About: angelasaurine
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- 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.
October 26, 2024
Monster prize for local filmmaker
BANGALOW filmmaker Blake Northfield's latest movie Fear Below has been named Best Australian Feature Film at Monster Fest in Melbourne, Australia's premier festival for...
October 25, 2024
Flower children out in force for film festival opening
YOU could be forgiven for thinking you'd stepped back in time to the 1970s last weekend, with attendees donning their best hippie outfits for...
October 25, 2024
Whale watching season comes to a close
NORTH Coast whale-watching operators are wrapping up tours, but stragglers still offer plenty of opportunities for sightings. Wild Byron Sea Safaris captain Glenn Sanders said...
October 24, 2024
Celebrating culture in Ballina
MIGRANTS and refugees from various countries gathered for a multicultural celebration at Kentwell Community Centre in Ballina last weekend. Meherunnessa Rahman and Ravinder Singh from...
October 24, 2024
Wellness winners
SEVERAL local businesses took home awards at the 2024 Spa & Wellness Awards held at Crystalbrook Byron resort this week. Mullumbimby-based Mukti Organics won the...
October 24, 2024
Nimbin returns to its roots
AUSTRALIA'S counterculture capital will celebrate in all its glory when the Nimbin Roots Festival returns from October 25 to 27.Around 1000 people are expected...
October 23, 2024
New karaoke rooms hit the right note
BYRON BAY'S nightlife just got a bit more exciting, as Tokyo Doll Japanese Restaurant and Bar debuts the town's first-ever karaoke rooms with a...
October 22, 2024
Kitesurfing legends soar onto big screen
LENNOX Head kitesurfers Steve McCormack and Neil 'Kenno' Kennedy will star in a documentary screening as part of the Byron Bay International Film Festival. The...
October 22, 2024
Family-friendly music festival returns
A LINE-UP of the region's top performers is set to light up the stage at the Music in the Valley festival on October 27,...
October 21, 2024
Northern Rivers pickleball players hold court
NORTHERN Rivers Pickleball Club members took home a swag of medals at the Australian Pickleball Championships, which were held on the Gold Coast recently. The...
October 20, 2024
Souk up the vibe at new cocktail bar
A NEW cocktail bar has opened upstairs at The Mez Club in Byron Bay, filling a gap for people who want to have a...
October 19, 2024
Nippers brave nip in the air for season launch
HUNDREDS of Nippers ignored the gloomy, cool conditions to hit the for the start of the season last weekend. Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club...
October 19, 2024
Greens tout vision for free healthcare clinics
GREENS leader Adam Bandt visited the Northern Rivers last week to outline a proposal for six free healthcare clinics in the region as part...
October 18, 2024
Finance experts reveal top tips
A GROUP of local experts will share their top finance tips at an upcoming event hosted by the Ballina Chamber of Commerce, covering topics...
October 17, 2024
Lanes list hinterland horse ranch
THE couple who founded The Farm in Byron Bay, Emma and Tom Lane, have listed their Bangalow retreat for sale with expectations of more...
October 17, 2024
Multicultural community comes together
BALLINA'S diversity will be celebrated at a free multicultural party this weekend. People who have migrated from Venezuela, Sri Lanka, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, the Congo,...
October 17, 2024
Byron Bay is your oyster
BYRON Bay Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant has opened at Hotel Marvell, taking the space previously occupied by Bonito. The oysters served at the new...
October 17, 2024
New Blood themes more powerful than ever
AN acclaimed musical production about a small regional town dealing with an influx of newcomers from the city is making a much-anticipated return to...
October 16, 2024
New president’s pickleball pursuit
NORTHERN Rivers Pickleball Club president Steve Bergan has vowed to secure designated pickleball courts for the organisation during his term. The 60-year-old pickleball enthusiast recently...
October 15, 2024
Byron Bay welcomes new wellness experience
THE Health Lodge in Byron Bay has reopened its accommodation wing and revealed its much-anticipated bathhouse after a one-year renovation. The upgrade has been a...
October 15, 2024
Cackle for koalas and other wildlife at fundraising event
JIMEOIN, Lehmo and Mandy Nolan are coming together for a charity event to raise money for Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital next month. Former Neighbours and...
October 14, 2024
Damon Gameau to showcase ‘best film yet’ on home soil
LOCAL filmmaker Damon Gameau, best known for That Sugar Film, is gearing up to showcase his latest documentary, Future Council, which follows eight children...
October 14, 2024
Summer markets capture Byron’s heart and soul
BYRON Summer of Markets has kicked off for the year, with the popular Saturday night Twilight Market making a comeback in Railway Park last...
October 13, 2024
Agricultural extravaganza at Alstonville Show
FROM bull riding to monster trucks – old and new will come together at the annual Alstonville Show from October 25 to 27. The event...
