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Filipino Australia Day celebrations recognise close ties with the community
More than 300 members of Perth’s Filipino community gathered at Riverside Gardens in Bayswater to celebrate Australia Day this week. Organised by the Filipino Community Council of WA (FCCWA), the Family Fun…
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New movie The Climb is worth the effort
If you like dark comedies, you will love The Climb. Quirky, thought-provoking and at times a little eccentric, The Climb is the debut film for director Michael Angelo Covino, and depicts the…
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House of Cardin is built on solid foundations
A fascinating biopic about the life and extraordinary success of fashion designer Pierre Cardin, House of Cardin both enthrals and captivates its audience. Tracing the life of one of the world’s most…
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Meandering to Mandurah – a luxury in these uncertain times
In these dark days of Coronavirus and Government regional travel restrictions, it is nice to know that Peel (20km from Mandurah centre) is still legally accessible by car. Of course, unless you…
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Albany WA – A jewel of the South-west
There is nothing like a trip to Albany to sharpen the senses and open up your eyes to a world of magnificent scenery and pristine white beaches. For the trip, I hired…
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Port Arthur – a place of tragedy and beauty
A visit to the historic site of Port Arthur in Southern Tasmania is quite an experience. A few years ago I spent half-a-day there as part of a three-week trip to the…
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How to Reduce ‘Workplace Incivility’ – Some Tips
Being polite and civil to both workmates and clients is essential to business success. Despite this, it is surprising how many employees do not understand how their impolite behaviour can easily cause…
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New Cloudstreet production keeps audience captivated
The recent Black Swan State Theatre Company production of Cloudstreet was a highlight of the 2020 Perth Festival. An Australian classic, Cloudstreet centres on the lives of two distinctly different Perth families…
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Flexible working arrangements – Some pros and cons
With the rise in popularity of flexible working and working from home, there are several schools of thought as to its benefits. While the advantages of flexible working are many and varied,…
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How to help your business thrive in a recession – some tips
In the words of some of the more pessimistic market analysts, the Australian economy is currently teetering on the edge of a recession. All is not lost however, as recent research has…
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