About: angelasaurine

Profile: 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.

Posts by: angelasaurine

January 7, 2026

Families turning cane toad busting into a summer tradition

LOCALS are being invited to take part in the annual Great Cane Toad Bust from January 17 to 26 to help humanely remove one...

January 6, 2026

Nurse helps turn aged care residents into catwalk models

DURING the COVID-19 pandemic, Maia Willow found herself feeling disheartened by the steady stream of negative news surrounding aged care homes, whose residents were...

January 4, 2026

Palms, prints and passion

AS a child growing up in chilly England, Anthony Hunt was always captivated by his mum's tales of adventure in faraway tropical lands. "My mother,...

January 1, 2026

Mark your calendars – Ultimate guide to 2026 festivals and events in the Northern Rivers

IF there's one thing the Northern Rivers is known for, its festivals and events, offering everything from food and sport to music and our...

December 31, 2025

Why everyone’s talking about The Bonobo by Raes ahead of its upcoming opening

LUXURY Byron Bay development The Bonobo by Raes is set to open around Easter, with all apartments expected to be sold by the time...

December 30, 2025

Inside the revival of an ancient weaving tradition

Indigenous women have gathered for generations to weave objects such as baskets, bags and earrings from natural materials. But as these ancient traditions come...

December 28, 2025

From Moree to the sea: Meet the woman uncovering Byron’s underwater wonders

ALICE Forrest was obsessed with dolphins as a child – despite growing up in Moree, more than 400 kilometres from the ocean in north-west...

December 28, 2025

The rock-blues duo that played Margot Robbie’s wedding

WHEN Matthew Armitage asked his bandmate if she knew anyone local who played drums and might be up for a jam, he had no...

December 27, 2025

Byron Bay Turtle School working with scientists in Peru to save marine life

WHEN Josh James was working as a dive instructor off the coast of Byron Bay, he noticed that three species of sea turtles call...

December 27, 2025

Why musicians are travelling from near and far for The Eltham’s Irish folk music jam

They come from far and wide, armed with fiddles, flutes, tin whistles, accordions, drums and guitars, ready for a good old-fashioned Irish folk music...

December 26, 2025

What’s on and when at Byron Bay’s Soul Street New Year’s Eve party

BYRON Bay will host a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration, with its Soul Street festivities featuring everything from live music and free face painting...

December 25, 2025

From OTHERWORLD to HAVEN: What’s inside Byron’s reimagined interactive art gallery

THE gallery formerly known as OTHERWORLD has been reimagined and reopened as HAVEN Gallery. Housed in the former Woolworths building on Jonson Street, the attraction...

December 22, 2025

“Scrooge town” no more – residents rally to bring Christmas cheer to Byron Bay

LOCAL residents have banded together to help create a festive atmosphere in town, with a free Christmas movie under the stars to be held...

December 21, 2025

Will locals love or loathe the van life comedians?

MICK Neven and Nicky Wilkinson have spent the past year crisscrossing Australia in their VW Crafter with their dog Larry, bringing their comedy show...

December 20, 2025

“You’re not forgotten”: Christmas cards bringing joy to lonely seniors

STUDENTS from St John's Catholic School in Mullumbimby have lent their creativity and compassion to a community project writing Christmas cards for elderly residents,...

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 Bangalow...

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...