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Ah summertime; don’t you just love waking to the air’s warm kiss on your skin, the promise of a sunny day, balmy saltwater, friends, family, fun and some cool drinks at sunset? I certainly do, and if you don’t, wel...

Australasian Darters are large water birds that superficially resemble cormorants and shags, and have a preference for still inland swamps, lagoons and creeks. They are common breeding residents in the Sydney region that...

Summer is coming, and with it comes the big bright tunes we love to boogie to while we sip down the last dregs of our favourite brew. The beaches come alive, the sun is always shining and nothing tops it off better than ...

Age | 12 years Sex | Female Breed | Jack Russell X Weight | 5kg Mairead is a very quiet, sweet and easy-going little girl. She is very social with other dogs and doesn’t mind the company of cats on the odd occasion...

It’s celebration time for Centennial Park this month, marking its 125th birthday on January 26. To pay tribute The Beast is taking a brief look back at the events, people and scandals that have made the Park one of Syd...

Whether it’s sold at vintage stores like Grandma Takes A Trip or consignment stores like The Frock Exchange, pre-loved clothing is not for everyone, no matter how eco-friendly. Thankfully those who care about the plane...

There’s nothing like the clean slate of a New Year upon which to impart yet another column of valuable etiquette advice for the affluent Eastern Suburbs reader. And there’s very little like the hysteria of post-Chris...

Capricorn Dec 23 – Jan 20 You are totally bored with yourself and in need of a complete reinvention in order to stave off a lifetime of monotonous misery. Aquarius Jan 21 – Feb 19 A wet and rather vocal fart in a pub...

Age | 10 years Sex | Male Breed | Shih Tzu x Silky Weight | 6.8kg Jupiter is a sweet little boy who just loves a cuddle with his friends. He is social with other dogs and is tolerant of cats – even evil ones that a...