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November 5, 2026

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‘Go-ahead’ not positive

So the NRPP unanimously approved the controversial 57 Station St development after more than 2,500 signatories were against it. Those...

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New approach needed for Northern Rivers public transport says Cadwallader

It is the age-old story – the lack of public transport across the Northern Rivers that leads to high car ownership and a failure of local and regional public transport infrastructure and use.

Legend Groove Terminator at the Nudge

Nudge Nudge Wink Wink returns to the Billinudgel Hotel on Saturday with Australian dance music icon Groove Terminator headlining fresh local talent and our beloved residents – all ready to deliver a serious dose of dance delight, all while supporting youth mental health organisation Human Nature Adventure Therapy.

Money before trees

Remember back to not long ago when holiday parks were called caravan parks? Families from all walks of life...

Major building restorations in Lismore

The government says dozens of cultural and sporting hubs across Lismore, including the town’s iconic City Hall, are now restored and revitalised after suffering flood damage in 2022.

Clifford Street DA

Clifford Street: Three affordable homes and a bigger housing question. The Clifford Street DA has divided Suffolk Park, but I...

Council’s special rates variation

There’s lots of noise about Byron Shire Council’s special rates variation (SRV) proposal, that would be additional to the...

North Coast Market Guide

Rainbow Chai Tent - Peace Day at the marketsThe easy place to check what market is on!

Here in The Echo‘s Market Guide you can find all monthly markets and the weekly farmers markets from around the Northern Rivers /  NSW North Coast. To list a market here or request us to update some information please contact us.

Monthly Markets

1st SAT | Brunswick Heads Markets – 8am–2pm

1st SUN | Byron Community Market – 8am–3pm
1st SUN | Pottsville Beach Markets – 7am–1pm

2nd SUN | The Channon Craft Market – 9am–3pm
2nd SUN | Chillingham Markets – 8am–1pm
2nd SUN | Coolangatta Arts & Craft Markets – 8am–2pm
2nd SUN | Tabulam Community Market – 9am–1pm

3rd SAT | Mullumbimby Community Market – 8am–2pm
3rd SAT | Murwillumbah Makers & Finders Market – 9am–2pm
3rd SAT | Salt Beach Markets, South Kingscliff/Casuarina – 8am–1pm

3rd SUN | Federal Village Market – 8am–2pm
3rd SUN | Uki Buttery Bazaar Market – 8am–2pm
3rd SUN | Pottsville Beach Markets – 7am–1pm
3rd SUN | Lismore City Bowlo Markets – 9am–1pm
3rd SUN (Dec & Jan TBC) | Byron Community Market – 8am–3pm

4th SAT | Kyogle Bazaar – 9am–2pm

Last SAT | Evans Head Rotary Market – 8am–1pm

4th SUN | Bangalow Market – 8am–2.30pm
4th SUN | Nimbin Markets – 9am–3pm
4th SUN | Murwillumbah Showground Market – 8am–1pm
4th SUN (in a 5 Sunday month) | Coolangatta – 8am–2pm

5th SUN | Nimbin Markets – 8.30am–3pm

Occasional/Seasonal Markets

Byron Beachside Market – four times a year:
Tues 29 Dec 2026, Easter Friday 26 Mar 2027, Sat 10 Jul 2027, Sun 19 Sep 2027

Byron Community Market – extra Christmas Market Sun 20 Dec 2026

Farmers/Weekly Markets

Each TUE | New Brighton Farmers Market – 7am–11am
Each TUE | Lismore Organic Market – 7.30am–10.30am

Each WED | Murwillumbah Farmers’ Market – 7am–11am
Each WED | Nimbin Farmers Market – 3pm–6pm
Each WED | Newrybar Hall Twilight Market – 3pm–7.30pm

Each THU | Byron Bay Farmers Market – 7am–11am
Each THU | Lismore Produce Market – 3pm–6pm

Each FRI | Mullumbimby Farmers Market – 7am–11am
Each FRI | Evans Head Farmers Market – 2.30pm–6.30pm

Each SAT | Bangalow Farmers Market – 7am–11am
Each SAT | Duranbah Road Farmers Market (at Tropical Fruit World) 8am–11am
Each SAT | Uki Farmers Market – 8am–1pm
Each SAT | Lismore Farmers Market – 7.30am–11.30am
Each SAT | Byron Twilight Market (October to April) 4pm–9pm

Each SUN | Ballina Farmers & Producers Market – 7am–11am

Photos by Eve Jeffery

Sad: 57 Station St

If the proposed ‘affordable’ housing development is ever built on the car park at 57 Station Street, Mullumbimby it will serve as a sad...

Money before trees

Remember back to not long ago when holiday parks were called caravan parks? Families from all walks of life would holiday with their kids...

Council’s special rates variation

There’s lots of noise about Byron Shire Council’s special rates variation (SRV) proposal, that would be additional to the increases that we are faced...

Our rates, infrastructure and future

It’s time for our community to come together with purpose and demand accountability. Residents have legitimate questions about cumulative rate increases, where our money...