Angela Saurine

Sydney

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Byron Bay-based writer & editor specialising in travel, lifestyle & social issues. Loves islands, skiing, expedition cruising, eco-tourism & Indigenous tourism

Articles

Melanoma survivor walks coast to fund cancer research

1 day ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

AFTER being diagnosed with stage three melanoma earlier this year, Suffolk Park resident Matt Leedham is walking 60 kilometres this May to raise funds for cancer research. The father-of-two, who is now in remission, first noticed a small, painful lump below his jaw in January. “The GP initially thought it might be a cyst but recommended a scan just to be safe,” he said. “That led to a biopsy, and then a life-changing phone call a week or so later.
Foreshore works begin in South Beach Road upgrade

2 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

ROADWORKS on South Beach Road in Brunswick Heads will ramp up in coming weeks as Byron Shire Council closes the Torakina car park for the next phase of a $2.7 million upgrade. Following recent works on drainage, kerbs and gutters on the western side of the road, the focus is now shifting to the foreshore side. Two construction crews will be working simultaneously to excavate the road shoulder, install new kerbs and gutters, and upgrade drainage infrastructure.
Share your vision for Byron's beloved halls

3 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

BYRON Shire’s much-loved community halls are back in focus, with Council inviting locals to share their thoughts on how these vital spaces are managed. Whether you regularly use the halls, hire them for events, or simply have ideas to share, the Council wants to hear from you. A community survey is now open, and feedback is encouraged before the deadline on May 18.
Generations unite at family fun day

4 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

FROM watermelon smashing to a classic egg-and-spoon race, people of all ages joined in the fun at the Connecting Generations Bangalow autumn gathering on Sunday. Around 60 attendees came together at Bangalow Heritage House & Museum for the event, which aims to connect young families and older community members through art, craft and music.
Gameau dives deep at White Rock screening

5 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

BYRON Bay filmmaker and environmental advocate Damon Gameau joined Sea Forest Australia founder Sam Elsom for a panel discussion following a screening of White Rock at Stone & Wood in Byron Bay on Tuesday night. Gameau, who also stars in the 35-minute documentary, helped spark conversation around the environmental crisis unfolding beneath Australia’s coastal waters.
Families flock to The Farm festivities

6 days ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

FAMILIES turned out in large numbers for the Festival of The Farm last weekend, with more than 1,200 people registering to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Byron Bay hub. Children enjoyed pony rides, fed farmyard animals and competed in a variety of old-school games, including sack races and three-legged races.
Couture and cinema collide at Bangalow Film Festival

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

FASHIONISTAS donned their finest designer threads for the Bangalow Film Festival’s glamorous closing night on Sunday, celebrating the screening of Milano, a film that delves into the rise of Italian fashion. “So many people came in beautiful outfits and embraced the night,” festival director Christian Pazzaglia, who was born in Italy, said. “Some were really slick, and others were more creative and quirky. There were young people and 90-year-olds all looking fabulous.
Reg Mombassa still living it up at age 73

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

SOME know him as the Mambo artist, famed for the vibrant and irreverent cartoons he created for the iconic Australian surfwear brand. To others, he’s remembered as a founding member of the legendary band Mental As Anything. At 73, Reg Mombassa — born Chris O’Doherty — continues to pursue both his passions: music and art. This year, Mombassa was named a finalist in the Archibald Prize, Australia’s most prestigious award for portrait painting.
High tea and high notes for Mother's Day in the Northern Rivers

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

FROM elegant high teas to paint-and-sip art classes and even an Elvis tribute show, the Northern Rivers is pulling out all the stops to celebrate mums this Sunday. At Forest restaurant at Crystalbrook Byron resort, a luxurious gin high tea is debuting in collaboration with Cape Byron Distillery. Highlights include Brookie’s Gin–cured ocean trout with potato rosti and gribiche, mini scones with Brookie’s Dry Gin rhubarb jam and cream, and the restaurant’s famed 11-layer chocolate cake.
Dancing to diversity's beat at Queer Ball Byron Bay

1 week ago | timesnewsgroup.com.au | Angela Saurine

THE NORTHERN Rivers LGBTQIA+ community came together at the annual Queer Ball Byron Bay on Saturday night. More than 500 people — including performers, volunteers and partygoers — filled the Playground Byron Bay venue, transforming it into a colourful haven of music, dance and expression. A highlight of the evening was the dazzling performance by drag queen Miss Martoya Jackson and her crew of dancers.