About: angelasaurine
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- 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.
March 20, 2026
Newton Faulkner cut off his dreadlocks – and reinvented his sound
HE’S long been known for his percussive acoustic guitar style paired with pop-folk songwriting, but since cutting off his trademark dreadlocks, Newton Faulkner has...
March 14, 2026
Deathwalker reveals why planning your death matters
ZENITH Virago has helped thousands of dying people and their families navigate the end of life over the past two decades. The Brunswick Heads-based "deathwalker",...
March 14, 2026
How Dom Turner will honour his longtime musical partner at Bluesfest
AFTER performing alongside his longtime collaborative partner Rob Hirst at Bluesfest more than a dozen times over the years, taking to the stage there...
March 13, 2026
Residents told to stay indoors after 115mm of rain falls in four hours
RESIDENTS of Byron Bay, Tweed Heads and Hastings Point are being urged to stay indoors as heavy rainfall raises the threat of flash flooding. The...
March 13, 2026
Bluesfest cancellation rumours swirl
BLUESFEST Byron Bay is expected to be cancelled in an announcement later today due to low ticket sales.
Tickets were no longer...
March 13, 2026
Local flower show making comeback after cyclone cancellation
AFTER last year's event was cancelled due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, organisers of the Coorabell Hall Flower Show are hoping for better weather for...
March 13, 2026
Exciting new festival for Byron Bay
A NEW winter festival in Byron Bay is among a series of events planned across the Northern Rivers following a funding boost aimed at...
March 13, 2026
The Importance of Being Earnest with a modern Northern Rivers twist
TORN gowns and flood-soaked finery are setting the stage for Lismore Theatre Company's latest production, as the troupe launches its 2026 season with a...
March 13, 2026
Sexy Menopause tackles the taboo of midlife intimacy
NORTHERN Rivers physiotherapist Lisa Fitzpatrick will speak about her forthcoming book Sexy Menopause at a free talk at Byron Bay Library on Thursday 19...
March 11, 2026
As Byron as it gets: Inverted yoga sculpture finds perfect home
A SCULPTURE of a woman doing yoga by local artist Laila Bell has been unveiled in the courtyard at Jonson Lane in Byron Bay. Called...
March 10, 2026
140kg endangered loggerhead turtle released at The Pass
SURFERS and beachgoers were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at The Pass recently, when a large, endangered loggerhead turtle was released back into the...
March 9, 2026
Meet the new power players shaping tourism in Byron Bay
LOCAL tourism association Destination Byron has appointed a new board, with Frida's Field co-founder Jeanie Wylie stepping into the role of president, replacing Vision...
March 8, 2026
Powerful local story steals the show at Byron film festival
A FILM exploring the aftermath of the 2022 Lismore floods has taken out top honours at this year's Byron All Shorts festival. Lismore filmmaker Karenza...
March 7, 2026
Standoff over Bangalow Bowlo as Norths rejects community buyback plan
NORTHS Collective has rejected a community proposal to buy back The Bowlo in Bangalow for the same price it paid to rescue the club...
March 6, 2026
Historic Lismore landmark ready to sing again
NORTHERN Rivers Conservatorium is marking a major milestone in its post-flood recovery with a free community open day filled with live music, hands-on workshops...
March 6, 2026
Colourful community celebration set to become annual event
INDIA'S vibrant Holi festival brought a burst of colour to Brunswick Heads last weekend, as dozens of women and children gathered to joyfully douse...
March 4, 2026
International Women’s Day events across Byron
LOCAL women will come together for a series of International Women's Day events across the Byron Shire over coming weeks. The Byron Bay Chamber of...
March 3, 2026
From COVID jams to chart-topping fame: The rise of South Summit
IT started as a way to pass the time during COVID-19, with a few budding musicians getting together to jam. But South Summit has struck...
March 2, 2026
Vibrant mural brings school values to life
BANGALOW Public School students helped paint a new mural at the school last week with the help of Sydney-based cartoonist Jeff (Joffa) Taylor. Featuring the...
March 1, 2026
New TV series captures the chaos of Chris Hemsworth’s new favourite restaurant The Belongil opening
THE Belongil co-founder Shannon Bennett will star in a new TV series following the opening of the new Byron Bay hotspot. The six-part documentary Shannon...
February 28, 2026
How a local surfer’s miracle survival became an award-winning documentary
UP-and-coming Mullumbimby filmmaker Sam Clarke will share his award-winning documentary about local surfer Beau Devonshire's near-death experience during the Chinny Charge at this weekend's...
February 27, 2026
Byron Writers Festival returns in a different location with bold new format
THE Byron Writers Festival is set to return this August for its 30th anniversary, unveiling a new format that will see events staged across...
February 27, 2026
Don Lane’s son brings his glory days back to life in new tribute show
IN the late 1970s and early 1980s, Don Lane was one of Australia's most famous faces. Accompanied by his longtime sidekick Bert Newton, The Don...
February 26, 2026
What heritage listing could mean for the future of the Bangalow Bowlo
THE Bowlo in Bangalow has moved a step closer to being saved from developers after Byron Shire Council unanimously voted to support an independent...
