It’s rare to consume news these days without it containing some kind of disaster or violence. Media outlets are presenting more news than ever, especially video content, and it seems to be a case of ‘the more disastr...

Between lockouts and complicated drinking restrictions, NSW has become a bit of a nanny state. This is hardly breaking news. But when you reach the point where festival goers, despite having no drugs whatsoever on their ...

What started as a final year school project is now being touted as a potential life saving warning device that alerts people to the dangers of swimming in the surf and other unpatrolled waterways. 19 year-old local Jacks...

Straight out of school, Hal Cumpston was set on entering the world of comedy. He had an interest in acting and even considered doing stand-up, but he knew it would take more than just being funny to stand out from the cr...

Sometimes there’s really nothing better than a refreshing dip in the ocean, especially when you need to give yourself a break from sweating profusely in the sweltering summer heat. From keen-bean surfers and muscle-bou...

Maroubra’s Ali Gripper has just released her first book, The Barefoot Surgeon, the inspirational story of eye surgeon Dr Sanduk Ruit. She shares her local favourites with The Beast… How long have you lived here? Almo...

Pearl is not normally swayed by the evils of advertising, but I will admit to one guilty pleasure that would warm the cockles of a marketer’s heart: junk mail. You won’t find a “No Junk Mail” sign on my letter bo...

Barking bloody dogs I love dogs as much as anyone, but I’m sick of the selfish owners around Boundary, Arden and Pacific Streets, Clovelly. Who lets their dogs start barking from 6.30am? This then causes a domino effec...

On March 23, 2019 the voters of New South Wales headed to the polls to elect their state government. Despite the Liberal Party holding onto power for a third successive term, Labor’s candidate for the seat of Cooge...

Taurus Apr 21-May 21 No one gives a f*ck which school you went to; all that matters is how much money your parents have. Gemini May 22-Jun 21 Someone, somewhere, is hatching an elaborate scheme to separate you from your ...