He was recently confirmed as a cast member on Netflix‘s new docu-series Byron Baes, and now Alex Reid has been spotted on set for the first time. In photos obtained by Daily Mail Australia, Alex – who famously used to be radio host Kyle Sandilands’ assistant – was seen walking to a filming location in … Read more
Baron of the Bay: How billionaire publican Justin Hemmes will transform Byron’s nightlife after purchasing a massive block of land for a $50million ‘mega venue’ By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:54 BST, 18 May 2021 | Updated: 02:54 BST, 18 May 2021 Justin Hemmes is renowned for transforming Sydney’s pub culture, owning … Read more
Netflix’s upcoming reality show Byron Baes has sparked more controversy, this time for not consulting local Indigenous groups or the Byron Council before filming. According to independent newspaper Echo, the Byron Council ‘passed an urgency motion’ that would require producers to get permission before any further filming. Speaking to the paper, independent Councillor Cate Coorey said: … Read more
Founders of popular Byron Bay restaurant The Farm list their $3million boutique venue The Beach House East Coast on the market By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:21 BST, 17 May 2021 | Updated: 00:21 BST, 17 May 2021 Founders of popular Byron Bay restaurant The Farm, Tom and Emma Lane, have put … Read more
Pub baron Justin Hemmes has finalised negotiations to purchase a huge portion of land in the heart of Byron Bay, New South Wales, reports claim. According to The Herald Sun, the Merivale boss has splurged $50million on the sprawling block, which formally housed a Woolworths supermarket. Hemmes is said to be planning a $20million renovation … Read more
Netflix‘s new ‘docu-soap series’ Byron Baes is expected to begin filming this month, despite a huge uproar among locals who want to have it axed. And now MasterChef guest judge and Byron Bay local Shannon Bennett has weighed in on the controversy. ‘I think any show in Byron Bay or in any town should be about the … Read more
Zooming in live from the TAB! Byron Bay pub stays open especially for Matt Damon so he can be interviewed on American TV about his friend Ben Affleck’s reunion with Jennifer Lopez By Chloe-lee Longhetti For Daily Mail Australia Published: 23:51 BST, 11 May 2021 | Updated: 23:58 BST, 11 May 2021 Hollywood heavyweight Matt … Read more
Billy Otto has slammed Netflix‘s controversial reality show Byron Baes for allegedly being misled by producers. The Byron Bay rocker claimed he was told the show was a positive and empowering documentary but he was disappointed after seeing the press release on April 8. ‘The way that it was pitched to me was that it was … Read more
A Byron Baes cast member has quit the Netflix show just days after the cast was leaked, saying he ‘felt embarrassed’ to be associated with the program. Billy Otto confirmed on Instagram on Thursday he no longer had anything to do with the ‘docu-soap series’ which outraged locals before filming even began. The musician shared … Read more
The cast behind Netflix‘s upcoming reality show, Byron Baes, has finally been revealed after weeks of speculation. According to a report by The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday, the controversial new series will feature a variety of local influencers. While filming is already underway in Byron Bay, the show’s producers have until now remained tight-lipped about … Read more