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.
December 18, 2024
Major makeover for historic hotel
BANGALOW Hotel is set to undergo a major revamp, with plans for $13 million in improvements to the venue. Central Coast-based Fabric Architecture Studio lodged...
December 17, 2024
Navigate new horizons on Indigenous tour
INDIGENOUS guide Delta Kay has introduced a new tour of the iconic lighthouse trail in Byron Bay. The two-hour Walgun Lighthouse Aboriginal Tour begins at...
December 15, 2024
A Santa’s eye view
Families can see the world from Santa's sleigh in a 360-degree film showing at OTHERWORLD Byron Bay in the lead-up to Christmas. Screening in the...
December 14, 2024
Tents and toiletries on Christmas wish list
FLETCHER Street Cottage is seeking donations of practical items such as tents, tarpaulins and sleeping bags to help locals experiencing homelessness this Christmas. The Byron...
December 13, 2024
Green means go – Byron to get first traffic lights
THE Byron Shire is set to get its first set of traffic lights at Suffolk Park after Council voted in favour of the move...
December 12, 2024
Spin into the festive season with rides, food and fun
THE much-loved McGregor's Family Carnival is returning to Brunswick Heads on December 14, with rides, games and character fun. The carnival is expected to run...
December 12, 2024
Brewed to perfection
DRAGONFLY Cafe at Lismore has been named the best hospitality venue of its kind in northern NSW in the 2024 Love My Café Awards. The...
December 10, 2024
Reviving tradition – Indigenous games make comeback in local schools
STUDENTS from The Rivers Secondary College Kadina High Campus at Goonellabah are taking part in a new initiative coaching traditional Indigenous games in local...
December 8, 2024
Wildlife warning
THREE new koala zones have been created in the Byron Shire to help prevent the marsupials being hit by cars. Byron Shire Council introduced the...
December 8, 2024
Study to help council understand challenges and impacts of flooding
A NEW study will help Ballina Shire Council to prepare and withstand the challenges and impacts of future flood events. The study will aim to...
December 7, 2024
Crafting capes and confidence
Neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis will lead a full-day superhero costume-making workshop at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery's Ignite Studios this Sunday, December 8. Participants will...
December 7, 2024
Tis the season to give
MULLUMBIMBY District Neighbourhood Centre is appealing for donations to help people in need this Christmas. The items it is seeking include unwrapped toys, in date...
December 6, 2024
Jingle all the way to fresh local delights
NORTH Byron Hotel will kick off the festive season with its popular Christmas Bazaar of Local Delights on Saturday December 7. The family-friendly event will...
December 6, 2024
Ballina community takes stand against domestic violence
MORE than 1000 people from local schools and sporting groups joined concerned community members in a walk against domestic and family violence in Ballina...
December 6, 2024
Rave revival – Wax Addicts brings back the beats
OLD-SCHOOL DJs from around Australia will descend on Byron Bay for the SMILE 2.0 rave party at OTHERWORLD on December 14. Local promotion group and...
December 2, 2024
New roots for Bangalow Farmers Market
BANGALOW Farmers Market will begin a new era on December 7 when it relocates permanently to Piccabeen Park, near Bangalow Heritage House Museum. The market...
December 1, 2024
Standout startup — The Brooklet stars at business awards
LUXURY hinterland retreat The Brooklet was the standout winner at the 2024 Uniquely Byron Business Awards, taking home the gongs for both Stand Up...
November 30, 2024
Matsuri makes beachfront comeback
THE sounds of traditional drumming and Japanese folk songs emanated across the beach on the weekend when the annual Matsuri Japan Byron Bay returned...
November 30, 2024
Charting a course for inclusion
SAILABILITY Northern Rivers is inviting people with disabilities to experience the freedom of sailing ahead of International Day of People with Disability on December...
November 29, 2024
Kids go wild at new nature playground
THE first stage of a new nature playground at Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary in Knockrow has opened just in time for the summer school...
November 29, 2024
Schoolies embrace laidback vibes
MORE than 5,000 school leavers descended on Byron Bay over the past week to celebrate the end of their secondary education. The area has become...
November 29, 2024
Tweed tops for tourism
TWEED businesses have taken home a swag of honours at the 2024 NSW Tourism Awards. The Northern Rivers Rail Trail was named the top tourist...
November 28, 2024
Fame, fortune and fragility
Why do we idolise certain people? Why do we love watching them fail? Michael Sharmon will explore these issues and more in his latest...
November 28, 2024
Carols by the river in Ballina
AROUND 3,000 people are expected to gather for Riverside Carols at Ballina on Sunday 8 December. The alcohol-free event at Kingsford Smith Park will begin...
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