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Commitment to those less fortunate: Swags for Homeless

Every year the team at Beach & Bay Realty chooses a few causes and charities to support. Every year there seems to be more and more people in need. For 2011 and onwards we have decided to support Swags for Homeless, established by Melbourne man Tony Clark who developed a waterproof sleeping bag that folds [...]

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The Old Library Cronulla Inside scoop: The number everyone wants!

December 2, 2011

We were overwhelmed with emails and queries after our last blog regarding the latest restaurant opening in Cronulla ‘The Old Library’.  Here’s the accurate facts on ‘The Old Library’ and more importantly the contact details. The owner of the new restaurant and bar in Cronulla is Mario Kalpou. We welcome the chef, a proud winner [...]

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Proposed development on Willarong Road

November 30, 2011

As seen on the front page of Tuesday’s Leader, the NSW Department of Planning have declared that surplus land (29.7 hectares) set aside for Caringbah High School will be auctioned off on December 13 with a site compatibility certificate for 269 new dwellings (see here for auction details). The article “A flood of residents” by [...]

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Bundeena Locals Let Loose From The Island

November 28, 2011

Despite the picture perfect gorgeousness of Bundeena, living in paradise does have its drawbacks. With limited access to a variety of shops, healthcare facilities, the ongoing issue with Ambulance support and of course, the dreaded 7pm ferry cut-off! Living in the sleepy community town for 10 years I often found myself sprinting down the street, [...]

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2011 Cronulla International Grand Prix

November 25, 2011

The NSW Grand Prix Series will come to an end after the fifth and final race begins and ends in Cronulla this Sunday (27th November). The series, born from the Cronulla International Grand Prix, an event that has been staged since 2006, when Cronulla needed positive publicity and promotion following the riots. With the support [...]

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Photos from our Christmas Party at Sting Cronulla

November 24, 2011

Beach & Bay Realty would like to extend a HUGE thank you to everyone who came along to Sting Bar Cronulla on Saturday the 19th November. We packed out the venue and had a blast raising money for Swags for Homeless in the process. For the full photo set see HERE.

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‘The Old Library’ – Restaurant & Bar opens next week in Cronulla

November 18, 2011

Finally the 14 month re-build of Cronulla’s iconic old library building is complete. The Old Library will open for business next Thursday the 24th November and will be open for lunch and dinner Thursdays to Sundays. It’s a sophisticated space cleverly designed to allow diners the opportunity to taste the food sensations of a high [...]

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Spotlight on Local Photographer: Scott Atherton

November 18, 2011

Education, training or experience? Self taught, with a little experience picked up from videography work through school (Inaburra School). Advice for budding photographers? Practice what you like – If you like landscapes go after them. Photography is an art form - make your own style. Favourite spots in the Shire to shoot? Anywhere with large expanses of water – [...]

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Sutherland Shire welcomes Electronic Housing Codes

November 17, 2011

Thinking of extending, renovating or upgrading your property but not so sure on council regulations? No need to move from your chair, it just became a whole lot easier! Sutherland Shire residents are among the first of ten local government areas able to benefit from a new online tool which assists applications for complying development. [...]

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Design Inspiration: Swags for Homeless

November 14, 2011

In February this year, Beach & Bay Realty decided to support Swags for Homeless after seeing a feature on SBS. Swags For Homeless was established by Tony Clark, a Melbourne man who wanted to provide homeless people in Australia (and eventually the world) with a more dignified and safer temporary bed. Tony developed The Backpack [...]

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Cronulla Mall Report: TV Crews and Christmas is Coming!

November 11, 2011

Its not often you see TV Crews in Cronulla but today as I started the Mall Report, Channel 7’s Andrew O’Keefe was chatting to George Gourlas at Crust Pizza for a feature on Weekend Sunrise (Saturday 12th at 7:35am). Next up I crossed the street to welcome the new owners of the long established beachwear [...]

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