No one should have to spend Christmas Day in hospital, but for many sick children and their families this is an unavoidable reality. Thankfully, local legend and barbecue entrepreneur Mal Ward is here to put a smile on t...

It’s back to square one for Waverley Council’s controversial Bondi Pavilion refurbishment, with Mayor John Wakefield establishing a stakeholder committee to ask the local community what it actually wants. Council vot...

Pearl loves Christmas. Just like the wombat in Mem Fox’s story Wombat Divine, Pearl loves the cards, the candles, the presents, and the pudding. But, most of all, I love the Christmas lights – so pretty. But they...

David Marr has called Kate McClymont “the investigative journalist’s investigative journalist.” She has broken huge stories for The Sydney Morning Herald for decades, including the Bulldogs’ salary cap scandal an...

Age 4 months Sex Male Breed Kelpie x Koolie Weight 15kg Benji is a gentle, affectionate boy. He is very easy to handle and loves pats and cuddles. He has a lot of working and herding breed in him, so he will need a famil...

As a smug, elderly person, I can appreciate that my presence causes terrible annoyance to politicians and marketers. A blight on the landscape, with my lined skin and thinning hair, I’m smug in the awareness that I’m...

Age 9 months Sex Female Breed Kelpie x Bull Arab Weight 24kg Rory is a young and active girl. She is a little timid, and lots of things are new to her, including walking on lead. She is smart though, and learning very qu...

Local school teacher Aleesha Pustetto is currently kickstarting her career as a children’s author. She shares her local favourites with The Beast… How long have you lived here? I grew up in Little Bay, and I ...

Juan Maciel, in partnership with his wife, Katie, is the brains behind local sustainable apparel brand, Señor Seagull. Juan shares his local favourites with The Beast… How long have you lived here? I’m from ...

Age 6 months Sex Female Breed Cattle x Weight 12kg Harper is a bright, friendly girl, who is very social with other dogs and loves to play with other active dogs. She has loads of energy and would suit an active family. ...