‘Onto a big wave in the sky’: Aussie surfing legend mourned
A “true Byron Bay surfing legend” is being mourned by family and the wave-riding community after the “treasure” of the sport “surfed off onto a big perfect wave in the sky”.
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‘Wake-up call’: Bluesfest boss on Splendour shockwave
Aussie music industry titan and godfather of Bluesfest Peter Noble has opened up on the shock cancellation of Splendour in the Grass – saying it’s “obvious why festivals are hitting the wall”.
Festival boss launches attack on RBA in wake of Splendour’s cancellation
As fans reel after the abrupt cancellation of the iconic Splendour in the Grass, the boss of Bluesfest has blasted the Reserve Bank of Australia for “hurting our people”.
‘Got too big’: Why Byron’s cancelled Splendour doesn’t work
Splendour in the Grass organisers have spoken out after hours of radio silence in the wake of the festival’s shock cancellation. It comes as music industry insiders have weighed in on the “perfect storm” leading to the decision.
‘Unexpected events’: Why Splendour in the Grass was canned
Splendour in the Grass organisers have issued a statement to why the beloved music festival was abruptly cancelled.
‘Layers of doom’: Surfer’s heroic deeds in wild ocean rescue
As her body was slingshotted from a surfboard and pulverised by whitewater, Liv Titor asked herself repeatedly – “am I going to die today?” See the footage of the dramatic ocean rescue.
Byron Bay project gets national nod as change sweeps tourist hub
The best boutique development in Australia has been named – and it’s no surprise it’s in booming Byron Bay. Take a look at the project awarded as the town’s character changes at a rapid pace.
Boxing octogenarian shares secrets to longevity
The twilight years are often well-suited to rest, relaxation and reflection, but this fighting-fit 81-year-old is bucking the trend by smashing it – quite literally.
‘Hair on curvy mountain bodies’: Inside Nimbin’s singles scene
It’s Love Island – but in an alternative hippie universe. Welcome to Nimbin, where the singles are plentiful and the dating checklist is, well – weird. Meet the town’s most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.
Byron hotel king plans luxe new hotspot for rich and famous
The minds behind Byron Bay’s most luxe and celebrity-preferred venues are building a swanky new project – insisting the multi-million dollar digs will improve the holiday destination’s local housing crisis.
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