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Coastbeat Journalist - North & Mid North Coast

Coastbeat is a community that celebrates the best of life on our beautiful NSW North Coast. Written by locals for locals, we love telling stories, getting lost, uncovering treasures, sharing the good stuff and enriching lives.

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Tea with B: Coconut Matcha Latte + Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

Not everyone likes tea. Even Bridgette ‘B’ Vartiainen, owner of Red Sparrow Tea Company, isn’t afraid to acknowledge that! Luckily,...

9 Mar 2022

Flood Disaster: Support from the Mid North Coast

The scale of the Northern Rivers flood disaster is hard to fathom. Homes, businesses, farms, libraries and art galleries have...

9 Mar 2022

Flood Disaster News: how you can help

The clean-up is underway. Thousands of volunteers have flocked to flood-stricken towns in northern NSW to help. More information is...

8 Mar 2022

Meet Anna on International Women’s Day – Celebrate, Raise Awareness, Take Action

On International Women’s Day we’re asked to imagine a gender equal world. Can you picture a world free of bias,...

8 Mar 2022

International Women’s Day: Samah’s Story

On International Women’s Day, the plight of women across the world is our focus. Especially because the Coffs Harbour area...

7 Mar 2022

Best Underwater Photographer 2022

The winners These photographs are amazing! Congratulations to winner, Rafael Fernandez Caballero of Spain, overall International winner. And to Matty Smith from Australia, who...

25 Feb 2022

Gumbaynggirr Stories on Screen

Powerful media productions featuring local First Nations stories have just been released. Late last year, visionary charity organisation Desert Pea...

23 Feb 2022

Klára Šašková: Expanding Body, Mind and Spirit

In amongst the fresh fruit, veggies and kombucha on offer at the Real Food Markets, you’ll find Klára Šašková. She...

23 Feb 2022

Julian Wilson’s Personal Connection to Surfebruary

Our content partners FCS caught up with Julian Wilson to discuss fundraising for cancer awareness and Surfebruary. They chat about...

17 Feb 2022

Australia by Road

Traveling around Australia is a rite of passage for Aussies. In covid times, doubly so. To inspire you to get...

16 Feb 2022

Love Letters in Wartime

During the covid pandemic we have all experienced separation, from loved ones, loved activities, beloved places. This Valentine’s Day, take...

10 Feb 2022

A Self-Publishing Guide for Australian Writers

They’ve been responsible for showcasing tens of thousands of books and authors to the public over the years. Now for...

7 Feb 2022

Reflect. Respect. Celebrate.

Words by Aunty Patricia Walker – Introduction by Zacharey Jane We live in community with each other, yet each of us...

24 Jan 2022

Cool for School with Manning Shoes

Is your child ready to put their best foot forward? Buying school shoes can be confusing and time consuming. We...

12 Jan 2022

NAIDOC Week 2022: Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

NAIDOC Week 2022 has just been announced. NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July but 2021 saw multiple date...

12 Jan 2022