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Coercive control incidents rise across Northern Rivers

Recorded incidents of coercive control have increased across the Northern Rivers in the second year of NSW’s new coercive control laws, with 30 incidents recorded in the Richmond-Tweed region since the offence came into effect.

Other News

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,...

Operation Yankee Rumour sees 18 arrested

Detectives from Gold Coast Major Organised Crime Squad (MOCS) have closed an operation targeting the trafficking of dangerous drugs and money laundering, resulting in the arrest of 18 people.

Democracy does not equal liberalism

In recent years, democracy seems to be taking sides. In political commentary, opinion columns, or even conversations with friends, after each major election, there appears to be a preferred ‘democratic’ candidate.

The Pocket Road to close later this month

The Pocket Road will be closed for several months from 28 September to repair a culvert originally built in 1960.

All the results from the 2026 Chinny Charge

After another epic race on the one day of the year Mullum's iconic Mount Chincogan opens to the public, here are the complete results of the 2026 Chinny Charge.

Wildlife road warnings falling short on Byron roads

Byron Shire Council has acknowledged that some of its current measures to protect wildlife from vehicle strikes have limited effectiveness, while funding has yet to be secured for seasonal electronic warning signs on several key koala routes.

North Coast Gig Guide

Plan your night out with our comprehensive NSW North Coast Gig Guide.
Click on the days below to reveal the gig listings or jump to the following weeks.

Gig listings were accurate at the time of publishing but may have changed without notification – please check with venues for more information.

Monday 21st Sep 2026

BYRON BAY

Tuesday 22nd Sep 2026

BYRON BAY

Wednesday 23rd Sep 2026

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

MULLUMBIMBY

Thursday 24th Sep 2026

BALLINA

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COORABELL

ELTHAM

LISMORE

MULLUMBIMBY

PEARCES CREEK

Friday 25th Sep 2026

BEXHILL

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

CONDONG

COOLANGATTA

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

OCEAN SHORES

TWEED HEADS

Saturday 26th Sep 2026

BALLINA

BILLINUDGEL

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

CORAKAI

ELTHAM

GOLD COAST

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

OCEAN SHORES

TWEED HEADS

Sunday 27th Sep 2026

BALLINA

BANGALOW

BILLINUDGEL

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

ELTHAM

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

OCEAN SHORES

TWEED HEADS

 

Whatever music you’re in to, or entertainment you’re after, we have the most shows and gigs listed in one convenient place for the northern rivers. To see what’s on in Byron Bay to Murwillumbah, Nimbin to Lennox Head, Kingscliff to Mullumbimby, Tweed Heads to Bangalow, Ballina to Coolangatta, Lismore and beyond, The Echo‘s Gig Guide has the local pubs, clubs, venues, DJs and bands covered!

Email gigs[at]echo.net.au to have your gig listed here free of charge!

The printed Byron Echo Gig Guide is distributed on Wednesdays and lists gigs from this guide Thursday to Wednesday. Please submit your gigs by Friday COB at least a whole week before your gig runs to make print deadline.

New laws set to influence local live music scene

New NSW laws designed to support live music venues have been passed months after Byron Shire Council abandoned plans for a Special Entertainment Precinct in Byron Bay.

Shark drone operator rescues six-year-old at Lighthouse Beach

A shark surveillance drone operator at Ballina’s Lighthouse Beach has found himself carrying out a very different kind of rescue after spotting a six-year-old boy struggling in the surf.

Red alert issued for potentially toxic algae at Lake Ainsworth

People are being warned to stay out of Lake Ainsworth at Lennox Head after testing detected high levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae.

Appalling leadership

While the PM spins and avoids transparency and the foreign minister prefers to yell abuse to take up time and never gives a straight...