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Yvette Harper

Coastbeat Journalist - Emerald Beach

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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