The Echo (Australia)

Sonic FX Sonic FX cross eras with ease, blending rock, pop and soul – they fit comfortably into the emerging yacht-rock genre (who knew?). Danceable rock music from the ‘80s with great melodies, danceable grooves and most of all, memorable hits loved by all generations. Friday 7pm at Club Lennox. Free show.

Rebels vs Ballina men’s XV Heavy rain in the lead-up made for treacherous conditions for rugby at Bangalow, with Ballina ultimately proving too strong for the Rebels in a 41-12 defeat played out in increasingly muddy conditions. The Rebels made a bright start, Luc Lévêque breaking the line and carrying into Ballina’s 22, winning a penalty which Valpy slotted for an early 3-0 lead.

Native ingredients at the markets NAIDOC Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and learn from the world’s oldest living culture, and one of the easiest ways to do that is through Australia’s remarkable native foods. Every Friday at Mullumbimby Farmers Market, local bush food educator Bec from Playing With Fire shares her passion for native ingredients, helping visitors discover their unique flavours, nutritional benefits and deep cultural significance.

Become a sponsor of the John Mitchell Memorial Golf Event. Photo supplied On Sunday, 16 August, the Lennox Head Lions will be staging their annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Byron Bay course. This tournament commemorates one of the founding members of the Lennox Head Lions Club, who originally initiated this major fundraiser. The event begins at 12 noon and is a four-person Ambrose-style game with free lunch and masses of novelty prizes throughout various holes on the course.

U10 Crocs The United Shores, U10 Crocs soccer team enjoyed a fantastic day of football at the 2026 Richmond Rovers MiniRoos Gala Day, held on Sunday, 28 June, at Neilson Park, East Lismore. The event brought together young footballers aged five to 11 from clubs across the region, celebrating grassroots soccer in a fun, friendly, and inclusive environment. The Crocs were in outstanding form throughout the day, winning all three of their matches.

Alison Sharpe demonstrates a jump shot for the development squad. Photo supplied Croquet players from across the Northern Rivers area were privileged to spend time recently with Australia’s top female golf croquet player, Alison Sharpe. The former world number-one player shared coaching tips at Byron Bay with the region’s development squad that aims to prepare players for top level competition.

Jem and Rash from Food Culture: the importance of proper seasonal whole foods, herbs and spices in maintaining optimum health is tested by time, but often overlooked. For thousands of years, the kitchen was the pharmacy. Long before supermarket shelves and medicine cabinets, families turned to nourishing broths, warming spices, medicinal herbs and seasonal foods to support their health through winter.

If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? From legendary three-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, comes the gripping sci-fi thriller Disclosure Day.

Bill and Tyler Chambers Bill Chambers decided early that he would be a musician one day – in the course of making his dreams come true, Tyler Chambers has grown up in a musical family. He has sat side-stage, either at his sister Kasey’s or his father Bill Chambers’ shows, since he was born. Between them Bill and Tyler bring A LOT of different guitars to a gig. Tyler is currently touring in Bill’s band while writing songs and preparing for his first solo recording.

Lismore Friendship Festival There is something quietly remarkable about LisAmore! Every year, thousands of people make their way to a corner of the Northern Rivers and, for a few hours, swap the everyday for something altogether warmer – the aromas of fresh pasta and cannoli in the air, the sound of an accordion drifting across the grounds, children twirling spaghetti with the kind of concentration usually reserved for far more serious pursuits.