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When Sasha Kennedy and her family moved from Bali to the beachside town of Woolgoolga, her overriding desire was to “get grounded”. Sasha met business partner, chef Dusty Bowie-Ford and they formed an unlikely partnership, united by the need to create healthy yet tasty meals for their respective gluten intolerant children. Coastbeat sent Elize Strydom[...]
Clarence Valley creative Minya Rose Holroyd is using photography to promote connection and comfort during a time of uncertainty and unrest. Somewhat spontaneously, she began shooting portraits of local residents and asking them about life in the midst of a global pandemic. In late March, Minya Rose shared some of the images and stories on[...]
We established the Gowings Whale Trust to increase people’s knowledge, involvement and understanding of the Humpback Whale through public education.
100% of the proceeds from the GWT items go to fund selected research projects focused on the life, habits and ultimately preservation of this magnificent species.
