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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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Mandy Nolan’s Soapbox: How the Phone Stole Us

When I was a child we didn’t have a phone. We couldn’t afford it. If we needed to make a call we went next door to the Clancys’ house and sat at their kitchen bench, lifted the receiver, turned the Bakelite handle three times, and waited for the operator.

Winter is no time for complacency, Marine Rescue NSW warns

Demand for assistance from Marine Rescue NSW remains high, says the volunteer organisation, with their latest data from last month showing 24 search and rescue missions for the North Coast, including 16 emergency responses.

Here she comes

Tiffany Grace is a 22-year-old Brisbane-based singer/songwriter/guitarist. Her original songs are deep, uplifting, and relatable, with an acoustic, pop-country feel that are getting attention worldwide.

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.

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.

Mandy’s column

John Heaton (Letters 8 July) is correct in stating that allowing Mandy Nolan a weekly column is no longer...

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art project launched

A new community street-art installation has been created by a group of young women through the youth arts mentoring project.

The Ocean Shores Art Expo celebrates being a teenager

Celebrating being a teenager the Ocean Shores Art Expo has invited Juan Carlos Camacho to bring a little extra verve into this years celebrations.

M’bah open-air gallery and free painting lessons

Heading back in time and creating an open-air gallery along the Tweed River riverbank at Murwillumbah; local artist Turiya Bruce is putting the final touches on stage one of the 150m long mural ‘Ages of the Tweed’.

A novel addition to Byron’s art scene

Byron’s colourful street art collection has a striking new addition after acclaimed local artist, Angus McDonald, installed a mural inspired by Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea last week.

International youth art for YAC

The Byron Youth Activity Centre (YAC) has been the recipient of international young artist Jess Lacroix’s beautifying attentions.

Mullumbimby’s street art celebrated

Magenta Appel-Pye, Mullumbimby.  I was so disappointed when the Popular cafe closed down, not only for the loss of wholesome, cheap food, but also because...

Casino artist is painting the town

Lismore has been doing it for years – transforming its formerly dangerous dark alleys into art-lovers’ laneways. Now Casino is getting in on the act

Art meets science in new levee mural

A new river-themed street art mural on the flood levee wall near the Lismore Skate Park has the Northern Rivers Science Hub in awe of talented Back Alley Gallery artists, Jeremy Austin and Justin Livingston.

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.