
Local Residents Deserve More Respect
Other
The recent gathering at Bronte Beach on Christmas Day raises concerns about local councils’ efforts to protect the local community from what could have been a major COVID-19 outbreak, with more than 200 people deciding...
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Trickle-down Economics in Action
Satire
As Australia’s self-appointed COVID-19 Ambassador, Pearl is proud that the people of the Eastern Suburbs have managed to cruise through the past year by employing inventive ways to ease the economic and social distress...
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Local Artist: John Johnston from Clovelly
People
Introducing Clovelly artist John Johnston, the 84-year-old talent behind this month’s cover painting of Clovelly Beach and promenade… How long have you lived here? I moved from Centennial Park to Clovelly with my...
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Beardy from Hell – January 2021
Satire
Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 If you haven’t been getting enough loving lately, it could be time to start using your imagination to sort yourself out. Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 Overgrooming can look ridiculous, but a reasonable...
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Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Caramel Pineapple, Thai Salad
Food
This recipe really packs a punch, with rich, crispy pork belly, sweet, spicy pineapple and a fresh salad to cleanse the palette. It covers everything that gives Thai dishes such depth of flavour – salty, sweet, sou...
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The Junction’s Hidden Gem
Food
I was about ten minutes into my conversation with Andy Bird, co-owner of Bondi Junction’s Spring Street Social with Roxy Chivet, when I realised I had already spent time in their moody establishment. It wasn’t so muc...
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A Time to be Jolly
Other
This past year has not been an easy one for any of us. At the best, it has been a year working from home and enjoying the freedom, but always with the subliminal fear of some impending doom, perhaps in the form of illnes...
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Alleged Crimes of the East
Other
Mummy dearest: mother stabbed adult son, police allege A Bellevue Hill woman repeatedly stabbed her 22-year-old son in the back after he told her he had killed someone, a court was told. The extraordinary claim was made ...
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Making Music: Grander Things
Arts
They say music is in the blood, and once you’re hooked, you’re screwed; you’ll forever have the itch to create and perform. For many, as they slip out of their twenties and into a more structured lifestyle, it beco...
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Delusions of Grandeur
Other
I’m not sure about anyone else, but I have to admit to being totally transfixed by the current state of affairs in America. At the time of writing, the US had peaked at 200,000 new COVID-19 cases in one day, Walmart re...
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Dog Owners Kicked Off Clovelly Dog Park
Chris chapman: Coogee and Maroubra are no better than clovelly. The coastal walk near Wylies and the down at Mahon pool are packed with dogs off the leash in areas where it is illegal. My kids are visible panicking ...
read more > Comments [ 3 ]What's That Bloody Noise?
William Jenkins-Manning: It was so bad last night! Woke me up at about 4am super loud. Could move to and away from the sound. Major headache today!
read more > Comments [ 4 ]Local Artist: Geoff Taylor from Clovelly
philip wen: Hi Beast Staff Thank you for the cover photo local-artist-geoff-taylor-clovelly on december 2020 very often i walk to Bronte via that track, this painting giving me the feeling of the c...
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