If You Don't Know, Find Out!

Words James Hutton, Publisher

Welcome to the September 2023 edition of The Beast, the monthly magazine for Sydney’s summery beaches of the east. Spring seems to have arrived early, with a very welcome yet slightly unsettling burst of unseasonably warm weather.

Victoria Owens is this month’s local artist, with her awesome cover painting, Eguard. Victoria’s inspiration comes from all things tribal, including local surfing culture. Sometimes she will research artefacts and try to depict a contact point between primitive and contemporary cultures, other times she’ll wander around her own ‘tribal area’ in search of a strong image about how we live and what we believe in now, and “Bondi Beach never disappoints”.

“The unassuming Lifeguard tower is an international icon owing to the globally recognised Bondi Rescue,” Victoria said.

“The flow of tourists to the tower is like a medieval pilgrimage driven by a fascination with television celebrity.”

Eguard captures the moment after a passing storm when the skies suddenly clear and the sun erupts into bright white light juxtaposed with crisp shadows.

“I was particularly drawn to the way the shadow of the promenade railing played across the base of the Lifeguard Tower,” Victoria explained.

“The scene is devoid of humans but we see the barriers, radio antenna and the tower required to keep them safe. On an empty beach the circular curves seem to stand watch like an ancient desert citadel.”

The Beast is excited to announce that Sydney’s favourite food and wine festival will be back by the beach this year. Taste In The City will be held at Bondi Pavilion from September 2-3, with something for everyone including the epic Fire Kitchen food experience and live music all weekend. For more information and to book tickets, please visit tasteinthecity.com.au.

A local family is looking for a part-time cook to assist with the shopping and evening meals for approximately 16 hours a week across four days. They’re offering between $35-$45 per hour (including super). If you’ve got some ability in the kitchen and you’re interested, please call Laura on 0424 166 912.

Pearl’s been struck down with COVID so she’s taken the month off, but our Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, has written an opinion piece about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in her place. There are plenty of letters regarding the Voice in our Monthly Mailbag too. I’m yet to hear a convincing argument against this much-needed constitutional amendment. There’s still so much misinformation and ‘look over there’ nonsense to wade through. If you don’t know, find out!

Cheers, James

Helping local business and skilled workers with immigration matters for over 14 years.

Brendan Muldoon

Reg. Migration Agent # 0742052

39 Gould Street, Bondi Beach

Phone: 0404 552 322 brendan@bondimigration.com.au www.bondimigration.com.au

SPRING 2023 25Sep–6Oct