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.
December 19, 2025
First look: Inside Byron Bay’s hottest new dining destination, The Belongil
BYRON Bay’s hottest new dining venue, The Belongil, has opened just in time for the summer holidays – and acclaimed chef Shannon Bennett...
December 19, 2025
Byron artist swapped toxic paints for crystals and soil — the results are stunning
WHEN Christine Innis began researching the materials artists commonly use, she was shocked to discover how many toxins are found in commercial paints...
December 18, 2025
Santa and The Space Cowboy back for Bangalow Christmas Eve Carnival
SANTA and The Space Cowboy will return to Bangalow Showground for the town’s annual Christmas Eve Carnival in 2025. Event coordinator Chris Hayward, from...
December 16, 2025
Star-studded bash celebrates Screenworks’ milestone anniversary
FORMER Neighbours actor Brooke Satchwell and Logie Award-winning Fisk actor Glenn Butcher were among the familiar faces celebrating the Screenworks 25th anniversary on Monday...
December 15, 2025
Jamie Durie building sustainable hinterland home in record time
CELEBRITY gardener Jamie Durie and a crack team of local tradies are racing against the clock to build a 3D-printed home on his property...
December 14, 2025
Yulli’s Byron Bay set to close — find out what’s coming next
POPULAR vegan restaurant Yulli's Byron Bay will close its doors next year as co-owner Karl Cooney shifts his focus to the brewery arm of...
December 13, 2025
Bangalow Bowlo given a lifeline after community’s $100,000 fundraising blitz
THE Bangalow community has had a big win in its David-and-Goliath-like battle with Norths Collective, with the Sydney-based conglomerate offering a reprieve after locals...
December 12, 2025
NAPLAN 2025 results: Top schools in the Northern Rivers revealed
SUMMERLAND Christian College at Goonellabah has topped the Northern Rivers region in this year's NAPLAN results, with an average score of 605.4 for Year...
December 12, 2025
Santa swaps sleigh for speedboat for nippers Christmas party
SANTA Claus made an early visit to Main Beach last weekend, swapping his sleigh for a rigid inflatable boat before handing out lollies at...
December 11, 2025
Line of storms lashes Northern Rivers
THE Northern Rivers region was battered by a line of severe storms on Sunday night, with wind gusts reaching up to 119km per hour...
December 9, 2025
How one childhood moment grew into a million tree plantings
LOCAL rainforest regeneration organisation ReForest Now celebrated a major milestone last week, planting its millionth tree on a property at Teven. Staff, volunteers, donors...
December 7, 2025
Post-cyclone menu reset leads Byron resort to Hotel Chef of the Year win
CRYSTALBROOK Byron's executive chef Tiffany Jones has been named Hotel Chef of the Year at the 2025 Hotel Management Awards, announced at...
December 6, 2025
Can Byron Bay boost culture without the chaos? Council thinks so
BYRON Shire Council will press ahead with a trial Special Entertainment Precinct in Byron Bay, despite some community concerns about noise, safety...
December 5, 2025
Bangalow Bowlo given a lifeline after community’s $100,000 fundraising blitz
THE Bangalow community has had a big win in its David-and-Goliath-like battle with Norths Collective, with the Sydney-based conglomerate offering a reprieve after...
December 5, 2025
Mullumbimby SES gears up for extreme summer
MULLUMBIMBY NSWSES is gearing up for a demanding summer, with experts warning of heightened risks of extreme weather and natural disasters over the coming...
December 5, 2025
Byron Theatre’s speakeasy is returning – and the line-up is huge
BYRON Theatre will step back in time this summer, transforming into a prohibition-era nightclub complete with candlelit tables and sophisticated cocktails for the...
December 4, 2025
Byron businesses celebrated with sushi and spritz at laid-back awards night
BYRON Bay's business community let down its hair last week, celebrating in true Byron style with a laid-back awards night for the Uniquely...
December 4, 2025
Screenworks anniversary: How local filmmakers helped launch the careers behind award-winning shows
LOCAL and visiting filmmakers and creatives will gather to mark 25 years since Screenworks was founded in the Northern Rivers at a special...
December 3, 2025
Bangalow locals racing to raise $100,000 to help reopen beloved Bowlo
THE Bangalow community is on a mission to raise $100,000 by this Friday in a push to reopen the town’s beloved bowling club,...
December 3, 2025
Mindy Woods launches native food classes
INDIGENOUS chef Mindy Woods is launching cooking classes featuring native ingredients in December. The proud Bundjalung woman and MasterChef alum — who won...
December 2, 2025
From Richard Branson’s Caribbean island to Byron Bay: New chef joins the Elements team
HAMISH Pink has joined the team at Elements of Byron resort as sous chef, reuniting with his former boss, the resort's executive...
December 1, 2025
How a 1960s sand mining disaster was transformed into Byron Bay’s newest nature haven
HE’S been watching it take shape for months, and Maurice Jones finally had the chance to ride along one of the new pathways at...
December 1, 2025
Surf club heroes recognised after saving tourist’s life
TWO Byron Bay surf lifesavers have been honoured with a St John's Community Outstanding Clinical Care Award for their role in saving a...
November 30, 2025
Heartwarming moments at Connecting Generations gathering
YOUNG and old came together with beating drums, guitars and tambourines at Connecting Generations Bangalow's spring event on the weekend. Families also enjoyed a...
