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Byron Shire
June 23, 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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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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

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 
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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

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Drone pilot assists with whale entanglement

Jeff Dawson - 0
Filmmaker and drone pilot, Marcus O’Brien, is down at South Golden Beach most mornings piloting his drone in search of whales to film.
Read more
Local News

Xmas wonderland more beautiful than ever

Jeff Dawson - 0
One of the most spectacular festive light displays in the Northern Rivers is back for its 20th year, courtesy of Christmas enthusiasts Graham and Glenys Purnell, in Station Street Burringbar.
Read more
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When clothes meet art at Shearwater

Jeff Dawson - 0
Last week’s WAVE (Wearable Arts Vision in Education) exhibition, was held at Mullum’s Shearwater School.
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Versace Boys drop Get Rich or Cry Trying 

Jeff Dawson - 0
Byron Shire-based misfit duo, Versace Boys, dropped their latest debut album last weekend.
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Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal

Jeff Dawson - 0
A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.
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Local News

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
Local News

Drone pilot assists with whale entanglement

Jeff Dawson - 0
Filmmaker and drone pilot, Marcus O’Brien, is down at South Golden Beach most mornings piloting his drone in search of whales to film.
Read more
Local News

Xmas wonderland more beautiful than ever

Jeff Dawson - 0
One of the most spectacular festive light displays in the Northern Rivers is back for its 20th year, courtesy of Christmas enthusiasts Graham and Glenys Purnell, in Station Street Burringbar.
Read more
Local News

When clothes meet art at Shearwater

Jeff Dawson - 0
Last week’s WAVE (Wearable Arts Vision in Education) exhibition, was held at Mullum’s Shearwater School.
Read more
Local News

Versace Boys drop Get Rich or Cry Trying 

Jeff Dawson - 0
Byron Shire-based misfit duo, Versace Boys, dropped their latest debut album last weekend.
Read more
Local News

Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal

Jeff Dawson - 0
A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.
Read more
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