About: angelasaurine
- Profile
- Angela Saurine is an award-winning journalist based in the village of Bangalow in the Byron Bay hinterland. She has more than 20 years' experience in the media industry.
January 17, 2025
Heartfelt journey to create high-end wellness retreat
AN ultra luxe wellness retreat built by two old friends who suffered heart attacks within 12 months of each other is set to open...
January 16, 2025
Community comes together on crime
LENNOX Head residents are working with local police in a bid to find solutions to address a spike in youth crime in the area. Around...
January 14, 2025
Paving paradise
THE long-awaited upgrade of South Beach Rd at Brunswick Heads is set to begin in early February, after the summer school holidays. The work is...
January 13, 2025
Bust a move to protect native species
ENVIRONMENT group Watergum is inviting people to two community events to learn how to help control cane toads ahead of the Australia-wide Great Cane...
January 13, 2025
Dreams of a better tomorrow for homeless
UP to 100 new beds are expected to become available for people experiencing homelessness in the Northern Rivers in the next few months. Homes NSW...
January 12, 2025
Barefoot and heartfelt – busker wears his heart on sleeve
BUSKER David McCredie is preparing to release his debut album in 2025, before embarking on a tour of Europe. He will also support ARIA chart-topping...
January 12, 2025
To infinity and beyond for HSC all rounder
BYRON Bay High School graduate Zev Sage has his sights set on a career at NASA after being accepted to study space engineering at...
January 11, 2025
Shore thing – Byron welcomes new beach bar
BEACH Hotel Byron Bay has transformed part of its beer garden into a tiki-style bar called The Shack. The bar's look and feel, curated by...
January 10, 2025
A verdant canvas
AN art exhibition inspired by the hinterland’s rainforest landscapes has opened in the gallery at Uki Post Office. The Familiar Ground exhibition, by Bilambil-based artist...
January 10, 2025
Sawdust and spectacle
SOME of the world's best woodchoppers have descended on Brunswick Heads for the annual Woodchop Carnival. More than 80 men, women and children are set...
January 10, 2025
Under the sea, on the stage – kids take Nemo to new depths
NEMO, Dory, Marlin and their friends are swimming onto the stage in Ballina Players' production of Finding Nemo Jr, which runs from January 10...
January 9, 2025
Koala crusade
WILDLIFE carers who fear a koala will be hit by a car and killed at The Pass are calling on Byron Shire Council to...
January 6, 2025
2025 festivals and events guide
This year is shaping up as a big one for events across the Northern Rivers region, with the last ever Bluesfest leading the charge....
January 5, 2025
Embrace change at new Gaia Retreat
GAIA Retreat & Spa has launched a new package designed specifically for women going through menopause and perimenopause. General manager Emily Griffin said the team...
January 5, 2025
Little Kickers takes big step
LITTLE Kickers Northern Rivers is expanding into Ballina in 2025. Michael Westbrook, who is director of Little Kickers Gold Coast and Northern Rivers, said he...
January 4, 2025
Elderly residents share life stories
RESIDENTS of St Andrew's residential aged care facility in Ballina are taking part in a new program recording their life stories. St Andrew's board member...
January 3, 2025
Bird lovers flock to pigeon racing
PIGEON racing is thriving in the Northern Rivers region, with members of Ballina Byron Pigeon Racing Club competing in 16 races throughout the 2024...
January 3, 2025
Going wild – bush schools boom in Northern Rivers
BUSH schools are booming in the Northern Rivers, with survivalist TV shows like Alone fuelling a trend towards outdoor nature-based learning. Programs range from weekday...
January 2, 2025
Turning up the heat
LUXURY Byron Bay guesthouse 28 Degrees has added five new villas to cater to growing demand. Owner Deb Garske bought the neighbouring property in Marvell...
January 2, 2025
Mental health help for small business owners
SMALL business owners who are struggling with their mental health are being urged to sign up to a free Beyond Blue program that offers...
January 2, 2025
Koala chlamydia vax on track
NEARLY 100 koalas have been vaccinated against chlamydia in the past year as part of a trial Friends of the Koala is undertaking with...
January 2, 2025
Bollywood beats
GROWING up in Australia, Zerina Millard didn't feel a strong connection to her Indian heritage. It wasn't until she went to the subcontinent to study...
January 1, 2025
From Byron Bay to Bollywood
Byron Bay filmmaker Devendra Parmar is set to release Barber of Baadarpur, a film capturing authentic Indian village life, in Australia next year. Parmar wrote,...
December 31, 2024
From devastation to determination – resilience groups plan for future
RESILIENCE groups that formed throughout the Byron Shire in the wake of the 2022 floods are looking for volunteers to help prepare for future...
