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July 16, 2026

Tuckshop: something special and unique in Bangalow

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Inspiring arts, culture, business collaboration

Byron Fest, a multi-week festival in June 2027, will be a festival for the Shire, say Destination Byron as they finalise the $200,000 grant from the Regional Night-Time Economy Program.

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Tweed harbour foreshore to get a revamp

Jack Evans Boat Harbour foreshore is set to be upgraded, Local NSW Tweed MP, Geoff Provest says.

Royal Life Saving training courses in Murwillumbah

Royal Life Saving NSW is the leader in drowning prevention and water safety education in the state and they are introducing a regular training service in Murwillumbah from August, that will be of benefit to all members of the broader community.

The good, the bad and the Melbourne Ska Orchestra

If Ennio Morricone (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly) swaggered onto a Tijuana dancefloor, with a touch of Melbourne dust kicked up in the process, chances are the end result would sound exactly like Melbourne Ska Orchestra’s 2025 album The Ballad Of Monte Loco.

The numbers behind Byron’s proposed rate rise

Byron Shire ratepayers are staring down the barrel of a proposed 33–35 per cent rate increase over three years, with Council arguing the extra revenue is needed to secure its long-term financial future.

Music comes to Mullum this weekend!

Wild Rocket blast into Mullum as Mullum Roots Festival lights up the town this coming weekend. Three venues around Mullum will host music, while songwriting workshops will happen at the Drill Hall Theatre on Sunday.

Art exhibition inspired by nature

Elemental: Conversations with Nature is an exhibition bringing together a group of local artists who present their work for community enjoyment in one of the Shire’s many local halls – Coorabell Hall.

Expect delicious plates of Middle Eastern lamb with burnt eggplant, wagyu flank steak and an old-school knickerbocker sundae.

At Woods Cafe in Bangalow, they pride themselves on their strong community connection, offering honest food, and providing a welcoming space for locals and visitors. Their latest venture, Tuckshop, takes the spirit to the next level with a fresh new vibe.

Step into Tuckshop and immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere adorned with vibrant botanical greenery, playful contemporary local art, and unique retro Australian decor. The playful cuisines offer a dynamic range of fun, taking you on an adventure of daily specials, nostalgic desserts, themed nights, and exciting pop-up chef events that add a touch of excitement to this vibe.

The menu celebrates vibrant, worldly flavours with a mix of European, Mediterranean, and Asian with special attention to locally-sourced, farm-fresh produce. Expect delicious plates of Middle Eastern lamb with burnt eggplant, wagyu flank steak and an old-school knickerbocker sundae.

The Wednesday Family menu and Thursday’s Chef Feast offer incredible value and a weekly changing menu; banging snacks like potato scallops in a green herb dip, fresh sourdough with lashings of spices and pecorino, locally-caught fish with artichoke cream and crisps, Bangalow pork katsu and the best fried Brussel sprouts dolloped with labneh, date dressing and macadamia dukkah!

At Tuckshop the beverage menu is as vibrant and eclectic as the food. You can explore a curated selection of global and local wines, Bangalow’s Common People beer and Moonshine coffee from nearby Federal. For those looking for something unique, try some innovative cocktails crafted with local blends and Japanese sake, combining classic influences with a modern twist.

For the younger ones, there are old-fashioned creaming soda spiders and local gelato from Good Goog, Mullumbimby ensuring everyone can enjoy something special.

The array of offerings is designed so that the local community, and visitors, can come together and either tuck in over a special and unique experience, duck in for a quick bite to eat, or duck out with a delish takeaway meal.



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Palestine community action day Sunday

Have you been wondering how to make a change in Palestine? This Sunday, Northern Rivers Friends of Palestine (NRFP) are inviting people to join in a community action day at Marvell Hall, Marvell Street, Byron Bay from 12 noon to 4pm and find out how they can get involved to make positive change in Gaza and the West Bank.

Asren Pugh to run for NSW Upper House

Former Byron Shire councillor Asren Pugh has confirmed with The Echo that he has been preselected for the NSW Labor Upper House (Senate) ticket for the 2027 election. He is number six on the ticket.

A life well lived – Vale Jim Mangleson

From running the local hardware store ‘Manglesons of Mullumbimby’ from 1972 to 1977 to starting Chincogan Real Estate in 1979, all with his wife Jan, Jim (James Harry) Mangleson was a man who liked to get on with life.

Renewable energy opposition

The media narrative suggesting regional people oppose renewable energy projects, when the data unarguably shows the opposite, is now the subject of a published...