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 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...
December 31, 2025
Why everyone’s talking about The Bonobo by Raes ahead of its upcoming opening
LUXURY Byron Bay development The Bonobo by Raes is set to open around Easter, with all apartments expected to be sold by the time...
December 30, 2025
Inside the revival of an ancient weaving tradition
Indigenous women have gathered for generations to weave objects such as baskets, bags and earrings from natural materials. But as these ancient traditions come...
December 28, 2025
The rock-blues duo that played Margot Robbie’s wedding
WHEN Matthew Armitage asked his bandmate if she knew anyone local who played drums and might be up for a jam, he had no...
December 28, 2025
From Moree to the sea: Meet the woman uncovering Byron’s underwater wonders
ALICE Forrest was obsessed with dolphins as a child – despite growing up in Moree, more than 400 kilometres from the ocean in north-west...
December 27, 2025
Byron Bay Turtle School working with scientists in Peru to save marine life
WHEN Josh James was working as a dive instructor off the coast of Byron Bay, he noticed that three species of sea turtles call...
December 27, 2025
Why musicians are travelling from near and far for The Eltham’s Irish folk music jam
They come from far and wide, armed with fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, drums and guitars, ready for a good old-fashioned Irish folk music...
December 26, 2025
What’s on and when at Byron Bay’s Soul Street New Year’s Eve party
BYRON Bay will host a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration, with its Soul Street festivities featuring everything from live music and free face painting...
December 25, 2025
From OTHERWORLD to HAVEN: What’s inside Byron’s reimagined interactive art gallery
THE gallery formerly known as OTHERWORLD has been reimagined and reopened as HAVEN Gallery. Housed in the former Woolworths building on Jonson Street, the attraction...
December 22, 2025
“Scrooge town” no more – residents rally to bring Christmas cheer to Byron Bay
LOCAL residents have banded together to help create a festive atmosphere in town, with a free Christmas movie under the stars to be held...
December 21, 2025
Will locals love or loathe the van life comedians?
MICK Neven and Nicky Wilkinson have spent the past year crisscrossing Australia in their VW Crafter with their dog Larry, bringing their comedy show...
December 20, 2025
“You’re not forgotten”: Christmas cards bringing joy to lonely seniors
STUDENTS from St John's Catholic School in Mullumbimby have lent their creativity and compassion to a community project writing Christmas cards for elderly residents,...
December 19, 2025
First look: Inside Byron Bay’s hottest new dining destination, The Belongil
BYRON Bay’s hottest new dining venue, The Belongil, has opened just in time for the summer holidays – and acclaimed chef Shannon Bennett...
December 19, 2025
Byron artist swapped toxic paints for crystals and soil — the results are stunning
WHEN Christine Innis began researching the materials artists commonly use, she was shocked to discover how many toxins are found in commercial paints —...
December 18, 2025
Santa and The Space Cowboy back for Bangalow Christmas Eve Carnival
SANTA and The Space Cowboy will return to Bangalow Showground for the town’s annual Christmas Eve Carnival in 2025. Event coordinator Chris Hayward, from Bangalow...
December 16, 2025
Star-studded bash celebrates Screenworks’ milestone anniversary
FORMER Neighbours actor Brooke Satchwell and Logie Award-winning Fisk actor Glenn Butcher were among the familiar faces celebrating the Screenworks 25th anniversary on Monday...
December 15, 2025
Jamie Durie building sustainable hinterland home in record time
CELEBRITY gardener Jamie Durie and a crack team of local tradies are racing against the clock to build a 3D-printed home on his property...
December 14, 2025
Yulli’s Byron Bay set to close — find out what’s coming next
POPULAR vegan restaurant Yulli's Byron Bay will close its doors next year as co-owner Karl Cooney shifts his focus to the brewery arm of...
December 13, 2025
Bangalow Bowlo given a lifeline after community’s $100,000 fundraising blitz
THE Bangalow community has had a big win in its David-and-Goliath-like battle with Norths Collective, with the Sydney-based conglomerate offering a reprieve after locals...
December 12, 2025
NAPLAN 2025 results: Top schools in the Northern Rivers revealed
SUMMERLAND Christian College at Goonellabah has topped the Northern Rivers region in this year's NAPLAN results, with an average score of 605.4 for Year...
December 12, 2025
Santa swaps sleigh for speedboat for nippers Christmas party
SANTA Claus made an early visit to Main Beach last weekend, swapping his sleigh for a rigid inflatable boat before handing out lollies at...
December 11, 2025
Line of storms lashes Northern Rivers
THE Northern Rivers region was battered by a line of severe storms on Sunday night, with wind gusts reaching up to 119km per hour...
December 9, 2025
How one childhood moment grew into a million tree plantings
LOCAL rainforest regeneration organisation ReForest Now celebrated a major milestone last week, planting its millionth tree on a property at Teven. Staff, volunteers, donors and...
December 7, 2025
Post-cyclone menu reset leads Byron resort to Hotel Chef of the Year win
CRYSTALBROOK Byron's executive chef Tiffany Jones has been named Hotel Chef of the Year at the 2025 Hotel Management Awards, announced at The Fullerton...
