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A Note From The Editor

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elcome to a new year and a new look Bunbury Life!

Believe it or not, it’s now been eight years since we first launched our quarterly lifestyle magazine for Bunbury and four years since the magazine underwent its last major redesign. So, while everyone has been relaxing on the south west’s glorious beaches this summer, our design team has been busy working away to come up with a fresh new look for the magazine.

Magazines are much like any other form of media with colours, fonts and specific designs moving in and out of vogue. With our new design, we have not only updated the look and feel of the magazine but also strived to keep and improve on what our readers love about our magazines with plenty of eye-catching photography and interesting local content.

It’s been a fun ride these last eight years, a time that has witnessed the rise and rise of the digital age and social media while at the same time various doom merchants have been predicting the demise of print media.

Well, when it comes to magazines, I can assure you that any so-called demise couldn’t be further from the truth. Today, there are more magazines published than ever before, indeed more magazines are published now than before the advent of the worldwide web. Quite simply, there is still nothing better than the interaction achieved when picking up a high quality, informative, feature based, tactile product. In an era of increasing digital fatigue, a change is also playing out where customers are hankering after more traditional modes of entertainment. Take, for example, the extraordinary comeback in sales of vinyl where customers don’t just get to listen to poor quality mp3 files but instead get to enjoy a complete musical experience.

It was once said that TV would kill off radio and video hire shops would kill off the cinema. Neither has happened and the truth is that all media will continue to co-exist. However, for us at The Bunbury Life, ink on paper will always be the medium for luxury and highly photographic content.

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FREDRICK COLLECTION

Unique, individual quality furniture

style 8 Stephanie Says Home & Garden 26

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Bunbury Hi-Fi

business 44 45

Introducing ...

Kahve Roasting Sucession Planning

Health & Beauty

Property & Finance

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The M Rooms

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Five Tips for Property Investors

Lifelong Skin Management

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Tax Depreciation - Crunch the Numbers and Save

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sport & recreation 32 Artistic Figure Skating on the road 38 Mercedes A-Class Facelift 40 Lexus IS200t

Animal Health

Food & Wine 52

Restaurant Review Market Eating House

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It’s a Funny Old World, You Know My Favourite Dish Autumn Recipe Feature Winery

education & training 41 More Maths and Science?

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Welcome to the latest edition

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e might be drawing to the end of another hot, glorious summer but there are still plenty of reasons to get out and about this autumn in Bunbury.

With a burgeoning food scene in town, thanks to a number of recently opened restaurants, in this edition, we visit the Market Eating House, an exciting new addition to Victoria Street. Don’t miss our review on page 52. Plus, chances are if you enjoy good food, then you will also enjoy good wine so check out our regular feature on the Geographe wine region and catch all of the latest news.

Finally, don’t miss our latest seasonal fashion tips and special cover photoshoot while viewing some of the current red-hot, on-trend designs available from some of our local boutiques.

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

There’s a change in the air and now’s the time to embrace exciting new fashion pieces for autumnal days and nights. Yes, we love the comfort of layering and those loose silhouettes for transitioning into cooler weather, but this season there are trends with elegant and modern lines that definitely will be hard to ignore.

Sure to be a favourite trend is classic Victoriana. It is romantic and refined and features high necklines, buttons, intricate lace and gigot sleeves on shirts and dresses. Deep burgundy is the colour of choice but there are also pieces in soft blush and, of course, monochrome. It is a very structured look and helps to create stunning silhouettes but it can also be toned down by adding a pair of skinny jeans, for example, to a form-fitting lace shirt.

The seventies look still works for autumn but it has a definite contemporary edge. It is centred on feminine floaty blouses, turtlenecks - neat ribbed or cashmere, A-line skirts and wide-leg pants, and the palette includes burnt orange, tan, blue and deep navy.

For footwear, add a pair of skin-hugging ankle or over-theknee boots – perfect with an A-line skirt or a dress. Or, if you’re looking for an athleisure vibe, wear a pair of white or buff sneakers with cool androgynous pieces, like 8

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oversized sweaters, softly tailored pants, jersey tapered joggers and long luxurious coats in restrained colours – monochrome or neutrals.

Keep hair natural this season - it’s a trend that follows on from spring and summer. Embrace your hair type and encourage its natural texture and movement with the use of thickening sprays before blow drying or by working in a little volumising powder. A carefree look with body and movement is in.

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Menswear is always about balancing function with style and, for autumn, that means investing in timeless staple pieces that also have sportswear influences. Shawl and roll neck cardigans are great over shirts, and perfectly acceptable for business-casual weekdays, or over a t-shirt for the weekend. For jackets, there’s a trend for shorter tailored styles as well as the bomber, which never seems to go out of fashion. This autumn, the bomber jacket is shorter and streamlined, and goes perfectly with sleek pants or tapered joggers for any off-duty occasion.

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ording used as art, chevron patterned rugs, white kitchens, rose-gold and copper light pendants – forget them, they have all had their day. If you’re thinking of updating your home this year, take a look at the following inspirational ideas.

For that most important family space – the kitchen – mismatched cabinets are the new look. Mix up the colours, textures or even choose different styles and give the kitchen more depth and personality. An eclectic feel is popular too and can be achieved by adding vintage pieces, such as chairs or a rug, to contrast with modern buys, like a black stainless steel fridge.

Mixing up materials is a trend set to carry on throughout the house as well as in the kitchen. Iron and blackened steel have been more commonly seen in the framework for furniture or out in the garden but now they are being used for kitchen flatware, doorknobs and bathroom fixtures. The metals look stunning alongside wood and glass.

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and the formal dining room is making a big comeback.

It feels very special to dine at a beautifully dressed table, whether for family meals or for more formal occasions.

Fireplaces are on the increase too and are becoming the main focal point in a room instead of the TV. This creates a cosy, homely look particularly with sofas and chairs centred towards the hearth.

Bathrooms are all about the spa feel. Rooms are being made bigger with seats, a bench, plants and flowers so that the space feels calm and relaxing. Statement mirrors, rather than the usual rectangle, will feature hugely whether decorative or oversized.

For accessories, it’s becoming increasingly popular to have items that are functional, rather than just decorative, and globally sourced. Artisan products, such as rugs, bowls, stools and tables from Scandinavia, South America, Mongolia or Morocco, for example, have sought after unique forms and designs, and they are often made from a mix of materials too, which adds extra interest.

Trending colours for interiors are leaning towards the pairing of Rose Quartz and Serenity, chosen this year by the colour experts at Pantone to represent life.

The soft rose tone with the cool blue are perfect with mid tones of greens and purples and yellows. This colourful palette produces a softer and more airy house than the neutrals and greys seen before.

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ith its unrivalled selection of unique and stylish furniture, homewares and accessories, new Dunsborough-based furniture gallery Fredrick Collection is a must-visit. Owner Chris Wheeldon has travelled the world to bring Fredrick Collection to the south west and the timeless mix of pieces on display offers an exquisite choice of furniture and design for the home.

The gallery derives its name from Chris’ father, Fredrick. Born in an era of understated style, Fredrick was a man who prided himself on his appearance no matter what the occasion. Rarely seen without a suit and tie, a style and attitude created from an era of both hardship and fortitude, The Fredrick Collection draws inspiration from his legacy.

His presence is also felt in the level of service provided at the gallery. The team prides itself on delivering old fashioned friendly service, by getting to know the customer, understanding their requirements, and tailoring design ideas to meet their needs. There’s a huge choice of styles available to choose from, including French Provincial, Hampton Coastal, Country Cottage, Shabby Chic, Vintage, Retro, Eclectic and Industrial.

Fredrick Collection believes a home is inspired by the owner’s individual style and is a reflection of his or her personality. A blending of quirky pieces in the home creates interest and makes a statement about the

owner’s personal taste. These pieces create a different story each time they are used or viewed. Decorating a home can, therefore, be an inspiring adventure and whether by mixing very different styles, or teaming an antique piece of furniture with a unique piece, or by adding beautiful ceramic vases or sculptures to create interest, it’s a journey that should be enjoyed. By being prepared to be a bit different, and by introducing an element of warmth and charm into the home, a perfect balance is created between luxury, elegance, comfort and style, and it is then that the buyer’s true personality is reflected.

Visit the gallery at Unit 1, 26 Faure Lane, Dunsborough, and find a piece that becomes intrinsically part of you and your family’s life while embracing the south west lifestyle. Also, go online at www.fredrickcollection.com.au, or visit the store’s Facebook and Instagram pages to keep up to date with the latest news and arrivals. Open 6 days and by appointment, a layby service is available and a delivery service to Bunbury if pre-booked. Call 9759 1146 for further information.

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Bunbury Hi-Fi, suppliers and installers of high quality home theatre and home audio systems, has recently relocated to a new, state-of-the-art showroom on Spencer Street. Featuring a specially designed theatre room and two-channel sound room, the store also continues to stock a huge range of top quality brands, vinyl, turntables and accessories.

Staffed by a team that offers extensive product knowledge and aftersales service, Bunbury Hi-Fi specialises in the seamless installation of high-end audio visual systems into the home. For those in the process of building or renovating a property, an appraisal of the plans of the property can be carried out prior to construction to create the perfect entertainment hub 26 HOME & GARDEN

and to optimise acoustics. Theatre room screens can also be made to order to ensure the optimal visual experience.

The store’s extensive product range includes many of the world’s leading high end brands. Featuring the largest display of Bose outside Perth, Bunbury Hi-Fi also stocks Yamaha, Heos wireless music systems by Denon, the full range of Sonos wireless speakers, Krix speakers, audio products from Marantz, Denon, Rotel and NAD, British brand Bowers and Wilkins, car audio equipment from Alpine and much, much more.

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Tips for Property Investors

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new year brings new opportunities and the start of any year is always a good time to reflect and consider how your journey along the property investment road is progressing.

Here are five solid tips that any serious property investor should consider to help them along their way.

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Always remember that property will provide a very different return to other asset classes. An investor should be looking for cash flow to keep in the market and growth to exit it. Learn how to calculate the true return on your property investment through a combination of rental return and yearly growth.

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Ensure your portfolio of properties is managed on an ongoing basis. Monitor the properties individually and the portfolio as a whole to ensure it continues to meet your goals. It’s vitally important to identify when a property has served its purpose.

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When adding to your portfolio, don’t be afraid to set an upper price limit that sits comfortably with you. There is no truth in the saying that the more you pay the better the return. It is simply not necessary to spend a large amount of money on each purchase to

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obtain properties that perform well – even if you can afford it.

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Successful property investing relies on diligent research. Know the questions to ask when buying and be sure you are asking the right people. Explore any management arrangements in place and fully understand any agreements which may be attached to the property. Research the area and the future plans the local council may have. Be aware of population trends and movements together with current rental and sales demand in the designated area. Maintain a commercial approach to investing and never let emotion influence a decision.

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Stay clear of risky strategies sold at high-priced seminars and rags to riches stories bandied about by persuasive salespeople. If its sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Remember, there is no such thing as a free lunch and risky schemes may well have a very steep downside.

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Tax Depreciation Crunch the NUMBERS a n d s av e

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efore you walk away from purchasing a first or your next investment property, make sure you have correctly crunched the numbers. That next bargain might actually be more affordable once property depreciation has been factored in.

When it comes to purchasing an investment property, an astute investor will consider a number of factors when assessing the return. The property’s location and proximity to local services and facilities, local employment drivers and the historical growth of properties in the area will be some of the key variables.

However, an astute investor should also be aware of tax deductible costs and other deductions claimable.

These can include property management fees, rates,

interest on the loan, repairs and maintenance and property depreciation. These deductions will add to the investor’s net cash return and every deductible dollar will come back to him at his marginal rate.

When it comes to claiming depreciation on a property, there are two components to consider. The first part relates to the building itself where a write off of 2.5% can be claimed over a 40 year period, whereas the other is for the fixtures and fittings, such as carpets, curtains, hot water systems etc. Bear in mind, though, that if the home is 20 years or older, then the actual claim may be quite small, so, in general, it’s wise to consider a younger home. This will also often mean less overall ongoing maintenance.

Ten year old house priced at $560,000 Scenario without depreciation claim

Scenario wtih depreciation claim of $13,500

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Annual expenses

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Annual income ($530 x 52 weeks)

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Annual income ($530 x 52 weeks)

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Pre tax cash flow (income - expenses)

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Total taxation loss

$8,500

Total taxation loss (pre tax cash flow + depreciation)

$22,000

Tax refund (tax loss x tax rate of 37%)

$3,145

Tax refund (tax loss x tax rate of 37%)

Annual costs of the investment property (pre tax cash flow + refund)

$5,355

Annual costs of the investment property (pre tax cash flow + refund)

$360

Weekly cost of the investment property

$103

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$8,140

Difference of $96 per week The depreciation estimates in this case study have been calculated using the diminishing value method of depreciation and are based on a full financial year claim.

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Despite the opportunity to claim this depreciation, more often than not it appears investors are failing to consider these benefits before purchase. The table to the left shows an additional yearly cash flow can be produced through claiming property depreciation.

The example is based on the purchase of a ten year old house at $560,000 with a rental income of $530 a week or $27,560 a year. Estimated expenses, including interest, property management fees and repairs, come to a total of $36,060 per annum. The likely depreciation deductions for the property are $13,500 in the first full year and to the left are a summary of these costs and the investor’s annual position both with and without the claim.

As is shown, without claiming depreciation, the investor would experience a loss of $103 per week in year one of owning the property. However, by claiming depreciation, the weekly cost is reduced to just $7 a week, saving a total of $96 a week or $4992 in the first year of ownership.

This example shows that investors who spend time crunching the numbers before making a purchase will always gain a much better perspective on the affordability of the property and the future cash flow position. Once the property is purchased, a specialist quantity surveyor can be engaged to prepare a property tax depreciation schedule to ensure depreciation deductions are accurate and maximised.

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n increasingly popular sport across Australia, artistic figure skating is a fun and incredibly diverse sport ideal for either socialising, keeping fit or for more serious competitive challenges.

At the Rink, Bunbury, it’s easy to get started. Simply join the Learn to Skate classes or take private lessons to get the basic core skills underway. Learn to Skate classes run three times a week with no prior booking required. Just come along and when your skating skills reach Level 3 standard, it’s then possible to join the artistic figure skating classes.

Why learn figure skating?

People of all ages enjoy huge benefits from participating in skating. Skaters can:• Enjoy an active healthy lifestyle irrespective of age or ability • Develop self-esteem, selfconfidence, self-discipline and self-reliance by mastering and performing skating skills • Learn to perform under pressure, manage stress and test emotional and physical balance • Learn about movement to music • Learn body spatial awareness and a high degree of coordination • Learn to jump, spin, dance, balance and focus together with developing self-awareness skills • Enjoy a dynamic individual or team sport • Develop short term and long term

goals and how to work towards them • Learn about managing success and disappointment

When is the right time to join a figure skating club?

Joining a club and, in turn, the national federation are significant steps in a figure skater’s life and this is when The Rink becomes a competitor’s training home. Once a skater is ready to take official proficiency skating tests or compete in local competitions beyond basic skill tests, joining the Bunbury Roller Skating Club and Skate Australia becomes a necessity.

The Rink offers regular sessions and class ticket packages offering affordable general skating and skating classes each month.

Additional fitness classes for both skaters and non-skaters alike, including Pilates, yoga, and TRX, all at discounted rates, are available to members.

The centre also helps participants source new or second hand equipment, advising on both style and fit.

The Rink and

For further information, go online at www.therink.com.au and click on ‘Roller Sport’ or visit the centre at Gibbons Road, Davenport.

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Bunbury Roller Skating Club regularly host shows, exhibitions, fundraising activities and social events as well as frequently hosting national and international judges and coaches. A number of local competitions are held each year. Both clubs offer a social and highly competitive community with qualified coaches and a professional skate school environment.

Skaters regularly compete in local competitions, state championships, national championships, Oceania championships and world championship events.

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QUINTREX 390 EXPLORER FIGHTER F I S H I N G F AV O U R I T E G E T S IMPRESSIVE UPGRADE

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hink aluminium boats and the word Quintrex immediately springs to mind. With over 70 years of boat building experience, its range of tough tinnies, bowriders, cruisers and hard top fishers continue to set the standards in aluminium boat design, reliability and performance. However, for many it’s the iconic Quintrex tinnie that really sets the brand apart from the rest. A quintessential part of the Australian boating landscape for years, the chances are that if you haven’t owned one yourself, then you will almost certainly know someone who has.

When it comes to tender work or lake, river or estuary fishing, the Quintrex series of Explorer tinnies remains one of the brands most popular ranges on offer.

For over 20 years, their versatility and reliability have offered boaters an affordable way to safely fish bays and creeks. And now, two decades on, a new range named the Explorer Fighter Series is set to attract even more interest amongst serious fishos.

Measuring in at on overall length of 3.95m, the 390 Explorer Fighter offers everything you would need for a successful day out on the water. Along with the other models in the new line-up, the 390 features a new bow design with wider chines designed to offer greater stability at rest, extra storage room for fishing gear and a softer riding hull with its sharper entry point.

As well as its sleek new look, the 390 Explorer fighter also boasts an even tougher finish with stronger For further information on the new Quintrex Explorer Fighter Series, visit exclusive Bunbury dealer Millard Marine and Motorcycle Centre at 5 Sandridge Road or call 9721 3033.

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side sheets and a special new pressing design that claims to increase strength by up to 50% over the outgoing model. Available with a three year warranty and able to comfortably seat 5 people on its front and rear bench seats, the 390 can also be fitted with a number of additional features, including bimini and envelope covers, a casting platform, a side console, extruded side decks, two-tone paint and a hull stripe.

Described at its launch by Quintrex National Account Manager Cameron Wood as “a game-changer that would grab the interest of everyone from loyal Explorer fans to first-time boat owners,” the Explorer 390 offers even more practicality and versatility than ever before.

Ph: (08) 9797 4000 Web: w w w.llc.com.au Leisure Drive, Australind SECTION 35

Triumph Street Twin Legendary Bonneville series roars into 2016

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s one of the world’s most famous names in biking, Triumph has produced more than its fair share of classic models over the years.

How about the Thunderbird, the Thruxton or the Scrambler to name just a few? For many, though, the real core of the brand is epitomised by the iconic Bonneville series.

Comfortable, easy to ride and blessed with classic British styling and performance, it’s a name that has spanned almost 60 years, spawning countless awardwinning versions along the way.

Triumph, however, has certainly never been the sort of company to rest on its laurels. A new year has seen the introduction of a completely redesigned Bonneville series and at the very heart of this new range of bikes is the Triumph Street Twin.

The entry-level machine in the Bonneville range, the 900cc Street Twin, is a totally new bike from head to toe - engine, chassis and all. Built to entice a new breed of Triumph

riders into the fold, it might have the Street Twin badge on its side but this is most definitely a chip off the old Bonneville block. Featuring classic styling mixed with a modern edge, a responsive engine, a low seat position and sensational handling, this is a bike built to have some serious fun on.

Now fitted with a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine and five-speed gearbox, the 8-valve, parallel-twin delivers a peak torque of 80Nm at a low 3200rpm, almost 20% more than the previous model. Add a 36% improvement in fuel economy into the mix and you can see why the Street Twin is set to be a real game changer in its class.

ABS, traction control, slip assist clutch, engine immobiliser and fingertip controls from the new Street Twin switchgear, the list of standard features is equally impressive whilst the overall look of the bike has been enhanced by the stylish rear LED lights, clean lines and stripped back styling with minimal use of chrome. Available in five eye-catching colours; Cranberry Red, Aluminium Silver, Matt Black, Jet Black and Phantom Black, the Triumph Street Twin is a more than worthy addition to the legendary Bonneville stable.

“classic styling mixed with a modern edge”

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

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Premium hatch gets seamless update

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t’s almost three years since the all new Mercedes-Benz A-Class became a regular fixture on Australian roads. The first in a series of compact Mercedes-Benz models, a line-up that now includes the B-Class, CLA and GLA, the new A-class, along with its siblings, was designed to introduce the luxury German car manufacturer to a new and, hopefully, younger audience. Dispensing with the upright design of the original A-Class launched back in 1997, the all new A-Class was visually a very different car. Adding over 400mm to its length and 131mm to its wheelbase, its newfound cool and youthful looks were also enhanced by a more lowslung design. Longer, wider and lower, the A-Class had been transformed into a sleek, sporty, fashionable package.

After a period of considerable success wooing new customers to the three-pointed star brand, 2016 sees the release of the A-Class facelift, a car that, although visually much

“...it’s a package that now offers even greater appeal.” the same as the current model apart from a slightly more aggressive front end, exhaust cut outs at the rear and new alloys, features a number of new impressive add-ons as well as some timely performance tweaks.

Equipment-wise, the facelift A-Class now includes as standard sat-nav, keyless start and the multi drivemode Dynamic Select. Enabling the driver to choose 38 ON THE ROAD

between Comfort, Sport and Eco modes, Dynamic Select allows each separate mode to modify the engine, transmission, suspension, steering and air-con. Safety

features have also been enhanced with all models now fitted with low-speed autonomous breaking and blind spot assist.

Under the bonnet, the A200 improves its 0-100km/h performance by 0.5 seconds to 7.8 seconds and the A200d is also quicker by 0.4 seconds at 8.8 seconds. The A250, now complete with all-wheel drive, adds another 5kW of power. With 160kW of power and 350Nm of torque, it reaches 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds. The top of the range AMG version has had an even greater boost of power with its 2.0 litre turbocharged fourcylinder engine now delivering 280kW and a massive 475Nm of torque. The AMG 45 has also been fitted with a RACE mode option via the Dynamic Select drive system.

Inside the cabin, a new instrument cluster and new

display for the Mercedes-Benz infotainment system add some welcome additional touches. The frameless, freestanding screen has also been enlarged and new trim finishes on the dashboard add to the luxury feel.

Multiway adjustable seats are now available for front passengers.

For a car that has already helped to double MercedesBenz’s small car sales, the Mk11 A-Class was never in need of a radical overhaul. However, with a series of clever upgrades and subtle design changes, it’s a package that now offers even greater appeal. With prices almost identical to previous models, expect the A-Class facelift to build on the model’s huge popularity.

For further information on the Mercedes- Benz A-Class facelift, contact Mercedes-Benz Bunbury on 9721 8199.

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Lexus IS200t Exhilarating sports sedan ticks the boxes

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uccessfully taking on the likes of the MercedesBenz C-Class, BMW 3-Series and Audi A4, not to mention a few others, in one of the motoring industry’s most competitive market sectors is certainly not for the faint hearted. The IS sports sedan from Lexus, however, has always had a strong following Down Under. Voted Best Luxury Car by numerous Australian motoring critics on its release in 1999, the model has built up a loyal and growing customer base through careful evolution.

Despite plenty of past acclaim, however, we think that the new IS200t could well be a bit of a game changer. With fresh releases from many of its major competitors, it is without doubt a timely launch. And, having taken this agile sedan out for a bit of a spin, we found there was an awful lot to like about it.

Let’s start with the engine. Gone is the old 2.5 litre V6 engine from the outgoing IS250 and in comes the new 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine for the IS200t. Already deployed in the NX200t, and with a further roll-out of the engine planned across the Lexus range, this turbo-powered power plant fitted with an eight-speed automatic gearbox adds a completely new dimension to the car.

Producing 180kW of power and 350Nm of torque, it offers significantly more power than the old V6, in fact, a highly impressive 27kW and 98Nm more. With acceleration from a standing start to 100km/h in a claimed 7 seconds, we loved the responsive throttle and pull right through the rev range. Handling through corners on the car was also top notch with the new 40 ON THE ROAD

‘performance damper’ introduced into the front suspension set-up helping to refine the overall ride.

Along with its significantly improved performance comes more good news. It’s also an engine that is considerably more efficient. With the outgoing IS250 achieving a combined cycle fuel economy rating of 9.5 litres per 100km, the new IS200t achieves a bowserbeating 7.5 litres per 100km, thanks in part to its new stop-start technology that kills the engine when stationary.

Available in 3 trims; Luxury, F Sport and Sports Luxury, we drove the F Sport and found the cabin awash with luxurious touches. Aside from the bodyhugging plush leather-trimmed seats and opulent leather steering wheel, the centrally located 7-inch colour multimedia screen with its mouse-like pad allowed easy access to both audio and climate control settings and the car’s navigation system. Plus, perfect for the vagaries of the Perth weather, we also liked the heated and ventilated front seats offered as standard.

Standard safety features now include adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, automatic wipers, a power adjustable steering column and a precollision warning system. A lane departure warning system and blind spot monitoring are optional.

With its sleek lines and imposing presence, improved performance and efficiency together with its numerous luxurious touches, the IS200t hits the mark on every level. Driving this luxurious sedan proved to be a real treat.

For further information on the Lexus IS200t, contact Lexus of Perth on 9340 9000 or visit the showroom at 359 Scarborough Beach Road, Osborne Park.

Price - from $65915 drive away.

M o r e M at h s AND Science?

Yes, please!

By Louise Clark

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e regularly tell our children that if they want to land a job with a top salary, a great work environment and a career outlook, then they need to have a sound education in order to achieve it. And, as parents, we can help towards this pathway to job satisfaction by both establishing a proper work ethic and channelling interests.

It’s a fact that most of the world’s top and best paid jobs that come with all the perks require a strong background in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). However, were you aware that due to sharp declines in participation and attainment in these fields throughout Australian schools, as things stand, many of our children may not be considered for these top positions?

Why is this happening? To put it simply, students are no longer selecting STEM subjects when it comes to choosing options at senior secondary school and, in turn, are not going on to study maths or science at university either. So, not only are Australian children

limiting their work options, they are also placing Australia out of the world’s ever-growing, fast-paced knowledge economy.

There has been a steady decline among senior high school students taking on maths for around 15 years while students choosing not to study a science subject have remained at around 45%. It would appear that there is an obvious correlation with this and the fact that the fields are not compulsory at senior secondary level. So students are simply choosing other courses.

The question, therefore, arises, should we make it a requirement to take a maths or a science subject? It is compulsory in many other countries in the world to do so and, in fact, England is planning on making a change to its curriculum to ensure students study maths up to the age of 18.

But this is not enough. In order to ensure that our students are prepared for the best future careers, they must have the interest and drive to pursue maths and science too. This has to come from the way the subjects are delivered and the experiences that the students have within their learning. Funding needs to be focussed on creating excellent resources right from primary school level, learning outcomes need to be relevant to real life, and links with industry need to be reinforced so that students get to talk to and learn from the maths and science experts themselves.

It’s a tall order but certainly not unachievable.

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

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B u n b u r y C at h e d r a l Grammar School

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A s e c o n d a r y s c h o o l t h at f l o u r i s h e s

t Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, the focus is on each student flourishing to the best of their abilities. With the highly professional staff teaching an outstanding academic programme, students are empowered with the skills to set their sights high and achieve their goals.

Senior students are supported to find the option which best suits their needs through subject counselling, individualised vocational courses and a senior mentoring programme. The school encourages each child to pursue their individual goals by choosing a WACE or vocational course that best matches their ability and aspiration.

For students planning on pursuing university, an apprenticeship, or employment after secondary school, they will be joining a school that consistently achieves 100% graduation rates. For the eighth consecutive year, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School’s Year 12 students have achieved excellent results in their Western Australian Certificate of Education courses and the school is pleased to be a top performing school for Vocational Education in the state.

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2015 performed admirably with 113 students out of 119 achieving an ATAR – a result of 95%. Additionally, over half of these students were awarded an ATAR score of over 80; an excellent result that will see many students gaining their first course preferences. The school was delighted to see the students’ hard work and determination reflected in their end of year results.

Students at Bunbury Grammar are able to shine far beyond their academic learning. The school offers a diverse sporting programme, a strong performing arts programme and, as the only regional Round Square School in Western Australia, access to a range of national and international exchanges and service projects. The excellent facilities include a spacious library, dedicated science laboratories, a design and technology centre, a purpose built Year 7 Transition Centre and a range of playing fields, courts and gymnasiums.

Students are encouraged to pursue their individual talents, extend their boundaries, and discover their place in the world.

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

Scholarships Now open for 2017 Register today for our Year 7, 8, 9, 10 or 11 Academic, Music, Sport, Boarding or Indigenous Scholarships. Apply online at:

www.bcgs.wa.edu.au/scholarships For more information visit our website or contact our Enrolments Office today on 9722 6004.

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Introducing…

Kahve Roasting

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overs of fresh, great tasting coffee can now get their regular coffee fix from a recently launched, fast growing business located right here in the south west.

Kahve Roasting, the brainchild of husband and wife team Ben and Faranak Wright, is a new boutique specialty coffee roasting business based in Bunbury.

With a focus on supplying the freshest single origin Arabica coffee beans, the business was formed to fulfil a need in the local market for both coffee enthusiasts and local businesses serious about getting their hands on the finest coffee available.

With a passion for great tasting coffee that has spanned several years, huge pride and tremendous care goes into sourcing the highest grade beans. Meticulously researched, beans are currently sourced from a range of countries, including areas within Central and South America, Asia and Africa. The Daterra Estate in Brazil, The Ceylan Finca located in the mountainous Atitlan region of Guatemala and the Lena Estate on the slopes of Mount Kenya are currently just some of the exclusive areas from where Kahve’s beans originate.

Ben and Faranak’s obsession with single origin beans is based on the belief that the very best results are achieved by focusing on each origin’s unique and individual characteristics. When a coffee is blended, the result is often a mixture of flavours where nothing in the taste is prominent.

Better, therefore, to let the individual beans speak for themselves.

Producing regular, small batch roasts, the beans at Kahve Roasting are always at peak freshness

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and never left sitting on a shelf for weeks on end. It’s a strategy that has paid immediate dividends with their coffee quickly becoming the preferred choice for many.

As an Australian distributor of Compak Grinders, Kahve Roasting is also able to bring the very highest quality grinding equipment, which is essential for baristas when looking to provide a perfectly consistent cup.

With coffee extraction help available for all customers, further information along with an online store is available at www.kahve.com.au. All online orders are roasted and shipped on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and delivery is free to some areas. Collection is also available in the Bunbury area.

Succession Planning for Business

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here comes a time in every business owner’s career when a decision will be made to exit the business. Whether it’s through retirement, the sale of the business or simply from a desire to do something different, a succession (or exit plan) will be fundamental to a smooth transition.

As an owner of a business, it’s important to start planning for this moment many years in advance.

Having a plan in place helps to maximise the eventual value of the business and can be useful in the event of something unexpected.

When developing a plan, it’s important to consider the following points:• Will the succession be a full or partial succession?

• Will the eventual successor be a current business partner, family member or other?

• What is the time frame and how will it be communicated?

• What are the financial and legal considerations? Will a buy-sell agreement be required?

• What key personnel changes will be needed?

Keeping it in the Family

Many business owners leave their share of the business to a family member. In these circumstances, be aware of the impact on family relationships and the legal obligations. Consider using a lawyer in discussions to avoid disputes down the track.

Buy-Sell Agreement

A buy-sell agreement is a legally binding document drawn up between partners that outlines what happens if or when the owner leaves the business. It will include information on who can purchase the owner’s share, circumstances that allow the share to be sold and the price of that share.

Other considerations, such as closing, selling or hiring outside management to run the business should also be discussed. Discussions with your accountant together with regular reviews of the plan will help ensure the best pathway to exit.

KAHVE stands for great coffee Fresh local roasted single origin beans meticulously sourced from around the globe Available now for coffee lovers, local businesses and cafes

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Bw i tEh AN i OUB ETG uYl l eTA L K y

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id you know that a recent survey by Estee Lauder found that 76% of all women are applying the wrong foundation to their skin every single day?! It’s a huge proportion of women, isn’t it?

So, before we think about which colour of lipstick to use or which blusher to apply to our cheeks, let’s

start by getting the very basics right. After all, if we get the foundation right, then the rest of our makeup will fall into place.

Too often, many of us are not only picking the wrong shade but the wrong type of foundation. This may be partly due to the huge amount of different products on the market, products that vary greatly according to the different needs of various skin types and lifestyles lead. However, without using the best match, our skin is simply not going to look as good as it possibly could.

Applying the right foundation can make skin look flawless. This is not just a confidence booster; it helps the rest of our makeup to shine.

So, whether your skin is oily or needs protection from the sun, or if you are unsure about your signature foundation colour, it is essential to have a makeup consultation with a skincare professional.

This will allow you to define your skin type and find the best foundation to suit.

Here is a selection of some of the

leading foundation products available on the market.

Currently extremely popular is the Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup from Estée Lauder’s Double Wear range of products. It has an SPF of 10 and, with its long wear of 15 hours, is the brand’s number 1 selling foundation. It has medium, buildable coverage and looks natural even in a warm and humid climate so is perfect for those leading an active lifestyle.

Clinique has created Beyond Perfecting Foundation and Concealer that is both moisturising and lightweight. It comes with an application wand that also has a pointy tip so that the makeup can be used for concealing under eye areas, outside the nose and blemishes. And for those who prefer a powder, Clinique also provides Beyond Perfecting Powder Foundation and Concealer, which is applied with a sponge.

Just released from Shiseido is Synchro Skin. It has an SPF of 20 with medium and buildable coverage so can be worn all day long. Shiseido has created the foundation so that it responds to the wearer’s skin, meaning that it works with a complexion to make it appear as flawless as possible. In addition to that, Synchro Skin contains Mother of Thyme Extract to help prevent skin damage and St. John’s Wort Extract to help to prevent roughness.

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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INTRODUCING ...

THE M ROOM

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wned and operated by Michelle Lowe, The M Rooms is a stylish new beauty salon based in the Marlston Hill waterfront precinct. Emigrating to Bunbury from the UK three years ago, Michelle initially ran a successful home-based business before opening the doors of The M Rooms last June.

Specialising in nail treatments, including manicures, pedicures, toe wraps, extensions and gel colour overlays; brow treatments where a high definition brow is created t h r o u g h threading,

waxing, tinting along with a face massage and eyelash extensions, the salon also plans to introduce cosmetic makeup treatments later this year.

With over 16 years’ experience in the beauty industry, Michelle owned a successful nail salon and government registered training school in the UK. She also freelanced for a number of

companies, helping to design training procedures for staff within these organisations.

With her services much in demand, Michelle was involved in a number of high-end photoshoots for magazines, such as Vogue, Tatler, Company and

Heat. She also worked on popular TV series, Celebrity Dancing on Ice, and with London Fashion Week.

Her clients included the Spice Girls, Sophia Loren and Kate Winslett, and she was also closely involved with the Levi men’s photoshoot.

Currently at The M Rooms for March, eyelash extensions are on offer at $75, luxury pedicures with gel are just $60 or $55 with polish.

Keep an eye out for the regular monthly specials on The M Rooms Facebook page. Specialising in acrylic and gel nails, styles range from funky to classic French with Michelle available from 8am, 5 days a week from Tuesday to Saturday.

According to Michelle, education is the key when it comes to beauty treatments, “I don’t have to personally treat everyone instead I believe in handing the general public the knowledge they need to make good, safe choices before having a treatment. If that means I just dish out advice rather than a treatment, that is fine by me as long as the client is doing the safest thing for them. Don’t ever be scared about asking your therapist questions. I’m passionate about my industry and every year that passion grows. I love Bunbury and would like to thank all my gorgeous ladies for standing by me and making The M Rooms the success it has been to date.’

To book an appointment at The M Rooms, call 9730 3083 or visit the salon at Unit 4, 7 Jetty Road, Marlston Hill.

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Lifelong Skin Management M a i n ta i n i n g s k i n h e a lt h

By Jeanette Elliott

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rowing older is an inevitable process that affects both our health and appearance and our skin, being visible to everyone, is an external reflection on how our body is functioning and whether other influences, such as sun damage and neglect, have played their part.

Lifelong skin rejuvenation and management is not something to be taken lightly. Years of damage and neglect or problematic skin cannot be fixed in a few months simply by booking a few facials and buying a new moisturiser. Instead, a comprehensive approach is required taking into account any underlying health related conditions, which can often cause or contribute to many common skin conditions.

Due to the intimate relationship between our skin and the rest of our body, and its exposure to environmental factors, treating skin conditions can be complex and long lasting results can be difficult to achieve especially if professional help is not sought from the outset.

The journey towards healthy, beautiful skin should start with a telephone call or an email to arrange a consultation with a

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qualified skin clinician. At Jeanette Elliott Dermal Therapy, our initial consultation involves a personal one-on-one meeting where skin health concerns are discussed and a way of helping is formulated. We like to get the full story before we take any action to make sure we’re doing everything we can to help our clients achieve beautiful skin.

This first conversation is complimentary and we believe it’s as essential to the success of skin health as the products and treatments themselves. During this one hour visit, we discuss all aspects of skin health, medical history and diet, as well as lifestyle factors at play, which then allows us to identify and achieve the skin management goals.

It’s a time to listen to concerns, conduct a skin examination with computerised imaging skin analysis, document the skin

condition, discuss treatment options, formulate a treatment plan and recommend an appropriate home care regime. We provide our clients, female and male, with honest, informed and straightforward advice about the most advanced, non-invasive dermal therapy treatment options that suit the budget, skin type and ethnicity of our clients. This is all done with the utmost safety and professional care.

We also collaborate with medical professionals and will refer clients to one of our colleagues in the cosmetic or medical communities if we feel the client will benefit from a different type of care.

We believe no-one is ever too young or too old to begin a journey towards healthy and beautiful looking skin.

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 the Australian Society of Dermal Clinicians, the Aesthetics Practitioners Advisory Network and the Australasian Academy of Anti-ageing Medicine (A5M) and is actively involved in the dermal therapy professional community via her role as a student assessor within 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.

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The most advanced, non-surgical aesthetic therapies to ensure you look and feel rejuvenated

Book now….. 9791 7938

Greater Bunbury Medical Centre 12-16 Vasse Street Bunbury

www.jeanetteelliott.com.au

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DE-SEXING YOUR DOG IS IT NECESSARY?

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BY DR BRADEN COLLINS s part of our basic dog care discussions, we regularly chat with owners about whether their dog should be de-sexed. As with all procedures we undertake, it’s important to balance the risks against the benefits to ensure the individual pet receives the best advice and care. These risks and benefits are also quite different for male and female animals so further separate considerations are required to be made.

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For female dogs, in my opinion, the case is relatively straightforward. I believe female dogs should be routinely de-sexed as recent studies have shown that de-sexed females will, on average, live longer than entire (nondesexed) females. This is largely due to decreased deaths from mammary tumours (breast cancer), uterine infections, reproductive tract cancers and other common issues. There are also other obvious advantages with de-sexing, such as no unwanted pregnancies and no coming into season.

The downsides of de-sexing females include the need for a surgical procedure, a small risk of urinary incontinence and a tendency to put on weight.

For male dogs, the decision is less clear cut. The same study that showed longer life expectancy

in female dogs did not show the same benefits in males. The research found that life expectancy was similar for both castrated and entire males, although the cause of death varied in some cases. For example, entire male dogs were more likely to die from injuries, while castrated males were more likely to develop some autoimmune conditions.

The main advantages I see for castration are behavioral.

Castrated males are less likely to wander, won’t cock their leg on everything and they tend to be more relaxed. Castration also avoids the risk of testicular cancer and prevents prostate enlargement as the dog ages, although it doesn’t significantly affect the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Again, the downsides of castration are a tendency to gain weight and the need for a surgical procedure.

If you do choose to de-sex your dog, make sure you ask your vet the following questions about the surgery:• What pain relief will my dog get?

• Will a qualified, registered vet nurse be monitoring the anaesthetic?

• Will my dog receive intravenous fluids during the procedure?

• How do you keep the pet warm during and after the surgery?

• Will you monitor heart rate, blood oxygen levels, breath CO2 levels and blood pressure?

• Is this all included in the price or do you charge extra for these things?

With the right care around the surgery, de-sexing a pet is not only safe but the dog will also experience a quick recovery. Other problems, such as weight gain and incontinence are relatively easy to manage and, therefore, in most cases desexing is the right choice. Make sure you discuss de-sexing with your vet to help decide whether it is right for your dog.

Dr Braden Collins BSc BVMS CMAVA is Veterinary Surgeon at Bunbury Vet Clinic, 183 Blair Street and at Eaton Vet Clinic, 6 Cassowary Bend. Both clinics also provide an after-hours’ emergency service. For further information, go online at www.bunburyvets.com.au

Open

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

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

Tel 9721 5999 6 Cassowary Bend, Eaton

Tel 9725 0399 www.bunburyvets.com.au

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Restaurant Review

MARKET EATING HOUsE Situated at the Marlston Hill end of Victoria Street, Market Eating House, run by husband and wife team Brenton and Bec Pyke, has been attracting rave reviews since opening its doors last November. Arriving for an early evening meal I couldn’t wait to give it a try.

The decor and fit out are very much part of the whole dining experience at Market Eating House. With its large open kitchen as the focal point, the combination of wooden and poured concrete flooring, exposed brick walls, industrial-style furniture and impressive bar area with its huge u-shaped concrete benchtop creates an enticing atmosphere. Watching the team of chefs going about their work coupled with the delicious smells emanating from the wood-fired oven and charcoal grill is an intoxicating mix.

So what of the food? Well, readers may well have picked up from the article in our previous edition that Market Eating House specialises in producing food to be enjoyed sharing-style. Using fresh, seasonal and

local produce where possible it showcases the very best of south west flavours and cuisine. The creative and well-planned menu features a selection of small plates, salads and vegetable sides and more substantial dishes from the wood-fired oven and grill. Not forgetting a tempting selection of wines, beers and cocktails. It was going to be a difficult choice.

Keen to try the wood-fired flavours that the restaurant has quickly come renowned for, I chose the Wood Roasted Tiger Prawns and Grilled Haloumi to start with. The succulent Exmouth prawns were well worth the visit alone, bursting with flavour and perfectly cooked. The excellent haloumi with its spiced date was another winner. I also rediscovered my love for dates – some 40 years after trying my last! I accompanied this with a house speciality – a Turkish Iced Tea. Wonderful!

For the main course, I decided to order the Wood Roasted Pork. This tasty looking dish, served with a cauliflower salad and byzantine dressing, was simply sensational. The tender pork and delicious crisp crackling was quite stunning. It’s a must try this dish and comes highly recommended. However, if dining in a group, the Feed Me and Feed Me More options, where the restaurant chooses a selection of dishes to share, would definitely have been high up on my list. The thought of being able to try an even greater range of dishes from the menu would have been too hard to resist.

Spearheading the wave of new restaurants that have recently opened in the centre of Bunbury, Market Eating House is at the forefront of the very best that the city currently has to offer. I for one am counting down the days to my next visit.

Words - Mark Boden

Open Wed & Thurs from 5.30pm, Fri & Sat from 12pm, Sun from 8am to 4pm Fully Licensed 9 Victoria Street 9721 6078 www.marketeatinghouse.com.au

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Phone : 9721 6078 9 VICTORIA ST BUNBURY Bookings are Reccommended

Open Wednesday & Thursday 5.30pm Friday & Saturday 12pm Sunday 8am to 4pm

Japanese Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Japanese Tapas Share Plates Sushi Local produce and friendly service Open Mon to Sun

11.30am to 2.30pm, 5.30pm to 10.30pm

Ph 9721 3330

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IT’S A FUNNY OLD WORLD, YOU KNOW

By ANNIE MALONE It was once commonplace to sell takeaway coffees and hot drinks in polystyrene cups. Polystyrene was first discovered in 1839 by Eduard Simon, a chemist from Berlin. Like most products, it all started from a natural product, the resin of the Turkish sweetgum tree (Liquidambar Orientalis). When the oil from this tree was distilled, Simon found the result was a thickened jelly-like substance that could be moulded. And so the rest is history, as future chemists tinkered with this compound until, by 1941, the Dow Company invented a Styrofoam process. This allowed us all have a nonchina vessel to drink from, replacing the traditional china cup when needed.

Then, in the age of environmental enlightenment, it was deemed responsible to ditch the chemical compounded cups and go for a paper product that was less harmful to the planet earth. Thus, the era of bio-environmentally friendly takeaway cups was born and promoted. But, alas, this move to compostable cups it seems has become an environmental problem in itself. Yes, the cups do compost eventually but not immediately and meanwhile tonnes of compostable cups are filling up council bins awaiting collection to landfill. Who takes their morning compostable coffee cup home to their own little garden to add enrichment to their soil?

So, now the trend is to have a re-useable cup that is kept and taken along to the local café where it’s filled with the brew of choice. Most ethical cafés will even give a little discount as an incentive for customers to do their bit to look after this land we call Australia.

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Perhaps the next stage to be trending will be….. take some time sitting in a café enjoying your daily brew whilst appreciating the surroundings and time spent, letting the café staff wash the china drinking vessel ready for the next customer to take some time while enjoying the brew and appreciating the surroundings and service and so on and so on. Hey, that would have been what happened before the advent of the polystyrene cup. Full circle.

The same lesson can be learnt from growing produce.

Years gone by saw farmers growing smaller crops of more diversity. In the 1950’s, farmers were busy clearing land to grow larger crops to survive economic times.

Volume was needed to ease the burden of production costs. Since the 1990’s, however, many farmers have been busy planting trees and opting for diversity again to maintain the health of the soil. We have had to go full circle to realise the merit of old practices.

So the moral of this story is that progress is a beautiful thing but we are a restless bunch and always need to feel like we can find bigger, better and faster ways to enjoy life on this planet. We don’t need to reinvent the wheel, just tweak it a little and enjoy that it has made life easier. Sit back on the veranda like those outback farmers, see the obvious, look at the sky and muse, “mmm looks like rain.”

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

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MY FAVOURITE DISH MARRON PIE

B y J o h n S m a l l , S m a l l w at e r E s tat e At Smallwater Estate, we have been farming marron since 1993, the same year we also planted our vines.

So in 2011, when we opened our cellar door and restaurant, marron dishes were always going to be a key feature of our menu.

Over the years, we have served up a number of fabulous dishes using the marron from our dams but the most popular of all of these has always been our Marron Pie. Presented in a ceramic dish, this creamy Chardonnay pie with its Mornay dressing features a light puff pastry topping and is served with parsnip purĂŠe, Kirup greens, a gourmet salad and a French baguette. The Mornay dressing uses Smallwater Estate Chardonnay, which is reduced to enhance the flavour of the marron. It is then combined with various other ingredients and the marron flesh. The marron flesh is carefully weighed for each pie and is the equivalent of 0.35 grams of marron.

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Priced at $40, our Marron Pie has been a staple of our menu ever since our restaurant opened and attracts visitors to the winery from far and wide. However, it is not the only marron dish on the menu. Visitors can also enjoy a delicious Marron Salad and other marron dishes appear regularly on our daily specials board.

Our marron dishes, together with our tasty selection of entrĂŠes and mains, have all been created to complement our wines. We invite you to come and visit us.

Located at 52 Tramline Road, Newlands, the restaurant at Smallwater Estate is open for lunch from 10am to 4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and for dinner from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday. For further information, go online at www.smallwaterestate.com or call 9731 6036.

Autumn Recipe

Leek, potato and feta tart

This is a deliciously creamy vegetarian tart that makes for a hearty warming supper for cooler evenings. For another time, try using roasted pumpkin instead of potatoes or swapping out the feta for an alternative cheese of your choice.

Serves 6

Ingredients 500g stop-bought 100g feta cheese, crumbled shortcrust pastry (thawed) 50g pine nuts butter 200ml thickened cream 300g potatoes, sliced 100ml milk 1 leek, sliced, rinsed and 4 large eggs dried

Method Preheat the oven to 200ËšC. Use a little butter to lightly grease a 23cm loose-base tart tin.

Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and use it to line the sides and base. Trim off the excess pastry.

Line the pastry base with baking paper and half-fill with rice. Bake for 10 minutes then remove the paper and rice and bake for another 10 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Remove from the oven.

Lower the oven temperature to 150ËšC. Place the potatoes in a pan of cold water and bring up to the boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the potatoes are almost cooked through. Drain the potatoes and leave aside to cool.

Meanwhile, melt the butter and fry the leeks over a gentle heat until softened. Remove from the pan.

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Add the leeks to the cooled potatoes along with the crumbled feta and pine nuts. Gently mix the ingredients together. Spread the mixture over the base of the pastry case.

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In a large bowl, mix tother the cream, milk and eggs.

Season with salt and pepper and pour over the leek, potato and feta mixture.

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Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until set in the middle. Stand for 5 minutes and then serve.

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Feature Winery

Green Door Winery and Café

Located in the Ferguson Valley, Green Door Wines is a small boutique winery run by Ashley and Kathryn Keeffe. Positioned high on the slopes of the Darling

Scarp, the winery offers panoramic vistas of the coastal strip, overlooking Bunbury and beyond.

Taking full advantage of this stunning landscape, the recently opened cellar door and café are designed to ensure that visitors to the vineyard discover the glorious surroundings of the Valley while enjoying the Green Door experience; the wines, the people and its food.

Established in 1998, the winery’s vineyards comprise approximately 8 acres of vines with Grenache and Mourvedre varieties planted in the first year of operation, and Tempranillo, Shiraz, Verdhello and Fiano planted in 2008. The vines are maintained with a strong emphasis on soil health and natural land management practices.

Green Door Wines is a strong advocate of using high quality fruit when crafting excellent wines and all its fruit is hand-picked and basket-pressed. Using traditional European winemaking techniques and minimal intervention, Ashley Keeffe endeavours to craft wine that is true to the original flavours of the Southern European varietals grown in the vineyard.

The Green Door label originates from a magnificent carved door the family acquired from a marketplace in Fez, Morocco. Ashley and Kathryn immediately fell in love with the door and acquired it, knowing that it would fit perfectly with the personality of the vineyard and the winery. Take a look at this wonderful piece of Moroccan heritage while visiting the cellar door and café.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4.30pm, the cellar door offers wine tasting, light lunches and platters, and coffee and cake. Relax, revel in the friendly atmosphere and unwind for a while. Ashley and Kathryn look forward to welcoming you.

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Have you discovered what’s behind the Green Door yet..?

Open Fri/Sat/Sun 11am - 4.30pm

Winery & CafĂŠ

1112 Henty Rd, Ferguson Valley (08) 9728 0907

Award Winning Wines | Local Produce platters homemade cakes | tea & coffee

Open Thursday - Monday 10.30am to 4.30pm 39 Upper Capel Road, Donnybrook P. 08 9731 2233 E. info@bartonjoneswines.com.au W. bartonjoneswines.com.au facebook.com/bartonjoneswines FOOD 59

geographe wine region

W

elcome to our latest update on the news and happenings around the Geographe wine region.

The devastating fires that destroyed the town of Yarloop in January also threatened a group of wine producers in the region. Under direct threat from the fire were Vineyard 28, located on Bagieu Road off the Forrest Highway, and Moojelup Farm on Thompson Road, Cookernup. The owners of both vineyards made the decision to defend their properties over four very difficult days. Fifth Estate in Harvey also had a close call with the fire just 4kms from its vineyard.

All three producers were thankfully spared any loss of vines although Moojelup Farm lost 15ha of pasture, fencing and hay. With the fire mainly impacting the north of the Geographe wine region and the south of the Peel wine region, most producers escaped unscathed although smoke and ash were experienced up to 120kms south in the Margaret River wine region.

For wine producers in the area, it’s now back to business

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as usual and Vineyard 28, whose cellar door was initially closed, is now fully open to visitors.

Barton Jones Wines recently got in touch to announce the release of two new wines, a 2015 Chenin Blanc and 2013 The Brilliant Cut Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. Available at $23 a bottle, the 2013 The Brilliant Cut Semillon Sauvignon Blanc consists of 86% Semillon, Geographe and 14% Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River. Rated 3 Stars in Winestate Magazine, June 2015 edition, and given a rating of 93 by James Halliday, the aroma is freshly cut grass, citrus and stone fruit, and the palate offers plenty of citrus fruit with hints of stone fruit and crunchy greens. This is balanced with delicate warm and spicy savoury oak and a tropical fruit note on the finish.

For those planning a visit to the cellar door at Barton Jones, don’t forget to check out its unique line of giftware, including cutlery, books and a rather smart fashion accessory – a Barton Jones ‘Professional Wine Taster’ t-shirt!

News from Bonking Frog Wines is that winery will be

Willow Bridge Estate Vines at Moojelup Farm

staging its second Upcycle Garden Art Competition and Exhibition from Saturday April 30th to Sunday June 8th, an event held in conjunction with the increasingly popular Dardanup Art Festival.

“Upcycling is a fabulous way to minimise landfill and reduce your carbon footprint on the world,” explained Bonking Frog Wines owner, Julie Hutton.

“Why buy something new when you can take existing resources and reincarnate them into something unique and stylish? The

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Upcycled Garden Art Competition explores the creative potential of recycling, repurposing, and upcycling materials into useful and decorative outdoor pieces.”

The inaugural event held at the winery in 2015 was an enormous success with entries received from a wide range of artists located throughout WA. The 2016 event will feature a Judges’ Award and a People’s Choice Award with visitors asked to vote for their favourite piece. One lucky voter will also receive a 6-pack of wines for simply entering their vote. As before, the majority of works will be for sale and last year, three-quarters of the exhibits were sold on the first day. Entries for the exhibition are now open and interested artists and craftspeople can contact the winery directly or download an entry from the winery’s website.

Bonking Frog Wines is also excited to announce the release of the 2014 Bonking Frog Foreigner Sparkling Chardonnay, a first for the winery. This new release will be available from April, is available in extremely limited quantities and has been produced using the Méthode Traditionelle process.

There’s still time to enjoy one final showing in the Film on the Ferguson series at Ferguson Valley winery, St Aidan.

Friday 11th March is the date for the final event with gates opening at 5.30pm. Visitors are encouraged to settle on the lawn, enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine or beer and watch the sun set and the entertainment begin. Hampers are

Upcycled garden art at Bonking Frog Wines

Cellar Door at Vineyard 28

available by preorder and limited light meals and pizzas are usually available.

Have you ever wondered how wine is actually made?

Well, during the month of March, Cathy and Neil Howard at Whicher Ridge Wines are offering visitors the chance to be a ‘Winemaker for a Day.’ Join them for the day and learn how to make a stunning Shiraz or Cabernet T-shirts Sauvignon whilst at Barton Jones Wines enjoying lunch and a wine tasting.

The day involves getting your hands dirty and some red wine stains on your clothes but is guaranteed to be a lot of fun.

Interested and would like to find out more? Simply call Cathy at the winery on 9753 1394.

A visit to Whicher Ridge Wines would also not be complete without a walk round its fabulous Wine Sensory Garden. Full of vibrant colours, aromas and tastes, the garden is designed to engage all five senses with plantings themed to a particular variety. Planted alongside the cellar door, wine tastings are available either before or after visiting the garden. Designed

Barton Jones 2015 Chenin Blanc Barton Jones 2013 The Brilliant Cut SSB

 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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as a formal kitchen potager garden with six main sections, each wine variety has two beds. The Descriptor Bed is planted out with specific fruit trees, vegetables, herbs and flowering plants, featuring colours, flavours and aromas that describe the flavours in that wine, whereas the Affinity Bed contains plantings of various fruits, seasonal vegetables and herbs, which have an affinity or match with that particular wine. The Affinity Beds also give visitors ideas on what types of food match with a particular wine. The garden is also home to a number of resident blue wrens and scrub wrens, native bees and beneficial predatory Wine Sensory Garden at Whicher Ridge Estate Winemaking at Whicher Ridge Estate

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2015 Trophys Geographe Wine Show 2015

Smallwater Estate - GEOGRAPHE WINE REGION -

Cellar Door and Restaurant

· Best White Blend 2015 · Best Roze 2015 · Most Successful Producer · Most Successful Exhibitor

Open for Lunch and Tastings Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm Saturday 6pm to 10pm, Open Public Holidays

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2015 · Top Gold Rob’s Block 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon

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

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)

BONKING

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

Easy 10 minute drive from Bunbury.

Wine Sorbets now available!

7 Dardanup West Road, North Boyanup

Ph: 0408 930 332

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Vines at Willow Bridge Estate 2016 vintage team at Willowbridge Estate insects. Compost made on the property from the winery’s waste products of grape skins and stalks is used on the garden as well as in the vineyard. Heirloom vegetables are planted extensively throughout and the garden is maintained following organic gardening principles. The winery is located near Busselton at 200 Chapman East Road, Chapman Hill.

A team from countries as far flung as Holland, Chile and France has been working on the 2016 vintage at Ferguson Valley-based winery, Willow Bridge Estate.

Kim Horton, Senior Winemaker recently penned this message.

“With harvest underway, Willow Bridge is excited about what the new vintage will bring. It doesn’t seem that long ago that the last Cabernet was pressed for the 2015 vintage on the back of a warm beginning to the season with some late cooling rains.

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than the previous season. October temperatures generally across the state measured record high average temperatures in many of the grape growing regions.

The repercussions have been good with a nice even flowering, providing consistency of fruit through the blocks; however, there were some concerns of a much earlier start to vintage than normal. The 2015 year finished with above average temperatures to start December and, not surprisingly, 2015 was declared the second hottest year for WA on record.

Roll on to January and to witness the bushfire to the north of us was devastating, and then to see record rains in the south west within 10 days meant a reassessment of where we were at. The vineyard received 74mm over the four days, proving a test for our vineyard team, however, the fruit has remained pristine and fresh with bird pressure being the only hiccup to the vintage.”

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BARTON JONES WINERY

08 9731 2233

BUNBURY COFFEE

08 9721 9044

Vineyard cheese platters, homemade cakes, coffee, tea and wine tasting.

Takeaway coffees, teas, soft drinks, milkshakes, ice coffees and cakes.

Open Thurs to Mon 10.30am - 4.30pm

Open Mon to Fri 5.30am - 5.00pm, Sat 7.00am - 1.00pm

39 Upper Capel Road, Donnybrook

3/119 Beach Road

www.bartonjoneswines.com.au

www.bunburycoffee.com.au

CANDLEMAKERS CAFÉ

08 9721 1122

FERGUSON FALLS CAFÉ

08 9728 1616

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

Gourmet pizzas, tasting plates, Yahava coffee, cakes and premium gelato.

Open Tues to Sun 8.00am - 3.00pm

Open Thurs to Sun (+ long weekends) 11.00am - 5.00pm

13 Wittenoom Street

172 Pile Road, Ferguson Valley

Find us on Facebook

www.fergusonfalls.com.au

MARKET EATING HOUSE

08 9721 6078

MARLSTON CHINESE

08 9791 8788

A sharing-style eatery focused on wood-fire cooking using local, seasonal produce.

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

Open Wed & Thurs from 5.30pm, Fri & Sat from 12.00pm, Sun 8.00am - 4.00pm

Open Mon to Sat, Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm, Dinner 5.00pm - 9.00pm (Sat & Sun to 10.00pm)

9 Victoria Street

Lot 2, 10 Ommanney Street

www.marketeatinghouse.com.au

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MCDONALDS

MOJO’S RESTAURANT

Burgers, wraps, salads, sides, desserts, soft drinks and great coffee.

Award winning, modern Australian menu with all day dining options with taste share plates. Killer wine and beer selection with two full-time Sommeliers. Private function room, wine lounge and sidewalk alfresco.

Open 7 days

Open 24 Hours Now in 4 locations Bunbury, Bunbury South, Dalyellup and Treendale

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Victoria Street (near the Grand Cinema)

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Marlston Chinese Restaurant

08 9792 5900

08 9791 2559

SEARS CAFÉ

08 9791 7933

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

All day breakfast and lunch and award-winning Merlo coffee in a friendly relaxed atmosphere. New burger and salad bar now open for lunch.

Open Mon to Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm, Thurs 7.30am - 6.00pm, Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm

Open 7 days 6.30am - 2.00pm

47 Stephen Street

52 Victoria Street

www.naturaltemptation.com.au

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SMALLWATER ESTATE

08 9731 6036

STEAKOUT RESTAURANT

08 9792 4677

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

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

Full licensed, extensive wine collection, bookings essential.

Open Fri, Sat and Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm, Sat 6.00pm to 10.00pm. Open Public Holidays.

Open Tues to Sat 5.00pm - 8.30pm Sun Closed

52 Tramline Road, Newlands, Donnybrook

Corner Bussel Highway and Brittain Road

www.smallwaterestate.com.au

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THAI KORAT

08 9721 9838

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

TOKYO JACKS

08 9721 3330

Tapas, share plates and sushi with local produce and friendly service.

Takeaway available.

Open Lunch Tues to Fri 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner Tues to Sun 6.00pm - Late

Open Lunch Mon to Sat 11.30am - 2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm - 10.30pm, Sun 5.30pm - 9.30pm

130 Victoria Street

54 Victoria Street

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THE TOWNHOUSE

08 9721 3833

WELLINGTON FOOD & WINE

08 9728 3043

Bunbury’s newest boutique café and coffee house.

Showcasing the best food, wine, beer and art from the Geographe region. Relax on the deck overlooking the tranquil forest.

Open 7 days 6.00am - 6.00pm

Open Wed to Sun 10.00am - 4.00pm (Fri 10.00am - 9.00pm)

39 Victoria Street

333 Wellington Forest Road, Wellington Mill

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NATURAL TEMPTATION CAFÉ

A C C O M M O D AT I O N

BAYVIEW GEOGRAPHE RESORT

555 Bussell Hwy, Busselton Family-friendly resort situated on 28 acres along the pristine Busselton beachfront.

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.

www.bayviewhotels.com.au

1800 674 147

THE CLIFTON AND GRITTLETON LODGE

Corner Clifton & Molloy Sts, Bunbury Beautifully appointed suites and rooms for the corporate to leisure traveller.

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.

www.theclifton.com.au

08 9792 6200 1800 017 570

QUEST SOUTH PERTH

281 Mill Point Road, South Perth Spacious apartments in a great location, close to everything. No noise or traffic hassles!

Rooms 34 Apartments Room Rate From $175 to $435 per night (subject to length of stay and type of apartment) Guest Facilities Secure car park, pool, BBQ area.

www.questsouthperth.com.au

08 9474 0200

THE SEBEL MANDURAH

1 Marco Polo Drive, Mandurah Mandurah’s finest 4.5 star waterfront hotel situated on the beautiful Mandurah Estuary.

Rooms Superior king/twin Room, Superior king/twin with water views and 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Water View Apartments Room Rate Studio Room from $159, Apartments from $259 Guest Facilities 24-hour reception, 24-hour room service, 3 function rooms (2 with views of the Mandurah Estuary), free WiFi and Broadband internet access, 15m heated lap pool, fitness room and BBQ facilities.

www.sebelmandurah.com.au

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08 9512 8300

BUNBURY MOTEL & SERVICED APARTMENTS

45 Forrest Avenue, Bunbury Superb range of accommodation in a convenient location close to sporting facilities and hospital.

Rooms 66 Room Rate From $106 (Single) to $260 (2 Bedroom Superior Apartment) Guest Facilities Huge pool, BBQ, Foxtel sports and Disney, free WiFi, free in-house movies, meals available.

www.bunburymotel.com.au

08 9721 7333 1800 017 333

MANDURAH HOLIDAY RENTALS A variety of holidays homes from budget to luxury. Choose from canal, river or beachside holiday homes and apartments for 2 to 12 people.

All properties are fully self-contained, several with pools, spas and boat jetties. All holiday bookings receive a free gourmet gift basket on arrival.

Airport pick-up and drop off and wine tours available.

Call Shona MacErlich reception@mandurahholidayrentals.com.au

www.mandurahholidayrentals.com.au

0429 996 389

BUNBURY SEAVIEW APARTMENTS

205 Ocean Drive, Bunbury Stunning new luxury apartments situated on Bunbury’s breathtaking Back Beach.

Rooms 42 Studio, 1, 2 and 3 Bedroom Apartments Room Rate From $150 to $400 Guest Facilities Free Wi-Fi, undercover parking, outdoor pool.

www.bunburyseaview.com.au

08 9791 4700

WELLINGTON FOOD, WINE AND COTTAGES

333 Wellington Forest Road, Wellington Mill 95 year-old forestry cottages in the heart of the Wellington National Park.

Rooms 8 Three Bedroom Cottages sleeping up to 8 Room Rate $165 (one night), $150 (2 nights or more) per cottage Guest Facilities Fully equipped kitchen, open fire, outside fire pit (fire season dependant), onsite restaurant and wine centre, laundry facilities, mountain bike tracks.

www.wfccc.com.au

08 9728 3043

WHAT’S ON

In association with

Corner Symmons & Blair St | Tel 1300 661272 www.bunburyentertainment.com Wednesday 2 March, 8pm Ross Noble (comedy, Stage One)

Friday 15 April, 8pm Elvis – If I Can Dream (tribute music, Stage One)

Tuesday 22 March, 7.30pm They Saw a Thylacine (drama, Cube theatre)

Friday 22 April, 8pm 4 Seasons in 1 Night starring Bobby Fox (music, Stage One)

Saturday 2 April, 6pm Damien Leith (music, Cube theatre) Saturday 2 April, 8pm Comedy for Cure & Care (comedy, Stage One) Saturday 9 April, 8pm Judith Lucy (comedy, Stage One)

Wednesday 4 May, 7pm The Four Seasons – ACO Collective (fine music, Stage One) Friday 6 May, 7pm The Moon’s a Balloon (kids, Stage One)

Saturday 7 May, 8pm The Best of the Eagles (tribute music, Stage One) Sunday 8 May, 7.30pm Celtic Thunder (music/dance, Stage One) Friday 13 May, 8pm Flickerfest (short film, Cube theatre) Saturday 14 May, 8pm The Rock Show – Oz Edition (music, Stage One) Sunday 22 May, 4pm APIA Good Times Tour (music, Stage One) Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May, 8pm Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow (comedy, Stage One) Celtic Thunder at BREC May 8th

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WHAT’S ON

British India at Groovin The Moo Friday 4 to Monday 7 March Nannup Music Festival Featuring Suzannah Espie, Elk Bell, Steve Poltz and more www.nannupmusicfestival.org Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March Millard Classic Fishing Competition Bunbury and Districts Power Boat Club Adult members $30, Adult non-members $35, Juniors (under 16) $15 www.millardclassic.com.au Sunday 13 March Eaton Foreshore Festival Annual community event raising funds for Eaton Primary School.

Featuring stalls, a side show alley, amusement rides and entertainment on the main stage. www.eatonforeshorefestival.com.au

Friday 18 to Sunday 20 March Down Under Country Music Festival Bridgetown Agricultural Showgrounds, Peninsula Road, Bridgetown Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March Donnybrook Apple Festival Harvest and Arts 2016 Stalls, competitions and kids entertainment www.donnybrookapplefestival.com Sunday 27 March Myalup Easter Fair Myalup Hall, Reading Road, Myalup Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April The Harvey Agricultural Show Open 5pm to 9pm Saturday and 9am to 4.30pm Sunday www.harveyshow.com.au

South West Autumn Racing Carnival Bunbury Turf Club, cnr Brittain Road and Bussell Hwy Sunday 13 March Thursday 18 March Bunbury Stakes Day Bunbury Cup Day 72 WHAT’S ON

Saturday 7 May

Groovin The Moo

Hay Park, Bunbury Featuring Alison Wonderland, Boo Seeka, Boy & Bear, British India and more www.gtm.net.au Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April LiveLighter 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!

Sunday 15 May South West Mega Motoring Extravaganza South West Institute of Technology, Robertson Drive, Bunbury www.shownshine.info/ cswaswmme.htm Donnybrook Food & Wine Fest

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Melbourne International

Comedy Festival Roadshow

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 May Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre S ta g e O n e , 8 p m This travelling band of intrepid funny-makers is taking over Australia, one town at a time, with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow! Join a rotating cast of the finest local and international comedy talents for an evening of comedy like no other, all right here in Bunbury for two nights at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th May. For 20 years, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has delivered the best of the Festival to towns and cities across Australia. For three months of touring comedy madness, the Roadshow crew travels to over 80 regional destinations from Mildura to Mackay and Devonport to Dubbo, bringing laughs to all corners of the great brown land!

It’s silly, it’s satirical, it’s sidesplitting. It’s Australia’s ultimate comedy road trip! For just $49 per person, enjoy a delicious twocourse meal (main course and dessert) and a drink before the show.

Call Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on 1300 661272 or go online at www.bunburyentertainment.com for further information.

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