About: angelasaurine

Profile: 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.

Posts by: angelasaurine

December 28, 2024

Funding the fight for addiction recovery

THE Buttery is appealing to the state government to increase funding for drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs in the wake of the recent NSW...

December 28, 2024

Rising together – floods doco uncovers camaraderie

A DOCUMENTARY celebrating the unsung heroes of the 2022 floods is raising much-needed funds to help survivors of the natural disaster get back into...

December 27, 2024

A soulful New Year’s Eve celebration

SOUL singer Lisa Hunt is excited to ring in the New Year at Cherry Street Sports Club in Ballina on Tuesday night. The US-born artist,...

December 27, 2024

Garage grooves on Soul Street

GARAGE rock duo Wild Rocket is getting ready to rock Byron Bay as part of its Soul Street New Year's Eve celebrations. Fifteen-year-olds Zephyr Breeze...

December 24, 2024

New eatery spices up Ballina

MEXICAN-inspired eatery 187 Cantina has opened in the space previously occupied by Hola Bonita in Ballina. Owner Dylan Clifford, who operates another 187 Cantina outlet...

December 23, 2024

From farm to fork to farewell

NORTHERN Rivers foodies have been left shocked by the news that pioneering paddock-to-plate restaurant Harvest Newrybar has closed its doors. Owners of the acclaimed restaurant...

December 22, 2024

Ethics classes gaining ground

PRIMARY Ethics is seeking more volunteer teachers to meet a growing demand for ethics classes in schools throughout the region. Around 20 primary schools in...

December 21, 2024

Santa, stilt walkers and stunts at family-friendly Christmas Eve carnival

SANTA is set to take a break from delivering presents to pop into Bangalow Showground for the town's annual Christmas Eve Carnival on Tuesday...

December 20, 2024

The Voice star leads Ballina Christmas carols

THE Voice star Chang Po Chin led the crowd in song at the Ballina Christmas Carnival & Carols on the Sunday afternoon. Matt Tanttari, who...

December 20, 2024

Fishheads’ Christmas feast for the homeless

BYRON Bay's homeless population won't be forgotten on Christmas Day, with Fishheads restaurant offering a buffet seafood lunch for those who have fallen on...

December 19, 2024

Volunteers to the rescue

AUSTRALIAN Seabird & Turtle Rescue is looking for volunteers to help save and care for sick and injured wildlife in 2025. The organisation's general manager...

December 18, 2024

Major makeover for historic hotel

BANGALOW Hotel is set to undergo a major revamp, with plans for $13 million in improvements to the venue. Central Coast-based Fabric Architecture Studio lodged...

December 17, 2024

Navigate new horizons on Indigenous tour

INDIGENOUS guide Delta Kay has introduced a new tour of the iconic lighthouse trail in Byron Bay. The two-hour Walgun Lighthouse Aboriginal Tour begins at...

December 15, 2024

A Santa’s eye view

Families can see the world from Santa's sleigh in a 360-degree film showing at OTHERWORLD Byron Bay in the lead-up to Christmas. Screening in the...

December 14, 2024

Tents and toiletries on Christmas wish list

FLETCHER Street Cottage is seeking donations of practical items such as tents, tarpaulins and sleeping bags to help locals experiencing homelessness this Christmas. The Byron...

December 13, 2024

Green means go – Byron to get first traffic lights

THE Byron Shire is set to get its first set of traffic lights at Suffolk Park after Council voted in favour of the move...

December 12, 2024

Spin into the festive season with rides, food and fun

THE much-loved McGregor's Family Carnival is returning to Brunswick Heads on December 14, with rides, games and character fun. The carnival is expected to run...

December 12, 2024

Brewed to perfection

DRAGONFLY Cafe at Lismore has been named the best hospitality venue of its kind in northern NSW in the 2024 Love My Café Awards. The...

December 10, 2024

Reviving tradition – Indigenous games make comeback in local schools

STUDENTS from The Rivers Secondary College Kadina High Campus at Goonellabah are taking part in a new initiative coaching traditional Indigenous games in local...

December 8, 2024

Study to help council understand challenges and impacts of flooding

A NEW study will help Ballina Shire Council to prepare and withstand the challenges and impacts of future flood events. The study will aim to...

December 8, 2024

Wildlife warning

THREE new koala zones have been created in the Byron Shire to help prevent the marsupials being hit by cars. Byron Shire Council introduced the...

December 7, 2024

Crafting capes and confidence

Neurodivergent artist Sarah Lewis will lead a full-day superhero costume-making workshop at the Northern Rivers Community Gallery's Ignite Studios this Sunday, December 8. Participants will...