Latest News About Justin Hemmes

Here’s the latest I can share based on recent publicly reported coverage.

• Justin Hemmes has been in the news for ongoing development at a Byron Bay venue he owns, including work that sparked a council enforcement action for not obtaining a second development application (DA). The construction activity has continued under what’s described as prior approvals, with his team visible on-site and plans to expand the site into Byron Bay’s largest venue. This was reported in November 2025 and linked to his broader Byron Bay expansion efforts.[1]

• Coverage also notes Hemmes’ broader hospitality empire and high-profile lifestyle presence, including ongoing interest around his Merivale group and related ventures in Sydney and beyond, though many articles focus on business and lifestyle profiles rather than breaking political news. This context helps explain why his projects frequently appear in entertainment and business sections.[5][8]

• For additional context, there have been various older profiles and pieces about Hemmes’ property acquisitions and venture expansion in Sydney, Coogee, and other locations, illustrating the breadth of his portfolio and public profile. These pieces are retrospective but help frame his ongoing activity in hospitality and real estate.[2][9]

Note: If you’d like, I can pull more precise, up-to-date items from specific outlets (e.g., major Australian outlets like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, or domain-focused real estate coverage) and summarize any key developments with dates and quotes. I can also set up a quick timeline or a small chart showing the sequence of publicly reported updates on the Byron Bay project. Would you like me to do that?

Citations:

• Latest Byron Bay venue construction updates and council action.[1]
• Hemmes’ broader profile and ongoing hospitality expansion context.[8][5]
• Related older property/portfolio coverage in Sydney and beyond.[9][2]