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25.01.2022 Waverley Council is urging people to stay safe this weekend with cyclonic conditions forecast to impact the NSW coastline from tomorrow. Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches will experience a large east and north-easterly cyclone swell, with conditions unlikely to ease until late on Sunday. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said surf and swell conditions will be hazardous for coastal activities including swimming, surfing and rock fishing.... In the likely event that our beaches and Bronte Pool is closed, do not enter the water, and if you witness an in-water emergency, please inform our Council Lifeguards, or if it is after hours, dial Triple Zero (000) and ask for the Police, Mayor Masselos said. I implore people to observe this warning and follow instructions from our Lifeguards at all times. Please do not put your life at risk or the lives of our Lifeguards. @waverleycouncil

23.01.2022 Due to flash flooding at Bronte, Boards for Bushfires will be held upstairs at the Clovelly Hotel today from 11am-1pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and help raise funds for a number of bushfire charities. Bondi Rescues Ryan Whippet Clark will be available for photos and board signings.

23.01.2022 Boards for Bushfires are now taking orders for the limited edition t-shirts that sold out on the weekend. If you would like to order a shirt(s), please do the following... 1. Email [email protected] with the following information: a) your full name b) phone number... c) shirt size (options are XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL) d) colour preference (options are black, charcoal and white) 2. Transfer $50 per shirt to the Boards for Bushfires account: BSB 063097 Account Number 33693882 Please put your full name as the description - very important! The cutoff date for orders and payment is this Friday, January 24 and we wont be doing another order after this one. We will notify you when theyre ready by email and on social media and make them available for pickup.

23.01.2022 Hot off the press! A big thanks to @janinehallart for this epic cover piece, and all the legends involved in making this one happen.

22.01.2022 Theres no doubt that Sculpture by the Sea is a great event, and sure, it brings a lot of people and money to the local community, but jeepers creepers David Handley loves overstating its importance. Its a 3-week (out of 52) art show mate, set to one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world. And its definitely not the art show that makes that backdrop beautiful. Also, year-round accessibility and usability for everyone is far more important than 3 weeks of David and hi...s posse of artists being unhappy with the aesthetic of the area. A good artist will work and adapt to that new aesthetic, like it or not. If David and his mates want to take their toys and play elsewhere, let them. Lets just start another, better, less whingey and political sculpture event, run by the community. Less banking ads and corporate hoo-ha, more sponsors who align with the values of artists and the local area (not big banks - though its hard to write that without depressing sense of irony). Ill bet the artists will happily return in no time. Or, we could all just keep moving and getting on with things. The space is still there. Our beautiful coastline is still there. Its more accessible than ever. It just looks a bit different. So what? Rant over...

21.01.2022 Tom Gooch and his canny crew of Bronte boys are putting on a fundraiser from 11am to 1pm this Saturday at Bronte Beach to raise funds for coastal communities affected by these bloody bushfires. The main attraction will be a secondhand surfboard sale, with all proceeds going to the cause (please feel free to bring down any old boards youd like to donate). In the likely scenario that it pisses down rain, the awesome upstairs room and beer garden at the Cloey Hotel will be the backup plan. Thanks to everyone who has supported this initiative so far, we hope to see you on Saturday!

21.01.2022 What does everyone think of the surfing ban? I can understand closing the beaches but does banning surfing and swimming increase safety in any way? Personally, I havent felt this anxious since I was pregnant.

21.01.2022 The 29th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival opens this Friday for 10 days of spectacular shorts in fabulous Bondi. This beloved summer institution will once again delight audiences with the very best in short films from Australia and around the world, with many screening in competition and vying for a number of prestigious Academy qualifying prizes. Congratulations to Bronwyn and her team for bringing this to life once again. You can check out the full programme at www.flickerfest.com.au

21.01.2022 Business Support During Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) In response to Covid-19, Waverley Council is working to ensure the local business community is supported, well informed and knows where to access advice and financial support. Council has established a Covid-19 business assistance support team focused on supporting local businesses. It has taken some initial actions and are currently preparing a support package to support local businesses. It is liaising with the Bondi & Di...stricts Chamber of Commerce to understand business needs as the situation evolves. Council encourages those who have specific needs or practical ideas or suggestions to please email them at [email protected] For more information, please visit https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au//business_support_during_c @waverleycouncil @bondichamber

19.01.2022 This is terrible news. Russell King has given so much to our local community through WAYS, a fantastic Bondi based charitable organisation. Rest In Peace mate.

18.01.2022 Its been a shit time for the vast majority of our local small businesses lately, ourselves included. Nicola Travers-Robinson spoke to some managers and owners to see how theyre adapting their operations to survive the pandemic. https://thebeast.com.au/ne/local-businesses-look-lockdowns/

16.01.2022 This months cover interview with the wonderful Jane Turner from Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore is now up online. Click below to read about growing up in Bondi, where Janes bookstore/cafe dream began, why books will never go out of fashion, as well as a few of her favourite reads...

16.01.2022 Randwick Council Endorses $2.3M COVID-19 Community Support Package Priority parking for hospital workers and waiving a range of Council fees and charges are part of a $2.3M Randwick Council COVID-19 community support package announced by Randwick Mayor Danny Said today. The package was endorsed by a meeting of Council held last night at a larger venue at Little Bay and closed to the public to reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The specific details of the package in...clude the following : Providing temporary parking permits to the Prince of Wales Hospital for the use of emergency department and intensive care unit staff; Providing rental relief of up to 100% for business tenants and not-for-profit community groups occupying Council-owned properties; Waiving interest on all overdue rates and charges for the next six months; Waiving fire safety inspection fees; Waiving environmental health inspection fees; Waiving outdoor dining and footpath fees; Waiving/refunding sporting field hire for local sporting groups; Working with support agencies to help vulnerable members of the community by introducing activities to support and engage them; and Proceeding, where possible, with current capital works programs to stimulate spending and employment. Randwick Mayor Danny Said explains the package is an initial response by Council to the coronavirus pandemic. This is a once in a 100-year crisis facing our community and this is the first phase of a series of initiatives Randwick Council will be implementing to provide assistance for our community. For the latest information on Randwick Councils response to COVID-19 visit www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus.

15.01.2022 Up and coming local bands Gully Days and The Village High will be playing at Spring Street Social in the Junction from 7pm on Friday, September 25. Numbers are limited due to bloody COVID so grab tickets quick if you’re interested, link in bio. Nothing beats live local music! @gullydays @thevillagehigh @springstreetsocial

15.01.2022 All Waverley and Randwick beaches will be closed on Sunday after satirologists found traces of COVID-19 in the sand and ocean water. Although researchers from the University of Dunny Bowl have suggested that wearing a steamer would provide adequate protection from infection, surfers are also being advised to avoid the water, especially at Bronte where concentrations of the virus were found to be much stronger.

15.01.2022 This one really means a lot, thank you @martine.emdur for putting so much love into this beautiful piece of artwork and making the magic happen

14.01.2022 Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk is closed After careful consideration, including a risk assessment and close monitoring, Waverley Council made the difficult decision today to close the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk. The decision has come after large numbers of people continued to visit our area despite our repeated calls for people to stay at home or find alternative places to exercise. There have also been some behavioral issues with people ignoring signs and Ranger instructions.... Waverleys beaches, including Mackenzies Bay, remain closed until further notice. The Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos said the decision to close the Coastal Walk was in the interest of public safety. Unfortunately, closing the coastal walk was the only way the Council could help ensure that Public Health Orders could be maintained along the walk. Council is trying to balance the needs of our community, but we need our residents and visitors to adhere to social distancing in our public spaces, said Mayor Masselos. For more information, please visit waverley.nsw.gov.au or give @waverleycouncil a follow.

14.01.2022 Local band Gully Days have secured a gig next Tuesday, July 28 at Lazy Bones Lounge, 294 Marrickville Street, Marrickville with special guests Carey St joining them for the evening. James will be filling in on bass so come and watch him slap it up. The last two shows sold out in under 24 hours, so dont dither if youre keen to get out of the bubble and see some quality live music. Tickets are $30 and includes a delicious pizza! Link in bio. @gullydays @careystband @lazybonesloungemarrickville

14.01.2022 A Message From Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos This is a message I did not want to have to share, but we now know Waverley Council currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in NSW, with 105 being recorded as at 8pm on 25 March. I cannot stress to you enough that we need to be more vigilant than ever in following social distancing. It is now more important than ever. I am appealing to the community to take ownership of their health and respect the restrictions we have i...n place. I also ask you to continue to respect our Lifeguards and Rangers who are working hard to keep the community safe. Whilst our Rangers and staff do not have the ability to enforce the measures put in place by the NSW Government to support social distancing, we can fine people for accessing the areas we have closed. This now includes: Waverley Library Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre All Waverley Council community halls, including the ground floor Mill Hill Seniors Centre Bondi Pavilion All beaches including Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte as well as Mackenzies Bay Bronte Pool Outdoor fitness stations Waverley Council playgrounds Waverley Synthetic Sports field, Waverley Oval and Multipurpose courts at Waverley Park. Ive had a number of reports of people continuing to use the facilities and spaces we have closed. Please do not use these spaces as fines may apply under the Local Government Act if you do. In addition to their usual powers, the NSW Police also have additional enforcement powers under the Public Health Act for breaches of Public Health Orders. We are not making these decisions to close our facilities and spaces lightly. We are doing so in consideration of the advice from the Australian and NSW Governments and will continue to implement measures to help keep our community safe... To continue reading, please visit https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au//corona/a_message_from_the

13.01.2022 On the website today, a local take on Waverley Council's draft Cultural Plan. Read two community arts producers' thoughts on how the council's latest plans serve the needs of the local community through the arts. https://thebeast.com.au//waverley-councils-draft-cultural/

13.01.2022 The legends at Beach Burrito Co have just launched the 'Mexican for Medics' campaign, where donations are gathered from customers and free food is donated and delivered to healthcare workers on the frontline. Over $8k has already been raised in just 2 days! Please follow the instructions to support this great cause, or head to beachburritocompany.com for more information. @beachburritoco

13.01.2022 On the website today: The Beast spoke to Bondi locals and a former Councillor who are concerned about the future of developments in Bondi. You can read the story below. https://thebeast.com.au/news/aesthetic-rampant-capitalism/

12.01.2022 Some local legends have organised a fundraiser in support of the Australian Red Cross Bushfire relief efforts. Head down to Coogee's main steps this Saturday morning to take part in 'A Walk from Darkness into Light'. These guys have raised over $7000 already! contact Liz at [email protected] for more information.

12.01.2022 How bloody good do these @harrymurdickart Beast cover prints look?! For a limited time you can get your hands on one of these high quality art prints for only $99 (A3) or $199 (A2). To order prints, please email [email protected].

10.01.2022 A big thanks to local artist @lucindabodenart for the beautiful cover illustration on our July 2020 edition. If anyone would like a print, please flick us a message.

09.01.2022 The Boot Factory in Bondi Junction will be getting a facelift and become a new community space thanks to @waverleycouncil . Read about it and new subsidised parking for residents on The Beast website now.

08.01.2022 Woollahra Council announces more than $5 million in relief for local small businesses... Woollahra Council has launched relief measures for small businesses in the local area to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on businesses and workers. The Councils announcement of relief measures, valued in excess of $5 million, follows the recent economic support packages from the Australian Government and State Government. The Councils relief and recovery measures ...are aimed at helping all small businesses, including pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants which are from today restricted to take-away and delivery services as directed by the Australian Government to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The support measures to be introduced from Tuesday 24 March include: Rent relief for 6 months for all small business tenants of Council-owned businesses, and for the same period, no fees will be charged to any small business in the local government area for health, hygiene, licensing and fire safety inspections. All outdoor and footpath dining fees will be waived for a period of 6 months. Parking meters will be turned off from noon on Tuesday until further notice. Timed parking restrictions will remain in force to ensure adequate parking turnover for our commercial centres and retail shopping locations. Free one-hour parking is available at Kiaora Place, Cross Street and the Cosmopolitan Centre car parks in Double Bay, We will be paying all our small business suppliers within 14 days. Council calls on all landlords in the LGA to assist their tenants with rent relief and grant applications to fast-track funding support on offer from the Australian Governments $189 billion economic recovery plan. Mayor of Woollahra, Councillor Susan Wynne confirmed Woollahra Councils commitment to doing what it could to soften the economic impact of the crisis on local small businesses. For more information on the services Woollahra Council is providing to our community visit www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au and for COVID-19 health advice and updates go to www.health.gov.au

08.01.2022 Next month’s edition of The Beast is about to hit the mailboxes, cover artwork hand drawn by talented local artist Jenny Ham

07.01.2022 A fresh edition of The Beast is currently hitting the mailboxes, featuring English Channel swimming legends Luke Stewart and Quinn Darragh. A lot has happened since we sent this edition off to the printers. I think every single event in the mag has been cancelled and small businesses are really getting hit hard, so please give them your support where you can. Theyre the ones who employ local people; theyre bloody important and they need our loyalty. As far as up...-to-date information regarding the pandemic goes, Waverley Council has created a news page on their website that has all the latest decisions and updates around coronavirus. You can visit https://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/top_l/news_and_media/corona for local updates. Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Councils are continuing to deliver most services. At the moment, its gathering spaces and activities that have been affected. Waverley Library was shut on Wednesday until further notice, the Mill Hill Community Centre will be closed from Monday, March 23 and most events and activities have been cancelled until early May (at this stage). Well do our best to keep you updated.

07.01.2022 Waverley Council Announces $1 million per month Relief Package for Small Businesses In response to the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Waverley Council has prepared a relief package with immediate short-term support measures to assist small businesses operating in the local government area. The package offers approximately $1 million per month in financial relief that is in addition to the stimulus support packages already announced by the federal and state g...overnment. Waverleys relief package is aimed at helping all small businesses, including those in the retail and hospitality industries, that have been impacted significantly by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Some of the support measures include: Relaxed conditions of consent for restaurants to enable trade as takeaway-only services. Footpath seating fees will be waived as these paths are no longer able to be used. Health, hygiene, licensing and fire safety inspections fees will be waived to all small business in the local government area. Inspections will still be carried out. Fee waivers will be applied to outdoor fitness permits and to community markets. On-street parking in commercial centres will focus on infringements where community safety access is a risk. Mobile vendor licence fees will be waived. Commercial waste fees and charges to be adjusted to level of service. Customers can also apply for extended credit terms during the pandemic period. Commercial rent support for small businesses who operated out of Council-owned assets. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Council will pay its small business suppliers promptly within 15 days payment terms. Extended credit on certain fees and charges small businesses owe to Council with a suspension of interest charges. Financial hardship policy which will review and implement a process for considering applications for other forms of assistance, including deferred rate payments with no interest charge. Relaxed operating hours for all supermarkets and grocers. Visit www.waverley.nsw.gov.au//waverley_council_announces_$1_mil See more

06.01.2022 Isnt everyone supposed to be at home?

06.01.2022 New month (soon), new mag, new artwork from @russelltatedotcom Thanks to everyone that made this one happen, its been a bit of work!

05.01.2022 Fresh edition hot off the press, check it out at www.thebeast.com.au

05.01.2022 Getting this one out has been a challenge. To everyone who helped make this happen, I really cant thank you enough. Very excited to publish our first edition with an illustrated cover by talented local artist @harrymurdickart

03.01.2022 Hot off the press. @janeellenturner from @gertrudeandalice is gracing our November cover and its coming to a mailbox or shopfront near you real soon. We love Jane, but who doesnt? Find yourself a copy and read our interview with a bona fide Bondi legend. Thanks to @illustrophotography for the pics!

01.01.2022 Next months edition of The Beast is about to hit the mailboxes, cover artwork hand drawn by talented local artist Jenny Ham

01.01.2022 This weekend, a huge number of Bondi businesses will be taking part in the #bondigivesback fundraising initiative to help rebuild a bushfire ravaged community. Our good friends at @gertrudeandalice will be holding a cake stall as part of the campaign, so get down to Bondi over the weekend, fill your face full of cake and support a very worthy cause!

01.01.2022 An important message from our favourite Lifeguard @1beardy_ on behalf of @waverleycouncil and the Lifeguard Services team. A lot of time and expertise has gone into formulating a safe plan to get us back in the water so please be respectful and know your limits. See you out there!