Beardy from Hell – December 2020

Satire

Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21 Borrow as much money as possible and invest in just about anything to avoid being left behind by the rest of the world. Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 Evil forces are trying to take advantage of you, s...

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Prawns, Whipped Feta, Roasted Tomato Dip and Flatbread

Food

This Greek inspired share plate is perfect for the silly season. I hope it gives you some entertaining inspiration for all the summer soirees to come. Ingredients Marinated prawns 800gm fresh green raw prawns (peeled, de...

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Local Artist: Camille Fox from Bondi

People

Introducing the talent behind this month’s cover illustration, Bondi artist Camille Fox… How long have you lived here? I arrived with my parents in 1960 as a French speaking migrant from the Middle East and was p...

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The Healthiest Store in Sydney

Food

Harry Tsoukalas was a chippy with a dodgy back, heart issues and bad circulation, but a change in diet drastically changed his life. His switch to a clean, plant-based diet not only fixed most of Harry’s chronic health...

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Colour Me Purple

Other

It seems odd that a balmy late spring month when the flowers are blooming, the air temperature is rising and most of us are planning our summer holidays, should begin with reminders of death. All Hallows, All Saints and ...

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Making Music: Carey Street

Arts

Listening to a Carey St song for the first time is one of those strange moments where you question everything you know about the world. Are they really so young? Surely there’s a mistake in the bio? Abby Taylor’s voc...

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Alleged Crimes of the East

Other

Knife-wielding robber A man armed with a knife threatened a young female supermarket employee in a late night robbery on Anzac Parade, Kingsford. The robber (above), fled with the cash register. Out in the street he thre...

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Bondi Needs a Private Beach Club

Satire

The famous sands of Bondi Beach could soon enjoy an injection of culture if the Amalfi Beach Club is approved. The private club would cordon off two per cent of the beach and deliver desperately needed joie de vivre to t...

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Beware the Rabbit Hole – Part 2

Other

My parents love reading The Beast and are big fans of Pearl. They don’t live in Sydney, so I post them a copy via snail mail each month. The magazine keeps them in the loop with what’s happening in my local ‘hood a...

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The Unreliable Guide to… Summer Holidays, 2020 Style

Satire

The Unreliable Guide thought 2020 would be the year we finally went to Argentina. We’ve always wanted to go; what’s not to love about a country famous for red wine, sexy tango, and BBQ? We bought a guidebook, watched...

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