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.
April 26, 2026
Where to find the cheapest (and most expensive) fuel in the Northern Rivers
Petrol prices across the Northern Rivers have fallen sharply since the conflict in the Middle East began, but they remain historically high, with significant...
April 26, 2026
Water Rats actress brings an extraordinary life to local stage in ambitious new work
WHEN her colleague Kate Wild introduced her to the Miles Franklin-winning novel Tirra Lirra by the River, Heather Fairbairn was immediately drawn to its...
April 25, 2026
Safety concerns over cracked and failing tiles at Byron Bay war memorial
Members of the Byron Bay RSL are calling for urgent restoration work on the Byron Bay War Memorial, warning that damaged tiles and...
April 25, 2026
Bluesfest busker brings innovative foot drum to venues across town
Minnie Marks has had a soft spot for Bluesfest since winning the busking festival there in 2022, making this year's cancellation all...
April 24, 2026
Slouch hats, wartime photographs and medals bring history to life at local childcare centre
HISTORY came alive at Harmony Early Education centre in Bangalow this week, as Byron Bay RSL vice-president Jim Rogers showcased treasured objects...
April 24, 2026
101-year-old veteran enlisted as a teenager to ‘win the war’ – decades on his view has changed
JACK Donohue was a fresh-faced 18-year-old when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1943. At the time, the second world...
April 23, 2026
E-bike safety fears surge as cause of devastating Byron shop fire revealed
A fire at a Byron Bay bike shop is believed to have been sparked while staff were testing a faulty battery from a cheap...
April 22, 2026
Key hinterland road repaired after 2022 floods
MAJOR restoration works on Wilsons Creek Road have been completed, addressing severe damage caused by the catastrophic 2022 floods. The multi-year project has restored a...
April 22, 2026
“Stock your garage”? Not if you don’t have one – new workshops rethink disaster prep
A series of free workshops aimed at helping people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity prepare for natural disasters will roll out across the Northern...
April 21, 2026
Have your say on Mullumbimby Hospital site
MEMBERS of the community are being invited to have their say on the future of the Mullumbimby Hospital site, with the Draft Development Control...
April 20, 2026
Inside Bangalow’s new art gallery transforming former newsagency
A new art gallery showcasing works by established and emerging contemporary and Indigenous artists has opened in the space that previously housed the newsagency...
April 18, 2026
What’s new at this year’s Nimbin MardiGrass festival
NIMBIN is preparing to welcome visitors from across the region and beyond as its iconic MardiGrass festival returns from May 1 to 3,...
April 18, 2026
The untold story of Bill Chambers – the man behind a country music dynasty
AS the father of country music star Kasey Chambers, Bill Chambers has every reason to be proud. But he knows that level...
April 17, 2026
Byron Bay op shop turning elderly people into “influencers” through fashion and creative workshops
MAIA Willow is bringing a long-held dream to life, expanding her Byron Bay op shop into a community space for fashion parades, tea parties...
April 17, 2026
ABC Kids star behind Dance with Tom creates powerful solo show for ancestors denied final ceremony
TRADITIONALLY, when Indigenous Australians pass away, a ceremony takes place. While it differs from place to place, it usually involves a gathering of people,...
April 16, 2026
Bangalow community takes Bowlo ownership push to Sydney boardroom as deadline looms
REPRESENTATIVES of the Bangalow community are planning to travel to Sydney later this month to meet with Norths Collective at its next board...
April 13, 2026
New trauma recovery programs for women
TWO new programs aimed at supporting women living with the long-term impacts of trauma will launch in Mullumbimby this autumn. Delivered by Women's Health Northern...
April 12, 2026
Life lessons from a former postmistress, brothel owner and survivor at resilience charity talk
FROM being a survivor of childhood sexual abuse to the breakup of her 45-year marriage, Joan Leeds has faced more than her share of...
April 12, 2026
Tennessee Williams classic a love letter to director’s grandparents
HAVING grown up hearing stories about the Great Depression, director Min Saxe sees Lismore Theatre Company's production of The Glass Menagerie as a love...
April 11, 2026
Search for missing man last seen in Byron Bay
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man who was last seen in Byron Bay. Jaran McDonald, aged 36, was last seen on...
April 11, 2026
Powerful flood stories return to the big screen in new director’s cut
A NEWLY revised director's cut of a documentary chronicling the 2022 Lismore floods and their aftermath will screen at venues across the Northern Rivers...
April 10, 2026
Blues and brews: live music lives on at Easter with packed pubs and surprise sets
THE Byron Bay region came alive with live music over the Easter long weekend, delivering a few surprises along the way – from Jimmy...
April 9, 2026
The remarkable life and final farewell of Jenny Dowell – the woman who transformed Lismore
FORMER Lismore mayor Jenny Dowell was remembered as a "giant among humans" who lived and breathed the philosophy that society's worth is measured by...
April 7, 2026
Live music lives on across Byron region at Easter with surprise sets and an impromptu street party
The Byron Bay region came alive with live music over the Easter long weekend, delivering a few surprises along the way – from Jimmy...
