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September 23, 2026

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Interview with Finn Ress – keyboardist, composer and producer

A new music and arts festival is coming to the Northern Rivers, with Bangalow set to host the inaugural Dingo Music & Arts Festival across four days from 8 to 11 October.

Other News

Missing Tweed woman’s car found in Rous River

The car belonging to missing Tweed woman Yvonne Whear has been found submerged in the Rous River, almost seven months after she disappeared.

Tony Burke and the immigration iceberg

In a speech to the National Press Club, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has attempted to redefine the immigration debate. But what lies beneath?

No traffic lights

As someone who lives on Ewingsdale Road, spends half my driving time on that road and when not driving...

Zomi Frankcom remembered on National Peacekeeper Day

On Monday, 14 September peackeepers from Australia and around the world were recognised at the Mullumbimby Cenotaph with particular recognition of aid worker Zomi Frankcom who was killed in Gaza by the Israel Defence Force.

Free community BBQ for men and their families in Lismore

Parenting can be a challenging experience, with parents often expected to know the answers or how to respond. And sometimes it’s not so simple. Lismore’s Men & Family Centre is inviting Northern Rivers men and their families to a free Community BBQ and forum.

Swimmer drowns at Cabarita Beach

A man has died after being pulled from the water on the weekend.

Byron Echo

The Byron Shire Echo

EveryoneReadsTheEcho-320pxSince 1986 The Echo has been the voice of the Byron Shire. This independent free weekly newspaper covers the news and events of a thriving, unique and colourful north coast community. Offering much more than just local news, the Byron Echo is home to a rich selection of quality content, including regular political and social commentary from guest columnists including former magistrate David Heilpern, former MLC Catherine Cusack, David Lowe and others.

Mungo MacCallum‘s authoritative political commentary was a key part of The Echo’s independent voice, until his death in 2020.

The Echo has a lively selection of letters to the editor, thought-provoking articles, and Mandy Nolan‘s Soapbox, comprehensive entertainment coverage in Seven including a gig guide of what’s on in Byron Bay. There is also the Good Life food, wine and travel section including Byron area restaurant reviews, the Good Taste restaurant guide, service directory, classified ads, real estate and much more.

Find past editions going back as far as 2005 in our print archives.

Byron Shire Echo issue 41.15 – September 23, 2026

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In this Issue:

Prost, Byron! Oktoberfest is back

Grab your steins and throw on your lederhosen, Stone & Wood is doing Oktoberfest properly this year.

Byron Ballet’s 20th Anniversary Nutcracker

After a successful season performing with the Victorian State Ballet in Beauty and the Beast, dancers from the Byron Youth Ballet Company are preparing to take the stage once more – this time for their own production of The Nutcracker.

The Whitlams Return to Rock Island

The Whitlams are coming to the Hotel Brunswick on Friday, 2 October for the first show of the Return to Rock Island tour. The band is revisiting its favourite rock venues down the East Coast, where long, sweaty nights formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live music scene.

Greasing up Bright Lights

Bright Lights senior musical theatre troupe is proud to present Grease for their 2026 musical production.

Animals reveal a human story at BBFF

Animals take an unexpected starring role in the newly revealed program for the 20th Byron Bay International Film Festival, with filmmakers from Australia and around the world using our relationships with animals to explore some distinctly human questions.

2026 annual Senior Basketball Carnival

The 13th annual Senior Basketball Carnival was held last week, 11 to 13 September at Byron’s Cavanbah Sports Centre with teams attending from all over Australia. There were plenty of teams returning to defend their titles, while others were here...

Byron takes top spots in Sydney’s U16 Bridge to Beach

Three young surf lifesavers from Byron Bay Surf Lifesaving Club (BBSLSC) have produced an outstanding result on Sydney Harbour, claiming all three podium positions in the Under 16 category of the prestigious Bridge to Beach paddling race. Sixteen-year-olds Kayden Muller...

Byron Netball finishes epic season on a high

Buffy Gall Byron Bay Netball Club has wrapped up an outstanding season with premiership glory, strong junior results and a growing group of young players showing the sport has a bright future in the Byron Shire. The season ended in spectacular...

Byron Farmers Market is growing young farmers

Last year Byron Farmers Market launched a Young Farmer Sponsorship Program to support and encourage a new generation of farmers, and the inaugural recipients – Chelsea Fiteni and Callan Terry – recently started their first market stall. Chelsea and Callan...

Cin cin to Spritz-ember at Pixie

Prawn linguine and a $13 spritz? Say less. All month long, Pixie Italian is celebrating Spritz-ember, with $13 Aperol, Campari, Hugo, and Limoncello Spritzes pouring from 12pm to 5pm every Saturday and Sunday. If a long lunch is in the calendar...

Prost, Byron! Oktoberfest is back

Grab your steins and throw on your lederhosen, Stone & Wood is doing Oktoberfest properly this year.

Byron Ballet’s 20th Anniversary Nutcracker

After a successful season performing with the Victorian State Ballet in Beauty and the Beast, dancers from the Byron Youth Ballet Company are preparing to take the stage once more – this time for their own production of The Nutcracker.

The Whitlams Return to Rock Island

The Whitlams are coming to the Hotel Brunswick on Friday, 2 October for the first show of the Return to Rock Island tour. The band is revisiting its favourite rock venues down the East Coast, where long, sweaty nights formed the bedrock of The Whitlams’ reputation as a memorable force in the Australian live music scene.

Greasing up Bright Lights

Bright Lights senior musical theatre troupe is proud to present Grease for their 2026 musical production.