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October 17, 2026

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Calls on NRPP to defer consent for Mullumbimby’s 57 Station Street DA on Monday

At Thursday’s Byron Shire Council meeting there were multiple calls for a deferral of the 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby car park development application.

Other News

Norma Gunhoe brings the ‘Gunghoedown’ to town

Radio broadcasting sensation, Norma Gunghoe, is launching herself at the world from the Mullumbimby Golf Club with the Gunghoedown this Saturday, 17 October at 6pm and you are invited to come along and join the fun.

Tobias Moran sues police over Simone Strobel murder prosecution

Tobias Moran has launched legal action against NSW Police for malicious prosecution over the withdrawn charge that he murdered his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in Lismore in 2005.

Why bribe government when you can just buy it?

Say what you like about Clive Palmer – although given how notoriously litigious he is, maybe don’t.

Do you want to speak to the NRPP on the 57 Station Street development decision?

The development application (DA.10.2025.212.1) for the 57 Station Street carpark site is going before the Northern Rivers Planning Panel on Monday, 19 October at 2pm.

Nimbin Fringe Festival prioritising sustainability

The Nimbin Fringe features an impressive list of 60-plus Northern Rivers artists. Drastically cutting the festival’s music ‘miles’ and keeping money circulating in the local economy – the organisers are passionate about showcasing the epic talent we have right here.

Vale Rumpel Stiltskin

I first met Rumpel Stiltskin (legal name Jolly Goodfellow) performing at a late night trippers ball at Tuntable Community Hall in the late ‘80s. We remained friends ever since.

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 12th Oct 2026

BYRON BAY

Tuesday 13th Oct 2026

BYRON BAY

TWEED HEADS (QLD TIME)

Wednesday 14th Oct 2026

BANGALOW

BYRON BAY

ELTHAM

MULLUMBIMBY

TWEED HEADS

Thursday 15th Oct 2026

BROADWATER

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

COORABELL

LISMORE

TWEED HEADS (QLD TIME)

Friday 16th Oct 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

CHINDERAH

CURRUMBIN

FINGAL HEAD

GOONELLABAH

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

TWEED HEADS

TWEED HEADS (QLD TIME)

Saturday 17th Oct 2026

BALLINA

BILLINUDGEL

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COOLANGATTA

FINGAL HEAD

GOONELLABAH

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

TWEED HEADS

TWEED HEADS (QLD TIME)

Sunday 18th Oct 2026

BALLINA

BILLINUDGEL

BROADWATER

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

FINGAL HEAD

GOONELLABAH

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

TWEED HEADS

TWEED HEADS (QLD TIME)

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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.

McAuleys estate changes approved, but pet ban and cycle path stay

Developers have secured approval for changes to a contentious Myocum subdivision, but requirements banning pets and providing a cycle path and vehicle turnaround will remain.

New koala strategy leaves local priorities to later implementation plan

Northern Rivers residents are being invited to help shape a new NSW koala conservation strategy, with specific local actions and investment priorities to be detailed in a separate implementation plan.

Fish kill follows Belongil Creek opening as Council reviews protocols

A fish kill at Belongil Creek has prompted warnings to avoid the affected area, with Byron Shire Council and government agencies investigating the incident following an artificial opening of the creek.

Double trouble as Byron High fundraiser hits $20,000!

A thousand dollars was enough to put Byron Bay High School’s principal in the barber’s chair. Twenty thousand means she’ll have company.