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I’ve been Jeff Dawson for more than 60 years, it’s probably too late to do anything about that now.
I’ve surfed most of my life away.
I’m been blessed to have a beautiful partner, good friends, a caring family, good health and an appreciation of irony.
I harbour a healthy respect for the rules of anarchy.
I disrespect Woolworths.
Being a part of The Byron Shire Echo is a source of much inspiration, pride, purpose, love, joy and creativity.
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Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal
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A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.
The Billys of Bangalow fly again
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It was nothing but glorious spring weather for the Bangalow Billycart Derby on Sunday where the main drag was blocked off for a spectacular race day.
A wet start to Splendour!
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Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor mud, mud and more mud, stays Jeff Dawson from the swift completion of his appointed Splendour rounds…
Tweed Artisan Food Festival
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Jeff Dawson
Cruising the Tweed in the shadow of Wollumbin on the MV Spirit of Wollumbin, the 30 or so guests onboard were treated to...
Inflatable fun at Byron’s Cavanbah Centre
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The Hultgren family Christmas party featured identical twins (owing to Photoshop misuse) at their large inflatable obstacle course.
Together apart for the ANZACs
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Dozens of people gathered observing social distancing at the Brunswick Gates of Remembrance where the broadcast from the Canberra War Memorial service was played this morning.
Cyclists get nude for safety’s sake
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Fine weather on Sunday saw 180 odd people don their Birthday Suits for a spin around Byron on Sunday.
Splendid weather for a weekend festival
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Wonderfully warm days and super cool nights, the bigger Splendour was enthusiastically embraced by most of the grandchild aged revellers I met
When the mob takes to the streets
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The NAIDOC Family Cultural Day was held in Byron Bay yesterday, the streets were full of black, red and yellow t-shirts, flags and banners and people of every colour of the rainbow.
Rock ‘n’ Roll for Cooly weekend
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This year's Cooly Rocks On proved to be Australia’s coolest celebration of everything there is to love about the 50s, 60s and 70s, held on the Gold Coast.
Weekend of fun for Mardi Grass cannabis law reform protesters
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After a dramatic lead-up to the weekend's annual Nimbin Mardi Grass involving an all day raid on the HEMP Embassy.
Ferreira’s a Quiky Pro on the Goldy
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Brazilian, Italo Ferreira, took out the World Surfing League's first leg of the world championship competition.
Striking while the year is new
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Dr Eeka King teaches an integrative sound healing modality that combines the science of sound, Chinese medicine, medical astrology and sacred geometry.
Carols bring community together
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Byron Bay and Mullumbimby both held their carols events over the weekend. 'Santa' Jeff Dawson paid them a visit.
Halloween riot of colour in Bruns
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Brunswick Heads Public School celebrated its fifth annual ‘Fairtastic’ night of Halloween fun on Saturday afternoon and evening. Check out the photos.
Pete’s roadside assistance recognised
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Pete Watson has just been awarded NRMA Road Service Patrol Person of the Year for the northern region. Tony Carsburg was also recognised for having the Mullum NRMA service centre for 42 years.
A pampered pooch parade
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The 16th Federal Park Party was held on Saturday, featuring a silent disco, busking comp, games, fabulous food and, of course, lots and lots of doggies.
Back to Brunswick hot rod show shines again
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This year marked the tenth anniversary of the Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run, in memory of Pete Chapouris.
Mullum2Bruns attracts 1200 happy paddlers
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Despite a few spots of rain, the 2018 Mullum2Bruns Paddle attracted a crowd, both in the river and on the bank, with some 1206 paddlers participating complete including several dragon boats.
It’s all downhill (again) for Bangalow Billycart Derby
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The sun shone, the carts careened down the hill, with thrills, spills and family fun aplenty. Despite a last-minute shout-out for extra cash to fund the barricades keeping the crowd safe, the derby rolled merrily on.
Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal
Jeff Dawson - 0
A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.
The Billys of Bangalow fly again
Jeff Dawson - 0
It was nothing but glorious spring weather for the Bangalow Billycart Derby on Sunday where the main drag was blocked off for a spectacular race day.
A wet start to Splendour!
Jeff Dawson - 0
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night, nor mud, mud and more mud, stays Jeff Dawson from the swift completion of his appointed Splendour rounds…
Tweed Artisan Food Festival
Jeff Dawson - 1
Jeff Dawson
Cruising the Tweed in the shadow of Wollumbin on the MV Spirit of Wollumbin, the 30 or so guests onboard were treated to...
Inflatable fun at Byron’s Cavanbah Centre
Jeff Dawson - 0
The Hultgren family Christmas party featured identical twins (owing to Photoshop misuse) at their large inflatable obstacle course.
Together apart for the ANZACs
Jeff Dawson - 1
Dozens of people gathered observing social distancing at the Brunswick Gates of Remembrance where the broadcast from the Canberra War Memorial service was played this morning.
Cyclists get nude for safety’s sake
Jeff Dawson - 8
Fine weather on Sunday saw 180 odd people don their Birthday Suits for a spin around Byron on Sunday.
Splendid weather for a weekend festival
Jeff Dawson - 0
Wonderfully warm days and super cool nights, the bigger Splendour was enthusiastically embraced by most of the grandchild aged revellers I met
When the mob takes to the streets
Jeff Dawson - 1
The NAIDOC Family Cultural Day was held in Byron Bay yesterday, the streets were full of black, red and yellow t-shirts, flags and banners and people of every colour of the rainbow.
Rock ‘n’ Roll for Cooly weekend
Jeff Dawson - 0
This year's Cooly Rocks On proved to be Australia’s coolest celebration of everything there is to love about the 50s, 60s and 70s, held on the Gold Coast.
Weekend of fun for Mardi Grass cannabis law reform protesters
Jeff Dawson - 1
After a dramatic lead-up to the weekend's annual Nimbin Mardi Grass involving an all day raid on the HEMP Embassy.
Ferreira’s a Quiky Pro on the Goldy
Jeff Dawson - 1
Brazilian, Italo Ferreira, took out the World Surfing League's first leg of the world championship competition.
Striking while the year is new
Jeff Dawson - 2
Dr Eeka King teaches an integrative sound healing modality that combines the science of sound, Chinese medicine, medical astrology and sacred geometry.
Carols bring community together
Jeff Dawson - 0
Byron Bay and Mullumbimby both held their carols events over the weekend. 'Santa' Jeff Dawson paid them a visit.
Halloween riot of colour in Bruns
Jeff Dawson - 0
Brunswick Heads Public School celebrated its fifth annual ‘Fairtastic’ night of Halloween fun on Saturday afternoon and evening. Check out the photos.
Pete’s roadside assistance recognised
Jeff Dawson - 0
Pete Watson has just been awarded NRMA Road Service Patrol Person of the Year for the northern region. Tony Carsburg was also recognised for having the Mullum NRMA service centre for 42 years.
A pampered pooch parade
Jeff Dawson - 1
The 16th Federal Park Party was held on Saturday, featuring a silent disco, busking comp, games, fabulous food and, of course, lots and lots of doggies.
Back to Brunswick hot rod show shines again
Jeff Dawson - 2
This year marked the tenth anniversary of the Back to Brunswick Hot Rod Run, in memory of Pete Chapouris.
Mullum2Bruns attracts 1200 happy paddlers
Jeff Dawson - 1
Despite a few spots of rain, the 2018 Mullum2Bruns Paddle attracted a crowd, both in the river and on the bank, with some 1206 paddlers participating complete including several dragon boats.
It’s all downhill (again) for Bangalow Billycart Derby
Jeff Dawson - 0
The sun shone, the carts careened down the hill, with thrills, spills and family fun aplenty. Despite a last-minute shout-out for extra cash to fund the barricades keeping the crowd safe, the derby rolled merrily on.
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