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Mono wins in Hawaii and Japan

Australian adaptive surfing champion Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart has once again celebrated success on the international stage. Mono claimed victory at...
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Latest chuckle of stand ups stake to the stage

After stepping away from the role for 12 months, Mandy Nolan returned to Byron Adult Education to teach what Mandy believes is the best, and possibly most successful stand up comedy course in the country. 
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Ballina Shire Council’s special rate variation approved

Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has approved Ballina Shire Council's application to increase its general income through a permanent special variation (SV) of 26.25% [in rates] over four years, from 2026-27 to 2029-30.
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Byron EchoSarah Archibald - 0

Mullum Giants celebrate Old Boys Day

Sunday, 31 May saw everyone having some fun as the sun finally shone at the Mullumbimby Giants games which included the Old Boys Day. Photos by Sarah Archibald.
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Local NewsChristian Tancred, BYS - 0

Byron Youth Service continues to invest in young people and community spaces

Byron Youth Service is celebrating another year of supporting young people across the Byron Shire through a diverse range of creative, educational, and wellbeing initiatives, while continuing significant improvements to The YAC.
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Temporary home for Queer Family after heated debate

Byron Shire Council has voted to provide struggling local LGBTQIA+ support service Queer Family Inc with temporary access to a Council-owned property at peppercorn rent, following an impassioned plea from the organisation and a lengthy debate over governance and fairness.
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Byron EchoDale Emmerson - 0

Minimum requirements were never meant to be aspirations

The Echo’s recent report (2 May) on Cr Elia Hauge’s proposal for a community assessment panel for the old Mullumbimby Hospital site contained a sentence that deserves more than a passing read.
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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 8th Jun 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

MULLUMBIMBY

Tuesday 9th Jun 2026

BYRON BAY

TWEED HEADS

Wednesday 10th Jun 2026

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

MULLUMBIMBY

Thursday 11th Jun 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

COORABELL

LISMORE

MULLUMBIMBY

Friday 12th Jun 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

TWEED HEADS

Saturday 13th Jun 2026

BALLINA

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

EVANS HEAD

+ Add to Google Calendar Download iCal Screening: \’Moort Calling Dingo Back to Country\’ + \’Wooleen: Utilising Dingoes as a Management Tool\’ + panel and Q&A. @ Evans Head RSL

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

LISMORE

MULLUMBIMBY

TWEED HEADS

Sunday 14th Jun 2026

BALLINA

BROADWATER

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

ELTHAM

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

PEARCES CREEK

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.

Byron Echo

Matthew Laverty recognised with OAM

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Recognising his  passion for golf and long-term commitment to community service, Mullumbimby’s Matthew Laverty received the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) from...
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Eclectic Selection for the week beginning 10 June 2026

The Echo - 0
Eclectic Selection: What’s on this week is a taste of some of the events that can be found in the Byron Shire and beyond this coming week.
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Interview with Peter O’Doherty

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Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything made an historic comeback in 2026 – the first in 25 years – as original founding members Peter O’Doherty and brother Reg Mombassa reunited, leading an exciting new lineup to perform once again under the iconic banner Mental As Anything.
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Cinema: The Christophers

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From acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh, The Christophers is a sharp, darkly comic exploration of art, legacy and deception, led by Golden Globe winner Ian McKellen and Emmy winner Michaela Coel.
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