And on the Seventh Day…

Other

An associate of mine has written his own version of the Lord’s Prayer. It’s a Christian prayer, with a few versions that ultimately portray the same message. For those not familiar with the piece, here are the first ...

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Alleged Crimes of the East

Other

Drug Dealers Warned to Stay out of Eastern Suburbs Police seized more than $50,000 worth of cocaine and $35,280 cash in a crackdown on coke dealing in the Eastern Suburbs. The weekend blitz centred on Bondi. Officers arr...

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The Magic or Meaning of Christmas

Other

I almost feel sorry for Christmas this year. So much pressure! After last year’s subdued celebrations (especially for anyone with family on the Northern Beaches) it feels like we need to make up for last year and redis...

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The Unreliable Guide to…House Hunting

Satire

The Unreliable Guide has several friends who are house-hunting at the moment and it’s not going well for any of them. Some are looking to buy, others to rent, some want a new city pad, others, thanks to lockdown, want ...

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The Barbecue Unmasked

News

Since the so-called ‘Freedom Day’ many of us have been able to enjoy our first backyard barbecue. In honour of reclaimed liberties, and his own birthday, one friend purchased a brand new barbecue. Alvaro’s temple o...

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Neighbourhood Bondi: Post-Lockdown Party Perfection

Food

Having survived two years of lockdowns, Bondi gem Neighbourhood is back open delivering great cocktails, good vibes and even Sunday roasts under the new management team of Benjamin Campbell and Brendan Darcy (Beej). Both...

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Bronte’s Louie Collins Takes the Road Less Travelled

News

For those who love to travel, the only thing better than actually being there is the feeling of being there, and Bronte local Louie Collins has set out to achieve just that with his new clothing label, Five by Flynn. Mr ...

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Facilities Needed as Popularity of Mountain Bike Riding Surges

News

Back in May 2020, The Beast satire columnist Kieran Blake penned a piece about a mountain bike track in Centennial Park. While the article was very much satirical, the community response to the story left us wondering wh...

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Secret Deals Propose Gifting More Public Space to Private Clubs

News

Back in September 2019, Waverley Council entered into a confidential Heads of Agreement (HOA) arrangement with the Eastern Suburbs Cricket Club (ESCC) and then gave them $20,000 to investigate the feasibility of building...

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The Beast’s Monthly Mailbag

People

Current Development Applications Forgotten people? I read last month’s letter from Simon Furness, Uniting’s Director of Property & Housing (Opening Up the Heritage of the Waverley War Memorial Hospital, Letters, ...

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