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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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Byron floodplain

The current hardships facing Byron communities seem to reflect global power relations. Trump’s vision for humanity is ‘might is right’...

Mullum residents rally over second ‘woeful’ massive DA

A community gathering last night heard of the concerns around the second attempt to plonk a large block of units at the entrance to Mullumbimby.

NSW Women of the Year nominations closing soon

Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is calling on residents of the Lismore electorate to get their nominations in for the 2027 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

No Bones: new seasonal menu captures the relaxed spirit of Byron dining

As the cooler months settle over Byron Bay, No Bones is embracing the season with a fresh menu designed for long lunches that roll into dinner, shared plates and evenings spent lingering over good food and cocktails.

Blow up the pokies

It’s pleasing to see further action on predatory poker machine reform being attempted by some intelligent politicians. It may –...

Bumpers to Bruns

Last Sunday, antique chrome and stylish engineering was on display in Brunswick Heads as the Back to Bruns hot rods came to town. Jeff Dawson was there to capture it.

Stories about "court":

Man in court today after alleged pursuit near Kingscliff

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit in December last year.

Confidence in courts, police in decline

Public confidence in the NSW criminal justice system has declined over time, with a pronounced fall since 2019, according to new research released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).

Man caught with loaded gun at Tweed Heads

A 42-year-old man is to face court at Tweed Heads today, accused of carrying a loaded gun in public last Thursday.

Man charged with indecently assaulting a boy in Ballina

A man will face court today charged with allegedly indecently assaulting a boy in Ballina last month.

Man charged with alleged break and enter – Tweed Heads

Police say a man will face court today following an aggravated break and enter in Tweed Heads last month.

Manslaughter charge over kambo death

Following an investigation and coronial inquest, a man will face court charged with manslaughter following the 2021 death of a man near Kyogle.

Driver charged over alleged pursuit south of Ballina

A man will face court today after an alleged pursuit near Ballina.

‘Mullum man took five guns from reno ceiling

A 41-year-old man charged with possession of unregistered firearms is to serve a community corrections order after appearing in the Mullumbimby Local Court last week.

Ashleigh Grice’s accused murderer to face court in January

A man accused of murdering 23-year-old Ashleigh Grice in Mullumbimby in September is to face court again in the new year.

Young Pottsville family survives machete break-in

A 26-year-old Pottsville man is to face court in February in relation to a violent break and enter into a family home last month.

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.