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.
January 25, 2025
Healing the future
YOUNG people facing mental health challenges are benefiting from a new headspace service in Ballina. Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler said 50 people have...
January 25, 2025
Comedians come together for a cause
JIMEOIN and Mandy Nolan are doing their bit to help local wildlife, performing at a comedy fundraiser for Bangalow Koalas on February 6. Organisers hope...
January 23, 2025
Leopard sharks in focus
DIVERS and snorkellers are being encouraged to take part in a citizen science project to help track endangered leopard sharks at Nguthungulli Julian Rocks...
January 22, 2025
Rerouting coach timetable
COACH timetable changes impacting the Northern Rivers region are set to come into effect in mid-2026. NSW TrainLink is calling for community feedback on the...
January 20, 2025
Stronger together – grants help community groups focus on the future
THREE community organisations will benefit from $1 million in funding to help boost community wellbeing and resilience on the NSW North Coast. Recipients of Healthy...
January 20, 2025
Mindfulness for the modern tween
TWEEN girls are being invited to attend a special school holidays mindfulness workshop at Bangalow Uniting Church on January 31. The Self Love Club is...
January 19, 2025
Behind the bubbles
She is a regular face at festivals and fetes across the Northern Rivers region, but few people would realise that Shorty Brown the Clown...
January 19, 2025
The man behind the sound for Better Man
PRODUCTION sound mixer Guntis Sics has been named among the finalists in the upcoming AACTA Awards for his work on the Robbie Williams biopic...
January 18, 2025
Local film a Netflix hit
A FILM set in and around Byron Bay has become a New Year's Netflix hit, surging to the top three most-watched movies on the...
January 18, 2025
Hubcap Stan strikes a chord with blues fans
Stan Ceglinksi was 17 years old when he began making musical instruments out of junk scrounged from the local tip. Over the years he gave...
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
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 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 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 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 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...
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