Coastlands is the only regional magazine devoted to sustainable development, independent journalism and critical reflection on social, cultural and environmental issues.

Four times a year it surveys emerging ideas across a broad spectrum of public policy concerns - including agriculture, coastal management, crime, culture (especially indigenous culture), democracy, disabilities, education, energy, environment, ethics, freedom of information, government, health, industry, justice, labour, language, law reform, literacy, media, mental health, natural resources, poverty, rural development, social policy and statecraft.   

Each issue presents a rich selection of digests, short articles, essays, book reviews, analysis, interviews, cartoons, comment and satire.