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October 5, 2026

Jeff Dawson

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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Jeff Dawson shoots Swell 2026

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The Swell Sculpture Festival is happening now, at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast, and runs until 20 September, day and night.
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Peek behind the scenes of ‘Love for One Night’

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Directed and devised by Julian Louis, NORPA's acclaimed production 'Love for One Night' returns to the Eltham Hotel this Thursday, running until 12 September.
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Another North Coast Mud Trail triumph

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Four days of clay, creativity and community have just concluded for another year, with ceramic artists from across the Northern Rivers showing off their latest creations.
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NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park

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NAIDOC celebrations were held last week in Byron Bay
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Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

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Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?
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ANZACs remembered

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The following are Jeff Dawson's photos from the ANZAC parade in Mullumbimby on April 25, 2026.   ...
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Chess with the best as grandmaster visits Byron

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Last week saw chess Grandmaster David Smerdon play 20 opponents at once in a simultaneous game. This was an opportunity for amateurs to get a rare chance to play against a master.
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Vivid White at Brunswick Picture House

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Director/choreographer Anouska Gammon and Bangalow Theatre Company have brought Eddie Perfect's acclaimed musical to the Brunswick Picture House for an (almost) sold-out season.
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Rainbows but no rain for Bruns Holi Festival

Jeff Dawson - 0
Nearly a hundred women and girls were seen powdering their noses and much more at Brunswick Heads on Sunday for local celebrations of the global Holi Festival of colour.
Read more
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Santa loses Clifford Street dash, again

Jeff Dawson - 0
Attracting some of the finest sprinters in the street and beyond, as usual the Fastest Runner on Clifford Street race this year saw Santa, after a promising start, outpaced by a number of seven-year-olds.
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The Pocket Public School NAPLAN success

Jeff Dawson - 0
NAPLAN results came out last week and The Pocket Public School has done extremely well.
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As if Christmas isn’t already too much fun

Jeff Dawson - 0
The Versace Boys and Hotmess have been cooking up a Christmas show that’s dedicated to pint-sized legends and their families. Will Henderson (one half of the Versace Boys) calls it, ‘The funnest family day out of the year! We are heading to Federal Hall on 20 December at 2pm to kick the silly season into gear.
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Bike path for Kolora Way bridge?

Paul Bibby - 0
Could the long-delayed plan to build a pedestrian and cycle path on the Kolora Way bridge near New Brighton finally be getting a kick along?
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Mullum lights up with carols by glow sticks

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Carols by Candlelight was held last Sunday at the Mullum ex-services club, with kids taking part in the festivities. Echo photos by Jeff Dawson 
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Bangalow show brought to you by Jeff Dawson

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The 2025 Bangalow Show finished with fireworks on the weekend, after another successful year. The Echo's photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action in and out of the ring.
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Local artist Zion needs a helping hand

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Well known local artist Zion Levy recently had a large dog, chasing a ball thrown by its owner, run into him on New Brighton beach, leaving him with a serious injury.
Read more
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Deep contemplation and whimsical, rash joy

Jeff Dawson - 0
The inaugural retrospective solo exhibition of Bradley Pike, long-time local resident, award-winning jeweller, and artist, took place in early October at the The Garage Gallery in Mullumbimby.
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Artists’ auction supports Federal

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The 25th anniversary of the Federal Park Party, on Saturday, 1 November from 12 noon, will feature a special art auction showcasing local artists, with profits reinvested into art and culture in Federal.
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Byron’s Main Beach turns Japanese

Jeff Dawson - 0
Some of Japan’s professional Sumo wrestlers have been sharing pics online of their London sight-seeing but it was their micro counterparts who stole the show in Byron last Saturday.
Read more
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Calling all Mullum butchers

Jeff Dawson - 0
Heading to the butcher is a regular event for many, and it is the butcher we rely on to give us just the right piece of meat to create the centrepiece of a delicious meal for family and friends.
Read more
Local News

Time for a little ‘Spaghetti Western’

Jeff Dawson - 0
From 29 October you will have the chance to see a breathtaking new show, circus spectacular Spaghetti Western, for its world premiere season.
Read more
Local News

Jeff Dawson shoots Swell 2026

Jeff Dawson - 0
The Swell Sculpture Festival is happening now, at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast, and runs until 20 September, day and night.
Read more
Local News

Peek behind the scenes of ‘Love for One Night’

Jeff Dawson - 0
Directed and devised by Julian Louis, NORPA's acclaimed production 'Love for One Night' returns to the Eltham Hotel this Thursday, running until 12 September.
Read more
Local News

Another North Coast Mud Trail triumph

Jeff Dawson - 0
Four days of clay, creativity and community have just concluded for another year, with ceramic artists from across the Northern Rivers showing off their latest creations.
Read more
Local News

NAIDOC celebrations at Byron Apex Park

Jeff Dawson - 0
NAIDOC celebrations were held last week in Byron Bay
Read more
Local News

Jeff Dawson captures Mullum Roots Festival

Jeff Dawson - 0
Did you make it to Mullum Roots Festival on the weekend?
Read more
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ANZACs remembered

Jeff Dawson - 0
The following are Jeff Dawson's photos from the ANZAC parade in Mullumbimby on April 25, 2026.   ...
Read more
Local News

Chess with the best as grandmaster visits Byron

Jeff Dawson - 0
Last week saw chess Grandmaster David Smerdon play 20 opponents at once in a simultaneous game. This was an opportunity for amateurs to get a rare chance to play against a master.
Read more
Entertainment News

Vivid White at Brunswick Picture House

Jeff Dawson - 0
Director/choreographer Anouska Gammon and Bangalow Theatre Company have brought Eddie Perfect's acclaimed musical to the Brunswick Picture House for an (almost) sold-out season.
Read more
Local News

Rainbows but no rain for Bruns Holi Festival

Jeff Dawson - 0
Nearly a hundred women and girls were seen powdering their noses and much more at Brunswick Heads on Sunday for local celebrations of the global Holi Festival of colour.
Read more
Local News

Santa loses Clifford Street dash, again

Jeff Dawson - 0
Attracting some of the finest sprinters in the street and beyond, as usual the Fastest Runner on Clifford Street race this year saw Santa, after a promising start, outpaced by a number of seven-year-olds.
Read more
Local News

The Pocket Public School NAPLAN success

Jeff Dawson - 0
NAPLAN results came out last week and The Pocket Public School has done extremely well.
Read more
Local News

As if Christmas isn’t already too much fun

Jeff Dawson - 0
The Versace Boys and Hotmess have been cooking up a Christmas show that’s dedicated to pint-sized legends and their families. Will Henderson (one half of the Versace Boys) calls it, ‘The funnest family day out of the year! We are heading to Federal Hall on 20 December at 2pm to kick the silly season into gear.
Read more
Local News

Bike path for Kolora Way bridge?

Paul Bibby - 0
Could the long-delayed plan to build a pedestrian and cycle path on the Kolora Way bridge near New Brighton finally be getting a kick along?
Read more
Local News

Mullum lights up with carols by glow sticks

Jeff Dawson - 0
Carols by Candlelight was held last Sunday at the Mullum ex-services club, with kids taking part in the festivities. Echo photos by Jeff Dawson 
Read more
Local News

Bangalow show brought to you by Jeff Dawson

Jeff Dawson - 0
The 2025 Bangalow Show finished with fireworks on the weekend, after another successful year. The Echo's photographer Jeff Dawson was there to cover the action in and out of the ring.
Read more
Local News

Local artist Zion needs a helping hand

Jeff Dawson - 0
Well known local artist Zion Levy recently had a large dog, chasing a ball thrown by its owner, run into him on New Brighton beach, leaving him with a serious injury.
Read more
Local News

Deep contemplation and whimsical, rash joy

Jeff Dawson - 0
The inaugural retrospective solo exhibition of Bradley Pike, long-time local resident, award-winning jeweller, and artist, took place in early October at the The Garage Gallery in Mullumbimby.
Read more
Local News

Artists’ auction supports Federal

Jeff Dawson - 0
The 25th anniversary of the Federal Park Party, on Saturday, 1 November from 12 noon, will feature a special art auction showcasing local artists, with profits reinvested into art and culture in Federal.
Read more
Local News

Byron’s Main Beach turns Japanese

Jeff Dawson - 0
Some of Japan’s professional Sumo wrestlers have been sharing pics online of their London sight-seeing but it was their micro counterparts who stole the show in Byron last Saturday.
Read more
Local News

Calling all Mullum butchers

Jeff Dawson - 0
Heading to the butcher is a regular event for many, and it is the butcher we rely on to give us just the right piece of meat to create the centrepiece of a delicious meal for family and friends.
Read more
Local News

Time for a little ‘Spaghetti Western’

Jeff Dawson - 0
From 29 October you will have the chance to see a breathtaking new show, circus spectacular Spaghetti Western, for its world premiere season.
Read more
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Namaste tuned, Byron: Inaugural Byron Wellness Festival lands in November

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Offering daytime dives into a lineup of healing, movement and ceremony practitioners and workshops, all crafted to ground, energise, and bring you back to true balance.
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Wallum heathland slashed

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As Stage 1 works proceed at the Wallum site, and the sounds of slashers and mulchers ring out across Bayside, local activitsts who have been fighting to save the site from development are raising questions about compliance with the approved plans.
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Beware the Thucydides Trap

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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a woman reported missing and last seen in Kingscliff.
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