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We're Nearly Out of the Woods Words James Hutton, Publisher Welcome to the October 2020 edition of The Beast, the monthly magazine for Sydney’s beaches of the east. With community COVID transmissions nearing zilch, freedom is nigh!

Waverley’s Janine Hall is the local talent behind this month’s cover piece. Janine’s painting was inspired by a rare photo that hangs in Clovelly Surf Club depicting the now defunct

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diving board at Clovelly Beach. The original is actually for sale, so please flick me an email if you’re interested (it’s 122cm wide x 92cm high). You can also check out Janine’s Instagram at @janinehallart to see more of her wonderful work. In other local art news, Gallery twenty twenty six is thrilled to host its first group exhibition of incredibly talented and passionate local photographers. The exhibition will showcase their skill for capturing unique and unexpected perspectives of our bountiful surrounds and features some very big names - Jem Creswell and Jeremy Greive in particular. The exhibition is open from September 23 at 17 O’Brien Street, Bondi. Cheers, James

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CONTENTS

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Welcome Note Contents Pearls of Wisdom Monthly Mailbag Local News Thumbs Local Artist

Sing me a song, by Jules Breese.

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Unreliable Guide Tide Chart Police News Headnoise Marj's Musings Satire Business Guide

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Food Review Dana's Recipe Local Photos Album Reviews Brainteasers Beardy from Hell Solutions

Oblivious.

The Lost Art of Perambulation Words Pearl Bullivant Photo Al Capone As COVID-19 Ambassador, Pearl is here to take up the slack of the economy-obsessed federal government, providing advice on day-to-day living in a time of medical crisis. As mentioned in my previous column, it appears that Australians cannot be trusted to do the right thing for the betterment of the community. As long as we behave selfishly the number of cases will increase and our personal rights will be restricted, so I play my part, guiding the behaviour of the ignorant and arrogant. Pearl is unconcerned about the psychology behind poor behaviour; there are no excuses. If you are depressed because you are missing out on your yearly Aspen skiing holiday, Pearlie recommends taking a big stoic breath and dealing with it. This month, Pearl’s ambassadorship will focus on pedestrianism. The COVID lockdown saw a plethora of bored people literally stumbling onto footpaths with little idea of how to negotiate them in a considerate and virus-safe manner. Walking 8 The Beast October 2020

may appear simple, but when one spends most of their time behind the wheel of a Range Rover, loitering in Westfield or walking on a treadmill, perambulation becomes a lost art form that is difficult to regain. Crowding the streets during a time of crisis may cause walking to become more vibrant and exciting to the uninitiated, but by doing so you are impeding the foot flow that is vital to pedestrianism. Remember, you are no longer in your SUV stopping in the middle of Clovelly Road to chat with a friend on the kerb; you are sharing a footpath with people who use their legs as a form of transport. Move with purpose - no sauntering or walking three abreast. The footpath is not a personal gym and the old adage, ‘Two’s company and three’s a crowd’, applies, particularly when abiding by the 1.5 metre rule while accommodating those coming towards you. We may be ‘all in this together’, but that doesn’t mean forcing others onto the road for the sake of a conversa-

tion. This is a time to be alert and spatially aware, so checking Instagram and sending selfies is better done at home, along with Skyping or using your speakerphone. Taking your life to the streets might make you feel more important during a lockdown - it may even make you like feel part of a reality TV series - but be mindful that your fellow pedestrians do not want to hear about your latest business deal, nor how bored you are making sourdough during their 5.30am promenade. The same goes with public music playing - you may think your music taste is hot stuff for all to hear, but please pop the earphones in and be mindful of traffic when crossing the road. Remember readers, think before you leave the comfort of your Porsche Cayenne to meander the streets, and ask yourself whether your behaviour is putting others at risk and raising the ire of seasoned walkers like Pearl. You do not want to be the victim of a shoulder charge by not keeping to the left.

The Beast's Monthly Mailbag Words The Wonderful People of the Eastern Suburbs FISHING AT CLOVELLY BEACH Hi there - I am wondering if you can shed some light on, or draw attention to, the issue of fishing at Clovelly Beach. I am a long-time local. I took a walk down there on a blustery day and was shocked to find a man fishing with a line from the concrete in the middle of the northern side. There were swimmers in the water and we were super worried about the health of Bluey. After calling the council, fisheries and the surf club we were disappointed to hear that it is legal to line fish. But it is not legal to hurt Bluey? How can these two things both exist when you just don’t know what you’re going to catch? Furthermore, how can you fish with a hook while there are swimmers in the water? You can’t paddleboard at the beach but you can fish? I’m looking to understand this bizarre logic and hoping we can all preserve Bluey for as long as possible. Can anyone shed some light please? Everyone we spoke to agreed there was no logic. Angela David Clovelly QUEENS PARK DOG ATTACK I took my two year-old old to the kids playground at Queens Park, and for a picnic in the adjoining green space. While sitting on our picnic rug, we were rushed at and terrorised by a group of eight out of control dogs, including (I believe) a rottweiler. The aggressive dog owner then verbally abused me,

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threatened me, filmed me and my daughter, and accused me of “provoking” a dog attack by simply picking up my child. Police are apparently powerless to do a thing, and this guy still frequents the park with his dangerous, out of control dogs. Anonymous Waverley THE HUM Hi - I read your article (What’s That Bloody Noise? The Beast, September 2020) and it was reassuring to see I am not alone. I also hear the low frequency hum, I have just moved from two different streets in Bondi and can now hear it even louder on Lamrock Avenue. Is there any support network or anything I can do? My sleep is now badly affected and it’s sending me crazy at night. I’ve been hearing it only this year. Thanks, and well done for writing an article about it. Lucy Bondi NOISE IN BRONTE I found your article ‘What’s that bloody noise?’ (The Beast, September 2020) interesting. But for me, the source of the noise in our neighborhood is far more pedestrian than UFOs, mating fish or spirits. Like Luce (The music never stops, Letters, The Beast, September 2020), I live in Bronte and in recent years have been disturbed by continuous ambient noise which is particularly disturbing at night.

I live close to a threestorey aged-care facility where industrial-sized air-conditioning units have been placed on the roof close to the development’s perimeter. The air-conditioning units are currently operating 24/7. Closing windows and doors does not block out the intrusive noise. It also spoils anytime spent in the garden or outside the house. Dozens of households in the neighborhood are now subjected to the noise pollution of these air conditioning units. I suspect that other Eastern Suburbs residents are similarly affected, particularly if the air-conditioning units are on multi-level roof tops and if they are not adequately maintained. Pam Bronte BRONTE FAREWELL I was saddened to see Robert Parkinson leaving Bronte with such a bitter taste in his mouth (Letters, The Beast, September 2020). I often do a lap of Bronte Gully and have been watching with silent appreciation as the lantana, flame trees and other choking species are replaced with the very much at-home looking coastal banksia and other plants indigenous to the area. I had often thought of writing a quick note to The Beast expressing my gratitude to both the professionals and the volunteers who donate precious time doing the tedious and thankless tasks required to make our public spaces look so magnificent. I totally understand Robert’s frustration at his hard work being treated with such blatant disregard, so better late than never: to Robert and all his fellow workers, a heartfelt thank you. Stephen Hall Bronte KAREN 2 KAREN Dear Thomas (the ‘MercedesDriving Anarchist’) - I was going to excuse you the privilege of airing your political grievances once in the July edition of The

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Beast, but now that you have decided to be a repeat offender in the August edition, I won’t let you get away with it. So, let’s have a nice little chat, shall we? Just between us Karens. First of all, comparing the 2008-2009 GFC to the current crisis is a bit like comparing your nice, shiny Mercedes to my arsehole. Apologies to the sensitive readers out there, but let me explain... The 2008-09 GFC was simply an economic slowdown. There was no lockdown, forced closure of entire industries such as tourism, aviation, hospitality, entertainment - the list goes on. At that time, Australia and indeed Mr Swan were benefitting from: a) The strong economy inherited only recently from his predecessor, Peter Costello; and, b) The strength of the Chinese economy at the time, our largest trading partner. So, what was Wayne Swan’s masterful achievement for avoiding recession in a single quarter? Issuing out a $900 cheque to all Australians to boost spending. Well, isn’t that amazing! So amazing, in fact, that the magazine Euromoney named him the “world’s best treasurer”. I could have taken that accolade seriously, until I found out that the only other Australian to receive the same award was Paul Keating, the author of “the recession we had to have”. Leftist bias by Euromoney? Perhaps. The point is, the economic damage caused by COVID-19 is so deep and sustained that a $900 cheque to all in this instance simply would not make a dent, especially when there are so many closed businesses and borders, combined with repeated lockdowns, as we now see in Victoria. I hate to rain further on your socialist parade regarding the above point, but Mr Swan had also run up a combined $154 billion in deficits and had never achieved a surplus, whereas his predecessor had recorded surpluses in 10 of his 11 budgets. Now, on to your claim that Murdoch’s press has convinced

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Australians that the Liberal Party is good for the economy. We don’t need Murdoch for that conviction. Australians are intelligent enough to choose leaders who take action and produce results, rather than words or emotions. Did you forget the vast wealth accumulated during the Howard years, following the disastrous Keating years? Did you forget that under Labor the NSW economy was ranked the worst performing economy in the country, and that under Liberal it was ranked the best performing from 2014-2018? As someone whose parents escaped communism to reach this outstanding country, personally I am thankful for Rupert Murdoch. Did you know that approximately 90 per cent of US media is left-leaning, and that if it had not been for Murdoch, the US (followed by other Western democracies) would have already capitulated to communism, since it is extremely exposed to communist insurgencies and propaganda, in particular during election years? As an example, just this week the New York Times quietly deleted hundreds of advertorials that the Chinese Communist Party paid to publish on its website. I encourage you to take a look at the many other examples you won’t readily find in mainstream media (since they tend to hide their profit trails), because if communism does ever take over, Thomas, I can guarantee you won’t be driving a Mercedes - probably a Trabant, or a Yugo, or maybe a Lada. Then you can say ‘Dasvidaniya’ to your electric windows, and your nice place in Coogee. Fab, the optimistic capitalist on JobKeeper Bondi DOGGIE DOO Hi James - Waverley Council is considering dedicating Mackenzies Bay as an “off leash dogs” zone. It is presently a “no dogs” area (although someone has recently destroyed the sign bearing that message), which rangers rarely visit.

I lived in Kenneth Street overlooking the bay in the early 1960s and have snorkelled, surfed and/or fished there regularly since. It was known as ‘7 years beach’, on the basis that for a short time every several years a strip of sand would partially cover rocks on the Gaerloch Avenue side. Otherwise, those rocks are inhospitable to man and beast. There are two small areas on the Tamarama Reef side which provide reasonably level surfaces. The lower one has a shallow tidal pool, which is a favourite for non-swimmers and children, however dog owners seem to think they own it. A shallower toddlers’ wading pool, closer to Tamarama Reef, is also a doggie favourite. Leaving aside the occasional sand strip, it is the Tamarama Reef side which dog owners favour. The council website states that, “Conflict with other users would likely be minimal as dogs and their owners are currently one of the main users of Mackenzies Bay along with surfers.” I suspect that whoever wrote that has not experienced the crowds of predominantly dogless visitors on warm summer weekends, nor observed the looks of horror from mothers when dogs are introduced to the pools their children are enjoying. The site also states, “Dedicated off leash dog areas allow some separation of dogs and other open space users, which can improve enjoyment and safety for all,” and are places where dog owners can “enjoy improved social well-being and mental health”. The area earmarked by the council is too small to allow separation from the other users who also are entitled to “enjoy improved social well-being and mental health”. How that can be achieved when confronted by faeces left on the rocks which wash into the shallow pools, and by constant barking diminishing their serenity, escapes me. Council states that it would need to advertise the introduc-

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tion of an off leash area. Add to that social media and we would see an inevitable increase in dog owner occupation of the area and a diminishment of the enjoyment Mackenzies otherwise offers. I might add that I have witnessed plenty of unpleasant interactions involving dog owners at Mackenzies and that Bronte Park, a mere three minutes’ walk away, already provides an extensive off leash area. There, unlike Mackenzies Bay, parking is readily available. Today, August 20 at about 8am, I was on the rocks at Mackenzies about to fish from a ledge when I stopped to watch a breaching whale. Unexpectedly, a large boxer type dog playfully leapt from behind with its front paws thumping on my back, nearly knocking me over. It was not on a leash and was in the no dogs area. Had I been on the edge of the ledge the result may have been catastrophic. Greg Maidment Bronte WAVERLEY OUT OF CONTROL Nicolette (Development at what cost? Letters, The Beast, August 2020) - The reason this stuff has been and continues to go on is that Section 4.15 of the Environmental Protection Act, which requires council to consider social impact on the community, is not in any genuine way considered by council staff. There is no social policy in place to establish criteria for how this section is to be considered. The Inner West has a requirement for a full social impact report that developers have to supply, and this includes input from residents. Waverley has nothing. Nothing. Staff simply tick off on this and if it’s permitted it proceeds regardless of whether or not it is appropriate. Just doing their job (following orders). This plays into the hands of developers and decimates our community. Council has lost control of the agenda and residents are regarded as pests

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by council staff. No wonder developers are making a fortune in Waverley. We have to take control of the agenda. Herbert Bondi THE DOG POO JOGGER Hello - Is this driving anyone else crazy? My son and I have dubbed this culprit the “dog poo jogger” and we want answers! Every week or so this person dumps a new bag of dog poo on the corner of Dudley and St Pauls Streets in Coogee. We have fantasies of setting up a camera to catch them but we thought maybe someone might have the inside scoop. Amy & Hugo Coogee

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...and a bit more detail. SHINING A LIGHT To the person who stole the garden lights from our yard facing Ramsgate Avenue: because you couldn’t be arsed to nip up to Bunnings Rose Bay to get some lights for your party on Friday night, you have stolen our joy. I have spent over a hundred hours during lockdown transforming our sad garden patch into a shared oasis. A modest amount of money and huge

effort has gone into planting, establishing a communal herb garden, and hand-weeding and reseeding the entire lawn. The simple pleasure and Herculean effort has provided great comfort and satisfaction, with the final flourish of solar lighting being added to provide night time drama as well as safe passage through the garden for our building occupants at night. Our garden transformation has given pleasure to our building and neighbours, a beacon of light during these difficult times. Your selfishness has dealt us a hard kick in the guts. We would like our lights back please, now that your party is over. Otherwise, when you look into your garden and see those lights; know that each time you do, they are shining a spotlight on a despicable human who does not deserve to count themselves as a member of the Bondi community. Tanya Jackson Bondi Beach WAVERLEY BOWLING CLUB DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Dear Sir - Easts have issued a new Development Application (DA) relating to the Waverley Bowling Club. The DA proposes that the height of the building be increased. The height is already non compliant with the legislated standards (as was noted in the discussions about the original DA) and any increase is therefore significant. Reductions should be made in other areas rather than have the height increased again. I suggest the removal of an absolute minimum of one floor. Also, the height is already causing shading and making the building an eyesore in the opinion of the local community. The bulk and height of the approved building is inconsistent with the local streetscape and any further increase in height and scale will worsen the negative impacts on the local residents which is inconsistent with the objectives of the Waverley Local Environmental Plan.

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The onset off the Coronavirus pandemic has now shown the danger posed to the community by large air-conditioned buildings with high-density housing. The experience with Melbourne high-rise is an example of just how deadly. Consequently, the size should now be reduced by several floors as a matter of urgency and the air-conditioning reviewed to reduce the risk to the residents and the surrounding population of Waverley. This information about the extreme danger inherent in such buildings was not before the public and the courts at the time of the Land and Environment Court judgement. It is time for a wholesale review of the entire project before the next (inevitable) pandemic demonstrates what a fatal mistake the project is! Bruce Bronte SUPER AND THE PANDEMIC I saw an article today by Ian Silk (CEO of Aussie Super), and all I could see in my mind was a cigar-smoking, Mr Burns-type character with a long moustache, sitting on a huge pile of money, saying. “Won't somebody think of the children.” BJ Coogee COVID-19 AND AGED CARE In the ABC’s most interesting program, Fight for Planet A, coal-into-parliament-carrying Scomo made a quick getaway from a ‘clown with balloons on his back’. In the case of aged care and COVID-19, Scomo might not be so lucky. For a long time, we have known that private aged care offers, in parts, rather horrific conditions for its inmates. During the Corona pandemic, some of these places have become death traps. On page 17 of Scomo’s “Coronavirus Emergency Response Plan” it says, “the Australian Government will be responsible for residential aged care facilities”. By mid-August, more than

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260 elderly Australians in residential aged care have sadly lost their lives to COVID-19. Yet these deaths are not evenly distributed. In August, the ABC asked, “Why are there more Covid-19 cases in private aged care than in the public sector?” Given these numbers and Scomo’s selfannounced responsibility, people might re-think voting for Scomo - particularly if they are getting older. And there is another thing you can do - be nice to your children. After all, it’s them who will decide in which aged care facility you will end up. Thomas the Elder From age-old Coogee

is ultimately their decision, so make it easier for them. We learnt how rare it is for people to be organ donors - it’s a much smaller number than you think - and the list of people waiting for them is very long. Mum directly impacted six people, including donating her kidneys, liver and lungs. These people have gotten a new chance to have adventures, be with their kids and experience the love and joys of life. Please consider becoming an organ donor now and multiply her impact. Gil Orski Bellevue Hill

ORGAN DONATION In mid-June, my mum suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. It’s been a huge shock but she would have wanted everyone to know about #DonateLifeWeek, a week where more Australians are encouraged to register to be an organ and tissue donor, and to have the conversation with their family and friends. Last year Mum actively made the decision to be an organ donor. Unbelievably, she got in contact with Medicare and made that positive decision. Around Australia, six people have had their lives completely changed and are benefitting because mum made that decision. It is easy and important to register either at my.gov.au or at donatelife.gov.au/registerdonor-today. It will only take you one minute! There is always someone who will need a transplant in Australia. One day it might be you, a friend or a family member. This is why we need to do more and register to #DonateLife. But, more importantly, tell your loved ones what you want, be very clear about your wishes so, should the time come, they can feel confident and comfortable making the decision and know they are fulfilling your wishes. When the family knows and sees you are on the organ donor register, 9 out of 10 times they will say yes to donation. It

FOSSIL FUEL-LED RECOVERY Dear Beast - The Eastern Suburbs is currently facing growing unemployment, like many parts of the country, and many of us are wondering how the government will create new jobs. To my great surprise, the federal government is now proposing a ‘gas-led’ economic recovery. This is despite gas being a highly potent greenhouse gas that will produce few jobs relative to other industries. It defies all reason for Dave Sharma and our elected representatives to be pouring money into our fossil fuel industry when we have some of the highest per capita emissions in the world, and the potential to become a renewable energy superpower. We listened to the experts on COVID-19; why can’t we listen to the economists and scientists on our economic recovery? Felix Taaffe Bondi Junction STOP FINING BIKES Dear James - I have lived in Waverley Municipality for 30 years, the last 15 with a scooter as the parking and traffic is abysmal. Twice in the last month, I have been hit with parking fines at Bondi Junction for not paying for metered parking sitting in between cars. This has never occurred to me before. After the first fine, and complaining, the council cancelled

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the fine. I can only assume common sense prevailed and it was a mistake by a rookie inspector, however today they sent me a note saying the second notice still stands. This makes no sense to me. A motorbike or scooter takes up one tenth of the space of a car. Bikes should be encouraged, not discouraged, as a way to lessen one’s urban footprint and relieve traffic congestion. Tim Bronte TEMPORARY TOILET BLOCK Strolling past Bondi Pavillon this fine Sunday afternoon, August 30, I was appalled to see the provisions made regarding the temporary toilet block at the south end of the Pavilion. There was a constant queue of at least 20 women, while the men’s side was typically empty. How on earth could anybody have considered providing an equal number of toilet stalls for men and women? Surely it’s well

documented, both statistically and anecdotally, that women universally have longer queues and more demand for toilets just go to any pub or festival, theatre or cinema. Not only does a woman’s anatomy dictate that more time is required removing clothing, etc. but they also have extra demands within the stall, like monthly sanitary concerns and having to assist children. This situation is just ridiculous. To provide equal toilets is not providing equally. Tina Harris Bondi SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Dear Sir/Madam - While I have no objection to growing education facilities, such as the Emanuel School featured in your August edition article titled Growing Local Schools Drive Residents Up the Wall, the local council must consider the objections of the local residents. Randwick Council can not

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“support both the residents and the school” simply through the “expansion of the resident parking scheme”. I am a local resident in the council’s RA6 parking scheme, which has been expanded. These parking scheme permits cost residents with motor vehicles an extra $45 per year for the privilege of parking their cars near their homes. These permits cost over $160 for two cars. Council and the schools only benefit, not the residents. The council should impose a sustainable design as part of the DA, in line with planning rules and common sense, for the school to accommodate extra vehicle movements, staff and student parking on the school’s site, and not push the problem to the local congested streets. Extending parking schemes at the cost of local residents is not why we, as residents, pay the council to represent our concerns. Bill Randwick

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Diving Into Clovelly's History Words Nicola Smith Photos Clovelly Surf Club This month’s cover artwork by local artist Janine Hall is inspired by an historic photo on display in the Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club (pictured). The rare image is one of the last records of a springboard that was once found on the southern side of Clovelly Beach. Very little is known about this piece of local history that once provided sport and summer fun for Clovelly beachgoers, beyond the fact that it existed sometime between the 1930s and 1950s. The board was positioned near the second last set of steps on the south side of the bay, which many older Clovelly residents still refer to as the “springboard steps.” The Clovelly springboard is unlike anything found at a Sydney beach or ocean pool today, although diving was historically 20 The Beast October 2020

a popular event at swimming carnivals where local clubs like the now-defunct Clovelly Waratahs competed. The natural rock platforms at Clovelly Bay, formerly known as Little Coogee, were concreted during the Great Depression as part of council initiatives designed to provide a means of employment for local workers in the tough financial times, as well as allowing easier access to the water for bathers, so it’s likely that the springboard was installed during the 1930s. A photo page from the Sydney Morning Herald in 1940 clearly shows an enthusiastic line-up of swimmers on the springboard alongside other photos of Sydneysiders enjoying a hot Boxing Day holiday. It would seem that severe storms brought the springboard’s life to an end in the

1950s. A story in The Daily Telegraph on January 6, 1954 reported on the effects of rough weather. “Seas have washed away all the sand from the south end of Coogee Beach,” the article explained. “Big waves have washed a springboard off the promenade at Clovelly.” So, the springboard was a Clovelly fixture for at least fourteen years, but probably much longer; enough time to mark the summer swims of an entire generation of Clovelly kids. Nearly seventy years on, it is difficult to imagine a springboard being allowed anywhere near tidal waters where sea urchins and rocks hide just beneath the surface. If anyone has more information about the Clovelly springboard, please shoot an email to letters@thebeast.com.au.

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Hopefully it stays that way.

A Socially Distanced Summer Words Nicola Smith Photo Anthony Carroll The final weekend prior to the arrival of spring was forecast to deliver a much-needed reprieve from a challenging winter, and the police were out in force, ensuring social distancing regulations were adhered to in the unseasonably warm weather. With no end to social distancing measures in sight, Waverley, Randwick, and Woollahra Councils have decided to get on the front foot and devise plans to ensure COVID safety at our beaches this summer. During the initial lockdown, crowds at beaches were considered outdoor gatherings and were limited to 500 people, or simply banned altogether. Current public health orders put in place by the New South Wales government limit outdoor gatherings to 20 people, but beaches pose a somewhat unique problem with the large number of people from different gatherings often situated close to one another. Matt du Plessis, Manager of Lifeguard Services and Beach Safety at Waverley Council, said Council would be managing 22 The Beast October 2020

numbers at beaches under the four square metre rule in line with public health orders. “If the beaches or the coastal walk look busy, please consider visiting another time or use your time to visit our wonderful local businesses,” he said. Additional rangers will be patrolling Waverley beaches and the Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk throughout the summer months to ensure social distancing is maintained. As has become standard in this pandemic, there is the potential for these guidelines to change at any time, so councils are working closely with state officials to maintain an up-todate set of guidelines. “Waverley Council is currently operating under the relevant public health orders, and our Beach Management Plan is under constant review,” Mayor Masselos told The Beast. “We are also continuing to work very closely with NSW Health and the police, other agencies, as well as neighbouring councils on our beach management measures.”

Neighbouring Randwick City is also trying to keep its guidelines flexible as the situation is likely to change at any moment. “Any decisions we make with regards to our approach to beaches in the coming months will be informed by the NSW Government public health orders at the time,” a Randwick Council spokesperson said. “In the meantime, we’re encouraging people to practise good hand hygiene and social distancing.” Fortunately, all of our local councils are planning on keeping their beaches open over summer. Residents and visitors will have plenty of options and can maintain social distancing by utilising less populated beaches like Yarra Bay in Randwick City and Milk Beach in Woollahra. During the first wave back in March, breaches of social distancing, particularly at Bondi Beach, led to the Eastern Suburbs beaches being closed off to the public. Now, despite an air of optimism as we head into summer, the councils have not overlooked the option of closing beaches if social distancing cannot be maintained. A spokesperson from Woollahra Council noted that social distancing is crucial to keeping beaches open over the busy summer period. “At this stage our beach management position is to keep the harbour foreshore beaches in Woollahra open, while encouraging social distancing,” the spokesperson said. “We will monitor compliance and may close beaches if breaches occur.” Let’s enjoy the beach but try and keep a towel length apart from other people and stick to the four square metre rule. If we can achieve that, it will be a great summer. We certainly don’t want the fences back up.

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The squid-whisperer.

Untangling the Fishing Legislation Words Nicola Smith Photo Pat Marcou During the COVID-19 lockdown, fishing was one of the few activities aside from work or shopping for food that was deemed essential, making 2020 an ideal time to wet a line. Our local area offers many excellent fishing opportunities, from rock fishing spots to boat ramps and spearfishing, but there are also a significant number of state and local rules and regulations that anglers need to be aware of before heading out to find their catch. Firstly, the state government requires anyone fishing in salt or freshwater to pay a NSW Recreational Fishing Fee when spearfishing, hand lining, trapping, bait collecting or prawn netting, and even if you are holding fishing gear in, on or next to the water. 24 The Beast October 2020

The fees are $7 for three days, $14 for a month, or $35 for a year, which is roughly the same price of three serves of fish and chips from Clovelly’s famous Out of the Blue chipper. Fishers are also required to carry their receipt of payment on them at all times while fishing. Having paid this fee doesn’t give fishers free rein over the waters in the Eastern Suburbs though, with a substantial area of coastline belonging to the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve. The reserve extends from the southern end of Bronte Beach, south to the rock baths at Coogee, and 100 metres offshore. Line fishing for blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is totally prohibited inside the aquatic reserve, and spearfishing isn’t allowed in Clovelly Bay,

Gordons Bay and surrounding waters. Spearfishers can travel further south to Little Bay, a popular spearfishing spot, but are required to fish 50 metres out from any recreational swimmers in the water. It is also prohibited to collect cunjevoi or any marine invertebrates in the Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve, with the exception of blacklip abalone, eastern rock lobster and southern rock lobster. Rock fishing is hugely popular in the east, and it’s rare not to see a few people fishing from the rocks along the coastal walk. It is also one of the most dangerous sports in Australia, with 18 rock fishing fatalities recorded just in Randwick over recent years. This led to the introduction of mandatory life jackets under The Rock Fishing Safety Act 2016 (NSW). A spokesperson from Randwick Council said safety was their highest priority. “We encourage everybody choosing to rock fish to ensure they wear a life jacket, appropriate footwear such as cleats, fish with a friend and check weather conditions before fishing,” the spokesperson told The Beast. “If it looks too dangerous to fish, it is too dangerous.” Randwick was the first location to implement the law. As of June 2018, on-the-spot fines of $100 can be issued for anyone rock fishing without a life jacket, anywhere from Clovelly to La Perouse. While other councils including Sutherland Shire and Northern Beaches Councils have opted in to the legislation, Waverley and Woollahra are yet to enforce life jackets. Before venturing out to catch your dinner, it’s important to know which LGA you’ll be fishing in. For more information, please visit the council websites or www.dpi.nsw.gov.au.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Let us know your thoughts on the draft Open Space and Recreation Strategy We know how important our parks, sportgrounds and recrea�on spaces are in facilita�ng healthy, ac�ve lifestyles, and our connec�ons with each other and the natural environment. The Open Space and Recrea�on Strategy establishes our collec�ve vision and 10–year plan for con�nuing to provide for the needs of our community. We want to make sure we get this right.

Head to haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au to provide your feebdback. Ques�ons? Call us on 9083 8000 or email openspace@waverley.nsw.gov.au

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This one actually gets used.

Bondi Surf Club Adopts a More Community-led Approach Words Nicola Smith Image Waverley Council Plans to renovate the iconic Bondi Surf Bathers’ Live Saving Club have progressed to the next stage of community consultation this month as work begins on the historic Bondi Pavilion next door. Waverley Mayor Paula Masselos said that the renovations will bring major changes to the functionality of the club, as well as maintaining and restoring the original format of the building. “This upgrade will provide significantly improved amenities to cater to the needs of modern surf lifesaving and the community and help foster the next generation of surf lifesavers,” she said. The upgrades will include the expansion of both the equipment storage space and the women’s change room to accommodate female members, who now make up 40 per cent of the club’s recruits. 26 The Beast October 2020

It will also include the construction of a new building behind the club with a youth room, education rooms and a gym, as well as addressing current accessibility issues in the existing building. Bondi Surf Club President Brent Jackson said that the new building will take the pressure off the club’s historic hall. “The heritage of the hall was always fundamental to the redesign; its primary purpose is to record the history of surf lifesaving,” Mr Jackson told The Beast. In this way, the club hopes that the renovations will allow the club to share the history of Bondi with the millions of visitors who come to Bondi every year. “Bondi is one of the top four attractions for people visiting Australia and we have the ability to tell the Bondi story,” Mr

Jackson explained, “but we can also leverage off being iconic to bring about changes in how we use the beach.” While some surf clubs have been criticised for increasingly catering to the needs of a small group of people, Bondi Surf Club works with the community to make sure people with all different needs and abilities can access the iconic beach. Community programs run by the club include Silver Salties, a social and exercise group for over 65s, and Swim Sisters, an all-female ocean swimming squad. The club also facilitates Access Bondi! alongside Waverley Council, an initiative that provides beach wheelchairs and matting for visitors who require mobility aid. “Everyone wants to have a fun day at the beach, and the trick is making sure that can happen for all parts of the community,” Mr Jackson said. “Fifty years ago, lifesavers were these really fit guys who were mostly interested in being out in the big surf doing rescues, but now it’s much more about engaging with the community and all the different groups who want to use the beach.” The spirit of community involvement extends to the design of the building itself, and although official community consultation ended on September 17, people are still invited to email Waverley Council with their feedback. “We’ve got a genuine process of community consultation for the renovations. This is our third design in five years, trying to find an iconic Bondi look that will make Bondi better. We really want people to be involved in giving feedback,” Mr Jackson told The Beast. Construction on the Bondi Surf Club is projected to begin in 2022.

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October 2020 The Beast 27

Happy birthday boys!

The Premmie Marathon Challenge Words and Photo Sophie Smith Despite all running events around the country having been put on hold this year, our charity, Running for Premature Babies, hasn’t been able to hit the ‘pause’ button. This year, even more than ever, our hospitals need our help, and, global pandemic or not, the 26,000 babies that will be born prematurely in Australia this year deserve the very best start possible. That’s why we’ve gone virtual, with our second virtual event of the year, the Premmie Marathon Challenge, kicking off in November, and we’d love you to join us. Whether you are an elite marathon runner looking to notch up another marathon 28 The Beast October 2020

to your belt (and another shiny medal for your ‘bling’ collection) or you’re a couch potato wanting an excuse to get moving during November, this challenge is for you all! With our Premmie Marathon Challenge you get to do it your way. First up, choose your timeframe - will you complete your 42 kilometre marathon in a day, a week, or a month? Next, choose how many segments you’re going to break your marathon up into. There’s no obligation to run either; simply track your kilometres through the month (or week, or day), complete 42 kilometres within your set time frame, and

if you raise at least $50 for our charity we’ll send you a sparkly marathon medal. Among the pack will be Randwick locals Casey and Scott (pictured), who have signed up to run their marathon in a month. They have a special reason to run, as their beautiful twins August and Oscar spent their first six weeks using lifesaving equipment donated by our charity when they were born ten weeks early. The boys are now looking forward to celebrating their first birthday, and their parents want to pay it forward so others can be as lucky as they have been. Our goal is to gather a thousand participants from right around the country and raise $100,000 for state of the art lifesaving humidicribs for the Royal Hospital for Women and Alice Springs Hospital Neonatal Units, which will help save the lives of hundreds of sick and premature babies. Each year The Royal cares for a thousand premature babies from around our state and Alice cares for 350 babies who come from a massive 2.2 million square kilometre area, including babies from the Northern Territory, South Australia and Western Australia. 70 per cent of the babies they care for are Indigenous. I am very proud that this charity, founded in memory of my own prematurely born triplets, is giving so many premature babies a better chance at life, and I can’t wait to see people from right around the country taking part in our latest virtual event. Please lace up your runners for our Premmie Marathon Challenge this November. You can register at runningforprematurebabies.com or contact me for more information at sophie@runningforprematurebabies.com.

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A life of service to the community.

Vale Phil O’Sullivan Words and Photo Kieran Blake, www.kieranblakewriter.com Phil O’Sullivan almost scored a century. He passed away at age 97 after a life spent in service of the Eastern Suburbs community. Phil is best known for managing the garage in Queens Park and for his commitment to the Waverley District Cricket Club, RSL, Red Cross, ATC, Waverley Historical Society and many other associations. 30 The Beast October 2020

Just about everyone loved ‘Old Phil’ and there was never a bad word said about him. O’Sullivan’s garage has served the surrounding community since 1926, and Phil took over the business from his father Eugene in 1962. Anyone who has tried to book a car in for repairs knows of the garage’s popularity. This is a

reputation Phil and wife Joan created through consistent honesty, dedication, expertise and service, delivered with Phil’s trademark smile and humour. Phil’s legacy continues under the direction of his grandson, Phil Jr. The garage also served the vehicles of Walter Carter Funerals, and Phil knew the drivers well. When the cars passed the garage, Phil would yell, “Keep on goin’ - not ready yet!” In recognition of his service, Waverley Oval houses the Phil O’Sullivan Bob Horsell Grandstand. Official recognition also came in the form of a Queen’s Birthday Honours Order of Australia Medal for founding junior cricket at Waverley District Cricket Club and for coaching young cricketers for 30 years. Phil’s dedication to the juniors earned him the nickname ‘Mr Cricket’. International cricketers also remember Phil. He played a large part in attracting players such as Tony Greig to Australia, and he initiated the AustraliaChina Friendship Cricket Tour in 1998. The next time you’re at Bronte Beach, keep an eye out for the plaque honouring Phil. You’ll find it on the promenade at the south end near the Bogey Hole. An old boy of Waverley College, Phil could often be seen attending the May Procession, Cadet Unit parades, cricket games and events involving his son Chris and his grandsons, who also attended Waverley College. Phil is survived by his wife Joan, son Chris, daughter in law Patricia, grandsons Phillip, Paul, Christopher and Stephen and their families, including great grandchildren Michael, Megan, Penelope, Lexi and Harrison. Vale Phil O’Sullivan.

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Where can people see your work? I post all my work on Instagram @janinehallart. Who are your artistic inspirations? I draw inspiration from many artists. Martine Emdur has to be one of my faves, but Harley Oliver and Odelle Morshuis spring to mind too. What are you working on at the moment? A painting of Coogee from a photo that I saw on Amanda Keller’s Instagram feed. It will be an artistic rendition; I never aim for photorealism.

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Local Artist... Janine Hall from Waverley Interview James Hutton Photo Osnat Almog Introducting Waverley artist Janine Hall, who painted this month’s wonderful cover art featuring the long lost Clovelly diving board... How long have you lived here? I’ve lived in the Eastern Suburbs for as long as I’ve lived in Australia, 24 years - lucky me! Why do you live here? I love the variety of beaches and how different they all are. Bronte’s great for a bodysurf, Coogee for my ocean swims and Clovelly for a quick dip after work. The city access is handy and there’s a great mix of people. What's your favourite eatery? I love the coffee at Coogee Bite. For a special meal, I can’t go past Sugarcane in Coogee; their food is sublime. Best thing about the Eastern Suburbs? I know it’s a privileged place to live, but I like the fact that it has a good mix of people from different backgrounds, as well as the beaches, friends, and great cafes and restaurants. How would you describe your art? Diverse, but certainly captivated by the ocean. I have a rule - if it’s not something I would hang on my walls at home, I wouldn’t expect anyone else to. I believe art should bring visual pleasure, so I’m always striving to achieve some level of beauty. I’m constantly amazed at the response to my work; it’s so gratifying. 32 The Beast October 2020

Do you have any exhibitions coming up? I’ve just postponed an exhibition that was planned in November, so hopefully 2021 will be kinder to us all and I’ll have a big one then. When did you discover you had a gift for your craft? It was November 2018 when I took some time off work due to anxiety and depression. I didn’t know how to fill my time, so thought I’d try a painting class. I felt better after that 2-hour class than I had in months! I knew that some magical chemistry had occurred in my brain, so I just kept painting. It was my medicine - it still is to some extent - but now it’s also a part of me and a true love. Did you study art? I’m mostly self-taught, but still take direction and input from my weekly class at The Art Studio in Maroubra. Osnat is brilliant at guiding you in your own direction, and it’s good to work around others as well as having isolated time working at home. Who is your favourite person? That’s easy - my husband, Brendan. He’s my best friend, my biggest fan, and he still makes my toes curl. What do you do for work? I’ve always worked in financial services, hence my need to balance my brain chemistry with right brain activity. I’m also a fitness trainer and run a weekly bootcamp, and I take a few spin classes at local gyms each week. What's your favourite thing about work? I love to solve problems, and there are plenty in the financial services industry at the moment. Do you have a favourite quote? “This too shall pass.” No matter how good or bad things are, they don’t last forever. Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast? Be brave enough to suck at something new! Fear is paralysing and robs you of living.

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Virtual life COVID has made many of our jobs virtual, and this shift may reshape the world forever. If you’re working from home, why pay a premium to live within commuting distance of the office? Sure, if you have kids you need to stay close to their schools (unless the schools go back online), but for those of you who are child-free, what’s stopping you? How's the serenity?

The Unreliable Guide To... City Living Words Nat Shepherd Photo Claus Trophobe The Unreliable Guide is not loving the city. All the fun things - galleries, restaurants, pubs, parties - are off the menu, while all the crappy things - too many neighbours, small living spaces, no garden - have been thrown into sharp relief. Even going for a stroll on the coastal walk feels like a game of COVID roulette with the number of people here. The death rate seen in high density areas like New York and London highlights the fact that crowds equal danger. At the time of writing, Melbourne is still in hardcore lockdown with a strict curfew and depressing daily death toll. While Melbourne’s CBD ranks number one as the most densely populated area of Australia, our local suburbs such as Potts Point and Bondi take 8 spots out of the top 10. A similar Sydney lockdown seems almost inevitable, but never fear, The Unreliable Guide is here to suggest a solution. Take flight Right now, a sea/tree change sounds like a great idea. Check the latest restrictions before you pack a case and leap into your 34 The Beast October 2020

car, but for the moment New South Wales residents can travel anywhere within the state. Don’t be a dick though; that cute little rural town doesn’t want your city contagion. Get a COVID test before you go, wear your mask while you are out and about, and be respectful. It might end up being your new forever home. It’s a trend I’m not the only one thinking outside the city box; rural real estate offices are reporting a massive upswing in sales and rentals. COVID refugees have been fleeing the cities since March, with some looking for a break and others using this crazy time to reassess their whole life. Guardian writer Calla Wahlquist summed it up well in her recent article: “It’s as if the whole world had a midlife crisis at once.” We’ve started asking ourselves, “Who am I, what’s it all for, and what am I doing stuck in this crappy apartment?” From there it’s only a short step to wonder why the hell we don’t move somewhere pretty with a garden, a dog, a veggie patch, some chooks…

Overseas opportunities With the current downturn in tourism, several countries are now marketing themselves as hot destinations for digital nomads. If you are COVID-free and can prove you have sufficient funds and healthcare, when Australia opens the international borders you could be working in Barbados, Bermuda, Estonia, Prague, Berlin... So long as the Wi-Fi is good and the locals let you in, you can be virtually anywhere (pun intended). Fancy relocating your home office to an isolated beach in Madagascar for a few months? Don’t laugh, you’ll probably have less glitchy Zoom meetings. A world comparison of overall internet speeds ranks Madagascar at 33 while Australia struggles across the line with a sleepy rank of 50. If speed really is everything, consider the British island of Jersey, a beautiful little place off the coast of France, which ranks third in the world after Taiwan and Singapore for fastest average connection speeds. Finally, The Unreliable Guide suggests we start thinking outside our previous squares. A 45-square metre, milliondollar apartment in the city isn’t much fun if restaurants, bars and theatres aren’t open. If everything is closed and you’re cooped up in that apartment like a battery hen, why not sell up and ship out?

The latest from Randwick City Council about living in this great city

Randwick News

What’s On EVERY FRIDAY COMMUNITY GARDENING PROGRAM 9.30am, Randwick Sustainability Hub. Bookings essential

We want to hear from you! We’ve created a draft Environment Strategy that sets Council’s long-term objectives to guide our future planning programs. We’ve highlighted more than 30 specific strategic approaches to help us reach our goals. With each one, we’ve included precise targets and dates to keep us accountable and we’ll be tracking them closely to stay on target.

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Here’s where you come in – we’d love your feedback. The strategy has been written in a very easy-to-digest format so you can read it without feeling overwhelmed. You can download it at yoursay.randwick.nsw.gov.au, we hope you’ll give it a read. What matters to you? Clean water at our beaches? Using renewable energy? Diverting garbage from landfill? Increasing our tree canopy coverage? How would you prioritise? The strategy is open for comment until October 13.

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Speaking of our beautiful environment, have you heard of Council’s bushcare groups? They meet regularly in various locations to help protect and restore our stunning bushland and parks. It’s a great way to get outside, be part of a group and make a difference to your own community. It’s a volunteer program and you’re welcome to drop in when you can. To find out more, search bushcare on our website or call our Bushcare Officer on 9093 6708. Thanks everyone – I hope you’re enjoying these warmer months and stay safe. Councillor Danny Said Mayor of Randwick

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Police pin-up boy Zach Dowdall.

Alleged Crimes of the East Words Gary Larceny Wanted wannabe actor Police are seeking public assistance to locate a would-be actor wanted on animal cruelty and theft charges. Zachery Dowdall, 26, has two outstanding warrants for animal cruelty and theft offences, according to a Facebook posting by Eastern Beaches Police Command. Police say he is “known to frequent the Maroubra and Potts Point areas.” Police have issued this picture and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Dowdall is listed as Zach Dowdall on the starnow.com website. His entry says he is a hopeful actor and extra (“no previous experience”) and model (“beginner, starting out”). Bondi psychic scam Police have warned that Bondi elderly are being targeted by a pair of Russian-speaking conwomen who get their victims to hand over money in exchange for removing a curse. A posting on Facebook by Eastern Suburbs Police Command said the scammers convinced elderly people, often of Russian background, “that they and their family are cursed, and

if not removed a family member could die. The curse removal requires a special ritual as well as a number of specific tasks by the victim.” “The victim is then required to present large sums of cash. Once the ritual is completed, the victim is sent away with what they believe to be their cash only to find the cash is missing and they have been defrauded.” Police urge anyone with information about the curseremoving con artists to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333000 or their local police station.

Hong Kong by amassing the weapons. “He was never a danger, he couldn’t transfer these objects physically,” Mr Ainsworth told the court. A number of psychiatric reports were placed before the court as evidence of Hui’s mental health issues. Magistrate Jacqueline Trad dismissed the charges and gave Hui a discharge on the condition he adhere to a psychiatric treatment plan. She noted that he had “a long history in relation to schizophrenia.”

Bike theft warning Police have warned bicycle owners to take stronger steps to secure bikes following a series of recent thefts in the Bondi Junction area. “Never leave your bike unattended and unsecured,” warned Eastern Suburbs Police command, “and always lock the wheels and frame to a secure object.” In addition, police advise taking pictures of your bike and recording its serial number, make and model. It is also recommended that you engrave or otherwise mark your bike frame with your driver’s licence number or other “unique identifier.”

Pissed Porsche driver A Porsche driver with an eight year-old child in the front beside him was allegedly caught in Bondi driving more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. His Porsche 922 was pulled up by police on Beach Road “in relation to his manner of driving,” according to a police press release. “When police approached, they noticed an eight year-old boy in the front passenger seat.” The driver, a 34 year-old Vaucluse resident, was given a roadside breath test which returned a positive result. He was arrested and taken to Waverley Police Station where police say a breath analysis gave a reading of 0.163. He was charged with highrange PCA, his licence was suspended and police made a “child at risk” notification.

Hong Kong weapons cache A Maroubra man was under a delusion that he could help protestors in Hong Kong when he amassed a cache of illegal weapons in his flat, Waverley Court was recently told. Jacob Hui, 50, appeared before the court on illegal weapons charges after Australian Border Force officers intercepted several suspicious packages mailed to him from overseas. The home was raided and police found more than 100 illegal weapons including flick knives, axes and knuckle dusters. Hui’s solicitor, Michael Ainsworth, told the court that his client was mentally ill and had been suffering from a delusion that he could help democracy demonstrators in his native

Inky-faced suspect Scott Gasparini, subject of an arrest warrant for assault offences, has distinctive face and neck tattoos. Mind you, his diminutive stature - he is just 165cm tall - might make it easier for him to sink into the crowd. Gasparini, aged 30, is known to frequent the Coogee, Kingsford and Nepean areas. Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. If you spot him, police warn not to approach him but to instead call triple zero immediately.

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Waiter, There’s a Fly in My Soup Words Jeremy Ireland Photo Josh Flydenberg Have you ever had a meal in a restaurant that was just terrible? How did you react? Imagine, you’re about to enjoy a spoonful of soup, only to discover a fly in it. A ‘passive’ type might avoid making a fuss and tuck in regardless, whereas a more ‘aggressive’ type might harass the waiter, swear at the chef and storm out. Others might take a spoonful and leave the rest in the bowl, refuse a replacement meal and leave without tipping, despite everything else being fine. This behaviour falls somewhere in the middle, and is known as passive aggressive. Independently, both passive and aggressive behaviours are clearly defined and relatively easy to spot. With passive aggressive behaviour however, there are no clear edges and it is often more difficult to detect. Perhaps the easiest way to describe a passive aggressive person is when they express their negative feelings subtly if not skilfully - through their actions, rather than dealing with their negative feelings directly. As a result, there can be a difference between what 38 The Beast October 2020

they say and what they actually do, leaving those around them feeling angry and frustrated. To add fuel to the fire, the passive aggressive person is often unaware of their behaviour. Signs of passive aggressive behaviours tend to revolve around pervasive patterns of negativism that are met with passive resistance. Some characteristics include complaints of being misunderstood, stonewalling, being sullen and argumentative, envy, resentment and general discontent. Other behaviours include being critical, disagreeable, resentful, cynical, stubborn, blaming others and complaining about being unappreciated. Let’s paint a hypothetical scenario. Say it’s the wife that’s on the receiving end of some pretty shoddy behaviour from the husband. On the outside, she comes across as the adoring wife, but on the inside she is boiling over. She finds herself unable to look him in the eye, lets his dinner burn, hides his keys and blames him when he can’t find them, intentionally arrives late to annoy him, withholds sex and even spits in

his coffee. All these behaviours would be classed as passive aggressive, even more so if she were to deny there is a problem in the first place. What is the best way to deal with someone who is passive aggressive? I wouldn’t recommend telling them directly, as that would add insult to injury and may push them to put dog food in your dinner. Ignoring the behaviour is a good place to start; if they see you’re not reacting they’ll soon realise it doesn’t affect you, which in turn means there’s not much in it for them. If you do feel the passive aggressive person is getting you down, the next thing to try is creating a physical distance and maintaining minimal interaction - easier said than done if you live under the same roof. Let’s spare a thought for our passive aggressive person though. At the end of the day, I doubt any individual would wake up one morning and say, “Hey, I want to be passive aggressive.” In truth, there are many underlying factors, with most behaviours developing during childhood. The family dynamic here is key; authoritarian parenting styles that may involve child abuse, child neglect and harsh punishments are a large contributor. Other underlying health concerns such as anxiety, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and even stress are also known to be associated with passive aggressive behaviour. If you fear that you may exhibit passive aggressive behaviour, the good news is that there are treatment options including coping strategies, so seeking a mental health practioner is a good place to start. Have you got a question? Please contact Jeremy at bondicounsellingservices.com.

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Education For All Words Dr Marjorie O'Neill, Member for Coogee Photo Ed Ucation There are few decisions in life with a more lasting impact than those regarding whether to engage in further education once we leave school. Very few of us are lucky enough to acquire the competencies required to pursue a fulfilling life while we are at school, so we need additional knowledge and skills to set us on a path that enables us to support ourselves. We are all familiar with the idea that, in a rapidly changing world, the concept of entering a career at an early age and remaining in that space for the entirety of our working lives is now redundant. The economic consequences of COVID-19 have intensified our understanding of how quickly and radically the job market can change. We have also come to see the value of adaptability, entrepreneurism and resilience. 40 The Beast October 2020

The strange thing about education is that it makes us better - nothing changes lives more than education. Not all education, of course, has to be formally acquired, and there are a great many self-taught exemplars. It is useful, however, to be able to demonstrate our competencies through formal accreditation. That first decision regarding what to do after leaving school has long-term implications for us, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t determine our futures. Although retraining throughout our lives is inevitable in a context of continual change, ideally we would build skills from our earliest studies that would provide a basis for further development over the years. This is why the University of New South Wales introduced General Studies subjects as core components to their engineering and other specialist

degree programs as far back as the 1970s. Understanding people, their sociology, history and psychology, provides a basis for being adaptive and flexible. Understanding the underlying principles, not just the formulated rules, helps us to be adaptive. Humanities, or the subjects offered by the Arts Faculty, should be a part of the education curriculum for all students. Given the fundamental role and pervasive significance of information technology in our society, it seems logical that its study should also be included in all courses of study. The case for embedding the skills for adaptability and flexibility in tertiary education programs, given the extent of radical change in our social context, appears clear. Yet, somewhat oddly, the government has decided to radically increase the fees attached to studying degrees in humanities, law and commerce. The cost of humanities and communications courses will more than double, with a year of full-time study costing $14,500, up from $6,684 this year. It is very hard to see how these changes will help produce a better equipped and more adaptive workforce. Moving forward, it is clear that we can build skills and facilitate adaptability, but how do we develop the resilience, toughness and capacity to recover from difficulties required to move ahead and adapt? My humble suggestion - and I mean this very sincerely - is that resilience comes from self-respect or love of others, or both; it involves a sense that defeat is not to be accepted. In these times, resilience may be regarded as the golden quality. I would love to hear from people about their views as to how we should define, recognise or build resilience.

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Spectator restrictions Parents and Old Boys will be able to follow the Rugby Revolution all the way from Bellevue Hill to Armidale. While spectators are prohibited from standing on the sidelines, they can chant war cries from the comfort of their Range Rover, Rolls Royce or Bentley, or even from their private yacht moored in Lane Cove River, after it has been collected from the Seychelles or Turks and Caicos Islands and exempted from quarantine. Old Boys of The King’s School are exempt from any COVID-19 restrictions as the school has declared its sizeable territory a sovereign nation not subjected to the laws of Australia.

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Great Public Schools Launch the Rugby Revolution Satire Kieran Blake, www.kieranblakewriter.com Photo Angus Taylor The Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales is set to introduce the greatest revolution in rugby union since William Webb Ellis picked up the ball, after the organisation of Australia’s wealthiest schools granted itself permission to complete its sporting season during COVID-19 restrictions. The GPS sporting association, which includes local schools The Scots College, Sydney Grammar School and Sydney Boys High School, will play the first ever series of socially distanced rugby in the world. Spokesperson for the association, Richie Power, outlined some of the monumental changes to the sport and their likely impact. 42 The Beast October 2020

Social distancing Players must not pass within 1.5 metres of each other, not even their teammates. Rolling mauls will subsequently resemble an interpretive dance, and every line-out will be won by the boy with the longest wing span. There’s no chance of hands in the ruck, and scrums will become even more farcical than those in the NRL. Zero-point tries The game they play in Heaven will revert to its roots and tries will be worth zero points, but earn the scoring team the right to ‘try’ for a conversion. “If we awarded points for tries, we’d end up with cricket scores every game, and we know rugby players can’t count,” Power said.

Critics have slammed the decision to allow the GPS schools to continue their regular sporting fixtures while other less privileged schools must still abide by COVID-19 restrictions, but Power staunchly defended the move. “We paid a fortune for our scholarship athletes - sorry, students - and we demand a return on our investment. If not, we will have no choice but to send them back to the Western Suburbs or an island in the South Pacific, or simply let them study, learn and improve their academic and employment prospects.” “In addition, we need to be able to channel our considerable government funding into extravagant sporting facilities and specialised coaches, otherwise we’d be forced to give our teachers such an enormous pay rise that they could actually afford to live within an hour of their workplace,” Power explained. “Without rugby, we would just be public schools, and that’s obviously not great enough.”

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Estate Coogee: Something to Get Excited About Words Joel Bevilacqua Photo Vaida Savickaite It’s been a tough year, especially for people who like to venture out and have a good time, but it looks like we may finally have something to get excited about. The full reopening of Estate Coogee, which can only be described as a three-in-one super venue that includes a Hamptons-style seafood restaurant, a next generation taqueria and a California-inspired beach club, is by far the most exciting thing to happen in the Eastern Suburbs since the riddled Ruby Princess docked back in March. The beachfront Estate is located in (but not operated by) the Crowne Plaza and comes courtesy of creative director chef Matthew Butcher, who owns seven restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Washington DC and has worked with culinary heavyweights like Gordon Ramsay. The start of spring heralded the reopening of the Terrace, meaning Estate once again offers three different dining experiences. The Terrace is an 44 The Beast October 2020

outdoor, California-inspired beach club unlike anything else in the area. There are tropical palms, fairy lights, bean bags and couches to chill out on, and a vintage Airstream trailer serving a range of cocktails and bar snacks (think lobster rolls, ceviche and pulled pork sliders). The open-air section is periodically filled with the sound of live music, DJs and a giant projector playing live sport and old school surf films like Point Break. One look at this place and you can tell it’s going to be endless fun over summer. In the middle is the Kitchen, the main dining area. Fresh, local seafood is served here, among other classics. The Kitchen is elegant and the food top notch yet it deliberately steers clear of ‘fine dining’, with Hampton’s style outdoor furniture making for a refined but relaxed experience. Seats outside enjoy a view of the beach, and a private dining room is available for up to 20 guests. You can watch chefs

Scott Edington and Michael Tran prepare your kingfish crudo, poached prawns tostadas, Cone Bay barramundi with Champagne butter sauce, or even a succulent Wagyu tri tip in the open kitchen. The desserts are equally tempting. The New York cheesecake ice-cream is a magnificent merger and the theatrical violet crumble with nitro salted honeycomb (pictured) will no doubt appear on many a model’s Instagram story. If you feel like a party and a feed, then head to the Taqueria. The next generation cantina is brought to life with neon lights and colourful furniture, and a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights. It’s ideal for a quick bite and a drink, with a range of tequila, cocktails, beer and tortilla tacos on offer. Hidden within the Taqueria is the Confessional, a private, soundproof karaoke room available for hire where you can get up to all sorts of mischief. All three venues are unique but all have one thing in common; they have that little bit of X-factor that makes them feel new and exciting, and right now that’s worth its weight in gold. Estate Coogee Cnr Arden and Carr Streets, Coogee (Crowne Plaza) Web estatecoogee.com Phone 9315 9179 Open Taqueria: Mon-Wed 4pm-late, Thu-Sun 12pmlate, Kitchen: Sat-Sun 12-3pm, Thu-Mon 5.30pmlate, Terrace: Fri 4pm-late, Sat-Sun 12pm-late Prices Taqueria: Tacos 2 for $12 or 4 for $20, Kitchen: 4-course set menu $79 per person, Terrace: Estate lobster roll $20, pulled pork slider 3 for $20 Cards Master, Visa, Amex Licensed Yes

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Salmon Cakes, Pickled Cucumber and Fennel with Lemon Yoghurt Words and Photo Dana Sims Instagram @stone_and_twine These delicious salmon cakes are a quick, fresh, tasty midweek meal. There’s a bit of chopping involved but the cakes are easy to assemble. Fresh herbs elevate the salmon, and pickled cucumber and fennel are a great cleansing accompaniment. The lemon yoghurt brings the salmon cakes and pickled vegetables together in a light, tasty dish with a punch of citrus flavour. Ingredients 450gm fresh salmon fillets skin and pinbones removed, finely diced 700gm potatoes, cooked and mashed 1 spring onion, finely chopped 1 long red chilli, finely chopped 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, finely chopped 2 tbsp seeded mustard ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp sea salt 150gm panko breadcrumbs

2 large eggs, lightly beaten 125gm plain flour 150ml olive oil for frying 1 lemon cut into wedges Pickled cucumber & fennel 2 lebanese cucumbers, finely sliced lengthways 1 bulb fennel, quartered and sliced 2 cloves garlic, peeled whole 1 ½ cups white vinegar ½ cup water 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 ½ tbsp white sugar 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp black peppercorns Lemon yoghurt 200ml Greek yoghurt Juice of ½ lemon 2 tbsp dill, finely chopped ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp ground black pepper Method 1. To make the pickled cucumber and fennel, place the cucumber, fennel and garlic in

a bowl and set aside. Place the vinegar, water, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, sugar, salt and peppercorns in a pot and bring to the boil. Cool for 10 minutes then pour over the cucumber and fennel. Put into a sealed container or jar and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight if you are making it in advance. 2. For the cakes, place salmon, potato (cooled), spring onion, chilli, chives, parsley, seeded mustard, ground black pepper and sea salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine and ensure the potato is spread evenly through the mixture. 3. Shape the mixture into approx. 8-9 patties. Refrigerate for ½ hour to set. 4. Place flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs in 3 separate bowls for crumbing the salmon cakes. Lightly dust each one in flour and shake off excess. Coat in the egg, then the panko crumb and set aside. Place in the fridge for a further 30 mins to slightly set before frying. 5. To make the sauce, place yoghurt, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper in a bowl and stir to combine, then set aside. 6. Heat the oil on medium heat in a large fry pan and fry the salmon cakes on each side for approx. 4 minutes until golden and hot inside. Drain on paper towel and serve with the pickled cucumber and fennel, fresh lemon wedges and lemon yoghurt sauce. Dana Sims is a Sydneybased food and prop stylist who has grown up in the Eastern Suburbs and loves to create delicious food for entertaining and family. She is inspired by the fresh produce we have access to here in Sydney. For ideas, recipes and styling inspiration, check out her Instagram, @stone_and_twine. October 2020 The Beast 45

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The Theory of Absolutely Nothing Label Nettwerk Reviewer Alasdair McClintock Rating  It’s nice to hear a relatively happy singer-songwriter for once. With catchy sing-a-longs and insightful lyrics, this is a coming-of-age album, but for people in their twenties. Alex navigates the issues with such sensitivity, humour and honesty, it makes me wonder why all the coming-of-age movies are about teenagers? Surely more things happen in your twenties and you become who you truly are? But I digress. This is well worth adding to your goto list. There is also a thank you for listening at the end. Who does that? A bloody legend, that’s who!

DOMINIC FIKE

What Could Possibly Go Wrong Label Columbia Records Reviewer Alasdair McClintock Rating 

THE TRANSLATORS Genre Thriller Director Régis Roinsard Reviewer Linda Heller-Salvador The Translators, written by previous collaborators Régis Roinsard, Daniel Presley and Romain Compingt (Populaire), is an engrossing multilingual Agatha Christie style whodunit filled with red herrings and twists aplenty to throw you off the scent. When you think you know who did it... think again! The plot follows arrogant and controlling book publisher Eric Angstrom (Lambert Wilson), who employs nine international translators to simultaneously translate the eagerly anticipated and final instalment of a successful book trilogy. To guarantee a coordinated worldwide release, he confines them all to a bunker with intense surveillance and no external contact, but when pages of the highly secretive manuscript are leaked Angstrom goes to devastatingly excessive lengths to try and unearth the perpetrator. If you like your movies with so many twists, turns and backflips that your mind starts to doubt itself, and are prepared to overlook a few clichéd characters, then you are sure to get a kick out of this entertaining thriller. 48 The Beast October 2020

I was worried Dominic Fike might be a bit too-coolfor-school, then I was drawn in immediately to his eclectic, genre-jumping indie-pop, and all was forgiven. There is more than a hint of Frank Ocean here, and I usually don’t take to the knock-offs, but Fike seems different. He’s not just trying to sound like one of the greats, he possesses an air of genuine artistry. We’re all influenced by someone, right? I’m influenced by the old man who screamed profanities and threw oranges at us in primary school, he had a tremendous turn of phrase.

NATHAN CAVALERI Demons

Label Nathan Cavaleri Reviewer Alasdair McClintock Rating  If you told me six months ago that Nathan Cavaleri was going to release one of the best albums of 2020, I would have accused you of madness, screamed at you to get out of my house, and chased you onto the street with the hose. But I’d owe you an apology, because he’s gone and done it! There are, of course, layers of shredding guitars, but it’s in the songwriting where he has truly surprised and excelled. I’m hearing Mark Knopfler, Custom Kings and even Mumford and Sons. It’s a strange mix, but it works. An unexpected gem.

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ACROSS 1. The Sunshine State (10) 6. Greek winged goddess of the dawn of mythology (3) 7. Occurring spontaneously, without conscious thought or attention (9) 10. Our national broadcaster (1,1,1) 11. Flowing rapidly (10) 13. Vietnamese soup (3) 14. Accurate (9) 15. Two-person team (3) 16. Acetic acid and water (7) 20. Russian pancake (5) 21. Big hike (4) 22. Greek city home to the Acropolis (6)

DOWN 1. Split into 4 parts (7) 2. Provide amusement (9) 3. Australian singer of ‘Chandelier’ (3) 4. Code for German website domain names (2) 5. Shrink (12) 8. Assembly of people (7) 9. A young child (3) 10. A high snow-capped mountain (3) 12. Bin chicken (4) 16. Elect (4) 17. Royal Queensland Show (4) 18. Curved symmetrical structure (4) 19. And so… (4)

Trivial Trivia Words Cameron Anderson Photo Sebastian Elmaloglou Instagram @intepic 1. Who was the second wife of King Henry VIII and was Queen for 3 years? 2. What does CD stand for? 3. Which character from a Steven Spielberg franchise was deathly afraid of snakes? 4. Who was the youngest member of The Beatles?

5. Who was the Italian race car driver known as ‘il Drake’ who also founded a luxury car company? 6. What is the capital of Malaysia? 7. On which teacher’s head did Voldemort first appear in Harry Potter?

8. In which band was Peter Garrett the lead singer? 9. What is the number scale that measures the power of earthquakes? 10. What is the name of the movement against sexual harassment in response to #MeToo?

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Sagittarius Nov 23-Dec 21 You’ve accumulated some pretty useless shit over the years. It’s time to offload some junk, starting with the noise inside your head.

Taurus Apr 21-May 21 Foregoing a few freedoms, for a short period of time, to protect vulnerable people isn’t such a big sacrifice, so stop your whinging.

Capricorn Dec 22-Jan 20 You’re not necessarily a compulsive liar, but you do have a terrible habit of recalling an alternate set of events.

Gemini May 22-Jun 21 A strange odour will emanate from your body for no apparent reason. Some may appreciate it, but most will be disgusted.

Visions Beardy from Hell

Aquarius Jan 21-Feb 19 Wade in out of your depth and try something new. You’re a much nicer person when you’re out of your comfort zone.

Cancer Jun 22-Jul 22 A friend who generally gives you shit investment advice is actually going to be right for once. It will be the first and the last time.

Libra Sep 24-Oct 23 You’ll know the job market’s really f*cked when you see your privileged Anglo mates driving around on Deliveroo scooters.

Pisces Feb 20-Mar 20 Address your out-of-control body hair situation, before people start thinking you escaped from a zoo.

Leo Jul 23-Aug 22 Pay more attention to your health today, or you’ll be forced to make drastic lifestyle changes that make you bloody miserable.

Scorpio Oct 24-Nov 22 Pretty much every single person you do business with this month is going to try and rip you off. Be ready, be ruthless.

Aries Mar 21-Apr 20 Brush your current crew and find some friends who actually have your best interests at heart. They’re beneath you anyway.

Virgo Aug 23-Sep 23 If you haven’t been in the ocean for over a month then you don’t deserve to live here. Get wet before the fences go back up!

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