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Cinema: The Christophers

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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Byron EchoAnnie Radermacher, Brunswick Heads  - 0

Protest march

Byron Shire’s infrastructure has become beyond repair. Reports of new overflow of sewage. Reports of decades of no maintenance...
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Return of Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifier at Teven Golf Club

Teven Golf Club will again host the opening event of the 2026 Ford NSW Open Regional Qualifying Series, with...
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Byron EchoAlistair Bell, Byron Bay - 0

Rail trail funding 1

The Echo reports ‘fury’ over the federal government’s failure to fund the rail trail. I recall fury when government...
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Byron local Stephan Schnierer receives the Order Australia

Stephan Schnierer, a Byron local, has been awarded an Order Australia (OA) from the Kings Birthday honours list.
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CartoonsThe Echo - 0

Cartoon of the week – 3 June, 2026

The Echo loves your letters and is proud to provide a community forum on the issues that matter most to our readers and the people of the NSW north coast. So don’t be a passive reader, send us your epistles.
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Byron EchoJeff James, Kingscliff - 0

Kingscliff insurance

Recently, many Kingscliff locals have been hit by massive increases in their home insurance. Some properties are located in...
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Stories about "Wategos Beach":

Catalano’s twin Wategos mansion DA wins court approval

Local News The Echo - 0
A controversial dual-mansion development at Wategos Beach has been approved by the NSW Land & Environment Court, ending an 18-month battle between media entrepreneur Antony Catalano's company and Byron Shire Council.
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Large Wategos DA knocked back

Local News Paul Bibby - 6
The sprawling 4,078 square metre site at 2 Brownell Drive, Wategos Beach, is arguably the most beautiful vacant coastal lot in the Byron Shire.
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Commercial activities on Byron Shire beaches

Byron Echo Tricia Shantz - 2
The most precious amenity in our shire is our beaches. But do we want the to turn into Bali beaches – a commercial free-for-all on our beaches packed with massages, hair braiding, food, yoga – anything you want?
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Request to reduce Wategos height limit denied

Local News Paul Bibby - 2
A majority of Byron councillors have voted against reducing height limits at Wategos Beach, a change that was intended to curb the ongoing overdevelopment of the iconic location.
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Ongoing large Wategos house builds could cause drainage issues

Local News Paul Bibby - 3
The Wategos Beach mansion development that breached Byron’s height limit by nearly 10 per cent was just one example of the development issues occurring in the famous suburb, Byron Council has heard
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Wategos mansion breaches height limit

Local News Paul Bibby - 0
The owner of two neighbouring multi-million-dollar mansions being built at Wategos Beach could be forced to rebuild part of one of the houses, after illegally breaching height regulations for the iconic precinct.
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Honouring Big John

Articles & Columns The Echo - 2
In honour of Big John Keevers; a man who always made you feel special and he always engaged and connected from the heart.
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Surfers farewell a gentle giant of the waves

Byron Echo The Echo - 5
A member of our surfing community has died. It came as a shock. No-one in my circle had known he was sick, but none of us had been very close to him. Big John was a larger-than-life character. Literally and figuratively.
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Locals enjoy success at 2018 Malibu Classic

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
Byron Bay’s Jack Entwistle has won two divisions of the 2018 Byron Bay Malibu Classic held at Wategos Beach over the weekend. The 24-year-old won...
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Freestyling and Stoke lands at Wategos

Byron Echo The Echo - 0
The final day of the Byron Bay Surf Festival last weekend included the Freestyle and Stoke invitational and non-competitive surfing event. Action started at 7am...
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The Good Life

Ayusa Tea: clarity, energy, calm focus

The Echo - 0
Allie Godfrey At the New Brighton Farmers Market, it’s not just coffee drawing a crowd – there’s also growing interest in healthier, more balanced alternatives...
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Entertainment News

The Grigoryan brothers and others

The Echo - 0
The internationally-acclaimed Grigoryan Brothers – Slava and Leonardo, are set to bring their extraordinary musicianship to Brunswick Picture House on Thursday, with their captivating...
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The Good Life

Bombay to Byron: 12 years of modern Indian on Jonson Street

The Echo - 0
This June marks 12 years since Bombay to Byron first opened its doors on Jonson Street, and husband-and-wife team Rahul and Radhicka Thacker are...
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Entertainment News

Sweet Moon Language

The Echo - 0
Mazarine is a nine-piece ensemble performing original compositions influenced by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean traditions. With repertoire ranging from orchestral soundscapes to upbeat folk style tunes, Mazarine effortlessly combine rhythmic complexity with layered textures and timbres, taking the listener on an uplifting and inspiring musical journey.
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