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Paradise lost: Homeless spike in tourism hotspots prompts Airbnb crackdown warning
The latest NSW homelessness street count has seen the number of people sleeping rough in some coastal areas soar by several hundred per cent.
- by Michael McGowan
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Ticking off the three key goals of a Byron holiday
A new hotel puts us in good stead to achieve the goals of Byron’s famous sign, “Cheer up, slow down, chill out”.
- by Riley Wilson
Twelve of our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From Darling Point to Gerroa, we’ve got you covered.
- by Lou Sweeney and Pauline Morrissey
Goodbye music festivals, hello food festivals? Where to plan your next regional road trip
From truffle foraging, to potato sack fashion parades, regional food festivals have a lot to offer – and they’re booming. Here’s our pick of five to visit this autumn and winter.
- by Bianca Hrovat
Fourteen of our favourite homes in NSW for sale right now
Looking for your next home within NSW? From Byron Bay to Milson’s point, we’ve got you covered.
- by Pauline Morrissey and Larissa Dubecki
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Liam Hemsworth plots $14.6 million designer digs in Byron Bay hinterland
The house won’t be nearly visible from space like his big brother Chris’s place, but including land cost it will set him back more than $20 million.
- by Lucy Macken
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Live music
The silver lining to Splendour’s demise
While sad, the demise of Splendour in the Grass does have an upside, especially for … ahem … more mature music fans in Brisbane.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Housing affordability
Airbnb and Stayz accept tourism levy for all holiday rentals
Expedia, owner of brands such as Wotif and Stayz, has told a NSW government review that it backs a tax “of a sensible quantum” to fund social and affordable housing.
- by Michael Koziol
Has the Byron Bay bubble burst? I have some news for you
A long-time local reveals how the NSW Northern Rivers town is faring post-COVID.
- by Craig Tansley
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Extreme weather
Northern beaches, Byron Bay to bear the brunt of worsening disasters
The NSW Reconstruction Authority has warned that the damages bill for natural disasters will hit $9.1 billion annually if action is not taken.
- by Laura Chung
‘Not consistent with values’: Byron Bay’s nudist beach days are numbered
The nudist community in the seaside town is rallying against changes from the parks service that will ban nude bathing at a remote beach.
- by Anthony Segaert