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Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Chris Hanley
62 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Cleo Mundy, a 15-year-old student from Byron Bay who recently returned from a 4.5-month exchange in a small town in Greece. Cleo grew up in Sydney before moving to Byron at the age of four, and she’s currently a student at a local Steiner school - a place she describes as artistic, nurturing, and well-suited for those who learn at their own pace. Cleo shares what inspired her to choose Greece for her exchange, the challenges of learning a new lang...
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Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Cleo Mundy, a 15-year-old student from Byron Bay who recently returned from a 4.5-month exchange in a small town in Greece. Cleo grew up in Sydney before moving to Byron at the age of four, and she’s currently a student at a local Steiner school - a place she describes as artistic, nurturing, and well-suited for those who learn at their own pace. Cleo shares what inspired her to choose Greece for her exchange, the challenges of learning a new lang...
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Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Cleo Mundy | Living and Learning in Greece at 15
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Cleo Mundy, a 15-year-old student from Byron Bay who recently returned from a 4.5-month exchange in a small town in Greece. Cleo grew up in Sydney before moving to Byron at the age of four, and she’s currently a student at a local Steiner school - a place she describes as artistic, nurturing, and well-suited for those who learn at their own pace. Cleo shares what inspired her to choose Greece for her exchange, the challenges of learning a new lang...
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4 days ago
37 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Tiffany Richmond | Poppy Galactic, Creativity and Raising Boys in Byron Bay
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Tiffany Richmond - a musician, voice artist and mother of four who’s built a creative life in Byron Bay. Originally from Sydney, Tiffany moved to Byron ten years ago, drawn by its community and creative energy. A musician at heart, she toured the world with the band Sparkadia before finding her rhythm here. It wasn’t until she was 40 that surfing really clicked, and she shares what it’s like to find that flow, the inclusiveness of Byron’s surf ...
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2 weeks ago
46 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Caitlin Reilly | Art, Business and What Shapes Creation
Send us a text 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 before settling here for a decade. After completing a Bachelor of Arts, she moved to China in 2009 and lived there for six years before returning to start again from the ground up opening an art gallery beneath The Collective and, later, Gallery 3 ...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Che Devlin | Family, Community and Two Decades of Fig Tree
Send us a text 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, he remembers childhood days in the paddocks, the sound of the kitchen, and the sense of family that made the place unique. At 19, Che set off with a one-way ticket to Sri Lanka, later travelling through Europe, India, Pakistan and Turkey, where...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Storytelling On Screen | Andrew Knight’s Journey in Television and Film
Send us a text 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 the war, where his love of storytelling first took shape through plays and characters. A scholarship to Melbourne University and later Monash set him on the path to writing. Andrew reflects on breaking into the industry, the early shows that gain...
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2 months ago
52 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
The Making of The Bread Social | Sam Saulwicks Journey in Food and Business
Send us a text 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. His family quickly became part of the community, running the Beach Café from 1984 and later Oriental Express, one of the town’s go-to restaurants in the early 2000s. Growing up, Sam went to St Finbar’s and Trinity, and like many locals, found ...
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2 months ago
45 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Planting Change | Linda Sparrow on Community, Conservation, and Koalas
Send us a text 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 settling in Bangalow over two decades ago with her mum. She shares reflections on the sense of belonging she found in the Northern Rivers, the value of community when starting fresh, and how her career in media led her to something entirely...
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2 months ago
39 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Steve Snow on Cooking with Heart and Living by the Sea
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Steve Snow - celebrated seafood chef, founder of the iconic Fins Restaurant, and lifelong lover of food, family, and the ocean. Born on the Gold Coast and raised in Cronulla, Steve’s path didn’t start in the kitchen. He began with business and law, but quickly realised the corporate life wasn’t for him. What followed was a leap into a world where he could surf by day and cook by night. Steve shares stories of learning to cook with his mum, working...
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3 months ago
56 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Inside the Mind | Tim Watson-Munro on Crime and Life in Byron Bay
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Tim Watson-Munro, renowned criminal psychologist and author of Dancing with Demons and A Shrink in the Clink. Tim’s career began in Sydney, where he studied psychology at university before taking on the role of resident psychologist at Parramatta Gaol at just 25 years old. He shares stories from his time working in the prison system, including the well-known “Day in Jail” program and his appearances on the Mike Walsh Show. His insights into the cr...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
From Rugby to Wildlife | Amanda Gorvin’s Journey to Lennox Head
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Amanda Gorvin, General Manager of the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Originally from the Central Coast, Amanda began her career in sport, working with the Queensland Reds in ticketing and membership. A trip to Lennox Head in 2005 left a lasting impression - she instantly felt at home. Years later, during the COVID lockdowns, Amanda made the move to Lennox Head. She shares how that time shaped her connection to the community, including helping feed ...
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4 months ago
37 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Maddog | John Morgan on Surf, Community and Giving Back in Byron Bay
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with John Morgan - better known around town as Maddog - to explore his decades-long connection with Byron Bay, from the early surf scene to community service and everything in between. John moved from Brisbane to Byron Bay in 1976 at just 19 years old, landing his first job at the local meat works. He takes us back to what the town was like in those early years - the people, the energy, and how he was welcomed by the local community. Over...
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5 months ago
32 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Purpose and Place | Louise O’Connell on Community, Reflection and Finding Home in Byron
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Louise O’Connell, General Manager of the Byron Community Centre, to explore a life shaped by adventure, service, and a deep dedication to community. Originally from Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Louise reflects on the winding path that brought her to Byron Bay, including a few years travelling overseas, where a quiet moment on a beach in Croatia became the turning point. Instead of returning to Newcastle, she followed a feeling and made Byron home...
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5 months ago
39 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Business, Activism & Koalas | Geoff Cousins’ Fight for Change
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Cousins, a businessman-turned-environmental activist who has led major campaigns to protect Australia’s natural landscapes. From teaching teenagers at 19 to working in the corporate world, Geoff shares what ignited his passion for conservation and how he made the leap from business leader to activist. We talk about the challenges of bridging the gap between corporate and environmental sectors, his fight to establish the Great Koala ...
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7 months ago
44 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Rush Films | A Journey with Cody Greenwood
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Cody Greenwood, a passionate producer whose upcoming film Birth Right is set for release in late 2025. Cody opens up about her creative journey, from studying at an art school to diving into the world of filmmaking, and how she’s built a career in a constantly evolving industry. We dive into her experiences with film, including her childhood fascination with cameras and storytelling, and the powerful role passion plays in sustaining a cre...
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7 months ago
32 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
The Paddock Project | The Journey of Karen Gross
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Karen Gross, an educator, and passionate advocate for special education and disability inclusion. Originally from Paddington, Sydney, Karen’s journey took her from studying art teaching to raising twin daughters and pursuing a career in special education. She opens up about growing up in a creative family and how it influenced her approach to teaching and learning. Karen shares what drew her to special education, highlighting how teachers are u...
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10 months ago
31 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
The Power of Curiosity | Dr. Renaud Joannes-Boyau’s and Archaeological Science
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Renaud Joannes-Boyau, Director of Higher Degree Research Training at Southern Cross Geoscience, Southern Cross University. Renaud's journey spans continents and disciplines, from his childhood in Paris to moving to the US at 15 to learn English, and ultimately finding his path in the world of research and academia. With a deep passion for understanding human evolution and the environment, Renaud shares how his curiosity has driven his caree...
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10 months ago
47 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Sarah Rosborg and Rafiki Mwema | From Bryon Bay to Africa
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Sarah Rosborg, co-founder of Rafiki Mwema, a non-profit dedicated to helping abused and at-risk children in Kenya. Born in Sydney and raised in the Northern Rivers, Sarah’s journey to creating Rafiki Mwema is nothing short of extraordinary. What started as a volunteer trip to Kenya in 2005 quickly became a life-changing mission to provide a safe haven for girls escaping the horrors of abuse. Sarah shares the story of how she fell in love with A...
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11 months ago
58 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
The Politics of Change | A Conversation with Julianne Schultz
Send us a text In this episode, we talk with Julianne Schultz, a journalist and board member of the Sydney Writers' Festival. Julianne is also the author of Idea of Australia. We discuss the challenges facing Australian politics, including why politicians seem afraid to take on public opinion and why real change feels so difficult to achieve. We explore why Australian politicians seem so timid and hesitant to challenge public opinion, and why the country has yet to fully embrace stories of mi...
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11 months ago
49 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Byron Bay Community School | The Journey of Tony Cross
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Tony Cross, a passionate educator, and Principal at the Byron Bay Community School. Tony's journey to teaching began far from the beaches of Byron—he grew up in the rural town of Goondiwindi, Queensland, where childhood freedom shaped his values and perspective on life. After studying at UNE University in Armidale and then moving to Sydney for work, Tony made a life-changing decision in 2017 to call Bangalow home. Tony opens up about the ...
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12 months ago
44 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Bay Grocer | A Journey with Jeremy Burn
Send us a text Join us for an insightful episode with Jeremy Burn, the owner of Bay Grocer in Byron Bay. Growing up in Taranaki, New Zealand, Jeremy’s path led him from hospitality to the dynamic world of retail. After earning a Business degree in Communications, he found his footing in accounts receivable at a radiology clinic before diving into marketing. Jeremy opens up about the challenges of stepping into roles where he had little experience and shares tips on how to stand out in a compe...
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1 year ago
39 minutes

Our Byron Community with Chris Hanley
Send us a text In this episode, we speak with Cleo Mundy, a 15-year-old student from Byron Bay who recently returned from a 4.5-month exchange in a small town in Greece. Cleo grew up in Sydney before moving to Byron at the age of four, and she’s currently a student at a local Steiner school - a place she describes as artistic, nurturing, and well-suited for those who learn at their own pace. Cleo shares what inspired her to choose Greece for her exchange, the challenges of learning a new lang...