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.
January 18, 2026
What’s on
EMAIL submissions to [email protected] BYRON BRUNS DOES BURLESQUE, BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE January 16, 17 and 18 With the ongoing success of its signature show, the Cheeky Cabaret,...
January 18, 2026
The new small shop making a big difference to Lismore
A NEW homewares and gift shop has opened on the site of the former Southern Cross Credit Union, which had been vacant since the...
January 17, 2026
Fire shuts key Byron to Bangalow route – here’s when it could reopen
ONE of the major thoroughfares between Byron Bay and the hinterland was closed this week after a fire last Friday that may have caused...
January 17, 2026
Want your short film on the big screen? Here’s your chance to shine at Byron All Shorts
BYRON All Shorts is calling for filmmakers from throughout the Northern Rivers to submit their entries for the annual short film competition. The finalists' screening...
January 17, 2026
Fed up and funny – cranky women take the mic for Mandy Nolan show
WOMEN today have plenty to be cranky about. They're tired of cooking and cleaning for everyone, of not being listened to, and of being...
January 16, 2026
Byron art students turn personal stories into HSC success
BYRON Bay High School has excelled in the creative space in the HSC, with three visual art students making the 2025 Distinguished Achievers List. Sol...
January 16, 2026
The heartwarming backstory behind Ballina Players’ new Anne of Green Gables musical
GROWING up in Canada's Maritime provinces, the home of Anne of Green Gables, Jacquie McCalman has been enchanted by the story of the red-haired...
January 16, 2026
Meet the Northern Rivers researcher who’s spent decades tracking Yowies
GARY Opit was working as a ranger in Lamington National Park in the early 1970s when what he believes was a Yowie attacked his...
January 16, 2026
The heartwarming friendship behind the duo Honey and Silk
WHEN a friend from their singing circle described their voices as "like honey and silk," Aimie Elizabeth and Benita Peacock were understandably flattered. They...
January 15, 2026
From buy-back to legal action: The four options to reclaim Bangalow’s Bowlo
THE Bangalow community is being urged to consider four options for the future of The Bowlo, which were presented at a meeting of around...
January 14, 2026
Plea for rail trail funding
SUPPORTERS of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail are being urged to contact the Minister for Regional Development and Local Government Kristy McBain to fast-track...
January 14, 2026
How a refugee and cancer survivor came together on a food healing journey
AS a Vietnamese refugee, May Ly grew up helping her family grow food in south-western Sydney. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Richard Torgersrud...
January 13, 2026
Bangalow’s burgeoning Beethoven wows Harry Connick Jr – now he needs your help
MALIK Sofian had never heard of Harry Connick Jr before he appeared on the ABC TV series The Piano. But he was honoured when...
January 12, 2026
How a group of female artists banded together to combat Byron Bay’s sky-high rents
EMILY Brown had long dreamt of having a space in Byron Bay to display her artworks, but the eye-watering cost of rent had always...
January 11, 2026
Inside Byron Bay’s surprising interactive art experience
THE newly revamped interactive art gallery HAVEN has been wowing locals and visitors alike over the summer holidays, offering immersive experiences ranging from a...
January 10, 2026
Community meeting to discuss new proposal for The Bowlo
BANGALOW locals are being invited to attend a community meeting this Sunday to discuss a proposal to return The Bowlo to local ownership. The meeting...
January 10, 2026
Ring, ring it’s the ’70s calling
ROB Rhodes is a child of the '80s. But he grew up listening to his parents' record collection, packed with albums from the '70s. "When...
January 9, 2026
How two farm kids went from a converted stable to global stages
GROWING up in a small wheat-and-wool community in Western Australia, David House and Henry Carrington-Jones seemed destined for life on the land. But their...
January 8, 2026
Conscious living boom leads to record crowds at Starlight Festival
A RECORD 2,000 people flocked to the annual Starlight Festival last weekend, taking part in palm readings, sound baths and breathwork classes. Organiser Rosie Richards...
January 8, 2026
How SCU scientists’ clever coral trick could help save the Great Barrier Reef
RESEARCHERS from Southern Cross University are helping save the Great Barrier Reef through a new coral restoration technology. Developed in partnership with Australia's national science...
January 7, 2026
Families turning cane toad busting into a summer tradition
LOCALS are being invited to take part in the annual Great Cane Toad Bust from January 17 to 26 to help humanely remove one...
January 6, 2026
Nurse helps turn aged care residents into catwalk models
DURING the COVID-19 pandemic, Maia Willow found herself feeling disheartened by the steady stream of negative news surrounding aged care homes, whose residents were...
January 4, 2026
Palm trees, prints and passion
AS a child growing up in chilly England, Anthony Hunt was always captivated by his mum's tales of adventure in faraway tropical lands. "My mother,...
January 1, 2026
Mark your calendars – Ultimate guide to 2026 festivals and events in the Northern Rivers
IF there's one thing the Northern Rivers is known for, its festivals and events, offering everything from food and sport to music and our...
