PrideFest 2014!
Pridefest is well underway! Pride is the annual festival celebrating the LGBTIQ community. There are many exciting events culminating in a fabulous parade in Northbridge followed by a big party! Read on to find out what’s on…
Pridefest is well underway! Pride is the annual festival celebrating the LGBTIQ community. There are many exciting events culminating in a fabulous parade in Northbridge followed by a big party! Read on to find out what’s on…
Saturday the 15th of November was the Beaufort Street Festival. A festival of food, drinks, music, fashion, art, craft and local wares. The festival is in its 4th year and it keeps getting bigger, the estimated crowds for this year were 150 000. Have a look at our pics here. You may even see yourself in the crowd shots!
Life is too short not to be happy and too precious not to feel fulfilled. In this busy, hectic world it can seem like people have lost their way. Read on for our 10 tips for living a well rounded and happy life. We hope it will make you smile.
Every Friday night all through the warm months there is a Hawkers Food Market on in Forrest Place. Delicious food and music combine to make a multicultural experience under the stars while patrons enjoy our lovely Perth evenings. Read on for our thoughts and photos from the Twilight Hawkers Market.
Perth is getting better and better in terms of art galleries and art exhibitions so there is plenty of art to see in Perth and WA this season. We have put together a guide or our favourites so you can get out and about and support our artists. Read on and enjoy.
Access to sanitary products is something most women take for granted. But for women who are less fortunate it is often overlooked. That’s why an amazing local lady has started a campaign to gather donations for women in need, and it’s become more popular than she could have ever imagined.
The kitchen is the heart of the home and now with open plan houses and modern living, this has never been more true. We spoke to awarded designer and small business owner Carmen Hansberry about interior design and her favourite room in the house.
Sunday nights are a great night to kick back with a drink, a pizza and have a laugh. Now you can do all that with no dishes and no cooking and for only $15. Just sit back and enjoy the show. Come on down to the Velvet Lounge each week for a night of Infinite Jest and standup.
The words we choose can have a lasting impact. They can be the difference between confusion and understanding, hatred and love and cruelty and empathy. This statement is especially true for our trans brothers and sisters. In this article we explore the issue of vocab and the power of words.
Kings Park is an amazing piece of land in the middle of Perth which is bigger than Central Park in New York. It offers locals and tourists a wonderful spot to meet friends or enjoy nature. Boasting large trees, flowers, rolling lawns and spectacular views of the city- Enjoy our spring shots of Kings Park.
Part two of our interview with Adam Mitchell. Perth theatre director, creative artist and all round fab guy. In part two he talks about the future, the Arts in Perth and his favourite season. So enjoy Questions over Wine with Adam Mitchell.
Broome really does feel like paradise. The beaches are breathtaking, the sunsets are vibrant, the mood is laid back and tropical and everyone is on Broome time. Susan Martinelli shares her thoughts on this little gem up the top of our state.
In the artistic old part of Perth lies the king of the hipster suburbs. Boasting pubs, cafes, restaurants, a theatre and a pretty good nightlife, Mt Lawley is eclectic, interesting and a dappled scarf wrapped around a soy latte. Welcome to our first suburb of the season. Mt Lawley.
If you are looking to get away and spend some time in the bush relaxing in a spa while our native creatures frolic nearby then Yelverton Brook Eco Chalets is the perfect place. Say goodbye to stress and traffic and seemingly step back in time in these quaint little chalets in the south west.
Questions and answers with outstanding theatre director and creative talent, Adam Mitchell. Adam has directed many fantastic plays on the Perth theatre scene and we loved sitting down with him for cheese, wine and a chat. Read on to learn more….
The next contribution to our creative notebook is a fiction piece by very talented writer Catriona McKeown. Why not grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a read of this short story? This piece is beautifully set up with a great ending and well crafted characters. Thank you Catriona.
The first photography contribution for our Creative Notebook is of spring flowers in Japan. Photographer Kim Evans spent some time in japan recently which is where he took these beautiful shots. We love the macro work! Thank you Kim.
Set in the old newspaper house there is a lot of history to this gorgeous old building on St Georges Terrace in the Perth CBD. For the last 2 years it has been home to a 5 venue dining and bar precinct. We visited the main bar and can recommend it for a drink or for lunch; be it a quick bite to eat or a long, lazy bite laced with wine….
Questions over Coffee or should we say Questions over Gin with the Famous Sharron! She’s a comedian, host, MC and Perthonality. You may have seen her wandering around at festivals and events being fabulous! Read on Dolls!
Music makes people smile and it brings people together. Catch Music is an organisation which does just that. All skill levels and backgrounds are welcome as people get together each week at 9 sessions across Perth to play music and have fun in an inclusive environment. Everyone is welcome.