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Artists impression of the Bonobo by Raes development in Byron Bay.

Empire under pressure: Catalano’s son scrambles for new lender to save luxury Byron project

The fallout from assault allegations against the media mogul continues, with his name also being removed from a slew of corporate registers.

  • Lucy Macken

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Jed “Chode” Gordon has pleaded guilty to sexual intercourse with an underage girl.

‘An open secret’: Member of Parkway Drive’s inner circle admits sex with child

The conviction of a close associate of one of Australia’s most successful bands has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit hardcore music scene.

  • Perry Duffin and John Buckley
Bluesfest

Bluesfest’s collapse leaves many questions. These six demand immediate answers

Confusion and anger has followed the news that the 2026 festival is off and the companies behind it are in liquidation. But Bluesfest chief Peter Noble has yet to respond.

  • Karl Quinn
The two house compound Catalano is hoping to build in Byron.

As his world crumbles, Antony Catalano’s $29m dream home gets new life

The council gave 24 reasons for knocking back earlier plans, including that the build would have a negative impact on the native rainforest around it.

  • Julius Dennis
The Pierce Brothers

Artists ‘devastated’, ticket holders out of pocket after Bluesfest cancellation

Thousands of revellers are unlikely to be refunded the festival’s more than $23 million in ticket sales, said the liquidator.

  • Kayla Olaya
Bluesfest 2025 proved a hit, attracting a near capacity crowd.

Bluesfest music festival cancelled as organisers appoint liquidator

Organisers of the northern NSW festival said it was “incredibly difficult” to scrap the April event that was to have featured Split Enz and Earth, Wind and Fire.

  • Kayla Olaya and Karl Quinn
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Mosey On Inn also run country pub the Eltham Hotel in the Northern Rivers.

Agrarian Kitchen chef joins the team behind The Eltham, Ciao, Mate! and two new restaurants

Stephen Peak departs the celebrated Tasmania restaurant for the Mosey On Inn group, which is taking over the Bellingen Golf Club and its bistro, and a new pizza shop.

  • Erina Starkey
Byron Bay home values have fallen from their peak.

The dream beach town where home values fell $290,000 from their peak

A typical home cost nearly $1.8 million in 2022, but the same dwelling is worth a little over $1.5 million today.

  • Dan F Stapleton
Wategos Beach, Byron Bay.

Byron Bay

Every restaurant featured in The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide in Byron Bay.

Luna Wine Store in Byron Bay.

Luna Wine Store

A Byron bottle-o selling natural, organic and biodynamic wines.

  • Sarah Norris