Shared Villages Project Receives Support of Residents and Businesses

News

Coogee residents and business owners have come out in support of the Shared Village Project, following its success over the summer holiday period. The project, an initiative of Randwick Council, converted the lower half ...

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The Beast’s Monthly Mail Bag

People

Duncan’s Rant Response Waverley Council has had an Outdoor Public Space Management Plan in place for many months to ensure compliance with the relevant public health orders and to help keep the community COVID-safe...

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Local Residents Deserve More Respect

Other

The recent gathering at Bronte Beach on Christmas Day raises concerns about local councils’ efforts to protect the local community from what could have been a major COVID-19 outbreak, with more than 200 people deciding...

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Trickle-down Economics in Action

Satire

As Australia’s self-appointed COVID-19 Ambassador, Pearl is proud that the people of the Eastern Suburbs have managed to cruise through the past year by employing inventive ways to ease the economic and social distress...

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Local Artist: John Johnston from Clovelly

People

Introducing Clovelly artist John Johnston, the 84-year-old talent behind this month’s cover painting of Clovelly Beach and promenade… How long have you lived here? I moved from Centennial Park to Clovelly with my...

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Beardy from Hell – January 2021

Satire

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 If you haven’t been getting enough loving lately, it could be time to start using your imagination to sort yourself out. Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 Overgrooming can look ridiculous, but a reasonable...

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Crispy Pork Belly, Chilli Caramel Pineapple, Thai Salad

Food

This recipe really packs a punch, with rich, crispy pork belly, sweet, spicy pineapple and a fresh salad to cleanse the palette. It covers everything that gives Thai dishes such depth of flavour – salty, sweet, sou...

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The Junction’s Hidden Gem

Food

I was about ten minutes into my conversation with Andy Bird, co-owner of Bondi Junction’s Spring Street Social with Roxy Chivet, when I realised I had already spent time in their moody establishment. It wasn’t so muc...

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A Time to be Jolly

Other

This past year has not been an easy one for any of us. At the best, it has been a year working from home and enjoying the freedom, but always with the subliminal fear of some impending doom, perhaps in the form of illnes...

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Plenty of Reasons To Be Positive

Other

2021 has been a tough year, especially for small businesses, school students and those with family in aged care facilities or with family and loved ones beyond their reach overseas, not to mention our healthcare and fron...

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