It’s been less than two months since The Beast posted an article online covering the impact of new social distancing laws on some of our local businesses, but it feels a lot longer. For many Eastern Suburbs residents, ...

Due to a significant downturn in the wake of the social distancing regulations, local business Beach Burrito Company faced a difficult choice: shut the doors, stand down all of the staff and effectively go into hibernati...

A Message from Our Mayor I am aware that there is anger in the community about the approval last month of a Woolworths Metro outlet at the site of the former Bronte RSL Club. Many residents have been clear in their view ...

While Australians were focussed solely on The Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020 (aka COVID-19), little did we know that the prime minister was covertly “committing Australia to God”. I am not against ScoMo making a...

Plans to renovate the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club have moved to the second stage of community consultation, with Waverley Council calling on residents to submit feedback on the proposed new building. Under the plan, the...

Taurus Apr 21-May 21 Have a crack at writing a song. Everyone’s got a number one hit inside them somewhere, you just need to dig it out. Gemini May 22-Jun 21 Stop stressing. The entire world is f*cked, so take comfort ...

I received an anonymous call from a woman wanting to make a confession in person about a disturbing habit she had recently developed. I recorded this confession and have dictated here. I cannot express how dear I hold to...

We’ve all been craving a bit of comfort lately so I hope this flatbread recipe provides exactly that. Flatbread is truly universal, with many cultures having their own version. Here in Australia we seem to love them al...

Back in 1998, fresh-faced 27 year-old Roberto Weil decided to take a surf trip to the famed Bondi Beach. Like many in his home country of Venezuela, he was infatuated by the Australian surfing lifestyle. Aussie culture p...

It is hard to believe that only a month ago, life in the Eastern Suburbs was pretty much as normal. The weather in early March was lovely, with temperatures well into the twenties and a good mix of sunny days and some de...