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When speaking to Bronte resident Jane Lea, you can’t help but feel inspired by her vivacious demeanour and genuine passion for the local community. Over the past two years, this ‘super mum’ of three girls has selfl...

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Coogee town centre looks set to benefit from an injection of local council funding later this year when work begins on updating the footpaths along a section of Coogee Bay Road. Randwick City Council will spend $1 millio...

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“If only” – don’t you just hate those two tiny words! Well, if you do, let it be known that we at The Beast told you to join Sophie Smith’s Running for Premature Babies team in this year’s Sydney Morning ...

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While many people would think of Bondi as a peaceful place, a few recent incidents have painted a very different picture of the beachside suburb, particularly after the sun sets and the pub scene get into full swing. In ...

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Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 Don’t change a bit; you’re pretty much perfect and any animosity is the result of another party’s flaws rather than some fault of your own. Pisces Feb 20-Mar 20 Borrow and spend m...

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Coogee resident and Audi sales guru Shane Sonego shares his local favourites with The Beast… How long have you lived here? I have been living in Coogee for 15 years, but I’m a born and bred Maroubra local at heart. W...

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Doggone! The humble hound has gone from being man’s best friend to Public Enemy No.1. Local dog owners around the Bronte area are less than happy about the new restrictions imposed by Waverley Council on walking dogs i...

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In light of all the hoo-ha caused by the advertisements we’ve run in recent months for new Bondi Junction burger restaurant Goodtime Burgers, I thought it best to respond in print so that all Beast readers are clear wh...

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During the month The Beast caught up with one of the most recognisable characters in culinary circles, the affable chef and restauranteur Matt Moran. Where are you originally from? Country New South Wales. I was born in ...

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This month’s Frother is a big fan of the fluoro, especially on Fridays… Name: Joel Pilgrim Age: 24 Stance: Natural Local Break: South Bondi Board Shaper: 3P – Paul Parkes Board Dimensions: 9’0” x 22½” x 2⅝...

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