Elevated over the Avon Valley National Park in the Chittering Valley, the view resembles an exhibition of the Heidelberg School. The scene below could very well have been the inspiration for artists, Frederick McCubbin, Arthur Streeton or Tom …
We make a pit-stop at the Japanese Cemetery, one of the largest Japanese cemeteries …
Representing life and hope, an injured Tiger Quoll is brought to veterinarian Andy (Myles Pollard; A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Drift) after mining mogul Harry (Matt Dyktynski; Black Swan roles include Day One, A Hotel, Evening and Boundary Street) accidentally hits the rare marsupial …
“I would love for my husband to do it as he works so hard & has made so many sacrifices, he deserves it.”
Happy jumping!
Thank you everyone for your entries and keep up the fun times!
Happy travels,
Carmen.
Love in a time of Corona
Ever dreamed of being stranded on a deserted island with all your favourite people, food and creature comforts? Western Australia is kinda like that right now – there are advantages to being so isolated especially during the Coronavirus COVD-19 pandemic we’re currently facing. And while I’m not here to advise or judge your health choices, at the time of writing this Corona hasn’t yet hit the community in Western Australia and self-isolation remains a personal choice.
Like many industries, hospitality and tourism have been hit extremely hard and local restaurants need your support more than ever before. Here’s how you can step away from the toilet paper and help your favourite eateries, not to mention their supporting producers and suppliers, to survive through this challenging time. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, we’ll all be dining out and travelling like its 2019 again.
Shall I stay (home), or shall I go (out)?
A hot topic indeed, but do consider this. Western Australia has exceptionally high health standards particularly in the food industry – we earned the “Nanny State” title for a good reason. With an over supply of cafes those not already practicing good habits wouldn’t remain in business. And if you have made a booking and decide to not go, then please let the restaurant know with as much warning as possible. But with fewer customers, just imagine the personalised service you’ll receive when dining out.
Industry Response
To all the restaurants out there, now is the perfect time to assure your loyal customers you’re doing the right thing. Since so many people are at home, social media is the ideal platform to show the public that you’re taking precautions through video, photos and regular posts. And why not consider some incentives for those who share those posts with some meal deals to keep them coming back.
Takeaway
Ordering takeaway is a great way to support your local restaurants while minimising the risk of exposure. While ordering through a third-party online ordering platform is one way, ordering direct ensures 100% of the profits goes back to the restaurant. If they don’t offer a delivery service, I’m sure they’ll appreciate your support even more if you jump in the car and collect it yourself.
Pay it forward
A good deed today will go a long way to helping the industry. Buying a voucher to your favourite restaurant for yourself or as a gift for someone else to use later will give a much needed boost right now and also further down the track. And don’t forget to tip your waiter. I know its not customary in Perth, but they will appreciate it more than ever and will no doubt reward their favourite customers with extra special service.
Shop local
You can also support the industry by shopping at smaller food outlets. Your local butcher, baker and fresh food outlet will love you for it. I also have a theory that it’s more economical to shop this way as you usually only buy what you need instead of buying what’s packaged in bulk at the supermarket. Plus you’re more likely to have less wastage as fresh food tastes better as it comes direct from the supplier.
We generally associate mangoes with the tropics but about an east of Perth in Gingin, there are about 20 commercial growers handpicking their juicy fruit as I write this. The Mediterranean climate in the part of the world allows the fruit spend 120 days on the tree, which is one month more than in the tropics. The extra time before harvesting allows the sugars to become more developed, making them sweeter to eat, and the warm temperature also means minimal …
As the outback scrub gives away to hills of faded gold, the Southern Wheatbelt region is dotted with cattle languidly grazing in paddocks while lorikeets and galas nibble on roadside picnics of seeds. The quintessential outback town of Wagin is at the crossroads of the Great Southern region; with Albany …
Where those of ill-repute reigned over what was once Australia’s roughest port town, Fremantle reinvented itself in the 1950’s with the arrival of Europeans immigrants. Then after winning the America’s Cup in 1987 the town rejoiced as the streets became lined with cafes, bars, shops museums, and buskers; the revellers may have dispersed but the party still remains 30 minutes west of Perth.
Imagine having to pay for the air you breath? Or worse still, not being able to afford it? Injected with Ben Elton’s signature sharp wit, Gasp! will leave you, dare I say it, gasping for air between laughs at this satirical poke at Perth’s mining boom and political landscape. Co-produced with the Queensland Theatre Company and the Black Swan State Theatre Company, Gasp! showcases some of Brisbane’s and Perth’s most talented actors, including Greg McNeill who I had a chat …
On a recent journey to Bali’s tranquil Ubud I didn’t find myself and despite hunting high and low not even Javier Bardem frolicking in the rice paddies either, sorry girls. I did however discover many enticing ways to eat, lay, bend and write, with a few naughty detours along the way.
Set during a time where writers and actors were black-listed by Senator Joseph McCarthy for …
Conspiracy theories will always abound about Pope John Paul I’s death. Never accepted into his sudden position of power after the death of Pope John XXIII, speculation festered about how he met his maker, especially among those closest to him during his brief 33 day reign in the Vatican in 1978. The Last Confession examines the unsolved crime, if in fact a crime was committed?
Tell me about your character Konstantin in The Black Swan State Theatre Company’s production of “The Seagull”?
You’re an Egyptian immigrant working as a taxi-driver to put yourself through university. Your passenger is unbelievably …
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