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.
May 15, 2025
Melanoma survivor walks coast to fund cancer research
AFTER being diagnosed with stage three melanoma earlier this year, Suffolk Park resident Matt Leedham is walking 60 kilometres this May to raise funds...
May 14, 2025
Foreshore works begin in South Beach Road upgrade
ROADWORKS on South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads will ramp up in coming weeks as Byron Shire Council closes the Torakina car park for...
May 13, 2025
Share your vision for Byron’s beloved halls
BYRON Shire's much-loved community halls are back in focus, with Council inviting locals to share their thoughts on how these vital spaces are managed. Whether...
May 12, 2025
Generations unite at family fun day
FROM watermelon smashing to a classic egg-and-spoon race, people of all ages joined in the fun at the Connecting Generations Bangalow autumn gathering on...
May 11, 2025
Gameau dives deep at White Rock screening
BYRON Bay filmmaker and environmental advocate Damon Gameau joined Sea Forest Australia founder Sam Elsom for a panel discussion following a screening of White...
May 10, 2025
Families flock to The Farm festivities
FAMILIES turned out in large numbers for the Festival of The Farm last weekend, with more than 1,200 people registering to celebrate the 10th...
May 9, 2025
Reg Mombassa still living it up at age 73
SOME know him as the Mambo artist, famed for the vibrant and irreverent cartoons he created for the iconic Australian surfwear brand. To others,...
May 9, 2025
Couture and cinema collide at Bangalow Film Festival
FASHIONISTAS donned their finest designer threads for the Bangalow Film Festival's glamorous closing night on Sunday, celebrating the screening of Milano, a film that...
May 8, 2025
Activism and celebration at Nimbin Mardigrass
HIPPIES and tourists flocked to Australia's counterculture capital last weekend for the annual Nimbin MardiGrass festival. The vibrant event featured a colourful parade on Sunday...
May 8, 2025
High tea and high notes for Mother’s Day in the Northern Rivers
FROM elegant high teas to paint-and-sip art classes and even an Elvis tribute show, the Northern Rivers is pulling out all the stops to...
May 8, 2025
Dancing to diversity’s beat at Queer Ball Byron Bay
THE NORTHERN Rivers LGBTQIA+ community came together at the annual Queer Ball Byron Bay on Saturday night. More than 500 people — including performers, volunteers...
May 7, 2025
Bold plan to end homelessness
MULLUMBIMBY businesswoman Dionne Payn is on a mission to inspire one million women to invest $5,000 to end homelessness by 2030. The author of E.T.H.I.C.A.L...
May 6, 2025
Give old threads a new purpose
LOCAL charity The SHIFT Project is seeking clothing donations for a fundraising garage sale at Byron Bay Surf Club on Saturday June 28. The donations...
May 4, 2025
Yellow church yoga studio hits the market
THE owners of Mullumbimby's beloved 'Yellow Church' — a local landmark that has housed a yoga studio for nearly 30 years — have put...
May 3, 2025
The Bonobo rises in Byron Bay
LUXURY apartment-hotel development The Bonobo by Raes is rapidly taking shape in Byron Bay, with construction on track to be completed by the end...
May 2, 2025
Ten-piece funk powerhouse returns to Ballina
THE ten-piece ensemble SOUL'D is more than just a band — it's a celebration of soul, funk and the unbreakable bonds of musicianship and...
May 2, 2025
Pipit pops up at The Brooklet for luxe fire-cooked feasts
AWARD-winning Pottsville restaurant Pipit is bringing its flame-kissed flair to the Byron Bay hinterland this winter, teaming up with luxury retreat The Brooklet for...
May 1, 2025
Bold new festival blends American mid-west and Mexicano vibes
A NEW music festival celebrating the fusion of American Midwest and Mexicano culture is set to bring big sounds to The Bowlo Bangalow on...
May 1, 2025
Generations unite across the Byron Shire for Anzac Day services
YOUNG and old braved the rain to gather across the Byron Shire on Anzac Day, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Australian and New...
May 1, 2025
Local farmer wins agriculture award
COORABELL pig farmer John Singh has been recognised with a prestigious Champions of the RAS Award from the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW. The award...
April 28, 2025
Prairie Café rolls out organic goodness
A NEW roadside café serving organic, locally-sourced, homemade offerings has opened on the same road as Killen Falls at Brooklet. Sarah Bowen and Alec Baker...
April 27, 2025
Hippies and hemp at Nimbin Mardigrass festival
THE Nimbin MardiGrass festival will be held from May 2 to 4 in Australia's counterculture capital. The event will include a parade featuring dancing Ganja...
April 26, 2025
Red tape out, good times in as Byron Bay joins entertainment precinct trial
BYRON Bay is poised for a vibrant revival, with laneway festivals, street performances and footpath dining all on the horizon as the town becomes...
April 26, 2025
Goodrich winds back the clock with power pop hits
WITH Toni Childs’ bass player Morris Serniga and one-time Misex keyboardist Murray Burns in the line-up, Goodrich offers Northern Rivers music fans a guaranteed...
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