
Fish and Chips With a Twist
Food
When I was a kid, fish and chips came exclusively wrapped in old newspapers. Although it was probably a good form of recycling, the acidic vinegar splashed over the contents meant that you were usually consuming a couple...
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Making Music: Lahgo
Arts
Sometimes writing about a band can be a torrid affair. Not because they aren’t great at what they do, but because trying to catch their charisma and energy and put it into suitable words can be near impossible. You nee...
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Alleged Crimes of the East
Other
Fraudster’s watery death Facing prosecution and jail for an investment scam, Melissa Caddick walked to the cliff line near her luxury Dover Heights house. The tide was high, the waves rolling over the rocks below. She ...
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The Ronald McDonald House
People
Being able to identify with the perspectives and experiences of others is valued in our society, and for good reason. Empathy narrows the gaps between people and produces tolerance, understanding and kindness. Our litera...
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Eastern Suburbs Residents Harbouring Australia’s Biggest Killers
Satire
Eastern Suburbs residents have reacted with horror to the news that many of their neighbours have been harbouring Australia’s biggest killers for years, and getting away with it. The harrowing revelations have only rec...
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Crisis…What Crisis?
Other
Bondi attracts all walks of life. Whether you want to see or be seen, a leisurely stroll down Hall Street or the beach promenade will deliver on many fronts. Recently, while using the pedestrian crossing in front of Bond...
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The Unreliable Guide to…Privacy
Satire
The Unreliable Guide has been wondering if privacy is an endangered species? We live in an inescapable tsunami of data, merrily uploading everything from our breakfast burrito to our baby’s first steps (copyright now h...
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Watching Australia from the Outside
News
I don’t think there’s anyone on the planet who isn’t tired of hearing about COVID. It has killed too many, exacerbated poverty and generally disrupted everything. Although some have undoubtedly suffered more than o...
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Holistic Health for the Mind
News
Bondi local Alex Teo is bringing groundbreaking medical therapies to Aussies in a new venture, Cingulum Health, formed in partnership with her neurosurgeon father Dr Charlie Teo and his colleague Dr Mike Sughrue. Cingulu...
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A Taste of Reform for Motorbike Riders
News
Waverley Council has passed a new motion to review current motorbike and scooter parking networks after a notice was introduced by Greens Councillor Elaine Keenan. Cr Keenan introduced the motion after significant public...
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Recent Comments
End Of An Era For The Bronte Train
Michael Baulman: I'm happy to see the miniature railway is still in operation at Bronte. Not only was I, among many thousands of other kids who ran around the outside of the enclosure rode the trains there and at th...
read more > Comments [ 1 ]Supermarket Giants Come to Bronte
Han: Can you please give me an example of my products which “ dubbed $3 for $30”? I have been trying very hard to keep my price as low and close to supermarket. I am very confident that my price is ...
read more > Comments [ 4 ]Supermarket Giants Come to Bronte
Helen Grey: I’ll be pleased to see the convenience store across from the Ducks be turned into something useful. The current place dubbed ‘3 for $30’ doesn’t have the friendly Bronte-like customer service ...
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