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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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Screen industry leaders to converge in Lennox Head

Film-maker advocacy group, Screenworks, has revealed the first speaker line-up for Regional to Global Screen Forum 2026, which will be held in Lennox Head on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.
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Articles & ColumnsWalaa Allaham - 0

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.
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Byron EchoDavid Gilet, Mullumbimby - 0

Emergency 000

When I worked for Telecom, I often manned the 000 position when it was still a cord and plug...
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Business Lennox Head meets Thursday

The first Business Lennox Head After Hours of the new 2026/27 financial year will be this Thursday at the Lennox Hotel  from 5.30pm, and organisers say, 'we'd love to see you there'.
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Byron Bay High are Mock Trial champions

Byron Bay High School’s Mock Trial team achieved a rare trifecta as their debut as a formidable legal team in the Southern Cross University (SCU) Mock Trial competition. 
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Tree lopping accident

Around 2.45pm, on Monday 13 July, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a tree lopping accident near Grafton.
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Stories about "Tropical Cyclone Alfred":

Was your business or not-for-profits impacted by Cyclone Alfred?

Local News The Echo - 0
The NSW government has now opened applications for these organisations that suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather events since 18 May. 
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$17,000 donation to Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger

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The vital role that volunteer organisations like Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger play locally and their increasing importance in the face of climate change disasters was highlighted yesterday as Tweed Shire Mayor presented them with a $17,000 cheque. 
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Immediate action needed on Northern Rivers wetlands 

Local News Aslan Shand - 0
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has highlighted the need for action on protecting wetlands in the Northern Rivers as multiple fish kills have occurred following the cyclone. 
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Byron Shire beach erosion Q&A 

Local News Hans Lovejoy - 0
While significant beach erosion along Byron Shire’s coastline from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowly making a recovery, The Echo asked Council staff if they expect the state/federal government to provide funds to help with any remediation.
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Lismore Regional Gallery is temporarily closed

Local News The Echo - 0
Following Tropical Cyclone Alfred the Lismore Regional Gallery will remain closed until all exhibitions have been reinstalled. 
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Waiting for the Great Leap Forward

Byron Echo The Echo - 6
As I anticipate my first encounter with a tropical cyclone, I find it hard to sit still and thoughts swirl through my mind like the winds in the storm.
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Urgent action needed after Ballina fish kill

Local News The Echo - 7
Blackwater is the likely cause of a fish kill that has occurred in the Richmond River, at Ballina following ex-cyclone Alfred.
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Fresh off the plane and into a storm

Local News The Echo - 1
Chinese visitors, Zhixidia and Chaoping Li, arrived into Sydney on March 4 to pick up their camper van, and were on their way to...
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred hardship grants available

Local News The Echo - 0
The Commonwealth and NSW government have jointly funded emergency financial assistance following Tropical Cyclone Alfred of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family.
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Rapid relief fund for Cyclone Alfred launched 

Local News The Echo - 0
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation has launched the Northern Rivers Rapid Relief Fund to help support on the ground, grass roots organisations following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 
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Local News

Lismore Boulevard Project announced

The Echo - 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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Local News

Community responds to detention dams proposal

The Echo - 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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National News

Data shows biggest danger to wildlife is people, not cats

The Echo - 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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Local News

Try pickleball and support a great cause

The Echo - 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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