The Beast - September 2015

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Welcome to September 2015... Spring Has Sprung Words Dan & James Hutton Picture David Webb

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elcome to the September 2015 edition of The Beast – the monthly magazine for Sydney’s Beaches of the East.

Well thank Christ for that; what most certainly felt like the worst winter in the last decade is finally over. Hoorah! Late July and August may have thrown up some warm weekends, but the days in between far too often felt like torture. For us, anything below a top of twenty degrees just ain’t cutting it, so the onset of spring is something to behold and celebrate.

The Eastern Beaches area tends to do spring pretty well, and it’s definitely looking to get off to a good start this month with events galore set to entertain locals and visitors alike. Residents can look forward to the Festival of Dreams

from September 11-13, Bondi’s Festival of the Winds and Randwick’s Eco-Living Fair on September 13, Taste of Coogee on September 20, and the Great Euro Circus, which will run from September 23 to October 10 at Rose Bay, to name but a few of the many springtime celebrations.

The details of all of these aforementioned happenings can be found within this very magazine, so have a flick through the

following pages to find out the full details.

On the cover this month is a young man who has been described by those in the know as “the best surfer to come out of Bondi in thirty years”. Perth Standlick has shown exceptional talent in the water since a young age and he’s currently fighting to qualify for surfing’s World Championship Tour, which pits the top 34 surfers on the planet against each other at 11 of the best surf breaks known to man.

We were lucky enough to pin him down for a chat on one of the rare occasions he was back at home.

As always, there’s plenty of other good stuff inside the mag this month, so we hope you enjoy reading the August 2015 edition of The Beast.

Cheers, Dan & James

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Contents September 2015 • Issue 128

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Welcome Note Contents Pearls of Wisdom Letters Local Bloke Local Chick Thumbs Adoptable Dogs Local News Beastpop I Beastpop II Sports Bits

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Calendar Local Tradies Interview Rupert’s Rant Beastpop III The Naked Truth Trippin’ With Todd Local Wildlife Underwater Wildlife Fish ‘n’ Tips Tide Chart Enviro News

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Travel Bug This Sporting Life Street Style Sexy Time Local Photos Reviews Arts Bits Bandage Food & Wine Beast Brainteasers Beardy From Hell Trivia Solutions

Local photographer Jorge Armario pulling off some fancy manoeuvres at Clovelly.

What sort of heartless man would ban his child from eating McDonald's?

McDonald’s and Masterchef Words Pearl Bullivant Picture Ronald McDonald

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MG! Call DoCS! Masterchef ’s George Calombaris has banned his four yearold son from eating McDonald’s.

Not only has George deprived his son of the culinary delights of a McHappy Meal, he actually admits that his son’s preschool lunchbox contains tuna, cheese and avocado sandwiches, and fruit (yum).

Oh, the hide of this man, denying his small child the bland offerings of the omnipresent fast food multinational; a multinational that has infiltrated its way into our children’s diet and psyche; a multinational so obsessed with spreading its wares that it will legally take on any community opposed to its golden arches. What hope

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is there in life for George’s son when his childhood has been destroyed by a diet of wholesome, healthy food? And why hasn’t McDonald’s intervened with civil action?

Sarcasm aside, Pearl was absolutely thrilled by George’s stand against the junk food giant. I abhor fast food chains and the blight they have imposed on our backsides, taste buds and streetscapes. Naively, I had assumed that there would also be a resounding cheer from the community, dietitians and journalists in support of George’s child-rearing choice, considering all the palaver over the health benefits of kale, quinoa, beef broth and chia.

Alas, that has not been the

case. Journalists and a handful of dietitians don’t share my enthusiasm for the McDonald’s ban, and surprisingly George has copped criticism for his decision. Instead of congratulating him, he has been outed for bad parenting, with claims that he is restricting his son’s diet and isolating him psychologically by bringing home-cooked food to birthday parties held at McDonald’s. One journalist even claimed his dislike of McDonald’s was arrogant and made parents feel inadequate.

And so parents should feel inadequate. Why the hell are parents holding their children’s parties at McDonald’s when they are acutely aware of how unhealthy the food is? If ‘bad parenting’ is denying one’s child a McHappy Meal, our obsession with fast food is far bigger than I thought, and the fact that a newspaper is quick to jump to the defence of McDonald’s (while criticising lactose and gluten in the ‘lifestyle’ section) just shows how bizarre and market sensitive our society has become.

As to the claim that George is isolating his child at McDonald’s parties, the journalists really need to get out more as there will always be one child who is a vegetarian, suffers food allergies or just doesn’t want to eat what is on offer, and instead arrives toting a vegemite sandwich along with a present.

God knows how my generation survived without KFC and McDonald’s (and 4WDs). We weren’t as affluent or as educated, but at least we were healthy and slim. I’m hoping George’s stance against McDonald’s resonates with viewers and we see a mass movement away from the fast food giant. Maybe George’s next target will be Coca Cola, And maybe I will start a catering business supplying organic food for children’s parties. I promise no kale or quinoa, but lots of pearl couscous.

Pearl xx

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The Beast's Monthly Mailbag Sent in by The people of the Eastern Suburbs

COOGEE PAVILION POLITICS Dear Beast, I am going to reply to Christine Ryan’s August letter titled ‘Coogee Pavilion Politics’.

Christine notes that she read my previous July letter with bemusement. I would like to point out that while she seemed to find a connection between my letter and my gender, she failed to find the point of my letter. To clarify again, my point was the infiltration of pretentiousness that has seeped into Coogee with the opening of the Pavilion.

I actually stated that I hope it does not close down because it does attract many people to the area for Coogee’s benefit. I was sending a message to snobs to beat it, and I don’t think that this has anything to do with the fact that I am male. Therefore, the mums can continue to enjoy their mornings with their children, but I will spell it out again: snobs should leave as they’re not conducive to the wellbeing of local children.

Christine, I loved your reference to NRL players as connoisseurs of designer drugs.

Are they the only people in Sydney who take party drugs?

Christine, I advise you to take a break from your self-indulgent Pavilion conversations with roided-up forty year-old men with topknot haircuts and then re-read my letter with a more gender-neutral approach. You might not be so bemused. I

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thought it was quite straight-forward, but I may be wrong as I’m too preoccupied with finding those two-for-one steak deals you’re talking about in Coogee.

Can you give me an address?

Sorry for the brevity of my reply, but I have to get back to socialising with my friends in the TAB. I’m shouting everyone a goon sack of Fruity Lexia because I won a multi on the NRL! Gus Bennett, Coogee Beach HEARTBROKEN ABOUT RANDWICK’S TREES We would like to thank The Beast for helping us promote our Randwick Tree Walk for Tree Day event. We were proud to have more than 150 people attend our second annual Randwick Tree Walk for Tree Day event this National Tree Day on Sunday, July 26. We walked to celebrate our local environment and heritage.

It was inspiring to see so many people come together to enjoy the tree-lined route from the gates of Randwick at Centennial Park to the centre of Randwick at High Cross Park.

The historic ‘tree zones’ along this route are currently home to hundreds of established trees (many of exceptional significance), which make up an indispensable part of Randwick's urban forest.

That is why so many people were shocked and heartbroken to learn that most of these

trees have been approved for permanent removal for the NSW Government's CBD and South East Light Rail project. Unless the necessary changes are made to this project's planning conditions to preserve these existing and highly-valued trees, the community will be unable to enjoy 2016's Randwick Tree Walk for Tree Day. Instead, it will be a very sad day indeed.

We saw the news that an architect from France has just been brought in to advise this project's design for Sydney City and hope that similar considerations are taken along the Randwick sections of the route.

We would support amended light rail designs for Randwick that build around our trees, not through them. We hope you will support and take action for our important cause.

For Keeping Randwick's Trees, Rickie-Lee, Randwick RENT-A-COPS DESERVE PEANUTS Greg Wells (Security Overkill, Letters, The Beast, August 2015), do not let these security people, a.k.a. rent-a-cops, intimidate you. The first thing you need to know is that they have absolutely no more authority than you, me or the guy down the road.

They are hired for a specific purpose, usually to limit or control access to a place, which could be a school, bar, nightclub, place of worship, or anywhere else that feels the need to control access to a venue. They are empowered to enforce these restrictions.

They can also ask people to leave a venue if that person contravenes the rules established for those premises.

This power is applicable only when they are on the premises that they have been hired to protect. The moment a rent-a-cop steps away from the premises on to public land their authority no longer exists. If you have a security person looking under your car on a public road you are entitled to protect your own safety, and make the assumption they are perhaps doing

something that might threaten your own safety. Feel free to protect yourself to the extent of the law; i.e. use reasonable force only, even if you are tempted to run over them.

Rent-a-cops patrolling public streets have absolutely no authority. If they stop you or question you, feel free to: a) smack them in the mouth; b) ignore them; or c) call the local police and have them charged with harassment.

While there are some decent rent-a-cops out there, most of them have an IQ on par with a monkey and feel that harassment is their right. I say throw them peanuts and watch how angry they get.

Victor Marshall, Erskineville

While there are some decent renta-cops out there, most of them have an IQ on par with a monkey and feel that harassment is their right.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE? THE END OF RANDWICK Invited by the Maroubra Chamber of Commerce’s president Richard Walsh (walshspharmacy.com.au) on June 23, 2015, a room packed to the rafters with small business owners discussed the pros and cons of the proposed council merger or amalgamation between Randwick, Waverley, Botany and Woollahra Council. The ‘business lunch’ started with, well, lunch, but quickly proceeded with the presentation of a forensic statistical analysis of the results of Randwick Council’s survey. The rather mathematical analysis focused on questions seven, eight, nine, and ten of the survey (yoursayrandwick.com. au/future), and was followed by two contributions made by two politicians: Brendon Roberts (Liberal Party) and Geoff Stevenson (Labor Party) in the absence

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of the Greens.

In many ways, the forensic scrutiny showed how 49 percent voting against the council amalgamation could miraculously be re-interpreted by those favouring the merge to form the base for a Randwick Council vote in favour of the amalgamation. The statistical presentation concluded that the survey was pre-engineered – some said outright manipulated through push-polling. Others argued the survey was ‘cooked up’ to support a policy that some sections of the ruling Liberal Party (local and state) had already agreed on in their plan to merge councils.

In the end, Randwick Council’s statistics reminded one of Aaron Levenstein’s infamous ‘statistic bikini’ quote: “Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital.”

The Liberal councillor stated that Randwick Council could stand alone as it is sufficient in size and in sound financial affairs. Overall, however, he noted that he was in favour of the merger – holding more or less his party line. He also emphasised that he was elected to ‘be the friend of small business’.

Some might argue that the idea of democracy actually means ‘rule of the people’, and as Lincoln said in the Gettysburg Address, “of the people, by the people and for the people”.

Meanwhile, the Labor councillor argued that the survey was stitched up as to legitimise a purely politically motivated move by the Liberal State Government and Randwick’s Liberal councillors. Mr Stevenson also told the meeting that what might be expected after the merger is a rather distant bureaucracy of possibly 15 councillors placed at Bondi Junction who would run the affairs of, for example, Maroubra, Little Bay, and La Perouse.

In any case, what is to be expected is a centralisation of power and the rather convenient elimination of councils that, at times, get in the way of state politics.

For example, through requesting a referendum on the planned merger and elimination of Randwick Council. On that, Councillor Stevenson argued that his request for a referendum on the merger was rejected twice by the ruling Liberal Party elite inside Randwick Council. A proper referendum on the elimination of Randwick Council appears challenging for the ruling elite. Perhaps it is better not to let the ‘will of the people’ get in the way of an already agreed plan. Similarly, a proper survey might also challenge the pre-planned merger that some Liberal councillors have crafted so carefully. One got the impression that the Liberal Party, at least at council level, operates under the maxim: never let democracy get in the way of the centralisation of power.

Questions from the floor centred mostly on the ‘to be expected’ impact of the merger on small business. Many contributions linked the planned merger to the light rail project and the successful defence against an earlier planned introduction of parking meters. To many, this might foreshadow what is to be expected from the planned mega-council; a distant bureaucracy with relatively little input from the local community – the local business community or otherwise. To many at the business lunch, the entire plan is designed to give developers a free hand with the fear of converting Maroubra Junction into another high-rise ghetto, similar to what occurred on the western side of South Dowling Street in Moore Park. Such a distant megacouncil would render Randwick Council’s subtitle, ‘A Sense of Community’, an hallucinogenic illusion. One contribution from the floor asked for an inquiry into the survey, while another group suggested signing a petition against the merger (facebook.com/saveourcouncils).

Meanwhile, several small business owners demanded a proper referendum to hear the ‘voice of the people’. This was

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rejected by Liberal Councillor Roberts, arguing that the merger was inevitable, saying ‘they put this on my plate’ and we have to deal with it.

So it is better to get involved by shaping the merger than to be excluded and get told from above. Interestingly, this ‘above’ is his own ‘above’, as the Liberal Party runs NSW! Originally, some might argue, the very idea of democracy indicates the very opposite – not to adhere to orders from above. In any case, one business owner who owned a business at Maroubra Junction indicated his concerns about overdevelopment along the proposed corridor of the light rail that would not only destroy some of the parkland at Centennial Park, but would also encourage big business while destroying small business.

Towards the end of the meeting, Chamber President Robert Walsh asked for a quick show of hands to gauge the position of the small business owners in the room. At first he asked

who was against. Roughly 90 percent of present small business owners voted against the merger. Next he asked who was in favour. Three hands went up: one belonging to the Liberal Randwick councillor and two to developers identifiable by the corporate logos on their collars.

In other words, the Liberal Party man and self-announced ‘friend of small business’ preferred to vote with big developers and against small business.

One is left with the overall feeling that all this took place because some Liberal councillors – by no means all – inside the state and local Liberal Party are seeking such a merger.

Meanwhile, at least given the vibe at the Maroubra Chamber business lunch, the overwhelming majority of small businesses reject the planned merger by the Liberal Party, which claims to represent small business while at the same time rejecting a referendum, even though they claim to represent democracy.

Thomas Klikauer, Coogee

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oogee's Tony Connett (a.k.a. Tony Maloney) is the manager at Maloneys Grocer in Coogee. He shares his local favourites with The Beast...

How long have you lived here?

I’ve been here ten years on December 26, 2015.

What's your favourite beach?

Coogee, of course, with Clovelly being a close second.

What's your favourite eatery? I love popping down to see Dave for a coffee at The Courtyard, and having a delicious breakfast at my local, X74. Also, you haven't lived until you have tried the Nutella milkshake at Cafe de France.

Where do you like to have a drink? I like to invite a few friends over to my place for a drink and chat in the backyard, and the rooftop at the Coogee Pavilion for a few cocktails.

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Do you have a favourite sporting team? Being from England I love the EPL, with the Gunners being my team. I love horse racing too, so having Randwick down the road is heaven.

What music are you into at the moment? My brother is a singer/songwriter in England, so I have been listening to his latest EP titled ‘Tales of the Unexpected’ by Black Noire (it is available on iTunes, wink wink).

Who is your favourite person?

My partner Adrian, as words cannot describe how amazing he is. Also, my mum back home in England, who is one of the strongest women I know.

What do you get up to on the weekends? There is always something happening on the weekends and it almost always involves a nice outlook, cocktails and great mates.

What do you do for work? I am the manager at Maloneys Grocer in Coogee. I grew up with Richard Maloney and it has been a great thrill for me to help my childhood mate grow his successful business. Richard and Joanna are a big part of my life as I met Adrian on the night of their wedding. We celebrate our anniversary every year together. It will be ten years in January 2016.

What's your favourite thing about your work? The amazing local people that I see everyday.

Maloneys is one big happy family and I'd like to thank our loyal customers that I now call friends for being part of this journey.

Do you have a favourite quote?

“No man has a good enough memory to be a successful liar.”

Any other words of wisdom?

Never stop exploring; the world is a beautiful and amazing place.

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ondi local Kate McCoy is a qualified gemologist and diamond grader with her own jewellery label. She shares her local favourites with The Beast...

How long have you lived here?

8 years.

What's your favourite beach?

Bondi. The variety year round is amazing, whether it’s 5.30am mid-week Bondi, 5.30pm Sunday Bondi, winter Bondi, summer Bondi, king tide Bondi or lake Bondi.

What's your favourite eatery? I love Brown Sugar, and Panama House does an amazing smokey tomato, bacon and egg roll.

Where do you like to have a drink? Locally, Neighbourhood has become a bit of a habit, Anchor is always a fun night and you can't go past the view from Icebergs, North Bondi RSL or North Bondi Fish.

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Do you have a favourite sporting team? The Cloey Blowies are one of a kind.

It’s a free service that educates guys on buying a rock, designing a ring and popping the question.

What music are you into at the moment? I like all kinds of music: The National, Alt-J, James Vincent McMorrow, James Blake, The Middle East, The Preatures, Michael Kiwanuka, Laura Marling, Yann Tiersen, London Grammar, Sohn, Flume, Dave Matthews, Feist, Frank Ocean, Jeff Buckley, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Radiohead...

What's your favourite thing about work? I love creating beautiful things that are meaningful and symbolic and I love the places my work takes me, the people I meet, sharing knowledge, the challenges I face and the lessons I learn. I consider myself incredibly lucky to be doing what I love.

Who is your favourite person?

If I was to pick just one it would my nephew Alfie. He’s a happy little legend.

What do you do for work? I'm a qualified gemologist and diamond grader and I have my own jewellery label, Kate McCoy Jewellery - www.katemccoy.com.

I create pieces to suit any budget.

I also have a new project called Mr Baxter - www.mrbaxter.com.au.

What do you get up to on the weekends? I like to be spontaneous and not plan too much. Usually it involves relaxing, laughing and spending quality time with family and friends outdoors.

Do you have a favourite quote?

"Envy is ignorance, imitation is suicide" - Emmerson.

Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast? Be authentic. Do what you love.

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Nature's lollies.

Thumbs Up MEDJOOL DATES – Why did no one tell me how good these things are earlier? Goodbye chocolate, hello dates. Heaven has a new name!

WINTER’S END – House Stark’s pessimistic motto can go and mate with itself right not, because summer is well and truly on its way!

SPRING FESTIVITIES – There's so much going on around here this month and you can read all about it in the next hundred or so pages.

FINALS FEVER – It’s hard not to get excited when the finals action is hotting up and the Roosters, Rabbitohs and Swans are all in the mix.

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Toto Age 10 years Sex Male Breed Wiry Terrier x

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Toto is a sweet, gentle senior boy. He is social with other dogs, even smaller ones, and is obedient and affectionate with people. Toto is very active and loves his walks, but he has poor close vision. When he sees a hand coming he thinks it is a chicken neck to eat. He has a scruffy coat and weighs 12.3kg. He comes desexed, C5 vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. His adoption cost is $350. For further details, give Doggie Rescue a call on 9486 3133, email monika@doggierescue.com or visit the website at www.doggierescue.com.

Thumbs Down GUNS – Apparently gun ownership in the Eastern Suburbs is at an all time high, and it has nothing to do with the number of gyms in the area.

ASHES TO ASHES – Major Tom’s a junkie, Captain Clarke’s goose is cooked and Aussie cricket is all but dead to me… until summer comes around.

RANDOM PISSED INJURIES – Not just an affliction of those in their early twenties, it seems - once a clumsy drunk, always a clumsy drunk.

DISRESPECTFUL DOG OWNERS – When your son steps in dog shit near a children’s playground twice in one week, it’s time to go on the warpath.

ONLINE RENOVATIONS – Just thinking about updating the look, feel and functionality of The Beast website is making me anxious. Long live print!

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Kylie & Dannii Age 8 years Sex Female Breed Jack Russell x

Weight 5.5kg/3.9kg

Kylie and Dannii are sisters and they want to stay together. They are easy-going girls and are social with other dogs. They walk well on loose lead and enjoy the company of kids. They are easy to pick up and well mannered around strangers. Kylie weighs 5.5kg and Danii weighs 3.9kg. They have short coats and are desexed, vaccinated, heartworm free and microchipped. The adoption fee together is $800.

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Nothing Passive About New Smoking Laws Words Evonne Collier Picture Philip Morris

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t’s been two months since smokers were told to ‘butt out’ from commercial outdoor dining venues, thanks to the latest round of smoke-free legislation introduced by NSW Health aimed at reducing dangerous secondhand smoke.

In 2013, smoking was banned at public transport stops/stations, sports fields, public swimming pools, within four metres of public building entrances and within ten metres of children’s playgrounds. The latest changes put into place on July 6 mean you’ll be asked to move at least four metres away from an outdoor dining area of a restaurant, cafe or licensed venue to get your nicotine hit.

NSW HealthStats shows that 14% of South Eastern Sydney residents continue to smoke,

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which is below the NSW average of 16%.

The NSW Cancer Council cites research that non-smokers who have been exposed to secondhand smoke have a 31% greater risk of lung cancer than other non-smokers.

The South Eastern Sydney Public Health Unit Director, Professor Mark Ferson, said there are no safe levels of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke.

“Research has shown individuals in typical public outdoor dining areas may be exposed to high levels of secondhand smoke,” Prof Ferson said.

“Creating smoke-free areas reduces exposure to secondhand smoke and can support those who have quit or are trying to quit. It also makes

smoking less visible to children and young people.”

And it seems smokers are aware of their habits’ impact.

Research conducted by Cancer Institute NSW shows 73% of smokers agree that their smoking affects the health of those around them and 82% understand their secondhand smoke is harmful.

NSW Health surveys show that four out of five people (smokers and non-smokers) support a smoking ban in commercial outdoor areas and the organisation has been working hard with local businesses to make sure they are aware of the laws and provided with appropriate support (e.g. signage). The surveys show that most hospitality businesses across NSW were already smoke-free in response to consumer demand, and that this has been good for business.

On-the-spot fines will be served to individuals ($300) and business owners (up to $5,500) found breaking these laws. NSW Health said there are currently nine health inspectors who monitor compliance and enforce laws in the Eastern Suburbs, plus there are online complaint forms for the public to notify of any breaches.

Another consideration of the new laws is where people will extinguish their cigarettes.

David Imrie, CEO of Keep NSW Beautiful, noted that cigarette butts are a serious issue in tackling litter and make up close to half the number of items in the litter stream.

“We’re concerned that butt litter could increase if the new legislation prevents smokers from having easy access to ashtrays, previously provided in outdoor areas where smoking was permitted,” Mr Imrie said.

If smokers are required to go out to the street to have a cigarette, Mr Imrie asked that they do the right thing and find a bin to dispose of their cigarette butts responsibly, even if it is less convenient.

Do you agree with the recent decision to ban smoking in outdoor dining areas?

Interview and Pictures Marcus Braid

Jarryd, Coogee

Sophie, Bondi

Yes, because of the inconvenience to the other people who don’t smoke, and so you don’t have to inhale everyone else’s secondhand smoke. It’s pretty rude.

To be honest, I think you shouldn’t be able to smoke outside because it’s very, very bad for you, and it’s better to stop because you could die.

Scott, Coogee

I’m a smoker myself and I honestly don’t agree. From outside dining areas, smoke disperses anyway. We should be living in a free country where we’re allowed to do what we want in an outside area.

Mushka, Bondi

I didn’t hear about that but yeah, I guess so.

I don’t have a strong opinion about it, but it’s healthier not having smokers around.

David, Bondi

You should be able to smoke outdoors, but inside it’s not okay. It’s not illegal and it should be a personal choice.

Victoria, Bondi

Personally it doesn’t bother me. It’s okay with me; I don’t smoke. I have friends and family who do smoke, but the answer is still yes.

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Bacon And Egg Rolls Bring Bondi Fathers Together Words Marcus Braid

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f you’re a dad, like to have a yarn and enjoy a bacon and egg roll, you should take the tin lids down to the playground at Bondi Beach on a Saturday morning.

A new dads group, aptly named Fathers of Bondi, is based on a motto of bringing dads and kids together over a morning roll.

“The agenda is really pure,” organiser Ian Coker said.

“It’s about mateship. People still underestimate the value of guys getting together and doing something productive, like making a bacon and egg roll, and sharing how their week has been and what’s happening in their life.

“That itself is enough without having to resort to the other aspects of support that are available.”

Mr Coker said the initiative is about bringing dads together in a supportive environment, so that they can find other people at a similar stage in life.

“It’s to make new mates and develop personal networks, and have someone who understands what you’re going through in life,” he said.

“Even if you’re living in a two-bedroom shit box in Bondi, everyone wants the best thing for their kids.”

The group is quickly growing in size. Two dads arrived on the first Saturday and now there are more than 14 dads making their way to the playground at around 8am.

“I think it could go crazy,” Mr Coker said. “Now we are throwing in kids’ entertainment, with free face painting as well as the free bacon and egg rolls.”

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/fobondi.

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Damian and Evelyn are volunteering to help tidy the bowlo up a bit.

Locals Chip In To Save Club Words Duncan Horscroft Picture Daniel Hutton

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he changing face of the Eastern Beaches has seen many local clubs close in recent times due to lack of patronage, and the vacant recreational land left behind when a club ceases trading is a prime target for property developers.

One club fighting the good fight is the Maroubra Sports Club, formerly the Maroubra RSL Memorial Bowling Club, which was opened in 1960.

A new board was elected earlier this year and, realising the club was in dire straits, they voted to undertake a rescue package to keep the doors open.

The building is currently undergoing a major facelift and facilities director Robert Ugarte is confident once the renovations are complete the club will be a popular venue for people young and old, including mothers who can let their children play on the grounds while they have a coffee.

“We want to reinvent this club and make it a place for the community,” Mr Ugarte said. “We want to attract young people

with art, music and good food. It will be a gaming-free club with no gambling facilities.”

Mr Ugarte said most of the work is being done by volunteers and some of the board members run the bar while the club is currently open from Friday to Sunday.

“We have a limited budget and we have relied on donations for things such as lighting.

Hopefully we can attract a few more sponsors,” he said.

“So far community support has been good with volunteers helping to clean and tidy up.

We’ve got a lot of volunteers but could do with a few more.”

“The board has great plans for how the space will be used – it will host multiple sports, a variety of functions, and lots of culture. We want to ensure that it will be an enjoyable space for friends and families in the years ahead.”

If you want to help save the Maroubra Sports Club and be a part of a wonderful community venture, give Robert a call on 0411 843 811.

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NEW RENOVATIONS AT BARZURA Residents may have noticed that Barzura, one of Coogee’s favourite seaside destinations, was closed for renovations for a few weeks with a pop-up café briefly taking its place. That's because they were renovating in preparation for their 21st birthday. The Coogee favourite has been in business since 1994 and to celebrate they have installed a new open plan kitchen, new bar, new artwork, new uniforms, new menu, new signage, new lighting plus many other new features.

Barzura is open seven days a week from 7am to 11pm with breathtaking views of Coogee Beach and the Pacific Ocean.

EXCELLENCE IN URBAN DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE More than 200 people celebrated and recognised the best of the best in sustainable urban development and design at the Randwick City Council Architecture and Urban Design Awards ceremony, held at the Prince Henry Centre in Little Bay last month. Randwick Mayor Ted Seng, who hosted the awards night, said the calibre of entries was outstanding. “The standard of entries received this year

was extremely high and we’re thrilled that so many architects and designers rose to the challenge of enhancing Randwick’s urban environment,” he said.

Visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au.

DEMENTIA AWARENESS TALK September is Dementia Awareness Month and Woollahra Council will be providing a free information session. The session will talk participants through the five ways of help with the prevention of dementia. Your brain matters and the five simple steps maximise your brain health while reducing the risk of developing dementia.

The session is on September 16 at Woollahra Council Chambers from 6 - 7.30pm. Please visit www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au.

TAMARAMA STORMWATER RECYCLING SYSTEM Have you passed by Tamarama Beach recently? Notice the construction site in the top park?

There’s nothing to worry about.

Waverley Council is taking inspiration from the late musician Billie Holiday and catching ‘pennies from heaven’ by installing a state-of-the-art stormwater recycling system. Following successful water recycling system instal-

Oh, how I wish I owned one of those Ben Buckler houses.

lations at Bondi and Bronte, the system will collect, clean and recycle polluted stormwater that would otherwise flow into the gully and beach for irrigation in the park, and for toilet flushing at Tamarama Beach. Please visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au.

WAIROA BOGAN BINGO The Friends of Wairoa School Inc are holding a ‘Bogan Bingo’ night on Saturday, September 5 at Randwick Labor Club on Alison Road in Randwick. The event kicks off at 7pm and tickets are $30. To book, please visit www.trybooking.com/142591.

PUSH FOR STATE-WIDE BEACH SMOKING BAN Randwick City Council is leading the way for healthier and cleaner beaches by suggesting the NSW Government consider banning smoking on all beaches across the state. Randwick City beaches went smoke-free in 2014, but smoking is still permitted on most NSW beaches.

Councillors last night resolved to move a motion at the upcoming Local Government NSW Conference to allow legislation change that will enforce the blanket ban. For more info, visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au.

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A fun day out for the whole family.

Eco-Living Fair Fast Approaching Words Marcus Braid Picture Randwick City Council

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reens Councillor Murray Matson fears the Randwick Eco-Living Fair and other similar community events could come under future threat from the State Government’s tentative amalgamation plans.

Councils have made their submissions to the NSW Government’s Fit for the Future reforms, with Randwick already indicating their preference to merge with Waverley and Botany.

Cr Matson said the potential amalgamations could impact on “a lot of things we do”, including the Eco-Living Fair.

“You’ve got to worry about Fit for the Future and the State Liberal Government’s forced council amalgamation program,” he said.

“If, for instance, Randwick City Council is swallowed up into a super council with all other local councils and the City

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of Sydney, then I think it might be very awkward for us to expect that councillors in the CBD will understand the need to keep an environmental show going on at Randwick. They are just going to be out of touch with the local issues.”

The Eco-Living Fair will celebrate its eleventh year on September 13 from 10am to 3pm, and will continue to provide a range of new and popular activities for local residents and their families. The festival will be held at the Randwick Community Centre.

There will be outdoor stalls promoting and showcasing environmentally-friendly products from across the Eastern Suburbs and wider Sydney, as well as family and children's entertainment, native wildlife on show for youngsters to learn about the importance of biodiversity, and sessions on healthy eating.

“You walk around the show and you see every environmental activist from the last 20 years, which is great,” Cr Matson said.

“In 2004, I put into place an environmental levy, which has given the council enough money to put on a respectable show every year.

“It’s a great day out for the kids. It’s an opportunity to see things such as entertainers.

There’s singing and dancing; there’s also the constant presence of our permanent permaculture garden there.”

Randwick Mayor Ted Seng said he was looking forward to one of the municipality’s signature events.

“The fair will once again celebrate our diverse local environment and will include an array of displays and workshops that will encourage our residents to use environmentally-friendly initiatives and systems in their own homes,” he said.

“The Eco-Living Fair has something for all ages, with plenty of entertainment throughout the day, all set in the beautiful, central location of Randwick Environment Park.”

Many local partner organisations attend to provide information and conduct formal and informal talks and workshops based on the environmental issues that affect members of our community in their homes, at school and in the workplace.

Other popular events on the day include Council's Garden Awards, cycling activities and free bicycle maintenance workshops, tours of the Randwick Environment Park and experts on hand helping out with keeping bees, chickens and sustainable food production.

You can also check out fun and informative activities, from yoga classes and honey tasting sessions, to composting and worm farming workshops.

Visit www.ecolivingfair.com.au for more information about the event and transportation options.

As the new financial year is well under way, we’ve kicked off a number of projects across the city as part of our $34M capital works and upgrades program. I am excited to see that a number of important projects, like the new Coogee Beach toilets, are set to start over the next six to eight months.

2015 has been a big year for Randwick City Council so far. While we still await the NSW Government’s final announcement on local government amalgamations, I know that the actions we’ve taken over the past 12 months, and our decision to propose an eastern suburbs merger with Waverley Council, will go a long way towards safeguarding our local sense of community.

In the years to come, I will look back on my time as Mayor in 2015 and know that, together with Councillors and staff, we made the right, albeit tough, decisions.

I see this not as the end of two good councils – but as the start of one great council.

I have been honoured to serve Randwick City as Mayor during this period of change. We have a supportive local community, and a dedicated team of Councillors and staff who I have been privileged to work with.

Councillor Ted Seng Mayor of Randwick @randwickmayor

13 September Eco Living Fair 10am-3pm Randwick Community Centre 27 Munda Street, Randwick

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Teen Book Club 4pm-5:30pm Margaret Martin Library Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo 10am- 11am & 1pm-2pm Randwick Town Hall 90 Avoca Street, Randwick Bookings: 1300 306 776

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So much more than just a farting competition.

Australia’s Flying History Celebrated On The Bondi Breeze Words Marcus Braid Picture Waverley Council

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his year’s annual Festival of the Winds has been inspired

by Australia’s most famous aeronautical pioneer.

In 1893, Lawrence Hargrave invented the box kite, which he used to make a box kite train to lift himself off the ground.

The development formed the basis for modern air flight, and now the theme surrounding the Festival of the Winds, which is set to take place on Sunday, September 13 at Bondi Beach.

The theme for the 37th Festival of the Winds is past and present Australians’ contribution to flight, featuring Robert Moore’s kite altitude record and Lawrence Hargrave’s groundbreaking inventions.

A replica of Lawrence Hargrave’s box kite installation will be on show at the festival,

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which is organised by Waverley Council in association with the Australian Kiteflyers Society.

The festival aims to celebrate multiculturalism through kite art from around the world, and promises to be a very colourful day at the beach.

“Festival of the Winds, with its colour and vibrancy, is a wonderful family-friendly event to herald in the warmer months,” Waverley Mayor Sally Betts said.

“We love supporting Festival of the Winds every year, and like the kites, the festival itself is unrestricted. The Bondi sky is the venue and it welcomes kites and flyers from all over the world.”

There will be international food stalls, free dance workshops, children's rides, kite workshops and demonstrations,

roaming entertainment, puppet shows and art exhibitions in the Bondi Pavilion Gallery, among the many features of the day.

“Festival of the Winds reminds us what is possible when we let our imagination and creativity run free,” Cr Betts said.

“There are workshops for kids to design and make their own kites and even paper planes.”

Those not learned in the language of kite flying are encouraged to bring along their own creation and receive advice from the pros, who travel from far and wide for this annual spring tradition.

A competition of spectacular hand-made kites of all shapes and sizes will feature both Australian and internationally renowned kite flyers including Johnny Yep from Singapore, Edo Eorghetti from Italy and Dernhard Dingwerth from Germany, among others.

The pros will be showing off their flying skills and artistic handmade creations from 11am.

There will also be a dedicated kite flying area for the general public, featuring paper plane flying and kite flying competitions with prizes. The ‘Youth Zone’ will feature live performances from local bands, while the ‘Kids Zone’ will have free face painting, a jumping castle, puppet shows, craft activities and an animal farm.

The multicultural stage will feature dance and performances from nations including the Cook Islands, Indonesia, China, Sri Lanka, Brazil and Africa, and Bondi Public School’s violins and choir will also perform.

Bondi Pavilion will be a centerpiece of the event, with the ‘New Skies and Other Worlds’ exhibition by Adam Norton on in the gallery.

The Festival of the Winds will take place on Sunday, September 13 from 11am to 4pm at Bondi Beach. For more information on the festival, please visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/fow.

Mayor‘s Message It is important Council gives our community our assurance that we have a long term plan to keep an operating Cemetery and ensure that it is maintained and improved.

We are incredibly proud of our Cemetery’s rich heritage and historical value – it is the resting place of so many people who helped shape Australia. We are committed to its upkeep, renewal and its future.

Over the past few years there have been suggestions about putting Centennial Park type fencing around the Cemetery with niche pillars as well as a pavilion in the gully. These ideas required extraordinary borrowings that Council felt could not be justified.

We know our community love and cherish Waverley Cemetery. It saddens me some people who do not live in our area and who may not have visited the Cemetery recently seem to be misinformed about our plans for this iconic location.

Our short-term plan has delivered some good results – we have fixed up internal roads and staircases, we are replacing the old fence on Fig Tree Lane and the broken fence on Trafalgar Street and we will continue to repair and replace internal fencing. We are also going to fix the grand entrance.

We have commenced proper documentation of all our burial plots and niches as well as our wonderful monuments as this information is vital for understanding the future potential for our Cemetery.

We are looking forward to working with our community on long-term strategies for both Waverley and South Head Cemeteries. You can find more information on the current repair and renewal work on our website waverley.nsw.gov.au. I look forward to keeping you up-to-date on both of our Cemeteries.

Sally Betts, Mayor of Waverley CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE 55 Spring Street, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 PO Box 9, Bondi Junction NSW 1355 PHONE 9369 8000 WEB waverley.nsw.gov.au

Events Sydney Jewish Writers Festival Saturday 29 – Sunday 30 August Waverley Library Celebrate the richness and diversity of Jewish writing with a weekend packed with presentations and workshops from writers from around Australia and overseas who identify as Jewish or write on Jewish themes.

To book visit sjwf.org.au.

Meet the Author: Indira Naidoo Tuesday 8 September, 6.30pm Waverley Library Join Indira as she shares her new book and details of Australia’s most innovative kitchen and the community gardens, bringing neighbours together to share meals and stories.

Bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au.

Dads Read Saturday 19 September, 10–10.30am Waverley Library Stories, songs and movement for 0–5 year olds and their male carers. Dads, granddads, uncles, big brothers and male carers are encouraged to come along.

Free, bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au.

For more event info visit our website waverley.nsw.gov.au

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SES HEADQUARTERS OPENS IN BONDI JUNCTION The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Waverley-Woollahra unit opened its new headquarters at 101 Grafton St, Bondi Junction with a community open day recently. The official open day celebrated the opening of the new facilities and recognised volunteers for their service during the April Sydney storms.

Formerly located in Alexandria, the move to Bondi Junction is welcomed by the community as it means quicker response times in the event of emergencies. The close proximity to both council areas also means closer engagement with the local community.

CAMP QUALITY’S ‘DINE AT MINE’ CAMPAIGN For the months of August and September, Camp Quality’s ‘Dine at Mine’ campaign is back, encouraging all foodies to host their own bespoke dining experience to support children and families living with cancer.

Participants can invite their family, friends and work colleagues to a unique and personal dining experience and ask them to

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make a donation to Camp Quality for their meal. To find out more information or to register to be part of Dine at Mine, visit www.dineatmine.org.au.

FIND OUT YOUR FASTEST ROUTE TO AND FROM WORK Two new road and public transport data comparison apps have been released over the last couple of months. State Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton said using the new apps would give commuters the tools they needed to make a confident, informed decision on how and when to travel. The new apps are called ‘Commute’ and ‘Commuter NSW’. “The NSW Government had private app developers help us create these terrific apps which give commuters an additional service to help them move around with ease on their chosen mode of transport,” she said.

BETTER OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith and Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton have called on local organisations

to apply for funding under the next round of the Youth Opportunities Program. The NSW Government’s Youth Opportunities Program provides grants to organisations to deliver youthled and youth-driven community projects that have a positive development focus. Up to $1 million will be awarded to projects that engage young people to lead and increase community participation. Since the Youth Opportunities program launched in 2012, almost $6 million has been granted to more than 85 youth development projects.

INVESTING IN QUALITY TEACHING Member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith and Member for Vaucluse Gabrielle Upton have welcomed the launch of a major new investment that will enable some of the best local public primary school teachers to mentor and coach other teachers, improving the results of students. The $224 million Quality Teaching, Successful Students package begins this term and will benefit six schools throughout the Eastern Suburbs.

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Liam's back in town with plenty of new tricks up his sleeve.

Clovelly Magic Man’s Tricks A Sight For Sore Eyes Words Marcus Braid Picture Grant Brooks

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hile making his way through 37 countries over three years, Liam Power used magic as his communication method of choice.

And now, the lifelong Clovelly resident is using his experiences gleaned overseas to create a fascinating and funny new magic show.

“While I travel, I’ve always performed a lot of magic, just because it breaks down language barriers and helps you get new experiences,” Mr Power said.

Mr Power will perform ‘Around the World in 80 Tricks’ at Sydney Fringe in September, which blends magic and comedy together with travel stories.

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“They’re basically travel stories combined with magic tricks,” Mr Power said. “For instance, I learnt some card scams and card cheating games off some people in Europe. I perform those tricks while explaining a little bit about where I learnt them.”

“There’s another trick that’s inspired by a little bit of black magic: a Filipino black magic ceremony. It’s using actual experiences, stories and things that have happened to me as a premise for the magic tricks.”

Mr Power said it’s a unique magic show that hasn’t been replicated elsewhere.

“It’s also family friendly; it’s not like a kids show, but the

kids can come along and they’ll enjoy it. The parents will probably enjoy it more, though,” Mr Power said.

In March 2014, Mr Power travelled to Cambodia to film a documentary with the Fred Hollows Foundation highlighting their work towards ending avoidable blindness. He performed magic for patients after they had their eyesight restored.

“It was fantastic,” Mr Power said. “It was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done, just because I got to see all that Hollows does, as well as performing for people once they had finished surgery. It was really rewarding and amazing.

“I’ve known Gabi Hollows (Fred’s wife) for a while. I always had the idea that it would be great to go over there and do something like that. Gabi worked her magic and got some of her team involved.

“I got the idea to do the show after that. I always vaguely had an idea to do a live show involving travel and magic, but I thought I should do it definitely.”

Mr Power traversed a wide variety of countries and cultures through his journey overseas, but labelled parts of Asia and Central America as the most influential on his show.

“Magic wise, I think the best places I travelled while performing were Nepal, Laos and a lot of Central America and Cuba – the places that don’t get to see that sort of stuff as much as in Western society,” Mr Power said.

“In Europe and in North America there are a lot of magicians. When you go to developing countries, you don’t get to see that sort of thing as much.

I prefer to go to those sort of places.”

‘Around the World in 80 Tricks’ will be on show at the Fusebox at the Factory Theatre in Enmore on September 23, 25 and 27.

To book tickets or for more information on show times, visit www.sydneyfringe.com.

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Surfing By Remote A Reality Words Marcus Braid Picture Grant Brooks

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t’s not often you see a remote controlled surfboard in operation at the beach.

However, Clovelly’s Sean Carroll is working hard behind the scenes to ensure such devices become a mainstay of the Eastern Beaches.

“I’ve been making and testing remote controlled surfboards that are controlled from the beach, preferably by someone who can surf,” Mr Carroll said.

“They’re high powered, so they get up to about 40 kilometres per hour on the water, and they’re very acrobatical.

Mr Carroll, the designer and engineer of the boards, first formulated the idea while working as a lifeguard at Tamarama Beach in 1997.

“I got very excited on the idea, because I’d been down the coast on the weekend. When I got back, all the guys said, ‘This guy’s got a remote controlled surfboard and you are going to lose it when you see one’,” Mr Carroll said.

Mr Carroll, a plumber by trade, worked in Japan where they manufactured the remote controlled surfers, and he

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bought two of them. Soon after a Wollongong man registered a $100,000 patent on the concept, but ended up severely ripped off.

“The only other way was for me to make my own,” Mr Carroll said. “Materials wise, I can create one for $100. That would be a little bit smaller than the models I’ve got now.

The surfboards come complete with replica figures of surfers such as Andy Irons and Owen Wright.

“To shape the man is probably one of the hardest things,” Mr Carroll said. “It must have taken around 200 hours of practice to get that right.

“Musician Kid Mac and [big wave surfer] Mark Mathews contacted me last week. Mark Mathews wants to use it for big waves, because I’ve been mounting a camera on it. He’s trying to work out how to mount his GoPro 3D on it, and how well the board holds up in really large waves.”

The boards cost anywhere from $2,000 for the top of the range 37-inch model, to $300 for the 12-inch model. For more info, email surfrise@live.com.au.

ichie Benaud was one of Coogee’s favourite sons, and the late cricketing legend is set to play a key part in this year’s Taste of Coogee festival.

The festival has partnered with the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation this year, bringing a new sporting dimension to the event, which takes place on Sunday, September 20 at Goldstein Memorial Reserve.

“We’re raising money in particular for the Richie Benaud Cancer Fund,” Event Manager Bernadette Summers said.

“There are really good things happening because of the cricket angle. NSW Cricket will be coming down with their cricket clinic for the kids.

“Richie was very well-known in the area, and quite a distinctive figure walking around the coastline.”

Crowd favourite The Martini Club will be back in action after performing last year, while local boys the John Field Band are also returning. The kids’ entertainment will be headlined

by Fun With Frankie.

“The wineries that were there last year have come back and we’ve got the whole day’s entertainment again,” Ms Summers said.

“We’ve actually got a really good experience down there this year with Geoff Jansz and Tony Bilson back.”

“There are some really good opportunities for foodies to come and have conversations and tastings with two megastars of the Australian food industry.”

“It’s a whole day’s entertainment for all age groups, so we encourage people to come down with a blanket to enjoy a glass of wine and some really good food.”

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FILM, TALK AND FEAST WITH TRANSITION BONDI Are you concerned about climate change, peak oil, social and economic injustice? Can one person make a difference?

Yes we can, together. Join in an inspiring evening of learning about the environment over a delicious vegan dinner every Wednesday at Ruby’s Café (upstairs at Chapel by the Sea). The Wednesday evenings take place at 95 Roscoe Street in Bondi from 7-9.15pm. Entry is $20 online or $25 at the door. Visit www.transitionbondi.org.

GUN NUMBERS SOAR ACROSS THE EASTERN SUBURBS The number of registered guns in private hands across NSW continues to surge, with the latest figures obtained by the NSW Greens showing more than 850,000 guns in private hands in NSW. Across the Eastern Suburbs there are almost 10,000 registered firearms between 2,574 gun owners. The information released shows that Matraville has 1,591 firearms in the area, but the Eastern Suburbs highest gun ownership numbers

are in Botany, with 1,771 guns between 127 firearms owners an average of more than 13 guns per gun owner. Of the seaside suburbs, Coogee has 543 guns and Bondi has 341, while Double Bay has the lowest number of guns with 110 guns between 39 registered owners.

PORCH AND PARLOUR REVIVAL IGNITES BONDI Campbell Parade favourite Porch and Parlour has reopened its newly renovated doors overlooking the iconic Bondi Beach. Since its original opening in 2010, Porch has become a local staple with queues always reaching out the door. To meet the high demand, Porch has recently taken over its neighbouring space and gained an extra 40 seats. Devoted locals and tourists can now once again watch the ocean with a cup of Will & Co coffee during the day, or a glass of wine during the evening.

BONDI HARVEST’S NEW COOKBOOK After working as a chef in some of Australia's finest restaurants,

Guy Turland and his business partner Mark Alston started their weekly YouTube cooking show, Bondi Harvest, in 2012. Now Bondi Harvest is an award-winning hit, with almost two million views and 55,000 subscribers. On September 21 they will release their first cookbook, aptly titled Bondi Harvest, which is full of fresh new recipes demonstrating their signature style. The book is available in all good bookstores and online for RRP $39.99.

CROWDFUNDING FOR BONDI ROAD GARDEN Want to grow your community through gardening? Transition Bondi has undertaken a crowdfunding project for a Bondi Road Community Garden to rewire locals’ thinking about food sustainability, teach gardening skills, and to build a community hub. Workshops include footpath gardens, propagating, composting, worm-farming and aquaponics. Build local resilience in response to climate change, and visit www.letsact. com.au/projects/241-bondi-road/ for more information.

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Stripped of their corporate shackles; Michael and Sebastian at Bondi.

Bondi Boys Run Away With Circus Words Marcus Braid Picture Daniel Hutton

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ondi boys Sebastian Cassie and Michael Carrigan saw each other around the traps regularly, and started to toy with employment ideas they never thought would see the light of day.

With both stemming from corporate backgrounds – Mr Cassie as a lawyer and Mr Carrigan as a risk and compliance officer – the idea to strip themselves of their corporate shackles soon became a reality, and they literally ran away with the circus.

Mr Cassie and Mr Carrigan have spent the past year putting together the brand new production for the Great Euro Circus, which will launch at Lyne Park in Rose Bay on September 23.

“Owners Harry and Marie Weber have been good commer-

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cial and business acquaintances of ours for a while,” said Mr Cassie, the show’s executive producer.

“We approached them with the idea of fusing those two worlds together, while coming up with a new form of touring circus that included an extreme element, because of the success of shows like Nitro Circus.

“We wanted to create something that was a bit more modern and appealing to people of all ages, and to still include some of the more traditional circus elements and remove anything that we thought was a bit too old.”

The Great Euro Circus is designed to cater for all ages, from children to those who like to see something extreme or never done before.

“By night, you’ll see the adults running around like little children themselves,” Mr Cassie said. “Some of them even seem like they lose their children because they’re so excited by it.

“We think clowning is awesome, but we thought the traditional presentation of the clown with make-up and very red hair was polarising. There’s a large proportion of young and old people who have a massive clown phobia. It’s one of the most common phobias in the world.

“We thought, ‘Why don’t we strip the guys down and remove all of the scary out of the clown… and have a modern clown that’s just bloody hilarious?’”

This current production is planned to run for two and a half years around Australia, and it will reach every corner of the country. Mr Cassie estimates that if the current rate of ticket sales continues, over three million Australians will see the show.

“There was a gap in the market we saw,” Mr Cassie said.

“Coming from Bondi, there’s so much stuff that happens around here that inspired us. Recently, we shot Hamish and Andy out of a canon into the middle of the harbour to relaunch the Hamish and Andy radio show.”

Since taking charge of the production, marketing and advertising for the Great Euro Circus, a core company value of community engagement has been adopted. This includes engaging with local charity groups and community groups, and providing support and opportunities to those groups to assist them with their fundraising and other campaigns.

“There’s a lot of pedigree for something that’s so modern,” Mr Cassie said. “We’ve taken it to that next level where we have to touch wood, because the stunts that these guys are performing are so dangerous.”

For more information about the Great Euro Circus show at Rose Bay’s Lyne Park, visit www.greateurocircus.com.

So much for returning planning power to councils.

Council Set To Cause Racket Over Tennis Court Decision Words Marcus Braid Picture Daniel Hutton

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averley Council has outlined the possibility of compulsory acquisition of Bondi’s Maccabi Tennis Centre after the State Government controversially rezoned the courts.

The Department of Planning’s decision to rezone privately owned tennis courts on Wellington Street from RE2 Private Recreation to R3 Medium Density has been met with dismay by the council.

“Open space is vitally important to our residents, which is why we will continue to fight to keep the land for that purpose,” Waverley Mayor Sally Betts said.

“We had already met with the applicants to discuss Council purchasing the property and may now have to consider our own rezoning application and compulsory acquisition.”

The Wellington Street courts closed in July last year after the Sydney East Joint Regional Plan-

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ning Panel (JRPP) recommended that the Maccabi Tennis Club be rezoned to a R3 medium density residential site with 42 apartments and 49 new parking spaces.

105 Wellington Street has been enjoyed as open space for over 100 years and tennis has been played there for decades.

“This is a slap in the face for Waverley and our residents, as their views have been completely ignored,” Cr Betts said. “The decision also flies in the face of the rhetoric from the Planning Minister about returning planning powers to councils.

“Waverley is the most densely populated municipality in Australia. We don’t need more highdensity housing and we are really disappointed the rezoning has been approved, particularly after the many years of fighting it.”

Cr Betts pointed to the process taken by the planning department in rejecting the

development application (DA) for Bronte RSL. “Only recently, the Bronte RSL DA was rejected by the State Government because Waverley had met its housing targets,” Cr Betts said. “Therefore, it stands to reason that 105 Wellington Street is not required to contribute additional housing stock. The rezoning decision by the Department of Planning has no merit and makes no sense.

“I have personally written to two past ministers and the current one on several occasions, requesting the planning proposal be denied and Waverley’s lack of open space and recreational facilities be considered as part of the decision-making process.”

A spokesperson for the Department of Planning and Environment said that the decision was consistent with planning rules for the surrounding area.

“The Department of Planning and Environment supported the merits of the planning proposal because the site is close to transport and services, and it is an efficient use of existing local infrastructure,” the spokesperson said.

“This decision allows Waverley Council and the proponent to work together, including on how community facilities in the Waverley area can be improved.”

At this stage the planning proposal does not allow any development on the site.

“Before any development could occur, a development application would need to be lodged with Waverley Council and exhibited for public feedback,” the spokesperson said.

The planning proposal was exhibited for public feedback

by Council from October 8 to November 5 last year.

Moves to overturn the decision have been headed by Rescue Bondi. The local community group is adamant the rezoning decision displays scant regard for the community’s interests.

Do state governments have too much power when it comes to community planning decisions?

Interview and Pictures Marcus Braid

Anna, Bondi

Yes, because it should be the council that’s closest to the people that live here making the decisions.

Are there many other courts around? I think they should remain.

John, Bondi

Gabriel, Bondi

I think they both have too much power.

They decide what’s convenient for them and not what’s convenient for the community.

Alice, Bondi

Yes, why have all these layers of government if you’re not going to rely on the expertise of Waverley Council? How would you expect the NSW Government to decide what’s in the best interests of Bondi?

Yeah, I used to get lollies at the tennis courts; I used to have tennis lessons and have a lolly afterwards. That was our family outing and everyone was doing the same.

The government ignored the community.

Oliver, Bondi Olga, Bondi

I don’t know who is responsible for what.

There needs to be consultation with the people.

You don’t leave a government with too much power.

Obviously they do have too much power.

We’re a built-up suburb as it is and we need all the recreational space available.

If Council voted against development and it was overridden by developers, it’s just sickening.

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FISHO FURY AT NEW TRAILER PARKING MEASURES Member for Vaucluse, Gabrielle Upton has welcomed new measures to crack down on boat trailers clogging suburban streets, but fishermen are not so happy. There are around 204,000 boat trailers currently registered in NSW. This number is forecast to increase by around 2.9 percent per annum over the next decade. Currently, a boat trailer can be parked for an indefinite period unless there are parking restrictions or reasonable grounds to believe the trailer has been left abandoned or left unattended. This applies whether or not the trailer is registered. Under the changes, boats left in the same place for more than three months will be impounded.

SPORTS DAD OF THE YEAR Nominate your local ‘sports dads’ for the Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year Award. For the past seven years, the public has had the chance to vote for their favourite celebrity Sports Dad of the Year, with

winners coming from a range of sporting codes from all over Australia. Previous finalists in the competition have included AFL superstars Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge, and NRL champions Cameron Smith and Paul Gallen. The competition has now been extended to include community sports dads.

To get involved, you simply need to go to sportsdads.com. au/community and explain in 100 words or less why you think your chosen sports dad should be crowned the Community Sports Dad of the Year.

NRL FINALS MONTH OF FOOTBALL It was the hot tip at the start of the year, and moving towards the business end of the season an Eastern Beaches derby NRL decider is still in realms of possibility. The Sydney Roosters have been in stellar form moving towards September’s finals series and are the bookies' favourites to add to their 2013 flag. Down the other end of the Eastern Beaches, South Sydney are battling for a top four posi-

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GRADE CRICKET IS BACK Randwick Petersham and Eastern Suburbs cricket teams have been hard at work in the nets and at the park, going through their preparatory paces before the Sydney grade cricket season kicks off later this month. The Randy Petes have appointed renowned and successful mentor Greg Small as their new Head Coach after they convinced him to cross the bridge from Mosman. Momentum is building for the Dolphins as well, with the club basking in the glory of seeing one of their first grade stars, Peter Nevill, pull on the Baggy Green for the first time. Visit www.sydneygrade.nsw.cricket. com.au for more information about the upcoming season and fixtures.

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1 2 3 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 30 MOVIE MONTH KICKS OFF Having started in 1993, Movie Month is the Starlight Foundation’s longest running national fundraising event, and this year they’re aiming to raise $500,000. To host a movie night or movie-themed party, register at www.starlightmoviemonth.gofundraise.com.au.

FILM, TALK AND FEAST Concerned about climate change, peak oil, social and economic injustice? Get down to this film, talk and vegan feast at 95 Roscoe Street in Bondi from 7-9.15pm. Entry is $20 online or $25 at the door. For more info visit www.transitionbondi.org.

BONDI ROAD GARDEN Bondi has undertaken a crowdfunding project for a Bondi Road Community Garden to rewire locals' thinking about food sustainability, teach gardening skills, and to build a community hub. Visit www.letsact.com.au/ projects/241-bondi-road/.

WOMEN FOCUS ON HEALTH AND CONFIDENCE Women’s Health Week, taking place from September 7-11, aims to give women across Australia the opportunity to focus on their health. This year the theme is ‘No more elephants’. Please visit www.womenshealthweek.com.au.

SHOW OF TRANSPARENCE ‘Transparence’ is a show designed to bring you an intimate snapshot of French street artist V2M's life.

V2M has immersed himself in the cultures and stories he discovered.

Transparence will be on show at Bondi’s Le Petit Bateau Gallery until September 25. Entry is free.

BIG HEART APPEAL Every year big-hearted Australians help save lives and make world-class research possible by supporting September’s Heart Foundation Big Heart Appeal. Over 120,000 volunteers will be knocking on doors. Sign up by visiting www. heartfoundation.org.au/bigheart.

CONCERT FOR LIFE Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and this major music event at Sydney Town Hall will bring together some of the country’s best musicians to tackle the growing issue of suicide in Australia. Visit www.ticketek.com.au/concertforlife for tickets or call 132 849.

BACHEL0R OF CIRCUS The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is inviting aspiring circus artists to submit their applications for entry into the 2016 suite of courses. Applications close today, with auditions taking place around Australia from September 21 to October 18.

ABSINTHE PREMIERES Spiegelworld has announced that its smash-hit Las Vegas show, Absinthe, will be performed at St Mary’s Cathedral Square, opposite Hyde Park, in the heart of Sydney’s CBD from September 15 until October 4. For info, visit www.ticketek.com.au.

DEMENTIA AWARENESS TALK September is Dementia Awareness Month and the good folk at Woollahra Council will be providing a free information session. The session will be held tonight at Woollahra Council Chambers from 6 – 7.30pm. Visit www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au.

RANDWICK ART SOCIETY Randwick Art Society will be holding an arts and craft exhibition at Bondi Pavilion from September 16 to October 4. The exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 5pm. For more information about the exhibition, go to www. randwickartsocietyinc.org.au.

BONDI HARVEST COOKBOOK Bondi Harvest is an award-winning online hit with almost two million views and 55,000 subscribers. Today the boys release their first cookbook, Bondi Harvest, which is full of fresh new recipes.

It’s available in all good bookstores and online for $39.99.

SPORTS DAD OF THE YEAR Nominate your local Sports Dads in the Philips Community Sports Dad of the Year award. To get involved, simply visit www.sportsdads.com.au/community and explain in 100 words or less why you think your chosen sports dad should be crowned the winner.

GREAT EURO CIRCUS LAUNCH Bondi boys Sebastian Cassie and Michael Carrigan have put together the brand new production of the Great Euro Circus, which will launch at Lyne Park in Rose Bay on September 23. The show is designed to cater for all ages.

Visit www.greateurocircus.com.

‘DINE AT MINE’ CAMPAIGN For the months of August and September, Camp Quality’s ‘Dine at Mine’ campaign is back, encouraging all foodies to host their own bespoke dining experience to support children and families living with cancer. Please visit www.dineatmine.org.au.

ART AND ABOUT Art & About Sydney is a collaborative arts festival where every street, laneway, intersection and thoroughfare is a canvas for creation and storytelling. The festival will run from September 18 – October 11. For more info, visit www.artandabout.com.au.

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FLICKERFEST ENTRIES Entries for the 2016 Flickerfest short film festival close today.

The festival will celebrate its landmark 25th year in 2016. To submit your entry for the Academy Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, please visit www.flickerfest.com.au/entries.

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The event kicks off at 7pm.

DADS HAVE THEIR DAY It’s Father’s Day today, so make sure you mark it down in the diary and don’t forget to buy your old man a present, or at the very least give him a call. There is a quality assortment of restaurants and cafes around these parts in which to spend the day.

ILLUMINATED SCULPTURES Explore the Randwick Environment Park and wetland area by night and discover an exciting range of illuminated sculptures and art. NOX – A Night Time sculpture walk – will be on at Randwick Community Centre from 6-8pm on September 11-13.

FATHERS OF BONDI If you’re a dad, like to have a yarn and enjoy a bacon and egg roll, get down to Bondi Playground at 8am on Saturday mornings. This group is based on a motto of ‘bringing dads and kids together over a morning roll’. Visit www.facebook.com/fobondi.

FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS The Festival of the Winds is on at Bondi from 11am – 4pm today.

Visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au.

ECO-LIVING FAIR The Randwick Eco Living Fair is on today from 10am at the Randwick Community Centre. Visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au.

BARZURA RENOVATIONS Residents may have noticed that Barzura, one of Coogee’s favourite seaside destinations, was closed for renovations for a few weeks.

Turns out they were renovating in preparation for their 21st birthday.

Barzura is back open seven days a week from 7am to 11pm.

RANDWICK HITS FULL SPEED Royal Randwick will be a sea of red as racegoers embrace Colgate Optic White Stakes Day today. Add in live entertainment and themed bars and you’ve got a winning combination for a great day out. Please visit www.australianturfclub.com.au.

TASTE OF COOGEE The Taste of Coogee Festival will take place from 9am–6pm today at Goldstein Reserve, with money raised to be donated to the Richie Benaud Cancer Fund after the festival partnered with the Prince of Wales Hospital Foundation.

Visit www.tasteofcoogee.com.au.

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RANDWICK FARMERS MARKET The Randwick Farmers Market is on every Saturday at Randwick Public School on Frances Street.

There’ll be a wide variety of stallholders selling their wares.

Contact Maria Stranieri if you are interested in becoming a stallholder by calling 0414 602 680.

LIAM POWER AT THE SYDNEY FRINGE FESTIVAL Clovelly’s well-travelled magic man Liam Power will present his new show ‘Around the World in 80 Tricks’ at the Fusebox at the Factory Theatre in Enmore on September 23, 25 and 27. Please visit www.sydneyfringe.com.

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Bondi's Great White Hope

Perth Standlick Interview Dan Hutton Photography Andrew Goldie

You're known as a Bondi local; where were you actually born?

I was born in Clovelly, moved to Randwick, and then moved to Bondi. I was about ten when I started surfing at Bondi full-time.

I first started surfing in Clovelly, just in the bay. Dad got pretty sick of that, so he started taking me down to Bondi and occasionally down to Bronte when I didn't have much time after school.

What was it like growing up in the Eastern Suburbs? It was definitely different to what it is like now. Bondi was a lot different, that's for sure.

We didn't have a car; we just got public transport around. You could do it then, but I don't think I'd do it now if I had to get public transport.

What else has changed about the area? I guess the people are probably the biggest change. There’s such a big influx of people who aren't originally from here just constantly moving in and becoming a part of the area. I think that culturally changes the place and the overall demographic of people who live here. It has a big effect, because a lot of the people who grew up here can't afford to do the things that a lot of people who are moving here do. I think that's one thing that's pushing the original locals out, just because the price of living is going up.

At what age did you first jump on a surfboard? I think I was probably seven. That was when I got my first glass board. My dad and mum took me up to Byron Bay and we had $300 for the little holiday we were on, and we were down at The Pass one day and saw these people surfing. Dad said, "That looks really cool; do you want to try that?"

And I said, "Yeah, we're going to do that." Dad splashed out $250 of the $300 holiday money on a board for me, unbeknownst to my mum.

How long did it take you to get the hang of it? I think I was up on my feet in the first day or so, but because of the whole ‘child drowning’ thing Dad used to wrap bubble-wrap around my chest under my wetsuit. He was a triathlete and Mum did triathlons, so I could always swim. I was swimming before I could walk; I was a real water baby. It wasn't a fear that I had, being scared of the ocean; it just came naturally.

I was swimming before I could walk; I was a real water baby. It wasn't a fear that I had, being scared of the ocean; it just came naturally.

Is it true that you were once a member of Maroubra Boardriders? Yep, MSA was my first boardriders club back in the day when I was 11 or 12, in the cadets. I went all the way up to the age of 15 and I won the cadets, but then they just kicked me out and put me in the opens. They didn't want me to do Bondi Boardriders as well, but Bondi was way easier to get to so I just stuck with Bondi. It's where I surf every day.

When did you realise that you were good enough to pursue surfing as a career? When I was 12 I won the B-grade men's title at Bondi and I thought, ‘I'm going to win a world title next year, come on’. It was a pretty quick reality change for me after I did my next contest, but that's where it all started. After I won one I was just hooked. I thought, ‘Yep, I want to win these things; this is so much

fun’. I already had that taste of the podium and people clapping for you. It was the best feeling ever. It is definitely right up there as one of the best feelings you can get.

What's been the highlight of your surfing career thus far? The first year I did the World Qualifying Series (WQS) and I missed out on qualifying for the World Championship Tour (WCT) by seven spots.

In that year I got a fifth at Sunset, a ninth at Haleiwa, a fifth somewhere else and I managed to get a second place in a six-star event in Spain. I missed out on winning it by 0.2 or something like that. That year was so amazing. It was like I couldn't do wrong, and I wasn't injured. I had terrible boards though. Froggy (Andrew Froggatt) up at Surf Culture in Bondi Junction actually gave me a board to go to Europe with because I had no boards. It was a secondhand board straight off the rack and it ended up making me $25,000 that year.

It was the best thing ever, being in such a bad situation with boards and going to a place on the other side of the world to a contest I’d never been to then getting a good result. I didn't even know where I was going to stay when I went over there, but I had nice people look out for me and things actually worked out without too much drama. I think it put me in a good headspace to do well, and that was just my year. Things just worked; that's the only way I can explain it.

Is that the closest you've been to making the WCT? Yeah, it is.

Every single year since then I've actually injured myself at some point of the year. It's been a bit of a stitch-up.

How frustrating is it when you're out of the water due to injury? Being out of the water and knowing that if you were at full

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strength you'd be doing well in the contest you’re missing is the most frustrating thing in the world. You can travel overseas somewhere, get injured and not be able to surf the contest you just paid $5,000 for.

Then you've got to go home and sit on the couch for two months. It's the biggest mind-f**k ever. Those first couple of surfs back are just the best thing.

the scenes and make yourself as mentally and physically ready for it to be able to compete at that level.

You need to have very good mental strength to just keep on going even if you have a run of bad events.

while ago. I've always had some sort of say in it for the last few years. Being one of the main surfers, you do get a bit of say, but the Australian Boardriders Battle last year was when I officially took it on.

Is it still your dream to make the WCT? Of course. I don't plan on doing anything else any time soon, that's for sure.

How hard is it to make the WCT? It's pretty damn hard. You've got to have a year where things just work and you're in the right head space. That's the most important thing. Obviously having good boards and a good support group is essential as well.

How old are you now? I just turned 25 last month.

There is quite a big rivalry between Bronte and Bondi boardriders clubs; do you think it's a healthy rivalry? I love it; it's that much fun. We all hate each other and abuse each other, but it's all in good nature. Everyone's there having a laugh and it's hilarious.

You've surfed a couple of WCT events, haven't you? I have surfed one, over at Margaret River. I had torn ligaments in my ankle at the time, but I wasn't going to say no to surfing it, because you get $8,000 for just paddling out. I had to grit my teeth and do what I could do, and I almost ended up getting through. It came down to not being able to do a big enough turn at the end.

Being out of the water and knowing that if you were at full strength you'd be doing well in the contest you’re missing is the most frustrating thing in the world.

Have you beaten any of the top WCT surfers in any WQS events?

Every event you're pretty much guaranteed a WCT guy surfing against you in the first round.

You always come up against them and if you want to be on the WCT, you've got to be beating them. You can't just be beating WQS guys and hoping that you get by on the WCT. It doesn't work like that.

How much luck do you need to get through and qualify for the WCT? You do need luck, but then you also need to make your own luck, I think. You can't just hope you have a lucky year and qualify. You've still got to do all the other stuff behind

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Who are your sponsors? Would it be possible to do what you’re doing without them? Oakley is my major sponsor. They pretty much facilitate me to do the whole year on the WQS and help pay my bills at home. Without a major sponsor you're definitely pushing a big load of shit up a hill, really. It's difficult. You need that 50 or so grand to do the year on tour. Without that you'd be going on a credit card and you'd be relying on prize money, and it’s just way too stressful knowing that you need to do well in an event in order to get to the next one. You'd lose your mind. I don't know how some people do it.

What other sponsors do you have?

I use Famous Surf grips, wax, leg ropes and accessories. They actually gave me my own signature tailpad last year, which was pretty cool. I’m also sponsored

by Futures fins, I ride for Emery surfboards and Passion Projects give me all the supplements I need to keep the rig in good shape.

Do you prefer competing as an individual in a WQS sense, or as a member of the Bondi Boardriders in a tag team event? They're two completely different beasts. With the WQS you're thinking about yourself and only yourself. You do have a time limit, obviously, because it's a heat, but with the tag teams it is way more strategic.

You’re trying to get your wave, block other people and ruin their time limit, and then get through your other surfers. It's actually way more nerve racking surfing for Bondi than any WQS heat I've ever surfed in my life.

You're the Bondi Boardriders captain these days; when did you take over the captaincy? It was quite a

Bondi Boardriders are going up against North Maroubra Surf Riders in a grudge match on August 29. Are you intimidated by the boys from the ‘Bra? Not really. You can't let someone intimidate you in a heat. It's happened before and you lose straight away. My goal as captain will be to ensure the boys know that there's no chance of us losing. I reckon we're going to flog them, to be honest with you.

Who are the favourites out of you and Maroubra? We haven't surfed against each other. I don't think you can really have a favourite because of the format. It really comes down to how your team goes on the day.

What is the format for the event?

I'm not sure of the time limit or the amount of surfers yet, but it will be a format that anyone can lose. You've got an under 16s surfer, an opens surfer, you might have two girls, and you've got an over 35s. It's up to the people on the day to perform, and if you don't work as a team you're not going to win.

You recently relocated to Byron Bay; have you found that your surfing has improved as a result of moving up there? I definitely go straight a lot more because it's always barrelling. The waves up there are incredible. I see quite a few people from Sydney up there all the time and everyone's like, “Oh my God, I can't believe we've got to go back to Bondi tomorrow.”

What prompted the move up to Byron? The lease of some close friends of mine in Bondi ran out and they didn't realise. The real estate agent finally managed to

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get in contact with them and said, "You guys haven't re-signed it; we've been trying to get on to you for six weeks now and you've got to be out tomorrow. We've got people moving in there and we need to get into the place." They said, "All right, let's go somewhere else; let's move to Byron." They had a spare room up there and I put my hand up for it.

Is there much difference between Byron and Bondi these days?

Yeah, there is a big difference. I still like Bondi more in the sense of that homely feel you get here, but the quality of life up there is unbeatable.

Did you have a fallback plan if the surfing thing didn't work out? Just to stay in school.

Did you finish school? No, I didn't end up finishing school. My year adviser got us in for a meeting and at that stage in year ten I'd only done half a year of school. I was away doing contests and was already making a bit of money.

My year advisor got offered to play for Manchester United in England before he finished school. His parents made him stay on and do the last two years of school, then when his chance came around again he didn't qualify. He is a PE teacher now and he said, “I think you should give this a good go and see where it takes you. If not, go to TAFE and do your last two years again.” It was two years out of my life that could’ve set me up for the rest of my life. I had to take advantage of it while I could.

If the powers that be at Oakley decided that your time was up and they were cutting your sponsorship, what would you do? I’d definitely go looking for another sponsor; I wouldn't just give up straight away because of that, even though it is so expensive.

I think there are certain ways around it now. I could do a crowdfunding thing. I would have to get some sort of a job and I wouldn't be surfing full-time, but I think I could pull it off for a while and then hopefully do well in the first couple of events, which would then help me get to the next couple. I don't think I’d get many years out of doing that though.

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Sharks… cull or protect? There has to be something done, because recently where I live you see something of four metres or bigger every day, and it's not that comfortable. I went in to surf and it was probably four to six foot in front of my house, and it was the most ridiculous barrel you could imagine, but I couldn't find anyone to go surfing with me and it was literally too scary to go out. I didn't want to risk going out there on my own and something happening, and then dying of blood loss. You wouldn’t even be able to get home because there's no one else on the beach. It has been such a scare lately. Two people were attacked just in the last couple weeks at Ballina, and then another guy further down the coast. There was a five-metre great white yesterday out the front of my house, and a five-metre white down at the beach last week. They saw two at Lennox and two in Ballina, and closed the beaches.

I love it; it's that much fun. We all hate each other and abuse each other, but it's all in good nature.

Everyone's there having a laugh and it's hilarious.

Do you think about sharks much when you're out in the water? You definitely do. It's on your mind when you go for an early at Suffolk Park, or anywhere around Byron really, but the waves are so good you just block it out and hope for the best.

What's the biggest wave you've ever surfed? Probably 15 to 20 foot over in Hawaii. If the comp is on, you pretty much don't have a choice; you've got to go out. You're just like: “All right, all four of us in the same situation. Someone's got to get through the heat.”

How much of the year do you spend surfing overseas? I'm probably usually away for about nine months of the year.

Where's your favourite destination? I went to the Canary Islands the other year and it was amazing; I had the sickest trip. The waves over there are nuts. There are sick reefs and perfect beachies with no one around. I think that's definitely up there. Hawaii's up there too, just because I go there so often and it’s become like a second home. You get there and you know where everything is.

What's your favourite wave in Australia? Probably ‘Ours’ (Cape Solander).

Do you have any favourite local haunts where you like to hang out in Bondi? I like to go to Neighbourhood; that's one of my favourites. Luis Tan's is up there too. I've been coming to Jed’s for a while for coffee, and I love Porch.

Two and Twelve is good as well; the food there is epic.

Who are your surfing role models?

Taj Burrow would be one of the ones I look up to, and Mick Fanning and Julian Wilson, of course.

I certainly look up to Wilko (Matt Wilkinson), surfing with him as much as I do; just the way he goes about it. Most people in Bondi Boardriders are role models too.

There are so many people who looked out for me and took me surfing when I was a grommet, so it's hard to name them all to be honest with you.

Would you encourage others to take up surfing or do you think the waves are already too crowded? I'd encourage everyone to take it up. If you have dramas outside the water and you need to escape from life for a little bit, there's nothing like paddling out to the perfect wave and just forgetting every problem you have. You can go surfing for four hours and then come back in to realise what your problems are again. That escape you get is like nothing else.

In an ideal world, what does the future hold for Perth Standlick? A good solid few years on the WCT, and then I’d like to be rich enough not to have to work. I think that's the ideal for everyone: to become wealthy enough without too much effort and then live the rest of your life comfortably.

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Boo Who? Words Rupert Truscott-Hughes Picture Ricky Pointing

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’m well aware the dead dog has been well and truly kicked by every form of media over the last few weeks, but due to The Beast’s monthly frequency, and the fact that the Goodes ‘issue’ occurred right when we were delivering our August edition, I’ve had to wait nearly a month to spew forth this belated barrage about the unfortunate happenings at Australian Rules grounds around the country over the last couple of years in relation to the two-time Brownlow Medal winner. What the world really needs right now is the opinion of yet another middle-class white male on the subject of racial discrimination, and I feel it is my duty to provide it.

Firstly, to the question of whether or not the hecklers are all racists, I honestly believe this is not the case. That said, the fact that this booing of Adam Goodes began after he called out a 13 year-old (is the age really relevant?) for calling him an ape, and escalated after he enacted a war dance during Indigenous round, illustrates that at the root of the unruly

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behaviour was a clear message of “get back in your box outspoken black man”. While others who have jumped on the bandwagon since may not have realised these origins, given the recent media exposure they now have no excuse for their actions.

If you choose to boo, you are as bad as the racists who first propagated this behaviour.

Despite this insinuation, the booers will remain, and I assume the former Australian of the Year will be on the receiving end of their noise more often than not as the year continues.

Thus, I have come up with a suggestion that could counter the booing. I remember the first Swans game I attended back in 1996. As a fairweather AFL supporter (aren’t we all up this way?) I’d been watching the Swans on television for some time, but had never actually made it along to a game (let’s not forget that there had been a few lean years for the Swans in the lead up to my attendance).

One thing that grabbed my attention almost immediately was the deafening din that rang

around the SCG every time Paul Roos put his hands on the ball.

“Why are they booing Roosy?”

I asked my more learned friend.

“They’re not booing you imbecile. They love him. They’re yelling out ‘Rooooooos’,” he replied.

And this, my friends, is the basis for my brilliant idea. You see, Mr Goodes also happens to be blessed with a double ‘o’ sound in his name. If the crowd were to yell out “Gooooodes” ever time the big fella got the ball, in the same way they once did for the great Paul Roos, it would be hard to distinguish the rival supporters’ boos from the Swans’ faithful’s cries of support, effectively drowning them out all together.

If there is one thing that racists and bigots shouldn’t be given, it’s a voice and a platform. Drowning them out with positive support is by far the best course of action I’ve heard suggested thus far.

While divisive at times, Adam Goodes is a great Australian and he should be shown the respect he deserves, and it is up to Swans supporters to lead the charge.

In light of the poor treatment of Adam Goodes, should booing be banned from sporting events?

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Yes, because it’s unsportsmanlike. Just cheer your own team; you don’t need to boo the opposition. It doesn’t happen too often, except maybe at State of Origin time.

Yeah, I think it should be.

I understand there are definitely reasons to be upset with your team, but perhaps not individuals.

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I didn’t think so until I saw first-hand two months ago what was happening to Adam Goodes in Melbourne. At certain stages it should be; at other stages, it shouldn’t be. It’s pretty ordinary.

I don’t think it should, because if you were saying ‘yay’ to everybody, then what happens if you’re not going for that person?

If you’re booing, you’re expressing your opinion of who you go for.

Jess, Bondi Nathan, Coogee

Yes, because I don’t think it’s sporting. If you go to an event you’re there to cheer on your team; you’re not there to boo the opposition.

As professional athletes, I think they should be prepared to be booed. It’s part of the job. With Adam Goodes, I don’t think it’s a racial thing at all; I think they should expect to be booed.

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This should be included in the national curriculum.

The Method To My Madness Words Elizabeth Major Picture Martin Offiah

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am told I am a flake. A transient hippy, I apparently can’t stick to anything; I move around too much, have my head in the clouds, never wear shoes and always seem to be disappearing on people. I make radical decisions and book last-minute flights. I have problems with long-term relationships and constantly look out for the next new thing in my life. Last year was aerial acrobatics and fire twirling. This week I am getting a gun license. Next on my list is Krav Maga.

Leaving my capriciousness aside, there is something to be said for the constantly evolving brain. Known as neuroplasticity, the brain does in fact change and adapt when exposed to new experiences, behaviours and skill sets. Languages, juggling, skydiving, musical instruments, puzzles and Sudoku all enhance our cognition, perception and

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memory. This can be used for rehabilitation, prevention of Alzheimer’s or to improve our intellectual capacity.

A year of doing the Sydney Morning Herald’s quick crossword has definitely improved my loquaciousness, if only to shake the dust off the wider reaches of my vocabulary and bring such magnificent words as I am using in this sentence back to my daily vernacular. Twirling fire has certainly augmented my ambidexterity, cognitive innovation and psychomotor reflexes. Aerial acrobatics relies on problem solving, balance and mitigation of fear response (in which attention and focus diminishes significantly). Shooting is shown to better a person’s spatial reasoning, spatial focus, visual acuity and decision making, while an exercise like Krav Maga should send oxygen-rich blood into my brain, deliver-

ing it the nutrients required to react, think, grow and defend itself against stress. In defence of the nomadic lifestyle, cognitive stimulation and social engagement are important aspects of travel, while learning a new language actually increases the physical size of your brain.

When it comes to new experiences, our brains are actually shameless pleasure seekers. Attracted to novelty, the midbrain area known to neuroscientists as the substantia nigra/ventral segmental area (SN/VTA) seeks out stimuli that are new, different, or unusual. This in turn enhances our cognitive function and memory. The capacity to learn actually expands when we constantly give the brain shiny new things to discover. Think of the brain as the gift that keeps on giving.

In light of this, we can understand the implicit ideal of emotional intelligence that lies within the term ‘worldly’, or the validity of ‘life experience’ over academic achievement. The ability to travel alone through Mexico and avoid the imminent death that leers behind every Mucho Libre mask is a highly transferable life skill that I appreciate more than my first degree. I probably learnt more about writing by living on a boat in Indonesia than I did actually studying writing at university, and I would argue that postgraduate legal theory is best understood anecdotally, particularly if an experiential comparison can be made.

Was it not Nietzsche, the philosophical genius, who once claimed that “one must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star”?

So please, don’t call me a flake, stop rolling your eyes and asking if I will ever settle down, accept that I don’t like footwear and abandon your senseless reasoning of my inherently maniacal movements, for they are all necessary tools in the development of my latent genius.

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Hell hath no fury...

The Lucky Groom Words Todd Maguire Picture Matt Rimoni

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en’s smile was infectious.

He surely was the luckiest man alive. His beautiful girlfriend Jenny had enthusiastically agreed to be his lawfully wedded wife. He was over the moon. His mates were very happy for the couple, but they had a few reservations. Jenny had a reputation of being a bit of a player. They didn’t want to see their mate make a bad decision and carefully they told him how they felt.

“Those days are behind her,” he reported to the friends.

“We’ve both been around the traps and had a very good run, but those days are over now.

We are both committed to this marriage.”

Ben was proud of his mates and their concern, and he let

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them know, but his mates were still not convinced. Jenny had been a good sport and her long list of bedded men was quite astounding. She had played up like a secondhand watch and they were convinced she was still doing some private entertaining behind Ben’s back. Like a dog with a bone, they couldn’t let the thoughts go. Ben also had his momentary doubts, but he seemed to be able to move on from them.

The wedding day arrived and the bride and groom were picture perfect. They looked amazing and appeared to be lost in love. At the extravagant reception, family and friends offered their best as they competed to give the most flattering toasts to the couple. A beautiful

slide show of their time together was presented. It would have brought a tear to a glass eye.

One highlight of the evening was the father of the bride’s toast. He not only gave away his youngest daughter, he also gave the couple a set of car keys each.

The keys were to two new Mercedes cars parked at the new home he had also bought them for Christmas. The father wasn’t short of a quid and he had the generosity of Mother Theresa.

The newlyweds were extremely appreciative at the gesture.

Ben had already toasted the bride earlier, but stood one more time to add another toast.

“Firstly,” he started. “I would like to thank you all for your best wishes. Today has been the best day ever and I look forward to this wonderful new life. I have prepared a small slide show of my own, so please enjoy.”

The slide show began and from the first frame there was a deathly silence. Taking his mates’ advice, Ben had allowed them to keep an eye on Jenny and they managed to take a few sneaky photos of the bride in compromising positions with a selection of men.

The slide show finished. To break the silence, Ben casually continued his toast directly aimed at his new wife.

“You truly are a bitch of a woman. I knew you played up in your day, but these photos were only taken last week. I would like to thank my mates for their support, but mostly I would like to thank your dad. Not only has he given me half a mansion in Coogee, but now I have a brand new car as well.”

Ben skolled his beer and toasted the aghast father-in-law.

“Cheers, big ears!”

Ben ripped up the marriage certificate and threw his wedding ring at his bad egg of a wife. He put on his jacket, grabbed his loyal mates and proudly headed out of the reception with his trademark smile beaming.

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Such cool little creatures.

Quiet, Attractive, Nocturnal, Marsupialsâ&#x20AC;Ś Common Ringtail Possums Words Keith Hutton Picture David Webb

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not unusual after dark to see a swashbuckling brushtail possum bounding along on the ground towards the trunk of the nearest tree, then sitting watching you, still on the ground or up on a low branch. Less likely in the Eastern Suburbs are possums of a different kind, not so widespread and normally located sitting quietly, half hidden, in a leafy tree or tall bush; these are Common Ringtail Possums. They are less obvious and a whole lot cuter than their bigger, more confident cousins.

Ringtails were neither recorded in the recent extensive biodiversity surveys organised

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by Waverley Council, nor in the environment reports from Randwick Council; also, they get no mention in Centennial Parklands information sheets. Consequently, I was quite surprised to hear of one along Lang Road adjacent to the park recently. It was in a well-established private garden and was noticed at dawn making its way down from a big, leafless, overhanging branch to the boundary hedge, and then along to the patio of the house next door.

Ringtail possums are noticeably smaller than cats and brushtail possums, with tapering prehensile, white-tipped

tails. They are very attractive little animals, highly variable in colour from soft grey tones to rich rufous-red, with white patches behind their short rounded ears, and usually paler below.

They are distributed all along the eastern coastal areas of Australia from Cape York to Tasmania, where they occupy a broad variety of vegetation types including eucalyptus forest and woodland, rainforest, shrubby woodlands, heath lands, coastal scrub, parks and suburban gardens where shrubs form dense masses of tangled foliage.

Family groups forage and nest together until the young disperse. They are strictly nocturnal and most active foraging takes place during the first half of the night, after which they rest for a while, then feed again before dawn. Although anatomically specialised eaters of leaves of native vegetation, ringtail possums also feed on flowers and fruits, and in major Australian cities have adapted to live close to people and their gardens, where they eat a wide variety of flowers and fruits from introduced plants.

Ringtail possums generally adapt well to people, and vice versa. Unlike brushtail possums they are not attracted to human food scraps, nor are they as likely to move into the roof of your house and be noisy and messy.

They prefer to make their own nests in tree hollows or thick vegetation, mainly eat natural foods and have little interaction with people. However, there are problems with logging, fires and consequent modification of preferred habitats. In such situations natural predators such as large forest owls and pythons, and introduced foxes, dogs and cats, may adversely affect local populations. Common Ringtail Possums are protected in NSW, remain common nationally, and are not listed in the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

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Bring On The Bandits And Hoodlums!

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ho’d have thought getting absolutely smashed up by a hoodlum was a good thing?

And not just a good thing, a great thing! Something dreams are made of, driving countless fanatics to risk their lives scaling down frayed ropes and crumbly ladders all over the Eastern Suburbs to the sandstone platforms below. There they brave wind and weather and duck and weave surging waves, just for that chance to go toe-to-toe with a rampaging bandit.

For those not familiar with the evocative vocabulary of diehard anglers, we’re talking about fishing for yellowtail kingfish. Arguably the holy grail of Sydney’s fisher folk, kingies

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come in all makes and models, from small ‘rats’ to great big ‘pigs’, and pound for pound they’d drop Money Mayweather like a sack of proverbial sinkers.

In addition to their prowess in stripping monofilament, these scaly heavyweights also make regular appearances in bento boxes around the globe, thanks to their deliciously delicate flesh.

In NSW the minimum legal length (MLL) for kingfish is currently 65cm, which they reach at about two to three years of age.

In other words, kingfish that are caught measuring smaller than this must, by law, be returned to their home.

This size limit caused quite a stir when it was first introduced.

Commercial line operators copped a financial hit on the chin, while part-time punters were left flabbergasted that, after the fight of their lives, they had to release their trophy fish and return sheepishly home empty-handed yet again.

Unfortunately, however, there are some fishers out there who say to hell with that and flip the metaphorical bird to the rules by keeping bucket loads of undersized rats.

Most people understand that size limits are implemented with sustainability in mind.

They are designed to give the females a chance to reach sexual maturity (and hence reproduce) before they are caught and served with a squeeze of lemon.

This is the ideal scenario.

Interestingly, however, research has revealed that female kingfish don’t actually reach sexual maturity until 80cm at the earliest, with a large proportion only becoming mature around the 95cm mark. It was recognised by the powers that be that implementing such a high MLL would effectively put an end to the fishery and turn it into a catch-and-release species. For kingfish, therefore, the current MLL of 65cm represents a compromise between the interests of recreational and commercial fishers and the scientific research data.

I can vouch for the fact that hooking up on a ball-tearing hoodlum is one of life’s little must-do experiences. They will make a mess of your fishing gear and strain your vertebral discs to their limits, but you’ll come away with a toothy grin, a squirt of adrenalin and a healthy dose of respect for these humble creatures. So I urge everyone to continue, or begin, to respect the size limit for kingfish, and the limit for all other fish for that matter. If not, our kids may never know the joy of getting manhandled by these sashimi-grade torpedoes of the sea.

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A keen dawn fisherman catching Bondi's rising sun.

Drumming Up A Feed Off The Stones Words and Picture Dan Trotter Instagram @fshrmn

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itting here in the middle of a cold winter’s night, it is hard to believe that spring is on our doorstep.

For us lucky local anglers, this is always an exciting time of the year, and it’s also the last chance to get your shit together and have all your fishing gear serviced and overhauled before the new summer season of fishing begins in earnest.

For the dedicated amongst you, it’s time to replenish spools of line, replace rusty lure hooks, identify what’s been lost or broken and repack your tackle boxes with all the must-have items.

September is a month for carefully planned outings: one to the deeper 100 metre yellowtail kingfish reefs; another to the 30plus metre snapper strongholds; an outing targeting John Dory on the near-shore wrecks or the deeper bays of the harbour; and perhaps an exploratory trip to find the leading edge of the early eddies of the EAC in search of big bull mahi mahi.

Off the stones, it’s a great time of year to focus on catch-

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ing black drummer. Start by finding a foamy wash where the breaking waves drain back into the sea. Ideally fish the day after a big sea to catch really solid drummer, as the stirredup water provides good cover for these omnivorous species to feed on injured or damaged crustaceans, cunjevoi and other tasty morsels. To target them successfully you will need an 8 to 12-foot, medium-to-heavy build, medium-taper rod. Diehard fanatics swear by an Alvey for its direct, one-to-one fighting capabilities; however, a modern, well-made spin reel will definitely do the job.

Using a steady berley trail of stale bread from your local bakery, you can entice these solid brawlers out of their cavernous homes and into open water.

Using 8-12kg braided mainline and a long leader of 30-50lb line - depending on the ruggedness of the terrain you’re fishing - tie a sturdy, short-shanked, smallish hook on and trial a number of different ball sinker sizes to find the optimum fit for the prevailing conditions. The wash

will help keep your bait offering suspended; when you feel it touch the bottom, lift it gently and slowly retrieve it back to the surface before starting the process again.

These fish fight hard for their size and will dash your hopes if you’re not quick to react and get the upper hand in the opening seconds of any fight. Keep the pressure on and don’t give an inch if you want success in this arena; the rewards are simply delicious.

Black drummer are not targeted commercially and are prevalent along every rocky shoreline from southern Queensland to eastern Tasmania. Having said this, they are a slow-growing demersal territorial species and local overfishing can occur quickly, so only catch what you can eat fresh and handle all the fish you release with care. While they taste great and provide a delicious meal, experience has shown me that the larger fish are not as good eating.

Tight lines and big smiles my angling friends; summer is on its way!

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September 2015 Tide Chart Numbers Bureau of Meteorology Tidal Centre Picture Luke Surplice - @glasshousephotography

MON

TUE 1 0349 1000 1604 2219

0.10 1.71 0.20 1.77

WED 2 0435 1051 1701 2312

THU

FRI

SAT

SUN

3 0523 0.27 1144 1.68 1801 0.34

4 0008 0614 1239 1908

1.46 0.38 1.63 0.43

5 0109 0709 1340 2021

= 1.32 0.48 1.58 0.49

6 0219 0812 1446 2137

1.22 0.55 1.54 0.51

9 0541 1.25 1121 0.54 1748 1.58

10 0025 0626 1210 1832

0.41 1.31 0.49 1.60

11 0102 0704 1253 1911

0.37 1.37 0.45 1.62

12 0136 0740 1331 1946

0.35 1.42 0.42 1.62

13 0206 0813 1407 2020

= 0.33 1.46 0.40 1.61

18 0441 1104 1723 2322

0.46 1.50 0.50 1.32

19 0518 0.51 1146 1.48 1813 0.54

20 0010 0602 1236 1912

1.24 0.57 1.45 0.58

26 0017 0624 1218 1839

27 0104 0712 1312 1930

0.13 1.64 0.20 1.84

0.17 1.71 0.26 1.62

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a community”. Other popular definitions included waste minimisation and recycling, using renewable energy, managing natural resources, making longterm changes and contributing to global environmental issues.

Not a bad spot from which to appreciate Bronte's beauty.

The Five Things You Value Most About Our ’Hood Words Nicola Saltman Photo Emily Foschi

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here’s a lot to love about living in our unique corner of this world - the beaches, lifestyle, parks, surf and handsome lifeguards - and springtime makes it all the more enjoyable.

Some of these themes came out in the ‘Protecting Waverley’s Beauty’ Community Sustainability Survey that Council recently conducted. They wanted to discover what local folk, like you, appreciate about the area, as well as what you do and think about the environment surrounding us.

Nearly 500 people of all ages responded from across the ‘burbs from Bronte to Vaucluse, providing interesting insights.

Here’s a snapshot of what you said…

from the city, we have beautiful beaches, clear waters, a stunning coastline and plenty of open space in which to lap up the sunshine. We also love our community villages and the social activities that Waverley offers.

Lifestyle and natural environment got a big tick in what you value Unsurprisingly, it’s the great lifestyle, coastal walks and natural environment in general that people value the most about our ’hood. Only a stone’s throw

Environmental sustainability means different things to different people Common themes included the ideas of “protecting what we have for future generations”, “being responsible for our actions” and “working together as

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Nature, health and cleanliness, making a difference and community motivate you to do good by the environment More than half of respondents felt their “love of nature” would motivate them to be more environmentally sustainable, followed by “keeping things clean”, “staying healthy”, being able to “make a difference” and “helping the community”, in that order.

You care most about pollution and our natural wonders Litter, illegal dumping, protecting wildlife and bushland, and water pollution were picked as the top environmental issues of most concern by survey respondents. Other issues high on people’s lists were water use, climate change, sustainable transport, recycling and access to green spaces.

You want to do more but are not sure how or what Almost all respondents (94%) said the local environment is very important to them, and most people (96%) agree acting to protect the environment is a shared responsibility between Council, local businesses and the community. Plus, it’s important to live in an area where Council is proactive about sustainability. And, while close to three-quarters felt they could do more to live a sustainable life, they were unclear of what to do, what’s available, what Council is doing and its future plans (Council does have ambitious goals on water, waste, climate, transport and biodiversity), and how to get involved.

The community’s survey responses will help inform Council how best it can let you know about its environmental plans, the sustainability initiatives Council and the community are running, and how you can help.

Council is on a mission to work together to make it second nature for everyone to help protect our place. After all, it’s our home and that’s a big part of who we all are.

For more information or to provide feedback, email Council at environment@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

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What you sow is what you (Siem) Reap.

Siem Reap, Cambodia Words and Pictures The Bondi Travel Bug

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t was early morning in Siem Reap, the bustling capital city in Cambodia, and already it was extremely hot and humid. The streets of this historical city were teeming with activity as market stalls selling fruit and spices were being set up for the day’s trade.

Locals filed past as monks in brightly coloured saffron robes with alms in hand went about their early morning business.

We observed all this from the back of a tuk tuk while heading to one of the most significant archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, Angkor Park, which is located approximately five kilometres from Siem Reap. We were there to view the temples of Angkor Thom, including Angkor Wat, the Bayon, Banteay Srei and Ta Prohmn, which are some of the better-known temples amongst hundreds of others.

Located in Northwestern Cambodia, this massive historical and religious park is a UNESCO world heritage listed site, and is over 400 square kilometres in size, containing the remains of the Khmer Empire dating from the 9th to 15th centuries.

We headed there early in the morning as this and late afternoon are the best times to see the temples. There are fewer tourists and the light at these times enhances the temples’ appearance, making them even more magical and dramatic.

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Our first stop was the Bayon Temple, located in the centre of Angkor Thom. The Bayon forms a three-tiered pyramid encompassing 54 towers that are dominated by over 200 four-metre high rock carvings of intimidating faces, all looking out to the north, south, east and west. Each incredibly formed face has a faint smile and closed eyelids that seem to eerily follow your every move.

On leaving the Bayon Temple, young locals tried to sell us the obligatory fans and postcards.

The beautiful innocence of these children with their deep, sorrowful brown eyes and dazzling smiles belies the sadness of Cambodia’s dark recent history. The past is very much apparent when you are touring outside of Siem Reap, as there are still areas that are forbidden due to undetected landmines that are still unaccounted for and active.

Our next stop was Ta Prohm Temple, where giant figs and silk cotton trees have entrenched their roots so deep into this ancient temple that they have been left untouched, as disturbing them could mean the crumbling of this historical structure. This is by far the most dramatic and enchanting temple of all and was where Angelina Jolie filmed the movie Tomb Raider.

We finished our temple-viewing day at Angor Wat, which is the larg-

est of the Khmer temple complexes and is often described as one of the most spectacular religious monuments in the world. It is also featured on the national flag.

The next day we hired a car (at a very low cost) and made Banteay Srei Temple our first stop. It’s one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in the region and is approximately 25 kilometres from the main complex of Angkor Wat. It’s a comparatively small 10thcentury temple boasting a pink hue due to the hard red sandstone it’s made from and featuring the most unusual detail and exquisite sculptures.

You could spend your entire holiday exploring the Angor Thom region, but there is so much more to see, including Phnom Kulen, one of Cambodia’s holiest and most sacred mountains. Getting there from Siem Reap takes about an hour-and-a-half and it’s only accessible by car.

Ascending the steps to the top of the mountain (which is about a 15-minute walk by foot from the car park) we passed many exotic sculptures and child buskers singing, which made the enchanting walk even more pleasant. When we finally reached the top we arrived at a sacred temple, which houses a giant reclining Buddha that has been carved from the existing sandstone rock that sits at the top of the summit.

To cool off afterwards, the nearby Phnom Kulen waterfalls are known for their spiritual waters and they were perfect for a post-climb swim.

There is so much history in Siem Reap that I felt as though I need muched more time to discover the full extent of this extraordinary city. I can’t wait to go back.

How to book: The Travel Café Bondi www.whitestartravel.com.au (02) 9130 1345 Where to stay: www.paradisesonline.com The writer flew to Cambodia with: Vietnam Airlines www.vietnamairlines.com

A Roosters-Souths grand final would be pretty special, unless Souths won; now that would be terrible.

The Final Countdown!

Words Alasdair McClintock Picture Maximus Decimus Meridius

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eptember is an exciting time for footy fans.

No doubt about it. Days are getting longer and warmer, beer tastes a little better and the finals are upon us. All that messing about for twenty-odd rounds comes down to these few weeks. Games finally mean something. We get to watch a select few young men have their dreams come true while many more have theirs crushed. It makes for fantastic viewing!

It is likely, in the NRL at least and quite possibly in the AFL, that all the local teams are going to have a deep run into the finals this year. This pleases me. While I don't actively support any of them, there is a certain pleasure in strolling the streets of a town that has just won a final. There is an optimistic buzz. More people are smiling. It's just a good feeling.

Still, the fact that none of my teams are competing (and nor will they for some time, it seems) means there is also an underlying emptiness. I feel a little like the imposter. I sense the excitement in the air, but it is not my excitement, and this makes me anxious, like being a 'plus one' at the wedding of a couple I've never met. Do I dive head first into the free drinks and disco slide across the dance floor or behave myself and politely chat to the other outsiders? I think the former. You need to go undercover at this time of year, if only to ensure your own survival.

Who knows what you wild Roosters supporters, full of pomp and cocaine (probably), are plotting?

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And Souths supporters, in all their prime-timepenis-exposing glory, are like the nouveau riche with their flash new jerseys and fresh tattoos, they are capable of anything. Years of misery and then BOOM! It makes for a volatile mix.

The dark decades of days gone by ensure that Souths supporters don't have the smug entitlement of a Roosters or Broncos fan. Behind those glimmering eyes lies a deep, ingrained insecurity that it could all disappear in an instant. What happens if Greg Inglis goes to rugby union? What do we do if Russell Crowe stops seeing UFOs and suddenly realises owning a football team is not a viable investment? It could all be taken away in a flash and, as a result, Souths fans know the time is now and they must celebrate hard.* I do admire Souths supporters, though, and I welcome their success for this very reason. It takes a lot of loyalty to support a consistently terrible team. Can you imagine what it must be like to support the Cronulla Sharks or Melbourne Demons? Don't do it to yourself. Life's too full of disappointment already.

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the more insufferable they feel.

Yes, sure, they are nice to look at, fun to buy and a pleasure to style outfits with, but when push comes to walk, comfort is important, so I’m excited by the plethora of embellished trainers on offer as they can be styled with everything - skater skirts, pleated skirts, skinny jeans, boyfriend jeans, distressed jeans, cropped pants – allowing the wearer to create unique looks for day and night, quirky ensembles and sporty luxe vibes.

Tread carefully, though, when adopting this footwear style; look for brightly coloured sneakers or those with interesting textures and embellishments or you may be mistaken for a morning commuter heading into Martin Place. On the streets this month I found…

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Tamara from Bondi Beach.

These Trainers Were Made For Walking Words and Pictures Sharmin Musca, Personal Stylist

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pple weather predictions have been causing me havoc lately, leading me to dress for an arctic forecast before being warmed more by the summerlike rays than my winter coat. So I’ve ditched the coat for transseasonal scarves and layered knits, and I’m working a trend I saw a lot in Paris - long hair tucked into a neck collar or scarf - hoping to create a chic faux bob.

The trend requires minimum effort, but can conjure a look of cool sophistication, much like the look worn by fashion editors everywhere: a jacket thrown nonchalantly over the shoulders.

A jacket over the shoulders is supposed to frame a great outfit

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and, likewise, hair tucked into a scarf frames what’s great about your face.

Do you love the enduring flats footwear trend? While there are plenty of women out there who can walk a mile in heels, I am not one of them. There are a few occasions I’ve tried, but I then needed a 24-hour break from walking at all. Sure, a pair of towering ‘look-at-me’ heels are great when doing a door-to-door taxi night, as flats never feel as exciting to wear out, but for so many other occasions it’s great to be liberated with all these choices of cool flats over heels.

Lately I have found that the less frequently I wear heels,

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Even the ladies need to fork out some cash for a plough every now and then.

Women Who Pay For Sex Words Matty Silver, Sex Therapist Picture Deuce Bigalow

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e tend to think that only men are willing to pay for sex, but in the past decade more and more women have been looking for sexual experiences and are willing to pay for them.

It is easier and more convenient than going to clubs or bars. Often the women don’t want to be found out; they want it to be private and kept a secret. Some career women with high disposable incomes are just too busy for relationships. Others who have had a break-up or painful divorce find it easier to have sex without strings attached.

The thought of trying to date again and meet somebody new is just too difficult for many – but they miss sex. They may want a sexual massage, just to be touched or be intimate with someone.

One of my clients told me she answered an advertisement in the local paper from ‘James’, who offered erotic massages.

She was very lonely after a relationship breakup; she was tired, had gained weight and lost all her confidence.

She didn't really know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. James is a massage therapist who found some women were desperate to have an erotic massage leading to an orgasm, in a place where they could talk and feel comfortable.

He also offers more if a client asks for it.

My client saw him for months and ended up having sex with him. He was wonderful, she said.

He gave her back her confidence and she gained more knowledge about her body.

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She came to see me because she wanted to tell somebody. Deep down, she felt a bit guilty and certainly would not have confided in her girlfriends. In the meantime, she found a new love interest.

Several agencies and private escorts cater entirely for women; this type of service gives women options and choices with a professional in a discreet environment.

It is not only single women who are looking for male escorts, but also those who are married or in a relationship.

Some women who have an almost sexless marriage will not leave their husbands or partners because their relationships are not that bad, and they may have children or are financially unable to leave.

Others simply want an exciting experience in a safe environment. Some women with a disability may choose to pay for sex when they find it difficult to find a partner. Others just need a ‘date’ if they have to go to an important work dinner or a wedding and do not want to go on their own.

However, society still finds the idea of women paying for sex quite unacceptable. On the other hand, going to a bar, getting drunk and going home with a complete stranger and possibly having unsafe sex is considered okay.

It is not a secret that some men pay for sex, always have and probably always will. So why is paying for sex such a stigma for women?

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Album #1 Artist Tame Impala Album Currents Reviewer Alasdair McClintock Rating  I'm clearly missing something when it comes to Tame Impala. Given the accolades, I was expecting my knees to melt as I became a swaying, liquid, dance-being, raining my praise upon frontman Kevin Parker in a language of tongues and fairy wings. In the end all I got was a very pleasant listening experience. It makes me wonder why they are so celebrated. It's certainly some fine psychedelic pop, and I enjoyed the first half of this album (got a bit bored towards the end), but surely it’s nothing we haven't heard before? While Parker may look like Jesus, it's not the Second Coming people. Settle down.

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Movie Review Title Last Cab To Darwin Genre Drama/Comedy Reviewer Linda Heller-Salvador Based on a true story, Last Cab To Darwin is a warm-hearted and humorous drama that is directed and produced by Jeremy Sims (Beneath Hill 60). Adapted from the award winning play

by Reg Cribb (Last Train To Freo) and co-written with Sims, it shrewdly tackles controversial subject matter while taking us on a dramatic journey through the harsh yet stunning Australian outback.

Rex (Michael Caton) is a man of few words - and just as few friends - who drives taxis and has lived his entire life in Broken Hill. When he learns he has terminal cancer he decides to die on his own terms, embarking on a lengthy road trip to Darwin where he is to meet Dr Nicole Farmer (Jacki Weaver), who is trialling a program for legal euthanasia.

Along the way Rex comes across Tilly (Mark Coles Smith), a cocky and talkative drifter, and Julie (Emma Hamilton), a backpacking English nurse. Through these encounters and the misadventures that are had along the way, Rex realises that to live is to share, and in doing so he re-evaluates the choices he has made in his life.

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There is a reassuring warmth about this album that reminds me of being rugged up on a beach watching a storm come in. Makes sense I guess, given the title. With it comes an underlying sadness that is prevalent in any folksy offering worth its salt, yet it is not so mellow that you'll fall into a complete existential funk. Occasionally they really open up the guitars and start shredding, and it's quite fantastic.

There is a fine line between self-indulgent guitar onanism and musical bliss, and in these moments Holy Holy prance upon it perfectly. Believe the buzz; this is well worth a listen.

Album #3 Artist Art of Sleeping Album Shake Shiver Reviewer Alasdair McClintock Rating  I can't explain why this album grates me so much, but it does. I think it's because they are trying to mimic too many other bands without settling on a sound of their own. One minute you're listening to Gang of Youths, then The National, then Cold War Kids. All good bands, no doubt, but if I want to hear a mash up of them I'll just make a playlist. They do have some catchy choruses that trick you into thinking you like them for a moment, but that just annoys me more. I hate that I can be momentarily seduced by a couple of catchy bars, and I don't listen to music to fall into a spiral of self-loathing.

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TRANSPARENCE IN BONDI ‘Transparence’ is a show designed to bring you an intimate snapshot of French street artist V2M's life. Having travelled all around Australia, V2M has immersed himself in the different cultures and stories he discovered. Transparence is an invitation to play ‘hide and seek’ with V2M and his child soul.

V2M is a versatile artist; he works with what is available and knows how to adapt his style to the material he works with.

Transparence will be on show at Le Petit Bateau Gallery on Bondi Road until September 25. Entry is free. For more information, visit www.lepetitbateau.com.au.

FLICKERFEST ENTRIES OPEN Celebrating its landmark 25th year, Flickerfest, Australia’s leading Academy Award accredited and BAFTA-recognised short film festival, and the country’s largest short film competition, is now accepting entries from Australia and around the world for the 2016 festival. Flickerfest will screen for ten days under the summer stars at Bondi Beach in January 2016, with selected highlights touring Australia on a 50-venue national tour after the festival.

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Documentary competition entries must be received by 5pm on September 30. Entries are now open online by visiting www.flickerfest.com.au/entries.

RANDWICK ARTIST AWARDED GRANT Member for Coogee Bruce Notley-Smith recently announced that Randwick local Michael Hili will share in almost $80,000 funding from the NSW Government for professional development. Mr Hili of Randwick will receive $5,000 to travel to the US for a writing and storytelling mentorship with Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp, as well as a design and illustration mentorship. Created works will feature in an animation and live performance to tour NSW schools and community groups. Projects funded under this latest round of the Artist Support Program will help showcase local artists to global audiences.

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RANDWICK ART SOCIETY Randwick Art Society will be holding an arts and craft exhibition at Bondi Pavilion at Bondi Beach from September 16 to October 4. The exhibition will be open daily from 10am to 5pm. For more information, visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au.

BONDI ACTORS ON SHOW AT SYDNEY FRINGE A group of actors from Bondi have created a troupe and are launching a theatrical production in the Sydney Fringe Festival. ‘Life of the Party’ will be on show from September 9-13 at Erskineville Town Hall. Brand new playwright Mark Alan Lee has written a play based on depression and schizophrenia.

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guitar after a gig in Dunsborough, WA last year. It was a mint condition American made Fender Select series - beautiful sunburst colour in a tweed case.

I play it all the time and I love it.

There was this one time when we were starting out that… we thought it was time to bring our own smoke machine to a gig. We played in a venue on a Sunday night to about 50 people and Oscar was trying to operate the switch to the smoke machine while playing. We must have looked like morons. Perhaps that’s because we are…

If we could have written any song, it would have been... ‘I'm On Fire’ by Bruce Springsteen.

There's something about that track; it's just perfect.

Catch Holy Holy at the Oxford Art Factory on Saturday, September 19.

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord Words and Picture Scott Tweedie

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aving initially met while working as volunteer English teachers in Southeast Asia, before reconnecting in 2011 while leading transient lives in Europe, the foundations of the collaboration between Brisbane’s Timothy Carroll and Melbourne’s Oscar Dawson, now known as Holy Holy, were eventually laid in Sweden. Back on home soil and with an established band around them, they have recently released their debut album, ‘When The Storms Would Come’. The Beast caught up with frontman Carroll during the month…

My earliest music memory is… playing pots and pans and Tupperware with wooden spoons in my room in a pair of underpants while listening to a cassette of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. It blew my mind and I really didn't understand it.

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The idea for the name Holy Holy came from… a night where I had half a hash cookie with my piano teacher. I was very pleased to be able to locate my house later that night.

We'd like to think that our music is… going to connect with some people and not others.

Our new album, When The Storms Would Come, could be described as… being both an incredible challenge and privilege to make.

The most exciting thing about the local music scene in Australia is… the never-ending stream of interesting and progressive new projects. My latest favourites are Methyl Ethel, Crepes and D.D Dumbo.

Our biggest fan has got to be… the guy who gave me a beautiful

One person I’d still really like to record with is… Nigel Godrich. As well as having produced Radiohead's albums, I loved the ‘Here We Go Magic’ record he did. It's a masterpiece.

If you come and see us at the Oxford Art Factory, you can expect to be… out and about in the real world being part of the night and seeing some musicians you may never have seen before and may never see again. You might like one or all of them. You may not. But you'll probably have a good time regardless.

We never want to get to the point where… we're not on speaking terms. The tour van chat is the best bit.

Our dream gig would be…

Glastonbury. For mud and for glory.

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Drake's duck is to die for.

Drake - The Newest Duck In Town Words Iain Byrne Picture Grant Brooks

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inding a restaurant in Bondi is a bit like looking for true love on Tinder. There are plenty of options, new ones pop up all the time but don't stay for long, and the photos don't bear much resemblance to what you actually find.

Drake Eatery on the corner of Curlewis and Gould Streets in Bondi bucks the trend. Head chef and owner Ian Oakes spent many years honing his skills at the hatted Grand National in Paddo before opening his own place at the start of June. The kitchen is visible from all parts of the restaurant, which gives

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diners a good insight into what goes on behind the scenes before the food arrives at the tables.

When we visited, the place was packed with diners, but the noise was certainly not excessive.

The menu has enough options to keep everyone happy and they can be shared amongst the table (as was suggested by the waiter) or consumed individually. It appears as if the menu was designed to be comfortable and easy to eat, relying on quality fresh ingredients and a certain je ne sais quois in the kitchen, rather than being too fancy and alienating half of their customers.

The gnocchi with blue cheese, raisins and mushrooms that we started on featured fluffy parcels of mouth-tingling deliciousness, and the chicken liver parfait came with a jar of apple and rhubarb chutney that really added a great combination of flavours to the dish.

When we ordered the mains the waiter sounded as if he was pretty keen to sit down and eat with us, which is always a good sign - fat chefs and hungry waiters are a good combination. He suggested the Thirlmere duck as his pick, and given the name of the restaurant it seemed like a good choice. The duck was perfectly cooked and the mix of vegetables that complemented it added to the experience. The delightful blue eye cod was also cooked to perfection, and the spiced grains and roast pumpkin sides that accompanied our mains were large enough and tasty enough to be main dishes themselves.

If you like desserts, Drake is your place. The white chocolate and honeycomb parfait with salted caramel is the sweetest, most decadent dessert I have ever had. Highly recommended.

If you have a sweet tooth, this is your Everest.

Overall, Drake works hard to achieve great tasting, familiar food that is not too over the top, but still respects good produce, skilful cooking and a proper community feel. This Drake may well become one of Bondi's old ducks.

Drake Eatery Address 178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach Phone 9130 3218 Web www.drakeeatery.com.au Email drakeeatery@gmail.com Open Mon to Sun 7am-11pm Prices Entrees $9-18; Mains $29-32; Dessert $12-14 Cards Visa, American Express, Mastercard and Cash Licensed Yes

The team from Chapel Hill McLaren Vale, with chief winemaker and CEO Michael Fragos centre back row.

The Archibald Wine Project Words Alex Russell Twitter @OzWineGuy Picture Chapel Hill McLaren Vale

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’m always impressed with how wine producers band together in a time of need.

In 2008, an accident occurred at Wirra Wirra and a cellarhand was seriously injured. The winery was shut down while safety assessments were conducted.

Other producers, themselves working under time constraints in a very tight vintage, were quick to offer their facilities to ensure that Wirra Wirra could still process its fruit. One winery even started the very next day.

In 2012, Sam Hughes, who some of you might have known from Vaucluse Cellars, passed away. He made fascinating wines and left behind two young daughters. Recently, various wine identities donated their grapes, material, time and labour to a label called ‘For the Dandy in the Clos’. Funds from the sales of these wines go into a trust for Hughes’s daughters.

Please buy up if you see them.

There are many other similar stories of the wine producers coming together to help their own, but few are more impressive than the Archibald Wine Project.

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Michael Fragos is the chief winemaker and CEO of the well-regarded Chapel Hill winery in McLaren Vale. I spent a bit of time talking with him a few years ago. He struck me as incredibly passionate about what he does. This passion is reflected in some big awards that he has picked up along the way, including the 2007 International Winemaker of the Year in the International Wine & Spirits Competition.

In February this year, Michael and his wife Marianne received word that one of their three kids, Archie, had been diagnosed with desmoplastic small-roundcell tumour. Massive shock soon turned into steely determination to get Archie the best treatment available.

To enable this, the team at Chapel Hill decided to put together a wine with sales to go towards Archie’s treatment. But this wasn’t going to be just any old wine. This was going to be one of those wines that shows the wine community at its best.

Winemaker Bryn Richards called seven local wineries, all

of which donated a barrel of the best of their 2014 vintage to go into a blend. The team put together a GSM (Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre) with a splash of Tempranillo. They were absolutely ecstatic with their blend and all early reviews point towards a top drop.

They also needed a label, so to ensure there was a connection to the family, the design team at Woodscannon (who design labels, amongst other things) got the Fragos kids to each do a drawing. The artworks were converted into labels and printed at Studio Labels – another business that was more than happy to help out.

There is a lot of passion and some very good juice that has gone into this wine. It’s an absolute bargain at $25, but there’s a lot more satisfaction to buying this drop than simply how it tastes.

At the time of writing, the wine had not yet launched, but you can register your interest at www.thearchibald.com.au.

It is the perfect wine to share with family. Drink up!

oil and a quarter teaspoon of sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Keep warm over a low heat.

4. Cook lamb - Heat one tablespoon of oil over high heat. Season the lamb on both sides with salt and pepper. Cook the lamb for three to four minutes each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness, or until done to your liking. Remove, cover loosely with foil and set aside to rest for four minutes.

5. Cook haloumi - Carefully wipe the pan out with paper towel, drizzle with a little oil and reduce the heat to mediumhigh. Cook the haloumi for 30-60 seconds each side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.

Simple lamb taken to a whole new level of dinnertime bliss.

Lamb With Sweet Potato, Haloumi And Kale Words and Picture Marley Spoon Culinary Director Olivia Andrews

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his month, Marley Spoon culinary director Olivia Andrews shows how a taste of the Mediterranean can take simple lamb and vegies to a whole new level of dinnertime bliss, perfect for the onset of spring.

Put sweet potato wedges on to roast while you pan-fry your kale, golden haloumi cheese and tender lamb back-strap. Pile it on the plate, drizzle with warm caper and mint dressing and enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean while taking it easy on the shore of the Pacific.

Ingredients 400g sweet potato 100g kale 125g haloumi ¾ tsp oregano 10g mint 300g lamb back-strap fillet 2 tsp capers

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2 tbs white wine vinegar extra virgin olive oil sugar 1. Prepare sweet potato - Preheat your oven to 220C. Peel the sweet potato and cut into 2.5cm-thick wedges. Place on a baking paper-lined oven tray, drizzle with oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Roast for 20 minutes or until golden and tender.

2. Prepare kale and haloumi - Meanwhile, separate the kale leaves from the stems, discarding the stems. Tear the leaves into large pieces. Cut the haloumi into four slices.

3. Prepare sauce - Finely chop the capers and add to a saucepan with the vinegar, dried oregano, two tablespoons of

6. Cook kale - Add the kale to the pan and cook for two minutes or until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Finely chop the mint and add to the dressing.

Thinly slice the lamb across the grain and serve with the sweet potato, kale and haloumi.

Drizzle with the warm dressing and enjoy.

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Down 1. What Mumbai was called prior to 1995 (6) 2. Animated cowboy who could ‘shoot faster than his shadow’ (5,4) 3. Lounge (4) 4. Boyzone star who later appeared on XFactor (5,7) 5. Cronulla Sharks hooker and all-round grub, Michael … (5) 7. Human flesh eaters (9) 8. Overwhelming feeling of reverence (3) 10. To work or function (7) 12. Excuse oneself; forgiveness (6) 13. Greek titan who held up the sky (5) 18. Early 2000s American teen drama set in Orange County, The … (1,1)

Beast Local Trivia Words Dan Hutton Picture Sebastian Elmaloglou - @intepic 1. True or false: a ‘chai’ is a wine shed, or other storage place above ground, used for storing casks?

2. Is the Jamaican dish known as ‘ackee’: a) scrambled eggs; b) a nutritious fruit with a buttery-nutty flavour; or c) a coconut curry made with rumsoaked fish?

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4. What was the best-selling album in Australia in the 2000s?

5. What is the name of Tony Abbott’s wife?

6. The longest railway journey in the world connects which two distant countries?

7. What is the longest running Australian television show?

8. The Jeremy Sims directed Last Cab To Darwin features which Australian actor in the lead role?

9. How many species of kangaroo call Australia home?

10. Which lord is the beachside suburb of Bronte named in honour of ?

Alas, this photo was not taken in Sydney, but you already knew that, didn't you?

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SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov 22 There's no stress-relief quite like a good old-fashioned strum of the banjo. Go on, get your hands dirty you old prude.

ARIES Mar 21-Apr 20 Never attempt anything that you think may be difficult to achieve; that way you'll never fail or look silly in front of your friends.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 22 You're due for a pay rise, but you won't get one because you don't really add any value to the business you work for.

TAURUS Apr 21-May 20 You are a racist. Don't even bother trying to deny it; the fact that you even noticed this ink is black proves my point.

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CAPRICORN Dec 23-Jan 20 Pick up a shit out of the toilet and bite it in half, then quickly brush your teeth and pretend it never happened.

GEMINI May 21-Jun 21 One of your close neighbours - the one you'd least expect fantasises about kidnapping you and violating your bumhole.

VIRGO Aug 24-Sep 23 You think you're delivering some kind of world-changing sermon every time you open your mouth, but really you're just talking shit.

AQUARIUS Jan 21-Feb 19 Stop whining about the cold weather when all you do is sit on your arse and lead the same inactive lifestyle in summer.

CANCER Jun 22-Jul 23 Get your shit together and start training early so as to avoid yet another summer of debilitating insecurity.

LIBRA Sep 24-Oct 23 You'll notice that your eyelids are getting quite saggy and wrinkly and you don't have as many eyelashes as you used to.

PISCES Feb 20-Mar 20 If you get the opportunity, you should try ice. It really helped to pick me up when I was in a bad place and it can help you too.

LEO Jul 24-Aug 23 Your friends are just trying to be nice to you; they actually think your new profile picture is horrendous and you look like a pig.

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