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I admit I’m guilty of buying things I don’t need, like a silk jumpsuit I bought two years ago and only wore for the first time last week. For days I was high on my bang on-trend purchase, but before I could publicly ...

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Pardalotes are restricted to Australia and it is generally accepted that there are four distinct species. Two are found in the Sydney region, and of these, Spotted Pardalotes are more likely to be seen or heard in the Ea...

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I don’t usually take to my typewriter to express anything particularly serious, but given the backlash from the article I procured last month (which resulted in Waverley Council briefly pulling their advertising from T...

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The remoteness of Mama’s guesthouse in the wilds of the equatorial region was worth the arduous effort of travel. With a perfectly formed surf break right out front of his bedroom window, Dave was at home with the elem...

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In today’s society, it is expected that when we are in a relationship we have to be monogamous, but in practice many couples struggle with the concept. As part of the Festival of Dangerous Ideas at Sydney Opera Hou...

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With 2014 slowly coming to a close, it can be a great time to reflect, possibly while sipping martinis on the pool deck. This is the time when a lot of us make bold decisions to shed old ways and embrace new habits for t...

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Rancho La Puerta Fitness and Health Resort is nestled in the foothills of Tecate in Baja California, Mexico, only three kilometres from the United States border and just a 60-minute drive from San Diego. Set on 1200 pris...

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The December 2014 issue of the Beast marks the 83rd issue I’ve penned an article in this great local magazine, meaning next month will bring the total up to seven years and approximately 46,200 words on one of my favou...

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“Simply having a wonderful Christmas time…” goes the refrain of Paul McCartney’s delightfully annoying ode to all things jolly, an ode that has been following me cheesily down the dairy aisle of Woolworths since ...

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Up – Summer – We give a thumbs up to this great season every year for good reason. Bring on the warmth and everything that comes with it. Down – Jokes About Terrorism – In this day and age, it is not funny to jok...

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