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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

Canberra inquiry puts council funding squeeze under microscope

With Byron Shire ratepayers facing a proposed special rate variation that could push rates up by roughly a third over three years, a federal inquiry is examining whether councils are being asked to do too much with too little.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Wallum judgment – devastated, but not giving up!

The community gathered at Bayside Park in Brunswick Heads, on Monday to hear Her Honour Justice Perry bring her findings in the Save Wallum Inc vs Clarence Property Anor, and dismiss the community’s application for a permanent injunction.
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Local NewsPaul Bibby - 0

63 patients stuck in Northern Rivers hospitals waiting for care

More than 60 hospital beds across the Northern Rivers are being occupied by patients who are medically ready to leave but cannot access aged care or NDIS support, according to new NSW Government figures.
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Byron EchoJennifer Hunt, Myocum - 0

Rates rise IV

Byron Shire Council (BSC) charge 29 per cent more in rates than Ballina Shire, collecting $30.7 million, despite having...
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Local NewsDavid Lowe - 0

Lessons from Queensland for the Northern Rivers

Following last week's announcement by the NSW government of a new Richmond River Coordinator, a gathering at Swan Bay heard from Julie McLellan, CEO of Healthy Land & Water, southeast Queensland's natural resource management organisation, about the practicalities of restoring rivers.
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Local NewsThe Echo - 0

Recycled Art Competition open for entries

The Ballina Salvage Shed is once again running its Recycled Art Competition, offering a fun and inclusive way for community members to redesign and repurpose materials that may otherwise be sent to landfill or left hidden in a shed.
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Local NewsAslan Shand - 0

Sign up for the Chinny Charge and summer stroll

As I turned into my road recently, I saw someone running down it with their torch bobbing in the dark night. I quickly stopped, wound down my window, and asked if they were okay?
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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 7th Sep 2026

BYRON BAY

Tuesday 8th Sep 2026

BYRON BAY

Wednesday 9th Sep 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

ELTHAM

MULLUMBIMBY

Thursday 10th Sep 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

COORABELL

GOLD COAST

LISMORE

YAMBA

Friday 11th Sep 2026

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

GOLD COAST

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

SUFFOLK PARK

TWEED HEADS

Saturday 12th Sep 2026

BALLINA

BILLINUDGEL

+ Add to Google Calendar Download iCal Billinudgel Hotel\’s 120th – ft. Chev and Tay, Dream Thieves, Flukes of Sendington, Tube Warmers, Leaving Jordan, Round Mountain Girls, Letters to Lions, Miniskirt, Adam Newling and Tijuana Cartel @ Billinudgel Hotel

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

KINGSCLIFF

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

OCEAN SHORES

SUFFOLK PARK

TWEED HEADS

Sunday 13th Sep 2026

BALLINA

BRUNSWICK HEADS

BYRON BAY

DUNOON

LENNOX HEAD

MULLUMBIMBY

MURWILLUMBAH

PEARCES CREEK

SUFFOLK PARK

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.

Local News

Nimbin puts sustainability back on the catwalk

The Echo - 0
Paris may have haute couture, but Nimbin has always preferred its fashion with a little more hemp, handmade flair and disregard for the rulebook.
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Local News

Water Women paddle out for change at Flat Rock

The Echo - 0
More than 100 women are swapping the usual weekend surf scramble for three days of waves, workshops and climate action at Flat Rock this weekend.
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Editorial

Pill testing: just a small step

Aslan Shand - 0
The NSW Minns Labor government has recognised that drug and pill testing is effective in reducing risks and harms associated with illicit drug use, including for festival attendees.
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Byron Echo

Rates rise IV

Jennifer Hunt, Myocum - 0
Byron Shire Council (BSC) charge 29 per cent more in rates than Ballina Shire, collecting $30.7 million, despite having 10,000 less residents than Ballina...
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