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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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