The body of a man believed to have been piloting a Robinson R44 helicopter that crashed near Tenterfield was found on Sunday, police said.

Lismore residents may notice helicopter activity throughout June as 84 flood damaged sites across 25 roads are surveyed.

Since the tragic dual helicopter accident near Seaworld recently, there has been an outpouring of grief on social media. One of the people who lost his life in the crash was Seaworld pilot Ash 'Jenko' Jenkinson, who is warmly remembered by people in the Ballina area for his heroic role during the Northern Rivers flood emergency in February 2022.

During the first few days of the flood aftermath, community members coordinated helicopter missions across the north coast to rescue people and deliver food, medical supplies and fuel drops. 

To help mitigate the devastation of bushfires, helicopter aerial inspections of fire trails on Crown land have been conducted along the North Coast in preparation for the 2021/2022 season.

After several reports today from readers that there is a 'massive drug operation' and a 'gun and drug unit from Parramatta!', an intrepid Echonetdaily drudge wandered over to Barry Lomath Oval next to the skate park and netball courts in Mullum.

Staff at a take-away food store got a windy surprise this morning when a helicopter landed on the road in front of their business.