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We come across many inspirational people in our community, and one man who goes close to the top of the list would have to be Neville Darragh. A loving husband of almost fifty years to wife Barbara and devoted dad to son...

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Serial philanthropist Pete Wilson is up to his old tricks again, putting his body through its paces in order to raise funds for charity. The man who went from being an obese oaf to an ultra marathon running machine has d...

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It’s taken a while but now we are beginning to realise that rubbish is big business and not just a load of garbage. Waverley Council is slowly cashing in on waste products, which are making their way back into the comm...

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When he’s not out in the brine boosting airs or getting barreled, Bronte surfer Caleb Reid spends most of his time pursuing his other favourite hobby, painting. While he’s best known these days for his graffiti style...

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For any sport-loving Australian, it was up there with the greatest moments of the London Olympics. Shown live on television at about 6.30 in the evening, there was no need to set the alarm clock and drag your arse out of...

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Bondi Beach’s future world boxing champion Ben McCulloch shares his local favourites with The Beast… How long have you lived here? It’s been seven years now. What’s your favourite beach? Come on… Bondi ...

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During the month The Beast caught up with patriotic Bondi boy and host of Channel Seven’s The Price Is Right and The Morning Show, Larry Emdur… Where are you originally from? I was born in Melbourne and then ...

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The great American holiday when people turn pumpkins into lanterns and little kids go for door to door hoping for treats rather than tricks is getting more and more popular in Australia. It’s actually one of the better...

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Get friends, family and workmates together today for a breakfast, morning tea or bake-off to raise money to create support and awareness for survivors and victims of child abuse. Jump on to www.asca.org.au/blueknotday fo...

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There is something for everyone today with a 4km run, walk or wheel and an 8km run at one of Maroubra’s biggest community days. Stay on after the race to enjoy the Oktoberfest Market Spectacular. For more info, go to w...

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