Hone

Local News Mia Armitage - 6
We spoke with National Party of Australia federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Kimberly Hone, on day three of pre-polling at the Jessie McMillan Hall pre-poll booth in Murwillumbah.
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Race for Richmond: The Greens’ push for minority gov’t with Mandy Nolan

Local News Mia Armitage - 15
We spoke with The Greens federal candidate for the seat of Richmond, Mandy Nolan, on day three of pre-polling at the Richmond Room pre-poll booth in Ballina.
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Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital a marginal Richmond seat favourite

Local News Mia Armitage - 3
The Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has starred in two federal election campaign announcements in the marginal seat of Richmond, with both The Greens and Labor promising funds if they get the numbers in the 3 May election.
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Get ready to Meet the Candidates: 28 April, 2025

Local News The Echo - 12
Candidates are getting ready in the marginal federal seat of Richmond for the 2025 live broadcast Richmond Meet the Candidates forum hosted by Echo Publications and Bay FM Community Radio.
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Greenpeace blasts Coalition’s ‘rubbery gas numbers’

National News The Echo - 3
In response to the Coalition’s newly released gas policy modelling, Joe Rafalowicz, Head of Climate and Energy at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, has blasted what he calls a disastrous energy plan.
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Australian federal election declared for May 3

Local News Aslan Shand - 14
The Australian federal election will take place on Saturday May 3. After months of unofficial campaigning, the announcement leaves us with five weeks and one day before we go to the polls.
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Lismore Boulevard Project announced

The Echo - 0
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).
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Community responds to detention dams proposal

The Echo - 0
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.
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National News

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

The Echo - 0
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.
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Try pickleball and support a great cause

The Echo - 0
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.
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