​​ISSUE 129 - March 2026

 

Your FREE monthly magazine of all things local on the Coast.

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If the weather didn’t warn you (because at this point, what does ‘seasonal’ even mean, oh record rainfalls of our summer storms?) the volume of winter sports clubs announcing enrolment time should certainly have done it – it’s autumn already, dear readers, though this scribe hopes the recent purchase of a brazier will have me and mine sitting outdoors roasting marshmallows for a good while yet. 

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This month we’re thrilled to be welcoming some new writers to The Coastie Mag family. Local nutritionist and naturopath Emily Leilua, from Norisher, will be sharing her knowledge on women’s health with us, with this month’s article looking at the importance of protein. Personal trainer Jumper, from PE Club in Manly, gives us his take on the often-asked question, ‘Weights or cardio? We also have a new student feature writer on board, Lizzie Blanchard, with her first article coming soon in our April issue.

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If you’re needing some motivation to head outdoors, or you just fancy a spot vicarious living, our Coastguard Hibiscus, Taking a Hike and Bucket List Travel writers are this month recalling their adventures with exploding devices, the Goat Island coastal loop and a holiday exploration of all Tasmania has to offer. Elsewhere, family fallouts are the theme of this month’s stunning piece of local fiction – don’t miss that one – and families far apart are centre place in our Best Books column’s non-fiction title, Being a Distant Grandchild. Our Found & Fancied feature profiles a few gourmet delights we found on the shelves of some local specialty stores and our recipes offer you options for both a healthy snack and an indulgent dessert. 

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Please, pop your feet up and enjoy. 

 

​​​Kind regards

Claire Nevans & The Coasties Mag Team

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