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.
October 8, 2025
Hostel-hotel hybrid Drifter opens in Byron Bay
A NEW accommodation concept that blends the communal spirit of a hostel with the style of a boutique hotel has arrived in Byron Bay. Located...
October 7, 2025
New floating bar and restaurant to set sail in Brunswick Heads
A NEW floating bar and restaurant is set to begin cruising the river at Brunswick Heads this November. Whale-watching operator Dean Fuchs, from Out of...
October 6, 2025
Stella Prize winner heads to Byron for literary event
AWARD-winning author Michelle de Kretser will speak at a free, one-day literary event celebrating female writers in Byron Bay on Friday, October 17. The Sri...
October 5, 2025
Uniquely Byron Business Awards return for second year
ENTRIES are now open for the Uniquely Byron Business Awards, which celebrates the businesses, organisations and individuals who make the Byron region special. Submissions...
October 5, 2025
New wildlife vet hub opens
A NEW wildlife veterinary accommodation and training centre has opened next to the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary at Knockrow. The facility will provide emergency accommodation...
October 5, 2025
Community rallies to support family of Mullumbimby woman
THE community has raised more than $7,000 to support the family of 23-year-old Mullumbimby woman Ashleigh Grice, who was allegedly murdered in a domestic...
October 4, 2025
Highs and lows of leaving school explored in bold new play
BYRON Youth Theatre has never been one to shy away from confronting the big issues. Previous productions have explored everything from teenage suicide and...
October 4, 2025
WILD AID rocks Byron
AUSTRALIAN rock legends Hoodoo Gurus and powerhouse vocalist Toni Childs helped raise more than $110,000 for the Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital at last weekend's...
October 3, 2025
Adrenaline on the big screen
FROM mountain climbing to downhill skateboarding and wingsuit flying — the best action sports films of the moment are coming to Brunswick Heads this...
October 3, 2025
Byron Markets goes back to the ’80s this weekend
GRAB your hair crimper and dig out those fluoro legwarmers – Byron Community Market is rewinding the clock to the 1980s for a special...
September 29, 2025
ESTE opens at Wategos
A NEW luxury wellness retreat at Wategos Beach has opened for bookings, featuring two residences with rooftop terraces and glass-bottom pools. Spread across three levels,...
September 28, 2025
Mindy Woods’ action-packed culinary calendar
BUNDJALUNG chef Mindy Woods shows no signs of slowing down following her Champions of Change win at the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards in...
September 28, 2025
Best things to do across the Northern Rivers in the spring school holidays
WHETHER your child dreams of riding ponies, swinging from the trapeze or building bush survival skills, there's something for every curious mind and wild...
September 25, 2025
Grassroots groups receive funding boost
FROM disability-led dance programs to food boxes and family fun days, a wide range of grassroots organisations are set to benefit from Byron Shire...
September 25, 2025
Runners rise to the challenge at the Chinny Charge
MORE than 400 runners and walkers conquered the steep slopes of Mt Chincogan in Mullumbimby for this year's Chinny Charge, with Murwillumbah's Jack Gill...
September 25, 2025
Toni Childs to bring songs of hope and healing to Wild Aid concert in Byron Bay
GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Toni Childs will perform a mix of old favourites and fresh new music at the Wild Aid benefit concert this Saturday September...
September 21, 2025
New charity supporting women’s wellbeing
WELLNESS advocate Di Browne has launched a new charity, Together She Thrives, to help women connect through community-based activities such as breathing exercises, bushwalking,...
September 21, 2025
UK research trip set to boost local dance scene
LOCAL dancer, choreographer and creative producer Philip Channells is heading to London in late September after being awarded a Regional Arts Australia Fellowship. Channells will...
September 20, 2025
How an Aussie dad became Salmonhead
SHELDON Lieberman hadn't always planned to become a children's entertainer known for wearing a salmon on his head. It was one of those things...
September 20, 2025
Chinny Charge draws locals and pros back to the mountain
UP to 500 people are expected to take on Mt Chincogan near Mullumbimby for the annual Chinny Charge on Saturday September 20. The much-loved community...
September 19, 2025
Grief, music and moving forward
AFTER losing her bandmate and best friend of 20 years, getting back on stage hasn't been easy for The Audreys' Taasha Coates — but...
September 17, 2025
Funk, friendship and a whole lot of soul
AS a musician gigging several nights a week, it can be tough to find time to catch up with friends — especially when many...
September 17, 2025
Adults-only retreat with bathhouse opens in Byron Bay
A NEW adults-only retreat featuring an on-site bathhouse has opened its doors on Ruskin Street in Byron Bay. Owned by a local family — previously...
September 17, 2025
Summerland Bank merger in sights
SUMMERLAND Bank has taken a significant step toward merging with Regional Australia Bank, following recent approval from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). The final...
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