Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Our Byron community is a podcast that explores the unique and diverse community here in Byron Bay. From how people ended up here to the thriving business scene, we cover a wide range of topics that make our community so special. We dive deep into the stories and experiences of locals, and share insights on everything from sustainability and wellness to art and culture. Whether you're a longtime resident or a visitor, join us as we celebrate and explore all things Byron!
Podcasting since 2023 • 60 episodes
Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Latest Episodes
Caitlin Reilly | Art, Business and What Shapes Creation
In this episode, we sit down with Caitlin Reilly - artist, gallery owner and co-founder of the Bangalow Station Street Co Op with Hugh Stewart.Caitlin first came to Byron from Melbourne in 1997, where she’d spent years playing music befo...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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55:03
Che Devlin | Family, Community and Two Decades of Fig Tree
In this episode, we sit down with Che Devlin - a Byron Bay local shaped by family, travel and the hospitality industry.Che’s story begins at Fig Tree, the Ewingsdale restaurant his parents opened in 1981. Growing up with three brothers, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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46:22
Storytelling On Screen | Andrew Knight’s Journey in Television and Film
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Knight - one of Australia’s most celebrated writers and producers of film and television.Raised in Burwood, Melbourne, Andrew recalls a “boring” childhood in the 1950s, a time still shadowed by th...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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52:51
The Making of The Bread Social | Sam Saulwicks Journey in Food and Business
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Saulwick - co-founder of The Bread Social and long-time Byron Bay local with deep ties to the town’s hospitality scene.Sam was born in Colombia and adopted by a Byron Bay family, moving here in 1983....
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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45:35
Planting Change | Linda Sparrow on Community, Conservation, and Koalas
In this episode, we speak with Linda Sparrow - long-time Bangalow local, former media buyer, and the passionate force behind Bangalow Koalas. Linda grew up in the Blue Mountains before building a life in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, eventually se...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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39:47