Bondi tattoo parlour fighting bikie slur

Original Source - The Daily Telegraph

THE owner of Bondi Ink tattoo parlour is furious his business has been linked to bikies in the Eastern Suburbs.

Coogee Ink, a tattoo parlour in the neighbouring suburb, was firebombed last week and is owned by Comanchero national president Daux Ngakuru and his right-hand man Mark Buddle.

Bondi Ink owner John Tadrosse said reports linking his parlour to the Comanchero and Coogee Ink are wrong.

A new-look Catherine McNeil bobs up

Original Source - Herald Sun

ONE party animal who seemed keen to begin the new year on a high was model Catherine McNeil.

Coast with the most for body art

Original Source - Courier Mail

THE Gold Coast is inking itself a reputation as the tattoo capital of Queensland.

Organisers of this month's annual SURFn'ink Tattoo Festival at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre have asked for double the floor space after a record response from international and local artists.

Child piercing chill prompts shake-up

Original Source - Courier Mail 

A SURGE in extreme piercing of children without their parents' knowledge has sparked a cry for urgent changes in the law.

Children as young as 11 are nudging towards body modification practices once reserved for hardcore punks.

There are no laws in Queensland outlawing the piercing of young children, except in genitals. Yet, tattooing, on anyone under 18 is illegal.