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Charity Dash Back With A Splash

On Saturday, November 21, hundreds of competitors will descend upon Bondi Beach to compete in the second annual Bondi Splash N’ Dash, raising money for Waverley Action for Youth Services (WAYS). The brainchild of local...

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It Takes A Village To Raise A Child

Dear Pearl, A mother in Burnie Park recently told me that her child had hand, foot and mouth disease and that it may be best if my son didn’t play with her. Of course, when I turned around it was already too late. What...

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High Cross Park Common Sense Prevails

Buses have stopped running along George Street and construction has begun for the South East Light Rail network, but High Cross Park in Randwick is no longer a part of the plan. After concerted lobbying from Randwick Cou...

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Monthly Mailbag – November 2015

ALWAYS BOO MERINGUE When the Escoffier Brothers visited Australia, they visited the La Perouse Aboriginal settlement and decided to demonstrate some of their French cuisine to the local community. Interviewed afterwards,...

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Shark Deterrents Or Shark Detection?

Spotters, detection buoys and drum lines with GPS could be trialled on local beaches this summer to help reduce the risk of shark attacks, but some people are cautious over the value of the new measures. Premier Mike Bai...

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Mayors Installed Ahead Of Rocky Year

The mayors of the Eastern Suburbs Beaches councils have been installed for the coming year as debate continues over the appropriate method of for deciding on a leader. Waverley Mayor Sally Betts was returned as Mayor of ...

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Video of the Week – 97%

Video

97% (Short film) from Ben Brand on Vimeo. In the past two years, 97% (the Dutch submission for the Oscars 2014) has been selected for more than 70 international film festivals including Aspen Shortfest, Sapporo Internati...

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Why Do Wine Bottles Come In Different Shapes?

Food

There are loads of different wine bottle shapes, but, in essence, there are three main types: the tall, slim ones that are often used for Riesling (German/Alsatian bottles); the ones with the straight sides and shoulders...

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Pip Edwards – A Passion for Fashion

People

Where are you originally from? I am from St Ives on the North Shore. I was born in Mona Vale Hospital and moved to the Eastern Suburbs when I was 18. I moved to Paddington. My parents followed suit at the same time and t...

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Can It Be This Easy To Look More Stylish?

While it’s easy to get hung up on the newest clothing trend or designer bag, style really isn’t something that can be bought; what’s more important is how a whole look is put together. Take Princess Kate Mi...

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