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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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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.

Alleged Lennox Head native tree removal sparks calls for action

A Ballina Greens councillor is calling on the government agencies to act immediately over claims that native clearing is occurring on a private property in Lennox Head.

No Bones: new seasonal menu captures the relaxed spirit of Byron dining

As the cooler months settle over Byron Bay, No Bones is embracing the season with a fresh menu designed for long lunches that roll into dinner, shared plates and evenings spent lingering over good food and cocktails.

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.

Cinema: Look who’s come down for dinner

Failed musician Joe arrives home from work to discover his stay-at-home wife Angela has invited their upstairs neighbours, divorcee Pína and her partner, widower Hawk, over for dinner at their apartment.

Alleged native tree removal continues in Lennox, says councillor

With a government agency now investigating the alleged clear felling of natives on a large private block in Lennox Head, Ballina Greens councillor Kiri Dicker has told The Echo that contractors were felling trees all morning, ‘trying to get the job done’.

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Tweed Council donates to helicopter rescue service

Tweed Shire Council has thrown its support behind the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, donating more than $16,800 to the vital aeromedical service this week.

Three injured in vehicle rollover – Burringbar

Three people were involved in a vehicle accident on a property at Upper Burringbar southeast of Murwillumbah this afternoon.

Byron Coastal Charity Walk for Rescue Helicopter

After last year’s postponement, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is very happy to be hosting its ninth Byron Coastal Charity Walk on Saturday, May 22....

Collision Clothier Creek Road

A car and truck collided this afternoon on Clothiers Creek Road, Clothiers Creek with one man being transferred to the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH).

Pedestrian hit by car, in critical condition

A young man was hit by a van on the Bruxner Highway between Alstonville and Ballina in the early hours of this morning.

Cyclist injured at Suffolk Park

A 50–60 year old male has been flown to the Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) following a cycling accident at around 8.30am this morning in Suffolk Park.

Woman suffers head injury at Byron’s Clarkes Beach

The Westpac Helicopter attended a woman suffering from head injuries at Clarkes Beach in Byron Bay today. 

Man winched from cruise ship near Byron Bay

A 70-year-old German man has been winched off a cruise ship near Byron Bay and airlifted to a Gold Coast hospital overnight after suffering chest pain.

Woman rescued from Mount Warning

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Mount Warning (Wollumbin) yesterday after a female walker had a fall on the walking track, resulting in lower leg fractures.

Man hospitalised after Bentley accident

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter flew a man to hospital following a single-vehicle accident at Bentley at around 4pm on Monday afternoon (January 21).

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.