Byron Bay

A life-threatening incident in Byron Bay’s waves has sparked intense calls to prohibit surfing in the northern NSW tourist hotspot without leashes — the ‘hipster’ trend which could potentially result in a maximum penalty of $1100.A motion…

Byron Bay’s council is considering rolling out a harsh new fine for a common “hipster” habit that left a local with horrifying injuries.In February this year, resident and former pro surfer Mathew Cassidy “nearly bled out on the beach” and…

An increase in alleged anti-social habits from conspiracy theorist groups and sovereign citizens has forced one Victorian local government to shut its doors to the public for in-person council meetings.The Yarra Ranges Council, located on…

One morning James woke up and was so “physically sick and mentally exhausted” he never returned to his job – needing months in bed to recover from “relentless” days that pushed him into utter burnout.“It was probably the most…

A popular Australian fashion brand has shut down claims the company’s co-creators have had a “spectacular falling out”. P.E. Nation has been rocked by rumours its co-founders, influencer Pip Edwards and best friend Claire Tregoning, have…

An Australian fitness influencer has split from her husband just four months after their dream wedding.Sophie Guidolin married Gold Coast dentist Dr Andrew Firgaria in Byron Bay in November after a fairytale romance that saw them tie the…

Just days after launching her now defunct skincare line, Elsa Pataky’s new business was being questioned over the similarities between its product and an existing Aussie brand. The wife of Australian actor Chris Hemsworth co-owned Purely…

Elsa Pataky’s skincare company Purely Byron has gone into administration, less than a year after its launch. The brand, co-founded by Pataky, chief executive Jacqueline Rosen Weisz and brand and product director Kate Norbiato, produces a…

Brittany Higgins’ fiance David Sharaz has suddenly quit his job with Southern Cross Austereo, just days after legal action was taken against him. Two weeks ago, Liberal senator and former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds launched defamation…

Forecasters are warning of a “big storm and rain event” approaching that could stretch almost the length of the east coast. Potentially arriving next week, the deteriorating weather could even bring about an east coast low, one of the most…