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National NewsThe Echo - July 15, 20260

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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Local NewsPaul Bibby - July 9, 20260

Bigger community say on hospital land

Byron Council has voted to give the community a greater role in shaping the future of the former Mullumbimby Hospital site, despite concerns from some councillors that additional consultation could further delay the delivery of desperately needed housing.

Byron EchoProfessor David Heilpern - July 9, 20260

Where do I start. Where does it end?

There is so much happening in the always enthralling intersection of law and politics that it is hard to know where to start. I will stop my head spinning and focus on just five.

Local NewsThe Echo - July 15, 20260

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.

Byron EchoJesse Taylor - July 14, 20260

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

One of the Northern Rivers’ biggest tennis events is set to return later this month, with the 2026 Mullumbimby Community Open taking place on Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 July across Mullumbimby and Bangalow tennis clubs.

Local NewsThe Echo - July 14, 20260

Invasive weed projects tackles 125 ha of Crown land

Ballina, Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley shires are set to benefit from seven weed biosecurity projects, which the NSW government says will support the protection of native vegetation and the enhancement of wildlife habitats at key environmental sites.

Byron EchoRobert Podhajsky, Ocean Shores - July 10, 20260

Forcing a reminder

Forces are constantly at play and work determinedly to give people the life we have. The minds of women and...

Measles alert for Lismore area

Local News The Echo - February 25, 2026 0

Northern NSW Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was unknowingly infectious while visiting Lismore Base Hospital.

Hospitals under pressure across Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - September 10, 2025 4

Hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to experience high emergency department and planned surgery activity, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Health Information (BHI).

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – Yarn Up coming to Tweed Heads

Local News The Echo - July 8, 2025 1

Feeling empowered to take charge of your health and wellbeing as well as helping your family and community is essential for everyone and Yarn Up is empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to do just that.

What should the health priorities be for our region?

Local News The Echo - June 27, 2025 0

The community has the opportunity to contribute to what the health priorities should be over the next five years for Northern NSW by providing feedback on the draft Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030, launched this week.

Surgery wait lists improving at Northern NSW hospitals

Local News The Echo - September 18, 2024 1

Waiting lists for planned surgeries across the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to improve during the April to June 2024 quarter, amid sustained high activity at public hospitals, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information (BHI) Healthcare Quarterly report.

Local public hospitals deliver amid record demand

Local News The Echo - May 29, 2024 0

Public hospitals across Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) continued to provide high quality, safe care throughout the first quarter of 2024, despite unprecedented demand for emergency care.

Kids and families can get healthy with free after school program

Local News The Echo - January 24, 2024 0

Working out how to get, and stay, healthy will be made that much easier for primary school kids and their families with a free...

COVID-19 related death reported in Lismore

Local News The Echo - February 25, 2022 0

Someone in their 80's from Lismore died with COVID-19 in the latest official reporting period, health authorities said Friday.

Another COVID death in Northern Rivers

Local News The Echo - February 24, 2022 4

There were 291new cases of COVID-19 reported in the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) in the 24-hours to 4pm 22 February.

Two deaths and four in ICU in Northern NSW

Local News The Echo - February 10, 2022 2

One person in their 90s and on in their 70s died in the Northern NSW Local Health District in the 24-hours to 4pm 9 February.

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Lismore Boulevard Project announced

The Echo - July 15, 2026 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 - July 15, 2026 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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Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

The Echo - July 15, 2026 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 - July 15, 2026 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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Renewables and battery storage stable amid global uncertainty

Other News

Bigger community say on hospital land

Where do I start. Where does it end?

Try pickleball and support a great cause

Tennis comp returns to Northern Rivers at Mullum and Bangalow

Invasive weed projects tackles 125 ha of Crown land

Forcing a reminder

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Measles alert for Lismore area

Hospitals under pressure across Northern Rivers

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – Yarn Up coming to Tweed Heads

What should the health priorities be for our region?

Surgery wait lists improving at Northern NSW hospitals

Local public hospitals deliver amid record demand

Kids and families can get healthy with free after school program

COVID-19 related death reported in Lismore

Another COVID death in Northern Rivers

Two deaths and four in ICU in Northern NSW

Lismore Boulevard Project announced

Community responds to detention dams proposal

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

Try pickleball and support a great cause

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