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October 16, 2026

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Found –Missing Robert Craig, last seen at South Golden Beach

Police are searching for 72yo, Robert Craig, last seen on a bush track at Helen Street, South Golden Beach, about 7.30am this morning.

Other News

Karate success for young locals

Three young karate students from Ewingsdale's Jin Wu Koon Karate have qualified for the AMAC Australian Championship following competition in Queensland.

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.

Byron High principal puts her hair on the line for Livi!

A thousand dollars could buy Byron Bay High School students something rarely offered at the cake stall: a bald principal.

Thank you

Thank you Deputy Mayor Elia Hauge, Cr David Warth, and Mandy Nolan for taking the time and making the...

Cheaper school pool access proposed as Byron faces financial squeeze

Byron Shire’s schools could receive cheaper access to Council pools for swimming and water-safety programs under a proposal going before councillors on October 15.

Restricted mobility

Our mobility choices are an expression of our freedom of movement. Yet, not everyone in our community is able...

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) | 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:
Wed 7th Jan 2026, Easter Friday, Sat 11th July and Sat 26th Sept

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

Byron High principal puts her hair on the line for Livi!

A thousand dollars could buy Byron Bay High School students something rarely offered at the cake stall: a bald principal.

Push for free conservation rezoning as report reveals Byron habitat protection gap

Byron Shire landholders could be offered a free pathway to stronger conservation zoning under a proposal coming before today’s Council meeting, following a report identifying significant gaps in protection for the Shire’s valuable habitat.

Courtney Act puts Gerwyn Davies’ colourful world in the spotlight

Sequins, spandex and seaside souvenirs will be up for discussion when Courtney Act takes the interviewer’s chair in Murwillumbah next month.

Early works finished for Byron’s $8.2 million fire station

Early works have been completed for Byron Bay’s new $8.2 million fire station, with construction of the building set to begin.