Author: Royce Kurmelovs

In the idyllic coastal town of Byron Bay, a group of naturists finds solace in the freedom of the clothing-optional beach at Tyagarah. Led by Duncan James, vice-president of Northern Rivers Naturists, these individuals embrace the beach as Mother Nature intended, finding peace and connection with nature. However, looming in the horizon is the threat of losing this cherished space as authorities plan to strip Tyagarah of its official clothing-optional status. Despite its designation in 1998 to promote non-sexual nudity, concerns about behavior in the surrounding areas have led to the decision to shut down the beach. Residents and naturists…

Sir William Walkley, the founder of Ampol, expressed controversial views on apartheid in 1958 during a tour of South Africa and Rhodesia. He criticized South Africa for failing to attract white migrants, describing it as “race suicide.” Walkley warned of a potential bloodbath if a communist leader with white intelligence emerged. His report, now housed in the New South Wales state library, highlighted the advantages and disadvantages of investing in South Africa, without explicitly mentioning apartheid. Walkley, known for his influence in Australia’s media landscape, faced backlash for his racist views expressed in a 1961 editorial. The Walkley Foundation severed…