About: angelasaurine
- Profile
- Angela Saurine is a journalist at the Times News Group based in the village of Bangalow in the Byron Bay hinterland. She has more than 20 years' experience in the media industry.
July 14, 2026
Gordon Ramsay-trained chef Elizabeth O’Brien takes over at refurbished Crystalbrook Resort restaurant
SHE honed her skills at the local RSL and worked alongside Gordon Ramsay in London – now Elizabeth O'Brien has taken the reins at...
July 13, 2026
Wellness Tourism Summit returns to Byron Bay with new resort host
THE latest global trends in holistic travel, emerging market opportunities and the future of wellness tourism will be explored at the 2026 Wellness Tourism...
July 12, 2026
Dreams come true for Byron ballet dancer
WHEN Amani Wiriyanjara stepped onto the stage as a tiny angel in Byron Ballet's production of The Nutcracker at just six years old, she...
July 11, 2026
Bundjalung artist Bronwyn Bancroft to share her story at Small SHIFT I Will Survive fundraiser in Byron Bay
SHE was recently named winner of the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence at the 2026 First Nations Arts and Culture...
July 11, 2026
Nightcap Ridge eco retreat serves up new food experiences in Northern Rivers
LUXURY eco-retreat Nightcap Ridge is opening its doors to a wider audience with a new series of food and lifestyle events under owners Adam...
July 11, 2026
Madeleine Eliza channels Disney princesses in Once Upon a Song at The Drill Hall Theatre in Mullumbimby
LIKE many little girls, Madeleine Eliza grew up singing along to songs from Disney films. Years later, after becoming a mum herself, her home...
July 10, 2026
Queen of honky tonk returns for Mullum Roots
WHEN Wanita Bahtiyar was invited to perform at the Top Pub in Mullumbimby during last year's inaugural Mullum Roots Festival after another artist cancelled...
July 10, 2026
Drones now watching for sharks from dawn to dusk on NSW North Coast
DRONES are now monitoring for sharks 365 days a year on the Far North Coast as part of Surf Life Saving NSW's expanded shark...
July 9, 2026
Teen singer-songwriter Harriet Killips lands surprise Mullum Roots Festival slot in last minute line-up change
MULLUMBIMBY High School captain Harriet Killips has been given an exciting opportunity, stepping into the lineup at this weekend's Mullum Roots Festival after soul...
July 7, 2026
Byron Bay faces identity crisis as tourism booms
BYRON Bay is expected to continue attracting strong tourism growth as Asia's middle class expands, demographer Simon Kuestenmacher told the Destination Byron annual tourism...
July 6, 2026
Byron’s housing crisis hits home
HOMELESSNESS is becoming an increasingly visible reality in the Byron Shire, with 80 per cent of respondents to a recent survey reporting they have...
July 5, 2026
Lorna Jane unveils luxury Byron retreats
ACTIVEWEAR pioneer Lorna Jane Clarkson will launch a range of luxury wellness retreats at her newly transformed Ewingsdale estate, SOMA, from September. The Brisbane-based entrepreneur...
July 4, 2026
Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s birthday with Tibetan monks at Crystal Castle
FOUR visiting Tibetan monks will perform a ceremony usually only found in Dharamsala or Nepal to mark the Dalai Lama's 91st birthday at Crystal...
July 3, 2026
Putting down roots
MUSIC lovers are proving there is still a strong appetite for intimate festivals in the Byron region following the cancellation of Bluesfest, with the...
July 3, 2026
Broadway’s greatest hits take the stage
SONGS from timeless musicals including Singin' in the Rain, The Phantom of the Opera and Grease will take centre stage in Off Broadway, coming...
July 2, 2026
Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts celebrates 103 years of showcasing young talent
FOR over a century, the Murwillumbah Festival of Performing Arts has stood as a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the Northern Rivers region. Now in...
July 1, 2026
MasterChef star Simon Toohey hosting mindful foodie retreat in Byron Bay
ONE of Australia's most recognisable plant-based chefs, Simon Toohey, is set to bring his passion for conscious food and sustainable living to Byron Bay...
June 30, 2026
Greens name candidate for next year’s state election
Mandy Nolan has been selected as the Greens candidate to contest the State seat of Ballina at the 2027 NSW state election. The Mullumbimby-based comedian...
June 30, 2026
Bangalow hit-and-run: One year on, family of Paul “Campo” Campton still waiting for answers
NEARLY a year on from the hit-and-run that took the life of well-known Bangalow local Paul "Campo" Campton, his family is still waiting for...
June 29, 2026
New satellite wifi at Byron Shire halls to help residents connect during floods and emergencies
SIX community halls across the Byron Shire, along with the Cavanbah Centre, have received satellite-based wifi upgrades designed to improve communications during disasters and...
June 28, 2026
Jetskiing Border Collies and rescue dog heroes feature in Top Dog Film Festival at Brunswick Picture House
FROM surfing labradors to paralysed street dogs finding a new lease on life with custom-built wheelchairs, there's no shortage of heartwarming stories at this...
June 28, 2026
Cowboy hats and costumes cap off successful Bangalow Film Festival
FILM lovers donned cowboy hats, neck scarves and ponchos for the sold-out closing-night screening of Gaucho Gaucho at the Bangalow Film Festival, capping off...
June 27, 2026
Brazil’s winter festival Festa Junina comes to Hotel Brunswick
THE Northern Rivers' Brazilian community will come together this Saturday 27 June to celebrate the Festa Junina midwinter festival at Hotel Brunswick. Translated as "June...
June 27, 2026
Could kiwi berries be the next big thing? This Northern Rivers grower thinks so
AFTER taking time out to have children, Natalie Bell returned to the family berry business eager to take on a new challenge. Looking for a...
