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Elize Strydom

Coastbeat Journalist and Photographer - Coffs Harbour

Elize is the Head of Content for Coastbeat. She is a talented writer, photographer and former triple j/ABC radio journalist who is based on the Mid North Coast. Elize was a finalist in the 2020 National Photographic Portrait Prize and her passion for photography has seen her travel around the world. Her work has received global recognition and has been exhibited internationally.

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A New Farm to Plate Dining Experience in the Byron Bay Hinterland

Frida’s Field is a family-owned farm and restaurant inland from Byron Bay at Nashua. With a focus on holistic and...

23 Sep 2020

Take Me Higher: Treetop Accommodation on the North Coast

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19 Sep 2020

Take a Look at the New Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club

Anticipation is building as the Woolgoola Surf Life Saving Club prepares to open its new club house. The $4 million...

9 Sep 2020

Frontier Pets: the North Coast Company Making Ethical Dog Food

Diana Scott believes your dog could change the world. Passionate about putting an end to factory farming, Diana created Frontier...

4 Sep 2020

TALLN Bakehouse: Sourdough, School and Starting a Business

North Coast siblings Lucy, Lochie, and Noah Trease, have turned their love of baking into the ultimate after-school job. TALLN...

2 Sep 2020

Critters Distillery: Meet the Woolgoolga Couple Passionate About Premium Spirits

In 2002, Chris Fraser began to dabble in home brewing, unaware that the skills he was acquiring would one day...

1 Sep 2020

A Day in the Life Of…A Musician Making an Album

In the new series A Day in the Life, Coastbeat meets local people who have unusual jobs or volunteer roles....

28 Aug 2020

“Happy Art” Captures Deb Broughton’s Connection to the Coast

What makes you smile? Deb Broughton’s bold, colourful and light-hearted work is often described as “happy art” and it’s a...

25 Aug 2020

Our Favourite Fathers on Family, Business and Building a Legacy

What has your father passed down to you? Perhaps it’s advice on how to manage your finances or keep your...

20 Aug 2020

Byron Farmers Market – Fresh Food and Community Connection

A number of coastal farmers markets have continued to thrive despite the uncertainty of COVID-19 and the associated restrictions. Coastbeat...

16 Aug 2020

The Best Places To Eat, Shop And Swim In Yamba

Coastbeat spent a day with local legend Angela Lagos-Jay who has lived in Yamba since 2006. The Project and Community...

13 Aug 2020

A Gift For Every Dad

There’s no manual for fatherhood and no ‘one size fits all’ approach. Growing up, Elize Strydom wished her dad was...

10 Aug 2020

Just Horsing Around? Coffs Coast Teenagers Tell You What It Takes

Remember when you begged your parents for a pet and promised to look after it? Perhaps it was a puppy...

7 Aug 2020

Om Yeah – Bringing A Passion For Yoga to The Coffs Coast

You’ve heard the popular saying “do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life”, but is...

5 Aug 2020

Old Quarter: Coffee With A Conscience

Chances are you start your day with a cup of black gold, but have you ever wondered exactly what goes...

4 Aug 2020