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Port Macquarie-Hastings 200 Years
From 2018 to 2021 Port Macquarie is commemorating the town’s bicentenary in recognition of a milestone period in the region’s...
9 Apr 2019

Depot Cafe Coffs Central
Depot is a café in the heart of Coffs Central known for delicious food, boutique coffee and good old-fashioned customer...
9 Apr 2019

Port Macquarie’s Hello Koala Trail
Nothing quite grabs your attention like a large, coloured koala and that’s exactly the intention behind the hugely successful Hello...
8 Aug 2018

A Haven in the Hills
From catching camels in the desert, to travelling the globe, creating a successful fashion label and now, opening a lifestyle...
18 Jul 2018

Louise Hardman – meet the inspirational waste warrior behind a game-changing invention
Coastbeat meets the inspirational, Louise Hardman – a self-described ‘high school science teacher’ fighting the war on waste….and winning. Louise...
18 Jul 2018

The Sweet Life
After almost a quarter of a century selling candy, it’s safe to say that Robyn Jenkins’ sweet tooth level is...
22 May 2018

The Coastal Brewing Company
Leaving the corporate rat race in the city to move to a coastal destination and brew your own beer for...
8 May 2018

But First…Coffee
Kirby Burton left her home town of Coffs Harbour at the ripe old age of 18 to submerse herself in...
3 May 2018

Rudi Mentges
Cb: You were born and raised in Germany. When did you move to Australia? We came to Australia to visit...
3 May 2018

New Year, New Ritchies IGA
Ritchies IGA Port Macquarie has brought in the new year with a new look – and locals are going bananas...
2 Mar 2018

Camels by the Sea, Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie Camel Safaris is celebrating 10 years in the business of showing off the beautiful beaches of Port Macquarie...
2 Mar 2018