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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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Tonight’s The Night – actually, it’s Thursday night

Rob Caudill, renowned for his uncanny resemblance to the legendary Rod Stewart, continues to captivate audiences worldwide – whether he’s stopped in airports for autographs or turning heads in restaurants, Caudill’s presence is unmistakable.

From refugee to community contributor – a personal story

When I first arrived in Australia from Syria, I carried many emotions with me. Like many refugees and newcomers, I was grateful to be safe, but I was also overwhelmed by the challenges of starting over in a completely new country.

Byron Shire Rebels men’s XV vs Lismore on Ladies Day

The Rebels men’s XV made the trip to Lismore Rugby Park on Ladies Day and delivered a commanding 38-17 victory.

A hidden gem of culture and fun

With 73 films under their belts the Drill Hall Film Society are inviting you to come and see the next film they are showing – the 1971 classic and hilarious Harold and Maude.

Byron floodplain

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

Draft Bangalow Flood Study on public exhibition

A draft study examining flooding Bangalow is on exhibition by Byron Council.

Stories about "Goonellabah":

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.

Wanted: citizen scientists to check on our creeks

The Richmond River upper catchment is currently sitting on a C- in the Richmond River Ecological Health Report Card. It's not a number we can accept without doing something about it.

Seven including youth charged over fatal G’bah brawl

Police on Friday said they’d arrested another six people including a teenager as part of investigations into an alleged affray they believe is linked to a man's death in Goonellabah last month.

Police review launched after dead man found in G’bah

Both police and the state’s police watchdog say they are investigating how officers responded when a man’s body was found in Goonellabah on Friday.

Seven charged over DV during Operation Surge – Richmond Police District

Northern Region Police have conducted a three-day operation focused on locating and arresting alleged domestic violence (DV) offenders in the state’s north.

Do not approach: man wanted on DV warrant

Police are asking the public for help finding a man wanted on outstanding arrest warrants relating to alleged domestic violence offences.

Teen charged following investigation into alleged robberies – Lismore and Goonellabah

A teenage boy has been charged following an investigation into a spate of alleged armed robberies in the Lismore and Goonellabah areas.

Five charged during Lismore’s Operation Rapina

NSW Police say that five people will face court as an additional 27 people were issued criminal infringement notices during Operation Rapina targeting anti-social and criminal behaviour across the Richmond area.

NSW RA fails to formally agree to house relocations to high ground at Goonellabah, say Council staff

Land at Goonellabah proposed for rezoning to accommodate housing is to be considered at this week’s Lismore City Council meeting but hopes for house relocations from flood areas appear reduced.

Farmers donate organic produce outside depleted supermarket

More essential supplies are expected to return to the Northern Rivers today after chronic shortages across the region ever since ex-Cyclone Alfred’s risks first became urgent late last week.

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.