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Sam Bloom – Broken but Beautiful
Six years ago, on a family holiday in Thailand, Sam Bloom’s life changed irrevocably when the rooftop railing she leant...
9 Apr 2019
Justin Gilligan – Beneath the Surface
In 2017 Justin Gilligan was named the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year for this image (above) of a...
26 Feb 2019
Anthony Wilson – The Kid Least Likely
In his final year of high school, a decent swell mattered far more to Anthony Wilson than the HSC. In...
26 Feb 2019
Meet the Barista – Bookface Café
In the heart of Port Macquarie just at the entrance to Port Central, you’ll find the perfect spot to grab...
4 Feb 2019
Making Good Scents – The Palm Beach Collection
For the creators of The Palm Beach Collection, it’s always been about the coast. Inspired by their love of the...
29 Jan 2019
Coffs Coast Family Favourites
It being Summer with families seeking different activities through the school holidays, we chatted to one (newly) local family about...
21 Jan 2019
Bespoke Perfumery, Nosewise
Throughout our lives, different scents have the capacity to evoke treasured memories, transport us to beautiful places and remind us...
14 Jan 2019
The Storyteller, Andrew Pratley
Emerald Beach local Andrew Pratley is a full-time primary teacher and father of five (with children aged 5 to 21)....
31 Oct 2018
Lucas Handley, To the Depths
On the beach in Byron Bay, where it all began, we chat to freediver, marine scientist, and filmmaker Lucas Handley....
31 Oct 2018
Meet the Chefs at Ootoya Japanese Sushi Bar
Coastbeat chats to Chef Kim and Chef Koo from Ootoya in Coffs Harbour. The restaurant is in the heart of...
31 Oct 2018
Art of the Ocean, Kian Bates
Kian Bates captured the striking vortex image on the cover of the Spring 2018 issue of our magazine. We caught...
29 Oct 2018
Bayside Bar & Grill, Coffs Harbour
Talk about international representation! At the Pacific Bay Bayside Bar & Grill you can enjoy delicious food from the Filipino...
18 Sep 2018
The Gypsy Life
We meet the Woods family from Sapphire Beach who packed up their home in early 2016 for a life on...
18 Jul 2018
From Lid to Art
Just like her friend, Louise Hardman from The Plastic Collective, Tianne Albrow has found a wonderful way to make something...
18 Jul 2018
Mum, Manager and an MBA on the side
Coastbeat finds out how Katrina Tregoning fits it all in… Hi Katrina. Please share with our readers a little bit...
18 Jul 2018