The Bunbury Life - Issue 28

Issue 28

Feb - May 2015

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Autumn Fashion Eortless glamour!

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Chill Out by Brian Gaull!

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Editor’s Message

Fashion & Gifts 10

Who’s New?

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Home & Garden

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Autumn Fashion

Sport & Recreation

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Reader Competition

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BMW X4

Transform Your Home in 2015

Savage Fibreglass 645 Cabin

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Win a $200 voucher to spend at Shoe Gal, Busselton!

Mercedes-Benz and AMG

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Effortless glamour!

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Vespa GTS 300

Property & Finance 36 42

A-Class and GLA join exclusive club

Setting Priorities for 2015 Meet ... Boyd Oakes

Health & Beauty 52 56

Big selling X-Series line-up expanded

Feature Property

Bacteria is Not a Dirty Word Beauty Talk

Abolute ocean frontage

Food & Wine

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My Favourite Dish Autumn Recipe Geographe Wine Region

Life’s 68 EATING OUT • 72 ACCOMMODATION • 73 WHAT’S ON • 74 CLASSIFIED Guide 4

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editor’s message

Welcome to the latest edition of The Bunbury Life!

Welcome to the latest edition of The Bunbury Life, the first issue of 2015 and our 28th edition. Now, if my maths is correct, I make that 7 years in publication. Wow, where has the time gone!

Much like the previous 27 editions, our latest publication is once again full of plenty of interesting content. Check out the very latest fashion trends, discover new fashion stores, drool over prestige cars, salivate over local food and wine and gel up on the local property market.

Plus, don’t forget to enter our two great reader

competitions. Firstly, one lucky reader can win a $200 voucher to spend at stylish shoe boutique Shoe Gal and we also have 10 copies of Bunbury-based author Brain Gaull’s first book, Chill Out, chronicling his experiences as a geophysicist in Antarctica, to give away.

Enjoy the read!

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Stephanie Says…

The latest fashion trends from The Bunbury Life’s resident fashion expert...

Autumn Fashion

extremely well with tonal layering. Camel, in particular, will have a strong place in men’s fashion over the coming months.

If it’s not quite cold enough yet outside for coats, then simply add a scarf and make sure it’s big. Look out for a chunky knit or a blanket scarf to loosely wrap over a tailored shirt and jacket.

Separates, such as pants, sweatshirts and tops, will still be heavily influenced by the sportswear scene. Crank the look up a notch by choosing pieces in luxurious fabrics and pristine finishes.

Effortless glamour!

Our summer wardrobe will still be getting lots of wear with the warm autumn weather, however, there are plenty of tempting new trends now emerging on the rails for the new season. Transitioning to cooler days is going to be a glamorous affair!

Creating a chic and simple silhouette are cropped wide culottes. They are the pant of the season, bringing to mind images of Katharine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall, and can be an easier piece to carry off than imagined.

Firstly, look for a soft fabric as the culottes will fall better and create a more flattering line.

Make sure the culottes end at the slimmest part of the ankle and wear heels; only those blessed with very long legs can opt for the flats and brogues seen on the runways. On top, a cropped sweater or jacket exposes the waist and balances out the weight of the trousers.

Try adding a box clutch too.

A relaxed and sophisticated combination for autumn is set to be matching a luxurious sweater in a fine knit with a skirt that would normally be saved for the evening. Short, below the knee or long and slimline to the floor, in a beautifully soft fabric, it’s understated and refined and will feel wonderfully indulgent. Sweaters will also work well in a cable or chunky style, teamed with a pretty feminine skirt, and flats, such as brogues, look just as good as heels or tall skinny ankle boots.

The palette for autumn centres on navy, which is less harsh and more forgiving to complexions than black, complemented by neutrals, such as soft greys, camel, nude and white.

Navy and camel are also colours for men to be seen in this autumn, as well as indigo, khaki and neutrals. They are all organic and work

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Who’s New? Essence Kids

A stylish new children’s fashion store has recently opened its doors on Victoria Street. A spin off from popular fashion boutique Essence, Essence Kids brings the very latest designs and some of the world’s hottest kids’ brands to Bunbury.

Catering for an age range from newborn to 14 years old, the store stocks a wide range of designer brands for both boys and girls.

Fashion labels available include Designer Kidz, Paper Wings and sister collection Little Wings, Tutu Du Monde, Kardashian Kids, Henley Boys, Mossimo Boys, Monsoon, Ksubi Kid, One Red Fly, Hoot Kids, Fox & Finch, Mini Mayhem and Holster Shoes. There’s also a wide selection of fashion accessories, including jewellery, hats and hair accessories, children’s formal wear and toys, gifts and homewares. Plus, don’t miss the fabulous range of music CDs, featuring lullaby renditions of songs from some of the world’s biggest bands. There’s even a selection of clothing specially designed for the budding rock star in the family!

Run by the team of Roxanne, Jess, Joanne, Julie and Sarah, Essence Kids is open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm and is located at Shop 4, Koombana Court, 135 Victoria Street.

Visit the store now to view the latest winter collections or keep up to date with the latest arrivals on Facebook and Instagram.

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Women’s Award winner) Nikki Griffiths and her graphic designer husband, Warren.

Passionate about shoes, the couple originally started up as a homebased business before setting up shop three years ago in a charming, renovated building on Albert Street. The store to this day still reflects the successful home business and encourages customers to enjoy a cup of tea, coffee or champagne while they shop. Customers are also given a delicious treat to take home.

Discover a wide selection of fabulous shoe brands, including Guess, Mollini, Django & Juliette, Sergio Romero, Bella Ragazza, Lolita and Fly London to name just a few, together with bags, gifts and accessories. The store also proudly supports the Tenderfeet Education Centre in Kibera, Kenya, which provides food and education to poverty stricken and orphaned children in one of the world’s worse slums.

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Was that a cringe, I hear? Mais non, cherie, pointed pumps are not just for the slim of foot or the Beckhams of last names. Sure, a high heel gobsmackingly gorgeous rhinestone encrusted beauty from Steve Madden (can anyone say hero bridal shoe??) might not be the go-to favourite for those of wider feet. However, the masters of shoe crafters, Peter Kaiser of Germany, make these deliciously deceiving black patent points that last a lifetime. Sleek in silhouette, slender in stiletto heel and absolutely stunning, this is not a hero shoe. This is a heroine. Particularly in blood red ... ooh la laaaa...

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Transform Your Home in 2015 Is 2015 the year you finally give your home that much needed facelift? Looking to freshen up your main living areas or bedrooms but

don’t know how to get started? Take a look at these ideas for inspiration and get to work transforming your space.

Paint The cheapest way (if you do the labour yourself ) to give your home a makeover is to add a new coat of paint to the walls. Neutrals provide universal appeal as they stylishly brighten up spaces, are inoffensive and are easily compatible with most soft furnishings. The tonal painting of alcoves, behind open shelving, indented walls and stairwells adds extra depth and interest.

Flooring Consider replacing old tiles with discoloured grouting or patchy outdated carpet with new flooring, or polish up existing floorboards.

Try to keep to the same flooring for open plan areas to get that feeling of spaciousness and flow.

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home & garden bathrooms and bedrooms, be consistent with flooring. Ensure bathrooms share the same tiles and bedrooms the same carpet (children’s rooms may be exempt!).

Fabric Overhaul soft furnishings and accessories and rethink the accent colours that work in your home. Eclectic choices of favourite colours and patterns can feel cosy and homely. If you like consistency and for rooms to flow from one to another, then pick just two or three colours that can be layered within varying tones, patterns and textures.

Look at colour wheels online to find combinations of colours that work well together. For example, Marsala, the Pantone Colour of 2015, is a rich earthy red that is perfect with teal and aqua tones.

Lighting Get rid of your old fashioned pendants and replace them with indirect lighting for a more

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subtle and warmer ambience. Replace overly bright down lights with those that can be adjusted with dimmer switches. Think about where you need sufficient light to read or work and find a table or floor lamp that not only does the job but also adds a feature to the room.

With the cooler months approaching, let in more natural light. Replace old shabby curtains with the fresh clean lines of shutters or venetian blinds in a light neutral colour.

Make Use of Space Open plan living is all the rage but it can mean that certain parts of the house become unused walk-through areas. Make use of nooks and crannies by putting up shelves or add a door or plasterboard wall to areas of dead space to create a study or children’s playroom. This allows your home to adapt according to its changing needs whilst an extra room can also add value.

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Savage Fibreglass 645 Cabin

with ease and stability whilst its overall length of 6.4m along with its 2.48m beam ensures plenty of stability at rest and ample room for passengers on board. The spacious and cushioned cabin space also offers a relaxing area to escape from the harsh Australian sun.

Whether out fishing or enjoying water sports the 645 Cabin provides numerous storage solutions both in the cabin and below deck for the necessary equipment. There are also plenty of standard features, including bucket seats, rear lounge, rod holders and bilge pump.

Optional extras include a bimini with front and side clears, rocket launcher, ski pole and Fusion Sound System with speakers. A rear ladder, transom grab rail and twin transom door allows easy access for everyone, including the kids.

For further information on the Savage fibreglass range, visit exclusive Bunbury dealer Millard Marine and Motorcycle Centre at 5 Sandridge Road, or call 9721 3033.

Versatile sports-ďŹ sher hits the mark

Manufacturers of high-quality, sports-fishers since the turn of the last century, Savage is one of Australia’s most famous boating brands.

With a wide range of fibreglass models available, its updated line-up now includes a fleet of fibreglass trailer boats ranging from 5.3m to 6.5m in length. These models all come complete with an alloy trailer and a 10 year hull structural warranty.

One of the most popular boats in the fibreglass range is the 645 Cabin. Able to carry up to eight passengers, this is a highly versatile family fisher with an impressive range thanks to its 170L underfloor fuel tank paired with the recommended 150 to 200hp outboard.

Built with a full fibreglass stringer system, the 22 degree deadrise of the hull ensures the boat is able to cruise through choppy waters

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Inline and Roller Skating Get fit in 2015

By Susan Brooks

If you’ve decided that 2015 is the year you finally get fit then why not take up inline skating at The Rink, Bunbury?

An increasingly popular sport and a highly effective way of getting fit, inline skating is great fun, inexpensive and accessible whilst providing plenty of practical health benefits.

Regular skating improves aerobic fitness and endurance, reduces body fat and tones pelvic, hip and leg muscles.

Don’t know where to start? Well, for those wishing to learn, The Rink’s Learn to Skate classes provide the ideal opportunity to discover the sport. Expert tuition provides all of the necessary skills for those planning to participate in general skating or for those planning to progress to a higher level. Covering both inline and quad skating, the classes emphasise safe and active participation in the sport with protective gear provided.

Run by both accredited and trainee coaches, the classes cater for all ages and levels. So no matter what your current level of skating, the coaches are always available to help. You’ll get fit, improve your balance and coordination and find a whole new social outlet for you and your friends.

These half hour classes are run on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5pm and on

Saturdays from 3pm at a cost of $10 per session including skates and protective gear.

And, once you have caught the skating bug, you can skate every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm, including school holidays and public holidays.

Located at Gibbons Road, Davenport, for further information on inline skating at The Rink, call 9725 6999 or visit www.therink.com.au for general skating and class times.

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Mercedes-Benz and AMG A-Class and GLA join exclusive club

AMG! Three letters that stir the senses and quicken the pulses of all motoring enthusiasts.

Founded in 1967 as an independent racing and tuning business specialising in Mercedes cars, almost 50 years on, Mercedes-AMG employs over 600 people, has an extensive product range with customers all over the world, and an unsurpassed reputation for producing exclusive high–performance cars.

Over the years, pretty much every MercedesBenz model has been given the famous AMG treatment and in the current Mercedes-Benz line-up, all models (except the B-Class) have an AMG version. This in itself tells an interesting story. These days, AMG is not only just about fitting muscular V8’s into the larger cars in the range, it now offers up AMG versions in the smaller 4-cylinder models.

A45 AMG (overseas model)

Capping off the list of features on the A45 AMG, the cabin features leather performance seats, Alcantara steering wheel, Key-less Go, Mercedes control system and Harman Kardon stereo. On the outside, the high specification includes 19-inch alloys, intelligent lights, a glass panoramic sunroof and metallic paint.

Optional extras include black wheels, body kit and performance suspension.

A45 AMG The A45 AMG is the jewel in the crown of the A-Class line-up. Fitted with a 2.0L 4-cyclinder turbo-charged engine, this immensely powerful power plant, the world’s most powerful 4-cylinder production engine, delivers an astonishing 265kW of power and 450Nm of torque at 2250rpm. So potent is it that it actually outperforms the supercharged 3.2L V6 fitted to the C32 AMG a decade ago.

Capable of achieving 0-100 km/h in just 4.6 seconds and a blistering top speed of 270 km/h, fuel economy despite this level of performance still clocks in at around 6.9 litres per 100km. This is partly due to the idle-stop system, a feature that turns off the engine when the vehicle comes to a stop and restarts it when the driver lifts his or her foot from the brake. The car also features the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission technology adapted from the SLS AMG together with a part-time 4-wheel drive system that transfers up to 50 per cent of the power to the rear wheels if slip is detected.

GLA45 AMG Launched in Australia in early 2014 and occupying the same market segment as the Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque, the GLA line-up is now complete with the launch of the GLA45 AMG. This pocket rocket of an SUV comes fitted with the same 2.0L 4-cyclinder turbo-charged engine as the A45 AMG and blasts its way from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds. With an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h, much like the A45 AMG, high performance doesn’t mean high petrol costs with average consumption at 7.6L per 100km.

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on the road transmission and 4Matic all-wheel drive system. Key-less Go, 20 inch alloys, glass panoramic sunroof, leather sports seats and Mercedes control system, featuring satnav and Harman Kardon stereo, are just some of the many standard features on offer. It also comes with a Racestart launch control, guaranteed to give the neighbours an early morning alarm call when leaving for work!

And of course, being an SUV, extra space in the cabin means added practicality through improved rear seat space and headroom. The added space also translates into extra boot capacity with 1235 litres of storage space available with the rear seats folded flat.

Super-fast and super-stylish, the A45 AMG and GLA45 AMG are classic examples of how Mercedes-Benz and AMG have revolutionised the 4-cylinder performance category. Catch them if you can!

For further information on the Mercedes Benz AMG range, contact Mercedes-Benz Bunbury on 9721 8199.

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BMW X4

Big selling X-Series line-up expanded

It was just over fifteen years ago that BMW introduced the world to the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) with the launch of the X5. Three years later saw the launch of the smaller X3 and in 2009, both the entry level X1 and new Sports Activity Coupé (SAC) model, the X6, were added to the burgeoning X family range.

With the worldwide car buyers’ seemingly insatiable appetite for luxury crossover vehicles, the X range has again been beefed up with the launch of the X4. Size-wise, it slots into the line-up between its trendsetting X3 and X5 siblings, the X4, however, has much more in common with the X6 with its combination of SUV capabilities and coupé-style design. Indeed, BMW describes the X4 as the world’s first premium mid-sized SAC. So why does BMW need the X4? Well, there’s no doubt the extraordinary success of the X6 is a compelling reason. For a vehicle that was initially seen as a niche spin-off from the X5, the X6 has now sold in excess of 250,000 units worldwide, spawning in its wake a host of mid-sized imitators including, amongst others, the Range Rover Evoque and Porsche Macan; cars that the X4 will directly compete with head-on.

Displaying sporting characteristics very much of its own, in the flesh the X4 boasts an impressive visual presence on the road. Viewed front-on, its large air intakes and signature BMW twin headlights and fog lamps will certainly get the car plenty of admiring glances from rear-view mirrors. Side-on it scores highly as well with its swooping curved roofline and enlarged rear wheel arches. Yes, the roofline does slope away but the car still provides generous levels of space for up to 5 adults.

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most distinguishable feature from the similar sized X3. Even with a noticeably higher ride height than an average performance car, at 20mm lower than the X3 in the front seats and 28mm in the back, the car feels markedly closer to the tarmac. Much like the X6, it’s an exciting combination of family practicality and the sporting elegance of a classic coupé.

On the road, performance levels more than match expectations.

With a choice of 3 petrol engines and 3 diesel units, ranging in output from 135kW/184hp to 230kW/313hp, the flagship petrol option, the BMW X4 xDrive35i, delivers an agreeable peak torque of 400Nm whilst sprinting from 0-100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds.

Meanwhile, the top of the range diesel option with its 6-cyclinder 3.0L in-line engine offers even more torque at 630Nm, accelerating from 0-100 km/h in a blistering 5.2 seconds while still maintaining a combined cycle fuel consumption of just 6 litres per 100kms.

Stylish, engaging and with class-leading fuel consumption and emission figures, the X4 fills an important gap in BMW’s awardwinning range. Expect to see plenty on the roads.

For further information and pricing on the new BMW X4, contact Auto Classic in Victoria Park on 9311 7533, or Westcoast BMW in Wangara, on 9303 5888.

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Vespa GTS 300

The legacy lives on!

With its links to the British mod movement, appearance in the feature film, Roman Holiday and countless famous movie star owners, the Vespa scooter became one of the most stylish and sought after modes of transport in the second half of the twentieth century.

Manufactured by Piaggio and located in Italy’s Tuscany region, 70 years on from the launch of the very first model, Vespa is today one of seven companies within a group that offers an extensive range of scooters from 50cc to 500cc to the Australian market.

Using a unique, highly recognisable metalbodied design and enclosed horizontallymounted engine, much of the design ethics that turned Vespa into a worldwide phenomenon are still incorporated into the current models. And, with an impressive choice of over 10 separate scooters in the Vespa collection, Piaggio’s clever fusion of modern technology with classic retro styling has insured an ever expanding customer base.

The GTS 300, a recent addition to the Vespa range, is

the latest incarnation of the famous PX, a scooter that sold in excess of 3 million units worldwide. Fitted with a 278cc liquid-cooled, single cylinder four-stroke engine delivering 21hp @7500rpm, it not only has more power than previous models but also comes fitted with a range of all-new high-tech features.

These include traction control, perfect for improving peace of mind on slippery roads, and ABS, allowing for safer breaking in all conditions.

Visually, it’s as chic and svelte as ever with new LED rear lights and LED front running lights added. There’s also an elegantly re-worked dash and lockable glove box with USB port. An optional extra USB port allows for smartphones to be used as trip computers, incorporating satnav, fuel consumption and battery voltage readings. Other features include a chrome rear grab rail, blacked out trim, under-seat storage and two tone wheels.

Affordable, cool and incredibly versatile, the GTS 300 is another worthy addition to the Vespa success story.

For further information on the Vespa GTS 300, visit exclusive Bunbury dealer Millard Marine and Motorcycle Centre at 5 Sandridge Road, or call 9721 3033.

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Setting Priorities for 2015

By Theo Krinos

The start of a new year often brings new priorities and the setting of new goals, and in 2015, it seems more and more Australians are focusing on their finances.

A recent survey by NAB of its customers has concluded that financial independence and financial responsibility are set to feature highly on many people’s agendas this year.

Customers are seeking to ensure a more prosperous future and a key cornerstone of their plans is to pay off their home loans as soon as possible. This proved to be particularly true of the 30 to 49 year old age bracket that strongly recognised the long term benefits in becoming mortgage free.

Of all those questioned by the bank, 31 per cent revealed that they would like to save more money in 2015, 24 per cent planned on making fewer impulse purchases, while 18 per cent were clear about wanting to stick to a stricter budget. Western Australians, interestingly, were seen to be the most impulsive with 22 per cent not having set any financial resolutions, instead, they seemed to prefer living life for the moment and represent a figure twice the amount of other states.

Whatever your financial goals are for 2015, paying down a mortgage as quickly as possible is a highly prudent strategy. With interest accruing on home loans from day one of the drawdown, extra payments to the loan can drastically reduce the overall interest paid and significantly reduce the term of the loan.

Strategies to pay down the loan faster can include setting up fortnightly payments instead of monthly payments, keeping payment amounts the same when interest rate cuts are passed on by the lender and using offset accounts for redirecting lump sums, such as tax rebates or bonuses. Plus, be sure to engage the services of a qualified mortgage broker to ensure you are receiving the best available deal in the market.

Whatever your financial goals are this year, make 2015 the year when you start to implement a clear strategy and make serious inroads into your largest debt.

Theo Krinos is Finance Manager at Smartline, Bunbury. Located at 32 Stirling Street, he can be contacted on 9791 4177 or by email at tkrinos@smartline.com.au 36

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A large theatre room with double French doors, huge separate games room, open plan family area and spacious kitchen/dining area comprise the central hub of the home. The luxurious kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space features quality stainless steel appliances, including a dual drawer dishwasher. Three good sized minor bedrooms, all with built in robes, complete the lower level.

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So You Want to Set Up a Self-Managed Super Fund?

By Phil Di Candilo

The establishment of a SMSF can be an attractive option for many individuals.

However, many new members and trustees are not always aware of what is involved in the establishment and maintenance of a SMSF. A key early decision in the establishment of the fund is the choice of trustee. Generally, all members need to be trustees of the fund. On establishment, the members have the option of being trustees individually or as directors of a company that acts as trustee.

SMSF trustees are ultimately responsible for the operation and compliance of the SMSF with the relevant laws. As such, all fund trustees need to be conscious of what is happening with the fund as they may be liable for penalties in the future.

After the fund is established, there will generally be benefits rolled over from another fund or amounts (including assets) contributed to the fund by the members. The fund trustee is required to formulate an investment strategy. This outlines how the fund will invest its assets, taking into consideration matters such as diversification of investments, risk and return, the ability to pay benefits, the needs of the members and whether insurance should be held for the members of the fund.

When rolling benefits from one fund to another, consideration needs to be given to the potential loss of any insurance benefits in the existing fund and whether this should be replaced in the SMSF. When determining where the fund assets are to be invested, the fund trustee needs to consider the types of investment available. Many funds invest more traditionally in shares, term deposits, managed funds and property.

One of the key attractions of a SMSF for many members is the fact that it is self-managed and

the members are in control of their investment decisions. This allows a SMSF to be nimble and able to move quickly on any changes in investment strategy or circumstances.

However, many trustees do not have the skills to deal with all of the management issues of the fund and will need to engage professionals at some point to assist in its management.

Many SMSF members establish a fund without fully considering the issues that apply to their own circumstances. Throughout the lifecycle of the fund, from establishment to winding up, the members need to consider if the fund is appropriate for what they are aiming to achieve and, where necessary, engage professional advice to determine the best course of action.

Ultimately, every individual’s circumstances are different and they need to be considered when determining if the SMSF is right for them.

Phil Di Candilo is Director of RSM Bird Cameron Bunbury, part of a full service, national accounting group, delivering expert corporate financial and advisory accounting services to clients across diverse industry sectors. Call him on 9722 5600.

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Meet ...

Boyd Oakes of Boyd Design

In this issue, we talk to Boyd Oakes, owner of Mandurah-based Boyd Design, one of the south west’s fastest growing building design companies.

How long have you been designing homes and how did you get started?

Boyd Design was established in 1999 with its primary focus being the design of landscapes and swimming pools. When alfresco areas gained popularity, I added these to our scope of services. This expanded into home additions and, one day, I was asked to design a new home. The rest is history. It’s been an amazing journey.

What do you think are the secrets to your company’s success?

There are a number of factors that set us apart.

Having experience with swimming pool and landscape design means we can deliver the complete picture, not just the house. Open, honest communication and my genuine passion in ensuring my clients are doing the right thing by themselves proves invaluable.

Does designing homes in the south west present any unique challenges?

Every home presents a unique set of challenges no matter where it is. We’ve recently completed a design in Hastie Street, Bunbury. The site was practically a sand dune - very steep. The challenge here was to reduce the cost and impact of the retaining walls through clever design.

Do you have any particular styles that you favour?

Just one; the style my clients like! Home design is my passion so I love all styles. No matter what style my clients favour, we work tirelessly to deliver the result they seek. As is evident on our website, there’s no “Boyd” style per se.

However, I often hear people say our design

style is unique, which is great.

Do you have a favourite project that you have worked on?

At the risk of sounding like a politician, no, I love them all. It’s all about the challenge to deliver a perfect result for our clients. There’s no better reward than the positive feedback I receive from them, that’s what it’s all about for me. From 250K through to millions in value, it’s the challenge I love.

What will be the future trends in building design?

Good question. Currently the ‘Hamptons’ style is popular, a style which is hundreds of years old! For the most part, I believe people follow the trend of the day, which has the associated risk of being outdated quickly. Cost effective, energy efficient design is also a hot topic. Build what you love, I say.

How do you relax away from the business?

Family does it for me. I love spending time with my favourite people. No matter how stressed I am, how tired I may be, it’s my family who eases the tension and lets me forget about the business for a short while every day.

My adorable supportive wife and amazing kids fill me with absolute joy.

For further information on designing your home with Boyd Design, Google ‘Boyd Design Mandurah’.

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Business Tips With Bartercard South West

There are many different ways to create a successful business and many different styles in which to do this. However, there are certain proven approaches worth adhering to. Every day, Bartercard works with its members (now numbering over 20,000) to help improve their businesses.

Here’s what some of the most successful ones are doing.

Outsource Being an expert in your field allows you to offer a higher level of service to customers, but you don’t need to be an expert in every aspect of the business. Hire expertise in areas where you are not as skilled so that you can focus on what you truly do best.

Learn from mistakes We all make mistakes and even the most successful entrepreneurs in the world have admitted to their shortcomings. If a new product or service hasn’t worked the way it was envisioned, put it down to experience and use that experience to take the business in a better direction.

Commit to future-proofing your business Finding the time to plan for the future allows you to take stock of what has worked and what hasn’t. This helps you stay on track with your business plan or adjust goals accordingly.

Planning ahead will help you stay agile when unexpected events hit.

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whether it’s filling empty seats in Business Development Manager their restaurant or finding a buyer for their excess stock. at Bartercard South West What can we expect over the next year?

Recently celebrating its 1st birthday, Bartercard’s South West office located in The last 12 months has been all about Prinsep Street, Bunbury, has contributed establishing our presence and reaching local widely to conserving cash for local business, businesses. We’ve set up a brand new office in having facilitated more than $4 million worth Prinsep Street and have been involved in the of transactions in the last 12 months. We spent local community through a stack of 5 minutes chatting to the man who works with sponsorships. The next 12 months will be local owners to achieve their business goals. about continuing to grow our presence and connecting more businesses.

Congratulations on an impressive track record over the last 12 months – what’s your What do business owners typically trade? recipe for success?

Everything from printing and mechanical Most business owners we work with are in the services to retail goods and holidays in the same boat – they all want to improve their Cook Islands! We connect businesses with cash flow, attract new customers and grow 20,000 members around Australia and tourism their profits. Bartercard is a great tool to do operators internationally, covering nearly this but our success has been about finding every industry imaginable and conserving customised solutions for their business, cash on every Bartercard transaction.

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Schoolwork and homework?

By Louise Clark

When my older sister was getting lots of homework and I was just getting a few maths questions and my usual reading books, I felt like I was missing out so I set about creating my own project to complete. I must have been 8 years old and I decided to research how the coffee my mum drank found its way from the bean to her mug. I loved reading, writing, drawing pictures and making things so it didn’t feel like a chore at all; it was fun. My ‘homemade’ homework also meant something to me because I thought it served a purpose as it would be interesting for people to read.

Fun and useful, are these the aspects that are sometimes missing from homework these days?

Many parents, teachers and, of course, children disagree with the whole concept of homework. Their argument is that the school day is already packed with enough learning and that time at home should be spent playing and simply being children. Homework activities may appear irrelevant, such as increasingly tricky spelling words to memorise when the child misspells simple high frequency words on a daily basis, or perhaps tasks are overly complicated and require too much parental input. And sometimes, homework can simply take too much time to complete, be too boring and be the cause of conflict between parents and their children.

So why have homework? Homework is intended to reinforce what has been learnt at school. It can also build on what

has been learnt so that children can take an idea further or apply it to a new situation.

Open-ended tasks can give children the opportunity to extend themselves as they set their own limits. And then there is the most popular of arguments for homework in that it helps to foster self-discipline, time management skills and a sound work ethic.

I understand that there is a need for homework that is meaningful. If a child does not understand why a task is useful to them, then interest and motivation is quickly lost. It should be tailored and relevant to how the class and individual children have understood learning objectives or to what is going on currently in the world around them. And homework need not be a daily activity nor should it dominate children’s free-time.

At home, children need space and time to unwind and play, and in doing so they are actually discovering, creating, enjoying and learning vital developmental and social skills that homework simply cannot teach them.

Louise Clark has studied and taught across all age groups in the British and Australian schooling and college systems.

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The Arts in Education

By Mathilda Joubert

It is generally accepted that the three Rs, (reading, writing and arithmetic) play an important role in children’s education but what about the arts? There are now five arts subjects included in the new Australian Curriculum:dance, drama, media arts, music and visual art.

As schools around the country are grappling with implementing the Australian Curriculum, let’s consider the benefits of a rich and varied arts education to children’s lives.

Regular participation in the arts, whether at home, school or through clubs, can make a significant, distinctive and in some respects unique contribution to the development of 1 children. There is a significant body of research that links participation in the arts with improved academic success in other areas, e.g. links have been proven between:-

scope of their interests, expressing themselves better, learning how to work with others, becoming more open minded, learning selforganisation, and relieving anger and stress.

Most wanted more involvement in the arts both at school and in their leisure time.

Through the arts, children get the opportunity to experiment, discover, explore, create, feel, play and learn. This is important work for children – and the earlier they start, the better.

Arts education has a vital role to play in the development of every child and no child can develop fully without it. A rich and varied arts curriculum should therefore be part of the basic entitlement of all school going children.

What pupils and teachers say about the arts:“People are looking at you, sometimes they are even paying to see you, it is just amazing. You see all those eyes upon you and you are thinking you should be nervous but you are not because you know what you are doing and you just get on with it. It is great.” (Year 7) “It has made me more aware of things, like more aware of things I can do, things now I know I can do when before I did not really think I could do. …

So it has helped me understand what I am capable of.” (Year 9) “So that at the end of a production, they are crying, a 17-year-old lad is crying, because something he knows is wonderful in his life, a major part in a school production, has ended on the Saturday night. Now that sort of effect on someone has got to be life-changing and that is an outcome that I would want.” (Principal)

• Arts-rich education and verbal and

mathematics scores/grades • Arts-rich education and creative thinking • Learning to play music and mathematics • Learning to play music and reading • Listening to music and spatial-temporal reasoning • Learning to play music and spatial reasoning • Classroom drama and verbal skills • Visual arts and reading • Dance and reading; and dance and non-verbal reasoning Apart from these proven academic benefits, the arts has also been linked to benefits in personal, social and emotional development. Don’t just take my word for it, what do young people 2 themselves say? Researchers from England recently interviewed more than 700 young people, aged from 14 to 24, and found that almost two-thirds affirmed the beneficial effect of involvement in the arts. They identified a range of specific benefits from their involvement with the arts, including meeting people and making friends, broadening the

1 E.g. the meta-analysis by Winner & Hetland, 2000 2 Arts Education in Secondary Schools: Effects and Effectiveness, National Foundation for Education Research

Mathilda Joubert is Educational Consultant for Swan Christian Education Association.

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School Focus

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School - Primary School teaching and learning and Christian values.

These fundamental values remain unchanged with pastoral care and breadth of education being at the core of the exceptional commitment of the parents, students and staff, who are proud to call the school their own.

Nestled in an expanse of bushland 10km south of Bunbury, students have access to purposebuilt facilities, including Early Childhood Centres, Library, dedicated Year 7 Centre, Technology and Enterprise Centre and Sports Pavilion.

The peace of the leafy campus belies the activity of the thriving school community. In the Early Childhood Centre, girls and boys create a vibrant and creative atmosphere of learning. A leader in the field, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar’s Primary School offers young minds a contemporary and innovative approach whilst its Secondary School defines the individual, focusing on academic and personal strengths. An education at Bunbury Grammar provides students with opportunities found nowhere else in regional Western Australia.

For further information on enrolling your child at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, call 9722 6004.

Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School’s Primary School is a place where young minds flourish.

Dedicated teaching staff cultivate children’s natural curiosity through inquiry skills whilst allowing every student to contribute to his or her own learning journey. A strong foundation of literacy and numeracy is crucial in the early years and students are supported to not just learn but to seek to understand the world around them.

Within the light-filled classrooms, specialist teachers in Music, Art, French, Sport and Christian Education allow students to experience from the earliest opportunity an all-encompassing education. Through the Challenge and Extension programme, all children from Kindergarten to Year 12 are treated individually, enjoying enrichment, extension or support depending upon their individual needs.

Outside, nature playgrounds encourage activity, providing a place where students feel safe and cared for by their peers and teachers.

Strong pastoral care begins with the class teacher and is extended by chaplaincy, counselling and a School Nurse.

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Tours depart at 10.30am, 12.00pm and 1.30pm.

Limited places are available for 2016, enrolments are now being accepted for 2017 and beyond.

Please contact our Enrolments Office on (08) 9722 6004 or visit our website www.bcgs.wa.edu for more information.

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Book Review Chill Out

Brian Gaull

With a long held desire to undertake scientific research in Antarctica, Brian Gaull finally realises his dream when he arrives at Mawson Station in his role as a geophysicist. The memoirs of his time in this exceptionally remote part of the world are laid out with impressive detail in Chill Out and are, quite simply, awe inspiring.

In total, Gaull spent sixteen months away from his family, three months longer than originally intended. With underlying problems in his marriage, the reader will often feel incredulous that Gaull made the decision to leave his two young sons for such a large chunk of time, however, as the memoirs progress, it is clear that this dilemma was never resolved in the author’s mind and was a source of constant anxiety.

majestic scenery and insights into the psyche of the men stationed far from home.

Chill Out is raw and honest, and written with an overriding passion. It is a fascinating book of extremes, confronting us with not only extreme location and conditions but also extreme emotions.

The reader is propelled through the book from one experience to another with eagerness to uncover more scientific revelations, recounts of life versus death situations, descriptions of

Win a Copy of Chill Out! Don’t miss this! We have 10 copies to give away of Bunbury-based author Brian Gaull’s fascinating first book, Chill Out! To go into the draw to win your very own copy, all you have to do is answer the following question:-

What was the name of the station in Antarctica at which Brian Gaull worked?

To be entered into the prize draw, either email the answer to this question to editorial@blueskymedia.net.au or post the answer to Chill Out Competition, Blue Sky Media, PO Box 600, Mandurah, 6210.

Please include a contact telephone number and your address. Closing date for entries is Friday, 1st May, 2015, one entry per person, please.

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Reader Competition Winner

In the previous issue of The Bunbury Life, courtesy of Marlston Waterfront-based LAVA Art Glass Gallery & Studio, we offered up a serious treat for lovers of unique art. We offered the chance for one lucky reader to win a personalised family sandcasting worth over $250.

This stylish piece of artwork is not only a fabulous family momento to cherish but also provides a unique focal point for any room in the house through its ability to be displayed using specially designed wall-mounts.

Not unsurprisingly, the competition proved to be extremely popular amongst the readers of the magazine and we are delighted to announce the winner of this great prize is Doug Steele of Dalyellup. Many congratulations to you and we hope you find a suitable spot in the home to display it!

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Bacteria is Not a Dirty Word Getting your head (and gut) around bacteria

By Raquel Powley

Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine) said, “All disease begins in the gut.” Now, I’m not sure what has happened in between but finally it appears the health revolution is catching up, overtaking the pharmaceutical giants and their massive marketing machines.

The human gut contains 10 times more bacteria than all the human cells in the entire body, 100 trillion to be exact, with over 400 diverse bacterial species. The gut flora (bacteria) promotes normal gastrointestinal function, protection from infection, regulates metabolism and comprises more than 75% of our immune system. An imbalance in gut flora has been linked to diseases such as autism, depression, autoimmune conditions, inflammatory bowel disease and Type 1 diabetes.

Having recently purchased a myriad of do-it-yourself concoctions as Christmas presents for my family, I have come to the conclusion that with all of the products available there are plenty available that can be easily incorporated into a diet in order to achieve the right balance in our gut.

make at home by using cancer fighting cruciferous vegetables, like cabbage, radish and cucumber.

Bone Broth This contains minerals in a form the body can absorb easily – calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon, sulphur and trace minerals.

The broken down cartilage and tendons contain chondroitin sulphates and glucosamine. My cheat way is to buy a free range cooked chook, take all the meat off (remove the stuffing) and boil the bones for around 2 hours. I don’t add any other ingredients to this. Strain when cool and freeze in zip lock bags for use in soups, gravy, stews etc.

Tempeh A fungus rhizopus oligosporus is added to partially cooked soybeans. This produces a type of antibiotic that is heat and pH resistant and very effective against certain bacteria, including staphylococcus aureus, which can cause pneumonia and sepsis. Tempeh is available in the supermarket.

Kefir Derived from a fermentation process involving dairy and water-based forms, the traditional method dating back 1000 years used milk. Kefir is a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, a matrix of proteins, lipids and sugars that feed on lactose (milk sugar). The various types of beneficial microbiota, B vitamins, minerals, probiotics and a variety of other unique compounds contained in kefir make it one of the most potent probiotic foods available.

Current research is being conducted that is showing weight loss benefits also.

Fruit and Vegetables Other gut flora foods are possibly already in your diet. Blueberries, cabbage, bok choy, cress and broccoli, bananas, Jerusalem artichokes and beans or legumes.

There are other beneficial foods that I haven’t listed here and I encourage you to do your own research and empower yourself….and your gut.

Best of health!

Raquel

Raquel Powley is the General Manager of VAMPfit and is currently studying for a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy).

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Effective Treatment of Acne

By Jeanette Elliott

address the symptoms and dermal therapies can assist with the management of this type of acne in consultation with a doctor.

Post-Acne Scarring For those who have experienced moderate to severe acne, many will have some degree of post-acne scarring. The surrounding skin may fail to produce adequate collagen, the skin’s main structural protein, leaving a depression in the skin. This type of scarring includes pitted pigmented scarring, leaving a brownish/ purplish appearance and ice pick scarring with deep enlarged pores.

The treatment of post-acne scarring involves resurfacing and stimulating collagen growth.

Chemical peels, skin needling and ablative fractional radio frequency will provide significant results. The type of treatment selected is based on the extent of the scarring and the patient’s objectives. We also take into account skin type, recovery time and, of course, the patient’s budget.

Jeanette Elliott is a dermal clinician who has many years’ experience in helping patients to understand their skin and the conditions that may affect it, providing realistic expectations of the results that can be achieved. She is a member of both the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians and the Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network and is actively involved in the dermal therapy professional community via her role as a student assessor within the The Australasian Academy of Cosmetic Dermal Science.

Located at the Greater Bunbury Medical Centre, call her on 9791 7938 for a free no obligation consultation.

Many of us will have been affected by acne at some point in our lives, the majority of us as an adolescent. However, for some, acne can be a skin condition that lingers long into adulthood.

Classed as a cosmetic skin concern or a dermatological skin disease, depending on the severity, acne is caused by an inflammatory response to the blockage of sebaceous glands.

These glands are located at the base of each hair follicle below the skin’s surface and secrete sebum, an oily substance, onto the surface of the skin to lubricate it. They are a vital part of the skin’s natural moisturising process.

Three main factors lead to the formation of acne. Firstly, sebum from the sebaceous gland binds together dead skin cells and debris from the skin’s surface, causing a blockage. This creates a fertile environment for bacteria to grow. Secondly, acne bacteria irritate the follicle and the oil gland causing inflammation and thirdly, abnormal skin sheds within the follicle.

One or all three of these factors may influence the development of acne and it is important during treatment to address all three.

Once acne forms, it can take on several different forms, including blackheads, papules, pustules, nodules and cysts. Cysts lie deep within the skin and can be unsightly, large and painful with significant inflammation. Often a cyst can become so large that it causes a rupture, spilling its contents into the surrounding tissue deep within the skin. A cyst can often result in post-acne scarring.

Acne Grading Acne is graded from 1 to 4, depending on the severity of the condition. Grades 1 and 2 generally involve minimal inflammation, however, grades 3 and 4 will generally have moderate to severe inflammation with pustular, nodular, and cystic acne prevalent. The cosmetic treatment of non-inflammatory acne uses dermal therapies that address the three factors whereas therapeutic treatment of grades 3 and 4 should be provided by a medical doctor or dermatologist. Topical and/or oral treatments will be prescribed to 54

beautiful skin is for everybody Call 9791 7938 now for a free consultation

IPL and Skin Clinic

www.jeanetteelliott.com.au

Greater Bunbury Medical Centre 12-16 Vasse Street Bunbury 9791 7938

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Beauty Talk with Niobe Gulley

Do you regularly cleanse your skin? Well, even if you do, you may be undermining your beauty routine simply by using an inappropriate cleanser or cleansing routine.

Choosing the wrong cleanser can lead to premature aging of the skin as well as other problems, such as irritation and breakouts. It can even compromise the effectiveness of subsequent products, such as serums and moisturisers. To achieve a radiant and fresh complexion, a sound cleansing routine is essential and if you are unsure about which product is right for your skin, talk to a skincare professional who will be able to advise on a suitable solution.

Home to a wide range of cleansers, EstĂŠe Lauder advises to wash hands before getting started so that any germs are not transferred to the face. Use only warm water (water too hot will cause dryness) and then lightly massage the cleanser into the skin. Remember to finish with a splash of cool water to help to tighten pores and gently pat dry with a clean towel. Follow up right away with toner, serum and moisturiser.

A new product from Clinique adds another dimension to the cleansing routine in the form of its Sonic System Purifying Cleansing Brush. Clinique describes the brush as a more effective, very gentle way to cleanse the face through the use of sonic movement. Powered by rechargeable batteries, the brush even turns itself off after 30 seconds.

Any cleanser can be used with the brush but Clinique recommends its Foaming Sonic Facial Soap, designed to suit all skin types. This, or your chosen cleanser, should be applied to moistened skin or even straight onto the dampened head of the brush. This

oval-shaped brush is made up of extremely soft white bristles for the cheeks and firmer green bristles that help in cleansing the T-zone and hairline.

The result is a deeper and more effective clean than the traditional hand washing of faces.

Skin should appear much more radiant and smooth and have an increased receptiveness to serums and moisturisers.

Whichever cleanser and cleansing routine you choose, make sure it’s the best for your skin by discussing your needs and concerns with a qualified skincare professional, and then stick to it!

Niobe Gulley is the owner of The Beauty Shop and The Beauty Shop Beauty Room. Two destinations in one location in the Stirling Centre, Bunbury, for all your beauty needs.

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South West for ultrasound imaging, surgery and cancer treatments. These cases are referred to Dr Gabby Chadwick and Dr Joe Cockerill, who can diagnose diseases and investigate conditions, such as identifying cancer and seeing if this has spread within the body. The clinic also accepts orthopaedic or soft tissue surgical referrals, including broken bones, cruciate ligament rupture, tumour removal, reconstructive surgery and abdominal surgery through the highly skilled Dr Joc Bunny.

Finally, Dr Braden Collins accepts referrals for a wide range of cancer management issues, including lymphoma, mast cell tumours and sarcomas. With the field of veterinary oncology rapidly growing, there are now more available treatments than ever to help treat pets with cancer.

Save time and expense travelling to Perth by asking your regular vet for a referral or contact Eaton Vet Clinic on 9725 0399 or Bunbury Vet Clinic on 9721 5999.

Eaton and Bunbury Vet Clinics have recently announced an expansion of their referral capabilities for clients.

Dr Rob Harris from Veterinary Eye Referrals is now offering regular referral clinics from the Eaton Vet Clinic. Providing a complete eye referral service, including medical and surgical eye treatments, such as cataract surgery, Dr Harris is available on the second Wednesday of each month.

In addition to this, Eaton Vet Clinic is now providing a referral skin clinic with Dr Sharon Bryden. A specialist Veterinary Dermatologist, Dr Bryden provides specialist advice and diagnoses on a range of animal dermatology problems, including allergic skin disease, ear infections, bee and wasp allergy testing and desensitisation as well as diagnosing and managing unusual and complicated skin diseases.

For several years, Bunbury Vet Clinic has been accepting referral cases from vets all over the

Open

Mon to Wed & Fri 8am to 6pm, Thurs 8am to 8pm, Sat 8.30am to 12pm

After-Hours Emergency Service Online Appointment Booking 183, Blair Street, Bunbury

Tel 9721 5999 6 Cassowary Bend, Eaton

Modern Medicine, Compassionate Care

Tel 9725 0399 www.bunburyvets.com.au 57

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My Favourite Dish

By Steven Bowry Head Chef, Unwind on Symmons

Scallops, Black Pudding, Pea Purée and Chilli Oil Part of the new tapas menu now available at Unwind on Symmons, this delicious dish was first added to our menu in December of last year.

One of my favourite combinations of tapas, the fusion of the sweetness of the scallops, the richness of the creamy pea purée, the saltiness of the black pudding and the kick of the chilli oil creates a unique culinary experience. It’s also perfectly accompanied with a nice glass of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Of course, black pudding with its blend of onions, pork fat, oatmeal, flavourings and blood (usually from a pig) has always held a slight stigma for some people. However, in my experience, I have found that customers that tell me that they don’t like black pudding are normally the ones that haven’t tried it. In fact, ever since we added the dish to our menu, we have had nothing but positive feedback with many diners coming back to try it again.

Using Western Australian black pudding and locally sourced scallops, the dish’s other main element, the pea purée, is made from a combination of cream, leeks, snap frozen peas and seasoned with salt and pepper. The

ingredients are then cooked together slowly before being blended into a purée.

Priced at $19, why not come and see what all the fuss is about?

The above dish is available at Unwind on Symmons, inside the Lord Forrest Hotel, 20 Symmons Street. Call 9726 5777 to make a reservation.

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Unwind Eat, Drink, Lounge Bar and Restaurant Enjoy light bites in the lounge bar area including Tapas from 12pm Bar open 4pm Breakfast Mon to Fri 6am - 9.30am, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays 6.30am –10am.

Dinner from 6pm.

20 Symmons Road, Bunbury

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food & wine they have also been used to show ownership to a master as in the case of the Romans tattooing their slaves. Many gangs have a common tattoo to signify their membership and brotherhood. There are still countries, such as Japan, that don’t allow people with tattoos into bathhouses because of the association with the Japanese mafia. Women in Thailand sporting a tattoo, however, are seen as modern women as traditionally only Thai men were allowed to have tattoos.

In years gone by in our western culture, it was common to categorise individuals who wore tattoos. Today though, every second man, woman either professional or not seems to have a body adornment either tucked away or proudly displayed like walking art galleries for all to admire. Many of these have a personal symbolic meaning to the wearer, others are just adornments that take a person’s fancy.

Whatever the reason for people having tattoos now, it really is a case of the old adage, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”

I may need to update the criteria for my future employees. “I seek wholesome, natural, healthy looking and energetic hard working people.

Ink designs and extra body metal adornments accepted with interesting tats preferred. Fake tattoo sleeve will suffice until the real deal can be organised, otherwise you’re just not going to fit in.” I have mine ordered. The fake one, not the real deal……I’m still a champion for non-conformity.

Annie Malone is the proprietor of The Natural Temptation Café, 47 Stephen Street.

To Tattoo Or Not

By Annie Malone

I am showing my age when I say that, in my day, it was considered arty or non-conforming if you had two piercings in the same ear and frequented Indian clothing shops to buy a wrap around Indian cotton skirt and cheesecloth shirt.

Leather toe sandals and batik sarongs for daily attire were enough to make any selfrespecting parent worry that their 17 year olds were going to jump on the next hippy rainbow bus bound for Turkey. Or live in a self-sufficient community in the forest never to be seen again. Years on, youth have realised that you don’t have to go away to find a primal tribal culture to live in or dress like to express your non-conformity. You can do it at home….along with everyone else!

The flow of clean skinned and unpierced job seekers is becoming a trickle these days while the number of aspiring employees sporting art and ink on their bodies and tiny holes filled with silver wear (and I don’t mean cutlery) is becoming a virtual river. I am speaking from the café hospitality industry perspective.

My café once had a uniform code which stated, “no visible piercings to be worn while working,’ that is until I employed one of my nieces who had an eye brow stud. Since then, the manual has read, “piercings allowed at the discretion of management”, meaning, if I think they look non-threatening to the general public, it’s allowed. The manual still reads, “all tattoos must be covered while in work uniform” although I fear that I’m trying to hold back a raging river on the tattoo issue as each new staff member is presenting with more body covered with ink than the last.

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Autumn Recipe Sweet Potato Falafel Burger Here’s some comfort food that is actually good for you and easy to prepare! These falafel burgers are made with chickpea flour, which contains less calories and more protein than whole wheat flour, and sweet potatoes, which are packed full of vitamin A and fibre.

The recipe makes two burgers, double up the ingredients to make more and try experimenting with the spices depending on your taste.

Ingredients (2 burgers) 250g chickpea flour 1½ tsp ground cumin 1½ tsp ground coriander ½ tsp chilli powder (optional) 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped juice of half a lemon salt and pepper 60ml water 1 medium sized sweet potato

Method Preheat the oven to 190˚C (180˚C fan forced).

Bake the sweet potato in a microwave oven until soft. Let it cool down then peel and mash with a fork.

Place all the ingredients, apart from the sweet potato, in a large bowl and mix together until combined. If preparing the recipe for young children, the chilli can be left out.

Add the mashed sweet potato to the bowl and mix well.

Divide the mixture in half and form into two patties and place in the fridge for 15 minutes to firm up.

Place the patties on baking paper, spray with oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes.

Don’t let them get too brown as the patties will dry out.

Serve in a bun with sliced red onion, tomato salsa and fresh coriander leaves.

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2015 Vintage

By Jake Atkinson

It’s an exciting time of the year in the Geographe wine region with, as I pen this article, local producers well and truly into the 2015 vintage. Amidst the chaos of the grape harvest the winemaker’s logistical skills will be put to the test, having to arrange the juice from this year’s harvest whilst finishing off and bottling some of the wines from the 2014 vintage. Traditionally, white wines are the first to be released with less time needed for vinification with the eagerly anticipated reds not far away. In this edition of The Bunbury Life, I take a look at some classy Geographe whites from the 2014 vintage.

One of the most elevated and coolest sites in the Ferguson Valley belongs to Talisman Wines who happen to be one of the few producers making a Riesling, and a darn good one at that! The 2014 Riesling is a classically styled dry offering with pear, granny smith and lemon zest aromatics. The palate is dry and textural with a fresh austere acidity. This wine ticks all the boxes and is a classic example of a great dry Australian Riesling.

Merv and Jan Hart of Ferguson Hart Estate have been responsible for producing some fantastic wines for quite some time now and their 2014 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is no exception. It was also the recipient of Best White Blend at the 2014 Geographe Wine

Show. This SBS is a very aromatic little number with passionfruit and nectarine showing. The palate is fresh and bright with a tropical fruit sensation moving into a clean and fresh citric finish.

Those that know Peter Stanlake will be aware, not only of his winemaking prowess, but of his unique sense of humour. Last year, he started his own label, El Yolo wines, a collection of wines that are as vibrant in their packaging as they are in presentation in the glass! One of my favourites from the collection is his 2014 El Mixtos Uvas, consisting of Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. With a deep aromatic of brioche, peach and grapefruit, the palate has layers of texture and flavour with a peppering of acidity throughout to make a harmoniously balanced offering. This is the kind of wine that is to be enjoyed and it will certainly provide entertainment as it evolves in the glass. Don’t be afraid to let it warm up a few degrees either!

Jake Atkinson is Sommelier at Mojo’s Restaurant, Victoria Street, Bunbury.

Gardincourt Drive Ferguson Valley Cellar Door Open 7 days 11am till 5pm Ph: 08 9728 0055 wine@willowbridge.com.au www.willowbridge.com.au Rated 5 Star Winery, James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2015

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The Geographe Wine Region Welcome to another update on the news and happenings around the Geographe wine region.

We kick of this edition with some news on the 2015 LiveLighter Harvey Harvest Festival. This annual festival will be held this year on Saturday, 15th March in the picturesque gardens of Snell Park, Harvey.

Featuring entertainment for all the family together with plenty of local produce and wine, foodies will love the live cooking demonstrations using some of Harvey’s iconic brands; Harvey Cheese, Harvey Fresh and Harvey Beef.

Also discover street theatre, children’s rides, the animal petting farm and the famous WA Grapestomping Championship with $500 worth of prize money up for grabs in the open section. For further information visit www. harveyfest.com.au Exciting news from Barton Jones is that its brand new cellar door will be opening at the end of March for the Easter weekend. Initially

open for wine tastings and sales, as well as for wine by the glass overlooking the vineyard, within a couple of months a small range of platters featuring a selection of local produce will be available at weekends. It will also provide an ideal venue for small weddings and events for up to 65 people and next summer outdoor events for up to 100 people can be accommodated. Visit the cellar door from Thursday to Monday from 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Also, within the next few months, look out for a new label within the Barton Jones Premium Series wines. Joining the recently rebranded Cellar Series wines with its floral label, it will feature a Tudor rose at the heart of its design.

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CELLAR DOOR OPENING END MARCH FOR WINE TASTINGS & SALES Available for private parties, weddings, and corporate functions. Book now for 2015.

For the latest information, visit the website or facebook page.

39 Upper Capel Road, Donnybrook P. 08 9731 2233 E. info@bartonjoneswines.com.au W. bartonjoneswines.com.au facebook.com/bartonjoneswines

BONKING

FWRO G INES Cellar Door Open Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 12-5pm

Easy 10 minute drive from Bunbury.

Why not bring a picnic with you.

7 Dardanup West Road, North Boyanup

Ph: 0408 930 332

www.bonkingfrog.com.au

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Dardanup-based Bonking Frog Wines has recently announced the release of its 2014 Foreigner SSB, a wine recently awarded a gold medal at the Margaret River Wine Show. Using fruit grown in the Margaret River region and produced by talented winemaker Bruce Dukes, the bouquet is brimming with perfumes of gooseberry and nectarine. A classic blend, this lively and refreshing wine is overflowing with fresh fruit flavours leaving a crisp, lingering finish on the palate. A perfect partner with salads and starters as well as lighter meats such as chicken and seafood.

Sunday, 29th March is the date for Oakway Estate’s next Long Table Lazy Lunch where diners are invited to the ‘City of Love.’ This Parisian feast will be created by Rebecca Hackett and Daryn Rowland from On The Pass Catering and tickets are now on sale from the winery’s online shop or by calling 9731 7141. Two new wines are also now available to try at the cellar door. The 2014 Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of melon, sage and lemon while undertones of oak have created a textured palate that provides good creamy richness and a long finish with lemon rind and hints of sage. Next up, the 2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, recently awarded a Silver Medal at the Geographe Wine Show, has dry, ripe red and dark berry fruits interlaced with some fine silky tannins.

With the wine show season now truly behind us, it’s time to reflect on a quite extraordinary year for Geographe winery Smallwater Estate. The recipient of over 20 gold and silver medals during 2014 for its 2012 and 2013 Shiraz, 2012 and 2013 Rob’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon and 2013 Zinfandel, 66

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Winner Best Shiraz 2014 Perth Royal Show Most Successful Small Producer and Best Shiraz 2014 Geographe Wine Show

Cellar Door and Restaurant Open for Lunch and Tastings

Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm Open Public Holidays Tantalize your taste buds… sit back and take in the beauty of Smallwater Estate and enjoy award winning wines

52 Tramline Road, Newlands For further information call 9731 6036 or 0429 956 424 or email john@smallwaterestate.com www.smallwaterestate.com

Vines at Willow Bridge Estate

the highlights included 4 Best in Show trophy wins. These included Best Shiraz in Show at the 2014 Perth Royal Show, Best Shiraz in Show and Most Successful Small Producer awards at the 2014 Geographe Wine Show and Best WA Red Table Wine at the 2014 Blackwood Valley and WA Boutique Wine Show. Sample award-winning wines at its Newlands-based cellar door Friday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

The most northerly located winery in the Geographe wine region, Vineyard 28 continues to receive the plaudits for its range of wines. Its 2014 The Alternative Arneis was recently awarded Wine of the Week in Ray Jordan’s column in The West Australian. Winner of a silver medal and Best WA Alternative White Varietal at the 2014 Geographe Wine Show, the wine also won a silver medal at the 2014 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show held in Mildura last November.

Finally, the results of the 2015 Sydney Royal Wine Show are out and Ferguson Valley winery, Willow Bridge Estate has once again been the recipient of some medals. Winners of a silver medal for its 2014 Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and 2013 Solana Tempranillo, the winery also took out a gold medal for its 2012 Coat of Arms Cabernet Merlot. Limited stock of this wine is still available at the cellar door.

Hand picked, hand crafted, character wines, our “Art in a Bottle” Purchase 6 bottles and enjoy 7 from our cellar door café.

Online Sales available. Free case delivery.

Ph: 9728 3007 Fax: 9728 3006 www.saintaidan.com.au 754 FERGUSON RD FERGUSON VALLEY, WESTERN AUSTRALIA 6236 Open everyday (except Wednesday) 11am to 4pm (5pm weekends)

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Aristos Waterfront Restaurant Delicious local seafood in a relaxed friendly atmosphere on the Koombana waterfront. Fully licensed with coffee, cake and ice-cream available.

Open 7 days Lunch and Dinner 15 Bonnefoi Boulevard, Marlston Hill

Tel 9791 6477

www.aristos.com.au

Candlemakers Café Delicious home-style cooked breakfasts and lunches, homemade cakes and coffee set amongst a cottage-style garden.

Open Tues to Sun 8.00am - 3.00pm 13 Wittenoom Street

Tel 9721 1122

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Casellas A chic, classy and contemporary restaurant, wine & tapas lounge situated on the Koombana waterfront.

Open Mon to Sun 11.30am - Late Shop 19 Waterfront Silos, Bonnefoi Boulevard, Marlston Hill

Tel 9721 6075

info@casellas.com.au

www.casellas.com.au

Chartroom Restaurant Great food and friendly service at affordable prices. Open to the public.

Open Mon to Fri 6.00pm - 9.00pm 56 Spencer Street (inside Comfort Inn Admiral)

Tel 9721 7322

www.theadmiral.com.au

The Coffee Club Good food, great service and excellent coffee! The answer to your question, “Where will I meet you?!”

Open 7 days Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat 8.30am - 5pm, Thurs 8.30am - 8.00pm, Sun and Public Holidays 10.00am - 4.00pm Shop 10, Bunbury Centrepoint Shopping Centre, 60 Blair Street

Tel 9792 4650

www.coffeeclub.com.au

The Creamery Homemade gelato, Italian coffee, homemade cake and fresh lunch rolls.

Open 7 days 9.00am – 9.00pm (10.00pm Sat & Sun) 115 Victoria Street Tel 0481 342114

Dolce e Caffe at Cake Works Bunbury Homemade decadent sweets and raw food desserts, organic coffee, hot chocolate and T2 teas. High teas by booking.

Open Mon to Fri 9.00am – 4.00pm, Sat 9.00am – 3.00pm 40 Wellington Street

Tel 9791 7850

www.cakeworksbunbury.com.au

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Janny’s Café Open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks, takeaway.

Homemade food and friendly service.

Open 6 days 8.30am - 5.30 pm (Thurs to 9pm, Sat to 4pm) 22-26 Stephen Street

Tel 9791 8990

Koppa Roasting Delicious, wholesome, home-cooked roasts and sensational crackling.

Catering available.

Open Tues to Sat 11.30am – 7.30pm (Thurs to 8.30pm) 4/7 Sandridge Road (Opposite BP Garage)

Tel 9721 9853

Marlston

Chinese Restaurant

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Marlston Chinese Delicious, well-priced traditional fare in a friendly atmosphere with attentive staff.

Open Mon to Sat, Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm, Dinner 5.00pm - 9,00pm (Sat & Sun to 10.00pm) Lot 2, 10 Ommanney Street

Tel 9791 8788

Mojo’s Restaurant Award winning, modern Australian menu with all day dining options.

Nationally awarded wine list with Bunbury’s biggest and best wine and beer selection. Private function dining, wine lounge and sidewalk alfresco.

Open 7 days 8.00am - Late Victoria Street (Near the Grand Cinema)

Tel 9792 5900 or book online

www.mojosrestaurant.com.au

Natural Temptation Café Vegetarian food to feed your body and soul, fresh juices and fruit smoothies, coffee, organic tea, healthy sweets.

Mon to Fri 7.30am – 5.30pm, Thurs 7.30am - 6.00pm, Sat 8.00am – 4.00pm 47 Stephen Street

Tel 9791 2559

www.naturaltemptation.com.au

Orecchiette Traditional Italian fare combined with friendly service, affordable prices and a great atmosphere.

Open for Lunch and Dinner Wed to Sun, Breakfast Sat and Sun 10 Victoria Street

Tel 9721 3866

www.orecchiettebunbury.com

The Plant Organic Café & Market 100% organic. Raw vegan food, gluten and dairy-free raw desserts and smoothies, cold pressed juices, Jasper coffee, chemical and additive free always.

Open Tues to Sat 9.00am – 5.00pm, Thurs 9.00am – 6.00pm Shop 1, 20 Stephen Street

Tel 9791 4475

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Rose Hotel Traditional bar and restaurant conveniently located in the heart of the CBD. Open Mon to Sat 12.00pm – 2.00pm and 6.00pm – Late, Sunday Bar only Victoria Street

Tel 9721 4533

www.rosehotel.com.au

Sears Café All day breakfast and lunch, award-winning Merlo coffee, homemade cupcakes and macarons in a friendly relaxed atmosphere.

Open 7 days from 7.00am. New burger and salad bar open Wed to Sun 5.00pm – 9.00pm 52 Victoria Street

Tel 9791 7933

www.searscafe.com.au

Silos Restaurant & Bar The perfect spot for breakfast, a refreshing drink or a tantalising meal.

Open 7 days for Breakfast, Dinner & Bar from 5.00pm - Late Mon to Sat 1 Holman Street (Inside the Mantra Bunbury Hotel)

Tel 9721 0100

www.mantra.com.au

Smallwater Estate Situated high on the property, dine overlooking the picturesque vines and dams that produce the wines and marron served on the menu.

Open for Lunch and tastings Fri to Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm 52 Tramline Road, Newlands, Donnybrook

Tel 9731 6036

www.smallwaterestate.com.au

Steakout Restaurant A la carte steakhouse, best quality steak, ribs, chicken and fish available.

Fully licensed, extensive wine collection, bookings essential.

Open Tues to Sat 5.00pm – 8.30pm, Sun Closed Corner Bussell Highway and Brittain Road

Tel 9792 4677

www.steakoutrestaurant.com.au

Thai Korat

THAI KORAT

Delicious Thai cuisine with friendly service in a city central location.

Takeaway available.

Open Lunch Tues to Fri 11.30am - 2.00pm, Dinner Tues to Sun 6.00pm - Late 130 Victoria Street

Tel 9721 9838

Unwind on Symmons Café Lounge Bar Relaxed atmosphere featuring lounge, bar, wine and tapas, good food and great service. Open to the public.

Open 7 Days 12pm – Late. Breakfast Mon to Fri 6.00am – 9.30am, Sat & Sun 6.30am – 10.30am 20 Symmons Street (Inside Lord Forrest Hotel)

Tel 9726 5777

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The breakfast specialists serving award-winning Merlo coffee and a wide choice of delicious homemade dishes.

Enjoy all day breakfast and lunch in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

Great Food . . . Great Ser vice . . . Great Value . . .

Burger & Salad Bar Now Open For Lunch!

Enjoy a wide range of delicious burgers and tasty salads.

Dine in or takeaway.

Open from 6.30am 7 days

www.searscafe.com.au

52 Victoria Street, Bunbury

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accommodation Comfort Inn Admiral 56 Spencer Street, Bunbury Rooms 43 Room Rate From $109 per night, Standard $125, Executive $135, Family $180 Guest Facilities Restaurant, air-conditioning, tea and coffee, free Foxtel, free wireless internet, free parking, laundry.

Reservations 1800 677720 / 08 9721 7322 Website www.theadmiral.com.au Comfortable accommodation, friendly service and close to the city centre.

Bunbury Motel & Serviced Apartments 45 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury Rooms – 66 Room Rate – From $106 (Single) to $260 (2 Bedroom Superior Apartment) Guest Facilities – Huge pool, barbecue, Foxtel sports and Disney, free WIFI, free in-house movies, meals available.

Reservations – 1800 017333 / 08 9721 7333 Website – www.bunburymotel.com.au Superb range of accommodation in a convenient location.

The Clifton and Grittleton Lodge Corner Clifton & Molloy Sts, Bunbury Rooms – 49 Room Rate – Standard $138, Semi-Executive $165, Spa Room $160, Executive Spa Suite $200, Grittleton Lodge $230, senior discount and seasonal specials (rates are subject to change, please call to confirm) Guest Facilities – Air conditioning, tea and coffee, in-house movies, Foxtel, ensuite, iron, hair dryer, internet.

Reservations – Free Call 1800 017 570 / 08 9792 6200 Website – www.theclifton.com.au Beautifully appointed suites and rooms for the corporate to leisure traveller.

Hillway Apartments

HILLWAY APARTMENTS

30 Parkfield Street, Bunbury Rooms – 4 Two Bedroom Apartments, each sleeps 6 Room Rates – Seasonal Guest Facilities – Fully fitted kitchen, BBQ area, reverse cycle air-con.

Reservations – 0428 955143 Find us on Facebook Walk to town centre, beach, café strip. Suits families.

Mantra Bunbury Hotel 1 Holman Road, Bunbury Rooms – 75 Studio, Deluxe Studio, Two & Three Bedroom Apartments Room Rate – From $179 Guest Facilities – Heated swimming pool and spa, tennis courts, day spa, restaurant and bar.

Reservations – 08 9721 0100 Website – www.mantra.com.au Superior accommodation on the historic Koombana waterfront.

BUSSELTON

Bayview Geographe Resort 555 Bussell Hwy Rooms – 102 Room Rate – Seasonal Guest Facilities – Spinnakers Restaurant, Indoor heated pool, outdoor pool, volleyball, games room, 3 floodlit tennis courts, squash court, children’s playground, barbecue and picnic areas, banquet and meeting rooms, direct beach access.

Reservations – 1800 674 147 Website – www.bayviewhotels.com Family-friendly resort situated on 28 acres along the pristine Busselton beachfront.

MANDURAH

Lakeside Holiday Apartments 1 Lakes Crescent, South Yunderup Rooms – 28 Two Bedroom Ensuite Apartments Room Rate – $160 Disabled, $190 Standard, $210 Lake View Reservations – 08 9537 7634 Website – www.lakesideholidayapartments.com.au, www.accommodationmandurahwa.com Beautifully appointed, fully furnished apartments close to the Murray River, halfway between Bunbury and Perth. 4 star accommodation.

River Resort Villas 1 Tatham Road, South Yunderup Rooms – 22 Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Villas (lake or river views) Room Rate – $190.00 (min 2 night stay) Guest Facilities – Swimming pool, heated spa, pool table, kids’ playroom, tennis court.

Reservations – 08 9537 7634 Website - www.riverresort.com.au Enjoy the tranquillity of a relaxing holiday on the lake by the Murray River. Budget accommodation.

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what’s on

In association with

Corner Symmons & Blair St | Tel 1300 661272 | www.bunburyentertainment.com

Saturday 28th February Queens of Drag City

Saturday 9th May Family Proms

Friday 6th March Great Women of Country

Thursday 14th May The Umbilical Brothers

Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March Ballet at the Quarry (West Australian Ballet)

Friday 15th May Flickerfest

Saturday 21st March Out of the Box + Into the Cube featuring Rainy Day Women and Timothy Nelson & The Infidels

Friday 15th May The Beatles 50 Years On

Saturday 21st March The Beggars Sing The Seekers

Saturday 16th May Drumstruck Thursday 21st May 360 Allstars

Friday 27th March Sun Rising - The Songs That Made Memphis

Friday 22nd May Absolutely

Friday 10th April Buddy Holly in Concert Saturday 11th April Comedy for Cure and Care Friday 24th April Claire Hooper & Cal Wilson Live Sunday 3rd May Apia Good Times Wednesday 6th May Sleeping Beauty (Moscow Ballet) Thursday 7th May The 26-Storey Treehouse South West Autumn Racing Carnival Bunbury Turf Club, cnr Brittain Road and Bussell Hwy

Thursday 12 March Bunbury Cup Day

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April Bunbury Show Free entry South West Sports Centre, Hay Park www.bunburyshow.com.au Market and trade stalls, WA country music artists, bush poets, local beers and wines, vintage machinery, woodturning, blacksmithing, kids’ entertainers and much more!

If you have an event you would like to promote, simply email details to editorial@blueskymedia.net.au, stating the date, start and finish time and we will do our best to publish it. Remember dates and times of the above events are subject to change.

Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 April Donnybrook Apple Festival www.donnybrookapplefestival.com

Sunday 1 March AHA Cup Day Sunday 8 March Bunbury Stakes Day

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