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With NSW coming out of lockdown, and a large part of our COVID-19 strategy going forward dependent on vaccination rates, many of us are wondering how safe it is for our kids to be going back to school, whether they shoul...

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“From little things, big things grow.” This catchy little tune is regularly played in the media, but it can also be applied to local councils as far as development is concerned. Small suburban streets have been turne...

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A local longboarder and a journalist have teamed up to take a petition to NSW parliament calling for government-funded sports clubs to distribute equal prize money to men and women in sporting competitions. Lucy Small an...

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The September edition of The Beast alerted readers to the prime parking spots in Bronte Cutting signposted exclusively for Bronte SLSC which, adding to the chagrin of residents frustrated by the scarcity of parking oppor...

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Local Development Applications THE FORGOTTEN PEOPLE There is an aspect of the proposed redevelopment of the Coogee Bay Hotel and surrounds that has not received the attention it deserves. The proposal includes 60 new apa...

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Until most Australians are vaccinated against COVID, Pearl has elected to extend her contract as self-appointed COVID Ambassador to Australia and will continue each month to advise the masses on appropriate behaviour whi...

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Nick Boshier has been an Eastern Suburbs resident for over fifteen years. In that time he has contributed some significant landmarks to the Sydney cultural landscape as one of the masterminds behind Bondi Hipsters, Beach...

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Libra Sep 24-Oct 23 If you haven’t learnt an instrument or a language during lockdown, there’s still time to master the triangle or pig Latin. Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22 Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a dif...

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This balmy spring weather has got me thinking about eating lighter, fresher meals, so here’s a recipe for a salad to conjure up dreams of travel, beachside dining and entertaining friends again – wouldn’t that ...

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