People on the NSW north coast are breathing a collective sigh of relief, with flood warnings in the area downgraded after heavy rains lashed the region. Calmer conditions are forecast for Sunday, but the NSW State Emergency Service warns everyone should remain vigilant and steer clear of floodwaters. The SES downgraded warnings to ‘advice’ from … Read more
A man has been caught up in a dramatic rescue after using his smartwatch to call for help when he was swept out to sea at the weekend. The man was swimming in waters off Byron Bay when he was caught in a rip and unable to swim back in. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Man … Read more
A man has been charged with murder after a woman’s body was found in northern NSW. The woman’s body was found at a home at Casino, south-west of Byron Bay, about 2.30am on Saturday, before a man was arrested a short time later. Police said they were called to a home on Johnston Street after … Read more
A council on the NSW far north coast has enforced a balloon ban in a bid to better protect the environment, minimise landfill and reduce litter. Byron Shire Council announced on Tuesday that it would ban the use of balloons and other single-use decorations in all council buildings, parks, and outdoor areas. The ban includes … Read more
Every year, tens of thousands of tourists swarm to the idyllic NSW holiday hamlet of Byron Bay. The town swells in numbers during the summer as holidaymakers enjoy the beaches, the pubs, the clubs and the food. In 2019, Theo Hayez was one of those tourists. He was just 18 years old, and had come … Read more
A man has disappeared after crashing his car on a rural NSW road. Gage Wilson, 31, was last seen on Hakea Crt in Mullumbimby about 5am on May 18. His vehicle was found crashed into a tree on Koonyum Range Rd in Wilsons Creek a short time later, with no sign of Wilson. Know the … Read more
Byron Bay Bluesfest has released a warning to music lovers after a number of scams impersonating the Australian festival have emerged online. The fake Facebook pages promised VIP tickets and live-streaming of the festival’s 35th anniversary event over the Easter long weekend, but Bluesfest organisers have advised fans not to click on the malicious links. … Read more
NSW locals have slammed “entitled” tourists for parking in the middle of the road at a popular beach spot. The tourists parked on both sides of the road leading to Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay on Tuesday. “Zero f**** given at the lighthouse carpark this morning,” a resident captioned a photo of the cars … Read more
A popular Byron Bay nudist beach will likely be closed to naturists after NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service cited several problems including “environmental issues”. Tyagarah Beach has been one of the state’s only approved clothing-optional beaches, after the local council agreed to community requests in the 1990s. That title is soon to be stripped … Read more
