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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Drone pilot assists with whale entanglement

Jeff Dawson - September 18, 20250

Filmmaker and drone pilot, Marcus O’Brien, is down at South Golden Beach most mornings piloting his drone in search of whales to film.

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Xmas wonderland more beautiful than ever

Jeff Dawson - December 18, 20240

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.

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When clothes meet art at Shearwater

Jeff Dawson - December 11, 20240

Last week’s WAVE (Wearable Arts Vision in Education) exhibition, was held at Mullum’s Shearwater School.

Local News

Versace Boys drop Get Rich or Cry Trying

Jeff Dawson - November 26, 20240

Byron Shire-based misfit duo, Versace Boys, dropped their latest debut album last weekend.

Local News

Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal

Jeff Dawson - November 11, 20220

A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.

Local News

The Billys of Bangalow fly again

Jeff Dawson - September 19, 20220

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.

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A wet start to Splendour!

Jeff Dawson - July 23, 20220

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…

Local News

Vale John Dawson, 1927–2022

Jeff Dawson - March 2, 20220

At 94, John Dawson was happy to call it a day.

The Good Life

Tweed Artisan Food Festival

Jeff Dawson - December 21, 20211

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...

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Inflatable fun at Byron’s Cavanbah Centre

Jeff Dawson - December 30, 20200

The Hultgren family Christmas party featured identical twins (owing to Photoshop misuse) at their large inflatable obstacle course.

Local News

Together apart for the ANZACs

Jeff Dawson - April 25, 20201

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.

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Cyclists get nude for safety’s sake

Jeff Dawson - March 9, 20208

Fine weather on Sunday saw 180 odd people don their Birthday Suits for a spin around Byron on Sunday.

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Splendid weather for a weekend festival

Jeff Dawson - July 22, 20190

Wonderfully warm days and super cool nights, the bigger Splendour was enthusiastically embraced by most of the grandchild aged revellers I met

Local News

When the mob takes to the streets

Jeff Dawson - July 12, 20191

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.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll for Cooly weekend

Jeff Dawson - June 10, 20190

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.

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Weekend of fun for Mardi Grass cannabis law reform protesters

Jeff Dawson - May 6, 20191

After a dramatic lead-up to the weekend's annual Nimbin Mardi Grass involving an all day raid on the HEMP Embassy.

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Ferreira’s a Quiky Pro on the Goldy

Jeff Dawson - April 8, 20191

Brazilian, Italo Ferreira, took out the World Surfing League's first leg of the world championship competition.

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Striking while the year is new

Jeff Dawson - January 9, 20192

Dr Eeka King teaches an integrative sound healing modality that combines the science of sound, Chinese medicine, medical astrology and sacred geometry.

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Carols bring community together

Jeff Dawson - December 19, 20180

Byron Bay and Mullumbimby both held their carols events over the weekend. 'Santa' Jeff Dawson paid them a visit.

Local News

Halloween riot of colour in Bruns

Jeff Dawson - October 29, 20180

Brunswick Heads Public School celebrated its fifth annual ‘Fairtastic’ night of Halloween fun on Saturday afternoon and evening. Check out the photos.

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Pete’s roadside assistance recognised

Jeff Dawson - October 26, 20180

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.

Local News

Drone pilot assists with whale entanglement

Jeff Dawson - September 18, 20250

Filmmaker and drone pilot, Marcus O’Brien, is down at South Golden Beach most mornings piloting his drone in search of whales to film.

Local News

Xmas wonderland more beautiful than ever

Jeff Dawson - December 18, 20240

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.

Local News

When clothes meet art at Shearwater

Jeff Dawson - December 11, 20240

Last week’s WAVE (Wearable Arts Vision in Education) exhibition, was held at Mullum’s Shearwater School.

Local News

Versace Boys drop Get Rich or Cry Trying

Jeff Dawson - November 26, 20240

Byron Shire-based misfit duo, Versace Boys, dropped their latest debut album last weekend.

Local News

Gallery: Pooch picnic in Federal

Jeff Dawson - November 11, 20220

A gallery of Jeff 'Not poached, pooched' doggo photos to make your Friday a happy place.

Local News

The Billys of Bangalow fly again

Jeff Dawson - September 19, 20220

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.

Local News

A wet start to Splendour!

Jeff Dawson - July 23, 20220

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…

Local News

Vale John Dawson, 1927–2022

Jeff Dawson - March 2, 20220

At 94, John Dawson was happy to call it a day.

The Good Life

Tweed Artisan Food Festival

Jeff Dawson - December 21, 20211

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...

Local News

Inflatable fun at Byron’s Cavanbah Centre

Jeff Dawson - December 30, 20200

The Hultgren family Christmas party featured identical twins (owing to Photoshop misuse) at their large inflatable obstacle course.

Local News

Together apart for the ANZACs

Jeff Dawson - April 25, 20201

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.

Local News

Cyclists get nude for safety’s sake

Jeff Dawson - March 9, 20208

Fine weather on Sunday saw 180 odd people don their Birthday Suits for a spin around Byron on Sunday.

Local News

Splendid weather for a weekend festival

Jeff Dawson - July 22, 20190

Wonderfully warm days and super cool nights, the bigger Splendour was enthusiastically embraced by most of the grandchild aged revellers I met

Local News

When the mob takes to the streets

Jeff Dawson - July 12, 20191

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.

Local News

Rock ‘n’ Roll for Cooly weekend

Jeff Dawson - June 10, 20190

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.

Local News

Weekend of fun for Mardi Grass cannabis law reform protesters

Jeff Dawson - May 6, 20191

After a dramatic lead-up to the weekend's annual Nimbin Mardi Grass involving an all day raid on the HEMP Embassy.

Local News

Ferreira’s a Quiky Pro on the Goldy

Jeff Dawson - April 8, 20191

Brazilian, Italo Ferreira, took out the World Surfing League's first leg of the world championship competition.

Local News

Striking while the year is new

Jeff Dawson - January 9, 20192

Dr Eeka King teaches an integrative sound healing modality that combines the science of sound, Chinese medicine, medical astrology and sacred geometry.

Local News

Carols bring community together

Jeff Dawson - December 19, 20180

Byron Bay and Mullumbimby both held their carols events over the weekend. 'Santa' Jeff Dawson paid them a visit.

Local News

Halloween riot of colour in Bruns

Jeff Dawson - October 29, 20180

Brunswick Heads Public School celebrated its fifth annual ‘Fairtastic’ night of Halloween fun on Saturday afternoon and evening. Check out the photos.

Local News

Pete’s roadside assistance recognised

Jeff Dawson - October 26, 20180

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.

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