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.
June 27, 2025
Kayte Nunn takes readers to Italy in her latest mystery
WITH a background as a travel writer, it's little surprise that Kayte Nunn chooses to set her murder mysteries in evocative locations around the...
June 26, 2025
Designer labels for a steal at charity garage sale
DESIGNER threads from beloved local labels such as ROWIE, Island Luxe and Enzo & Toto will be up for grabs this Saturday June 28...
June 26, 2025
Darren Robertson brings Christmas in July to Byron Bay’s Three Blue Ducks
GROWING up in the UK, Darren Robertson remembers Christmas as a time of open fires, overcooked Brussels sprouts and bad jumpers. It's a season he's...
June 22, 2025
Brunswick Heads the setting for new crime mystery
AUTHOR Paul Thomas will launch his latest book, The Sunbaker, at The Book Room in Byron Bay on Friday July 11. Set in Brunswick Heads,...
June 21, 2025
Popcorn and paws at Top Dog Film Festival
DOG lovers, mark your calendars — the Top Dog Film Festival is set to return to the Brunswick Picture House this August, and it...
June 21, 2025
Memories of North Lismore showcased in new exhibition
AN exhibition featuring portraits, stories, and memorabilia of past and present North Lismore residents has officially opened to the public. Titled The Living Memory project,...
June 21, 2025
The Pocket Winter Festival returns
FAMILIES can look forward to a day of fun, food and festivities at The Pocket Winter Festival this Sunday June 22. The event, which will...
June 20, 2025
Refugee family rebuilding their life in Brunswick Heads
WALAA Allahham was pregnant with her second daughter and carrying her baby in her arms when she and her husband, Ousama Bloudani, fled their...
June 20, 2025
Youth disaster training program expands across Northern Rivers
A PROGRAM that trains young people to assist during natural disasters is being rolled out across the Northern Rivers, with schools, youth groups and...
June 19, 2025
Help bring trishaw rides to Lismore’s elderly
VOLUNTEER cyclists are being sought to help bring joy and mobility to elderly residents and people with disabilities by piloting trishaw ebikes along the...
June 19, 2025
Turning reality TV and reinvention into riveting fiction
IT was a friendship forged with The Bachelorette 2014 winner Sam Frost during her time working on the show that inspired Naima Brown's debut...
June 19, 2025
New Telstra tower boosts mobile coverage
A LONG-awaited Telstra tower in Newrybar has finally been switched on, leading to improved 4G and 5G mobile coverage in the area. "We know the...
June 12, 2025
Literary luminaries for Byron Writers Festival revealed
A WHO'S who of Australian authors and public figures will descend on the Northern Rivers for the Byron Writers Festival, with novelist and playwright...
June 11, 2025
Anxiety workshop to address “the new pandemic”
OCEAN Shores social scientist Jules Allen will bring her interactive workshop Anxiety Hack: The Toolkit to Byron Bay for the first time on Tuesday,...
June 10, 2025
New chef elevates Elements of Byron’s culinary offering
AFTER working in luxury resorts from the Whitsundays to Fiji, Craig Robertson has returned to the region where he grew up, taking on the...
June 9, 2025
Market moves to Main Beach during drainage upgrade
BYRON Community Market will temporarily move to the Main Beach foreshore while essential drainage works are carried out in the town centre. Traditionally held on...
June 8, 2025
Byron Writers Festival local passes for literary lovers
NORTHERN Rivers book lovers can enjoy a special deal to attend the Byron Writers Festival on Sunday August 10, with heavily discounted locals' passes...
June 8, 2025
New spa opens in Lismore
A NEW spa featuring a traditional Finnish sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool has opened in the heart of Lismore. Founded by metalsmith Oliver...
June 7, 2025
Council set sights on Brunswick Heads ‘van-lifers’
BYRON Shire Council is taking steps to address growing community concerns about unauthorised camping in Brunswick Heads, with the issue expanding into new areas...
June 7, 2025
From Dustyesky to Smokey Fields – Chris Mallory’s alter ego takes the stage
AFTER discovering the joy of stepping into a new persona as part of the "genuine fake Russian choir" Dustyesky, Mullumbimby musician Chris Mallory felt...
June 6, 2025
Dancing through life with funky fitness classes
PHILIP Channells had always loved dancing, but it wasn't until a car accident at age 27 that he began taking classes. "It was part of...
June 6, 2025
Spreading peace through kids’ yoga
GROWING up in Israel, Gopala Amir Yaffa witnessed the devastating impact of war and division firsthand. That experience led to his life's mission: to...
June 4, 2025
Community brews up support for cancer research
AROUND 130 community members gathered at the Moller Pavilion in Bangalow Showground last week for Bangalow's Biggest Morning Tea, raising more than $5,600 for...
June 3, 2025
From tango to timba: Global grooves ignite Byron Latin Fiesta
CUBAN dance instructor Osmani Segura and celebrated kizomba duo Rico Suave and Manon Batrel are among the international artists set to dazzle audiences at...
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