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.
April 25, 2025
World War II veteran reflects on the past
BILL Nolan was 14 years old when he heard on the radio that World War II had broken out. Remembering the first World War...
April 25, 2025
Greens to keep Aussie festivals rocking
THE Greens have announced a plan to invest $20 million a year to help revitalise and sustain Australia's festival scene, unveiling the proposal over...
April 25, 2025
Engines roar and spirits soar as veterans on Harleys unite for Anzac Day
VETERANS of the Vietnam War will join those who served in Iraq, Afghanistan, Timor and Somalia for this year's Anzac Day march in Mullumbimby,...
April 24, 2025
Crowded House, packed fields – Bluesfest’s post-COVID resurgence
WHAT was once thought to be the final Bluesfest turned into a triumphant celebration over the Easter long weekend, as massive crowds rallied in...
April 22, 2025
Anzac Day services to be held across the Byron Shire
ANZAC Day events will be held across the Byron Shire next Friday April 25, with services planned at Byron Bay, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby...
April 21, 2025
Weed warriors wanted for Mullumbimby working bee
ORGANIC Landcare Inc is looking for volunteers to join its next working bee at Saltwater Creek in Mullumbimby on Saturday, April 26. The organisation's president...
April 20, 2025
Greens plant seeds for free early learning
GREENS senator Stephanie Hodgins-May has announced the party's new early childhood education policy during a visit to a Northern Rivers preschool. The spokesperson for early...
April 19, 2025
Bangalow school paints the town at annual colour run
STUDENTS, teachers and even the principal got into the spirit at Bangalow Public School's Colour Run fundraiser last week. Children from kindergarten to Year 6...
April 18, 2025
Augmented eggsperience at OTHERWORLD Byron Bay
OTHERWORLD Byron Bay is hosting an augmented reality Easter egg hunt throughout the April school holidays. Children visiting the immersive art and light gallery will...
April 18, 2025
Cyclone cleanup hinders hopes for a bumper macadamia harvest
MACADAMIA farmers across the Northern Rivers are playing catch up in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with many still clearing debris from their...
April 17, 2025
Wrapped in mystery – Here Come the Mummies back for Bluesfest
THEY were one of the most talked about acts at last year's festival, and Here Come the Mummies is back performing all four nights...
April 17, 2025
Hussy Hicks ready to create more magical musical memories
AS A teenager growing up in Lennox Head, Leesa Gentz has fond memories of attending Bluesfest with her family and friends – not realising...
April 17, 2025
Fans flock to ‘final’ Bluesfest but is it really the end?
A NEAR sellout crowd is expected to attend Bluesfest this weekend, with Crowded House, The Cat Empire and John Butler among the big-name acts...
April 16, 2025
Have your say on plan for coastal villages
RESIDENTS of New Brighton, South Golden Beach and Ocean Shores are being invited to provide feedback on Byron Shire Council's plan for the area...
April 15, 2025
Resilience book helps people face the world’s challenges
MULLUMBIMBY resilience coach Melli O'Brien has released a new book, Deep Resilience, which helps people learn how to reframe challenging experiences into positive ones. O'Brien...
April 14, 2025
Byron Comedy Festival cancelled
THE Byron Comedy Festival, which was due to take place on May 2 and 3, has been cancelled after a major sponsor withdrew from...
April 13, 2025
Bold plan to tax billionaires
CLIMATE change and the cost-of-living crisis were key topics at the Billionaire Influence Machine: The Dark Money Buying our Democracy event in Murwillumbah on...
April 12, 2025
Cultures unite for Harmony Week event
AN Indigenous man playing the didgeridoo, Japanese Taiko drummers and a Brazilian singer came together for the Global Beats Byron Bay World Music Lantern...
April 12, 2025
Fearless and free – Byron writer features in new Lonely Planet book
BYRON Bay travel writer Sarah Reid has shared her solo travel experiences in Bahrain in a new Lonely Planet book. It's one of 30 inspiring...
April 12, 2025
Grab a sarni before bussing to Bluesfest
BALONEY'S deli is collaborating with Brisbane sandwich shop Sarni to offer flame-roasted meatball subs for a special event on Easter Saturday. The sandwiches will be...
April 11, 2025
From Sunday service to folk festivals
AS the son of a preacher man, Dan Hannaford's love of music began when he started playing the organ in a church at Ballina...
April 11, 2025
Man rescued after calling for help on Apple Watch giving back in charity walk
AFTER being winched to safety by the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter when he was swept out to sea and called for help on...
April 10, 2025
From red Wiggle to soul shaker
HE may have hung up his red skivvy, but original The Wiggles member Murray Cook still has a penchant for audience participation when he...
April 9, 2025
New book highlights the history of macadamias
PIONEERS of the macadamia nut industry in the Northern Rivers feature in a new book celebrating the native nut. They include John Bucknell Waldron —...
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