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The latest fashion trends from The Bunbury Life’s resident fashion expert.
With so many trends hitting the stores this season, dressing up for the cold couldn’t be more fun. Intriguing, romantic and feminine, Victorian-inspired pieces are just as much in demand this winter as they were in the autumn. The trend involves high necklines, ruffles, velvet, lace and bell sleeves for shirts, tops and waisted dresses. Even the classic white shirt – a wardrobe staple for any season – has undergone exquisite transformations with lace and statement sleeves. As well as white, the Victoriana trend favours black, burgundy and pale blush, and the footwear of choice – laced up boots. Denim, another classic, has also experienced major makeovers in preparation for a cold snap. There are different washes available and new cropped cuts for jeans that have straight legs or flares, and hems that are raw and frayed. And it’s clear that the seventies vibe is still around with the revival of the denim skirt. It now comes high-waisted in a maxi length as well as in shorter subtle A-line styles that sit either above or below the knee. A throwback to the nineties, look out for beautiful sleepwear in the form of silk slip dresses and pyjama-style pieces. It’s a trend that has been stolen from spring and summer runways but by adding a
leather jacket, wrap coat or trench, these luxurious delicates are perfectly wearable in our mild WA winters. As for coats, fashion always demands a leather jacket and this season’s offerings are reinvented with interesting punky zips, rivets, studs and even a little embroidery. The bomber – another fashion mainstay – has been redesigned in soft fabrics that also feature embroidery as well as zip detailing or a print. And, usually saved for functionality on the ski slopes, the quilted puffa jacket is making a welcome appearance on the high streets this winter in lots of bright colours. There are also longer length coats around
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Avoid mid-tones and go for striking walls in a rich brown, bluey-grey, deep navy or bright white and even consider making one wall a feature in deep charcoal. Hang wallpaper with a geometric pattern to accentuate a mirror, doorway or behind a dressing table. Arrange large pieces of framed artwork that make visual statements – black and white pictures are ideal.
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Look out for an armchair, chaise longue or ottoman that has contemporary forms and clean lines. The opulent look is not about having fussy details; it is elegant and sleek. Velvet and suede are perfect fabrics to include as they are sumptuous and refined. For chests of drawers, dressing and bedside tables, choose bright white, black or rich dark woods.
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Dress your bed with charcoal, white or black. Look out for linen and cushions with metallic embroidered detailing and foil printing, as well as geometric prints. If the room is primarily white, then prints and designs with bright colours, such as emerald green and deep pink, work perfectly for throws or cushions.
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ARTGEO C U LT U R A L C O M P L E X W H E R E A R T A N D H E R I TA G E M E E T THE COMPLEX OF BUILDINGS now known as ArtGeo once played a vital role in Busselton’s history and growth as a port. Today, it’s a creative hub for the visual and performing arts, featuring ArtGeo Gallery, the Courthouse and Old Post Office Tea Rooms, Stables Studios, Acting-Up Academy of Performing Arts, Weld Repertory Theatre, Busselton Art Society, Busselton Woodturners and a series of life-size bronze sculptures commemorating the town’s settlement in 1834. Step back in time
According to the Australian Heritage Commission, the old Courthouse has considerable significance for its contribution to the social and economic history of Busselton. With its earliest structures dating from 1860–61, the judicial site contains some of the oldest buildings in Busselton. For these reasons, the Courthouse was classified by the National Trust in 1972, assessed for the National Estate in 1983 and listed
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on the State Heritage Register in 1993. The early buildings include a Bond Store, courtroom and nine gaol cells where prisoners were detained for misdemeanours, like being drunk and disorderly, petty theft or vagrancy. One cell with bars and shackles is a stark reminder of how Aboriginal people were treated in the past. At one time, a tram-line linked the Bond Store with Busselton Jetty so that imported goods, like tobacco, beer, wine, salt, rice and canvas, could be dispatched from ship to store in horse-drawn wagons. Nowadays, the Bond Store is used as a retail outlet for South West arts and crafts. In 1897, a new courtroom was constructed. The brick and timber building designed by WA’s principle
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architect George Temple-Poole is a rare surviving example of Federation arts and crafts architecture. It’s still furnished with the original magistrate’s bench, clerk’s desk, witness stand, dock and public gallery made from Jarrah felled and milled locally.
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Across from the Courthouse, a stylish pavilion now known as ArtGeo Gallery hosts contemporary art exhibitions sourced regionally and Australiawide. Built in 1931 for the Agricultural Bank, this fine example of inter-war neo-classical architecture was listed on the State Heritage Register in 1999 and classified by the National Trust in 2001. In buildings where bankers, magistrates, postmasters and police constables once presided, now you’ll find artists and performers but a tour of the complex with one of our guides soon brings history back to life.
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Investment Property Tax Breaks Don’t miss out on your entitlements By Theo Krinos
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orrectly claiming deductions related to an investment property portfolio is an essential part of property investing. For would-be property investors, it’s also imperative to know exactly which items can be claimed for and to maximise these entitlements. Recently released figures by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) for the 2012-13 tax year suggest, however, that many property investors are failing to claim depreciation correctly on their properties. This could mean many thousands of dollars of tax entitlements are going unclaimed each year. An analysis of these figures has been undertaken by BMT Tax Depreciation and the firm is confident that many investors, including a number of Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) property investors, are missing out.
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The analysis has shown that of all investors just over one million received an average capital works deduction of $2113, while almost two million investors claimed an average deduction of $1179 for plant and equipment depreciation. This made the total average depreciation claim made by investors who claimed both in the 201213 year to be $3292. When compared to the statistics released by the ATO for 2011-12, there was an increase of almost 100,000 in the total number of investors claiming deductions on rental properties. However, despite this, there was very little change in the average deductions claimed for capital works or plant and equipment assets. It also appears that many of the investors that could be missing out are the new breed of SMSF property investors, many of which may not be entirely aware of the depreciation
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benefits that can be claimed. It is also likely that many of these investors have not got an up to date depreciation schedule in place. Many investors may also not be aware that, as a rule, investing in newer properties often allows for a large depreciation claim. This can make purchasing a nearnew house or apartment potentially more worthwhile, in a taxation sense, than an established home, at least for the first five years or so of ownership. For example, a brand new residential home valued at $500,000 could potentially provide a landlord with cumulative depreciation claims of $40,000 over a five-year period.
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Cloud ACCOUNTING ...and year-end planning By PHIL DI CANDILO
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t’s now eighteen months since I first wrote about cloud accounting in The Bunbury Life and, while it wasn’t new then, at the time there was a lot of publicity about the benefits of moving bookkeeping functions onto the cloud. As accountants, our core business is not to get involved in bookkeeping but increasingly we are becoming more and more involved in this process. Accounting firms are now gearing up to take on more of this type of work and, through the easy availability of data, it has enabled us to be more competitive in this space. We can process data without the visitation costs and, through the utilisation of junior staff, we can keep our rates at bookkeeper rates. This then leaves senior accountants to deal with the data once entered and help analyse what it means for businesses. This is a shift in how accountants now do business. Rather than operating in the traditional way that we have been accustomed to, we can now meet business owners and discuss what is actually happening in the business right now. This is very important in today’s economic climate.
profitability is expected. For those that qualify as a small business entity, an immediate write-off is allowed for capital purchases under $20,000. With the large number of vacant properties and the increasing number of commercial precincts, it’s also a time for a business to consider whether it is located in the best area. Would relocation provide an opportunity to freshen up the business by locating to a more prominent position, or perhaps rents could be reduced? Does the business have the right mix of employees and are leave provisions under control? A good rule of thumb is to not allow employees to have more than one year’s equivalence of annual leave accrued and, if certain staff are in long service leave territory, push to have this used within two years of it being accrued. Employee leave accrual is a real expense and it can add up to a significant amount if not monitored. There is no point in letting it sit as a business liability if the capacity is there to allow staff to go on leave. It may well save possible redundancies if work picks up in the meantime.
We are heading towards the end of another financial year and there will be plenty that needs discussing with your accountant before 30th June. Items to consider might include a possible variation of your quarterly PAYG instalments if reduced
Phil Di Candilo is Director of RSM 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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How can I save time and money using cloud accounting software? Transitioning to cloud accounting could revolutionise the way you do business. The cloud allows you to store all your data, all your files and even your software so that you can access it all from any computer or device, anywhere, anytime. Adopting cloud accounting practices will improve your overall efficiency and productivity. •
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TIME TO GET Y O U R S K AT E S O N ! By SUSAN BROOKS
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write this article having just returned from the 2016 State Championships in Perth, and what a weekend it was! I am delighted to announce that of the 20 competitors from Bunbury who took part, all 20 have been selected to represent the WA state team in the national championships in Victoria being held during the first week of July. This is a fantastic result for all concerned and gives our centre and all who work and train here a tremendous boost. The sport of artistic roller skating continues to grow and its benefits are well known; a fact that was recently highlighted again to me by the parent of a regular skater. She wrote that one of her friends had asked why she was paying so much money to send her kids skating. Her reply to her friend was that she wasn’t actually paying for the sport she was paying for her kids to learn how to be disciplined, to take care of their bodies, to work with others and to be good team mates, to make and accomplish goals, to deal with disappointment by working harder to achieve the grade, to make life-long friendships, to be active and not sit around in front of a screen all day long, and to appreciate that to make it in your chosen sport, you have to put in hours and hours of practice, i.e., success doesn’t happen overnight. In other words, she wasn’t paying for a sport; she was paying for the opportunities skating provides and developing attributes that will serve her kids well throughout their lives. She ended by saying that so far she thought it had been a great investment! So, if there are any kids (or parents) out Susan Brooks is Head Coach and the Owner of The Rink, Bunbury, located at Gibbons Road, Davenport. For further information on current programmes, call 9725 6999 or visit www.therink.com.au for general skating and class times. 32 SPORT & RECREATION
there who would like to try a new sport, make new friends and improve levels of fitness, perhaps the time has literally come to get your skates on. From June through to August, The Rink is offering a range of special skate and lesson packages for new skaters. At The Rink, our Learn to Skate and Artistic Skating classes are taught by elite state and national level competitive skaters and accredited coaches on a voluntary growth promotion for the sport. Our beginner classes and private lessons cater for all levels and ages and local competitions and visiting guest coaches cater for both elite level competitors as well as beginners. I look forward to welcoming you to The Rink.
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minent Melbourne-based boat builder Bar Crusher has long been renowned for its range of tough, no-nonsense aluminium fishing boats. With a comprehensive line-up, its choice of craft ranges from cuddy cabin to rear, centre and side console and from hard top to hard top pilothouse boats. The company is also noted for its outstanding build quality and unique manufacturing technology. All boats in the range feature the Waveslicer速 Hull, a deep v-hull designed to smoothly slice through the chop, and the Rigideck速 sub-floor system, recognised as one of the toughest hull building systems available. All hulls use Quickflow速, an innovative water ballast system designed to provide superior stability at rest. With new craft regularly on the drawing board, one of the latest models in the range, the Bar Crusher 490WR (Walk-Around), has been designed to offer anglers the same award-winning Bar Crusher quality but in a smaller, more manageable package. This walk-around centre console boat has been designed for fishos who target their fish in freshwater, estuary or inshore areas and, with an overall length of 4.9m and a beam of 2m, it is the smallest Bar Crusher in the range. However, this is a craft more than capable 34 SPORT & RECREATION
of coping with the rough stuff whilst out on the water and, combined with its spacious deck, this feels like a much bigger boat. The well-proportioned centre console, incorporating three levels of storage, allows for a full walk-around fishing area and plenty of room for all of the necessary gauges and controls. The fully-welded checker plate deck is also simple and quick to clean after a day out on the water. Standard features on the 490WR include aluminium rod holders, a heavy duty boarding ladder and LED lighting, and the 60L underfloor fuel tank guarantees plenty of range when paired with the recommended 40 to 70hp outboard. Factory-packaged on a custom-designed trailer, the 490WR is easy to tow, launch and retrieve, which all adds up to more time out on the water. Now, what else could any serious angler want?
For further information on the range of Bar Crusher Boats, visit exclusive Bunbury dealer Millard Marine and Motorcycle Centre at 5 Sandridge Road, or call 9721 3033.
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Triumph Speed Triple Legendary series begins a new era
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aking its cue from the legendary Speed Twin, a bike built by iconic British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph way back in the 1930’s, the Speed Triple played a huge part in ushering in Triumph’s new found popularity in the early 1990’s. This classic café-style machine quickly coined the phrase ‘Streetfighter’, and its stylish looks and impressive performance capabilities won it an army of adoring fans. Staying true to the sense of attitude and character of its brand, the latest incarnation of the Speed Triple seems set to propel sales of the bike even further. Available in two variants, Triple S and the flagship Triple R, the two new models offer heightened performance, added features and plenty of trademark attitude. Fitted with an all-new 1050cc engine, delivering 112Nm @7850rpm, the liquid-cooled, in-line 3 cylinder features no less than 104 new developments, resulting in an incredibly responsive, free-revving, torque-rich power plant. A new fuel delivery system ensures a superior fuel mix to help increase combustion performance plus a new header design allows for a larger denser catalyst with no loss of exhaust flow. As well as its new drivetrain and free-flowing exhaust system delivering fewer emissions, the key to the all-
new Speed Triple is its rider-focused technology. A new Ride-by-Wire throttle system, featuring selectable throttle maps, provides enhanced throttle control, adding to the feel and responsiveness of the bike. Plus, five different rider modes offer a choice of preset combinations of throttle maps, ABS and traction control settings, enabling the rider to choose the setting most suited to his or her style of riding. The styling harks back to the sporty looks of the Daytona 675 and Street Triple RX with striking lines through the fuel tank and a more hunkered down, aggressive appearance. A sleeker, more sculptured fuel tank and new DLR headlights, together with a rich and resonant amplified exhaust note, add to its impressive street presence. With slip assist clutch, switchable ABS and switchable traction control as standard, choose the Speed Triple R and get lighter weight carbon fibre body panels, higher specification suspension and red ‘R’ detailing on the seat stitching, rear sub-frame and wheel pinstripes.
“... added features and plenty of trademark attitude ...”
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For further information on the Triumph Speed Triple, visit exclusive Bunbury dealer Millard Marine and Motorcycle Centre at 5 Sandridge Road, or call 9721 3033.
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé
German giants deliver a masterpiece
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t’s now almost two years since the launch of the stylish C-Class sedan and with the car flying out of dealerships all around the country, there’s never been any doubt about its huge popularity. Setting a benchmark within the mid-size luxury sedan market, its combination of performance and economy, together with its strong visual appeal, has clearly give the luxury German car manufacturer the recent edge over its rivals. So, with the C-Class sedan continuing to be a huge hit with the car-buying public, anticipation has been slowly building to a frenzy for the coupé variant. Yes, for those buyers who prefer the sportier-looking incarnation of the class, there has been the traditionally slightly longer wait for the 2-door model, as is the case with all Mercedes-Benz coupés. But boy, has the wait been worth it! Take one look at the new C-Class coupé and you will be captivated. This stunning vehicle looks sensational from any angle with its sweeping, aero-dynamic lines, poised front end and beautifully moulded rear. Longer than the outgoing coupé and riding lower than the sedan, it’s not only a massive step up from the previous model, it’s indisputably a game changer. But it’s not just its looks that will wow buyers. Thanks to its new aluminium body and lightweight suspension system, performance-wise it knocks spots off the outgoing model. Available with five engine choices, the entry level C200 and C300 both come paired with 7G-Tronic transmission
“... jaw-dropping looks and distinctive on-road presence ...” and a 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine in different states of tune. Delivering 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque, the C200 reaches 0-100km/h in just 7.7 seconds whereas the C300 with 180kW and 370Nm achieves it in a mightily impressive 6.0 seconds flat. The diesel option is the C250 and this 2.1 litre turbo power-plant doesn’t hang about either. Delivering 150kW of power and no less than 500Nm of torque, it powers its way from 0-100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds. Wait for it, though, there are two AMG models in the range. Fitted with a 3.0 litre twin-turbocharged 38 ON THE ROAD
Overseas models shown V6, the C43 coupé delivers 270kW of power and 520Nm of torque, tearing its way from 0-100 km/h in a decidedly quick 4.7 seconds. The C63S, however, with its 4.0 litre twinturbo petrol V8, paired with a 7-Speed AMG Speedshift automatic transmission, cranks out an astonishing 375kW (that’s over 500hp) and a staggering 700Nm of torque. This propels the car from 0-100 km/h in a mind-blowing 3.9 seconds and, for those brave enough to give it a try, it reaches a top speed of 290 km/h. Phew! Despite all of these impressive numbers, there’s no compromise on the coupé’s economy ratings. Starting with the C200, with its browser beating consumption of 6.0 litres per 100kms, the C250 diesel manages to consume just 4.4 litres per 100kms whereas the C63S still manages to achieve a combined cycle of 8.7 litres per 100kms. All models pass the latest European emission regulations and their efficiency optimised powertrains use up to 20 per cent less fuel
than the previous model. Standard features on the C-Class coupé include LED headlights, electric front seats, satnav, parallel and reverse parking assistance and blind spot assist. Premium models add extra software, 19-inch wheels, adaptive cruise control, active lane assist and full leather. With nine airbags as standard and an array of cameras, including rear view and overhead view, the car also has a lane departure warning system and the very latest early crash avoidance technology, including a fatigue-detection system to monitor steering behaviour. With its exceptional finish, sophisticated ride and perfect balance between performance and economy, it’s going to be a mighty hard act to beat.
For further information on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupé, contact Mercedes-Benz Bunbury on 9721 8199. ON THE ROAD 39
BMW 7 Series
Refinement personified
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uxury, refinement and unbridled comfort; we all know what to expect from BMW’s flagship model. However, the launch of a new 7 Series has always been equally as much about the new and the unexpected. Over the years, this luxury sedan has been at the forefront of the very latest motoring technology, showcasing a number of new motoring firsts. ABS, onboard computers, Satnav and electric cruise control all first saw the light of day on the 7 Series before filtering down through the range. So what can buyers expect from the all new, sixth edition of the 7 Series? Well, as expected, plenty of new technology. In fact, according to BMW, the car comes with no less than 13
“... faultless build quality, improved driving dynamics, serious performance ...” world-first technologies, the highlight of which is within the body-shell itself. Using a manufacturing technique initially developed on the i-Series models, the 7 Series features an extensive mix of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic in the passenger cell of the car. Adding additional strength and at the same time reducing the weight of the car by approximately 130kg, the new found lightness of the chassis together with its adaptive dampers, which are now fitted as standard, have revolutionised the ride and handling of the car. It’s a sign that this new 7 Series has become more of a driver’s car, and this added agility will particularly suit buyers in Australia. Available in both standard and long wheel base mode, the 7-series has long been popular with buyers who employ chauffeurs, however, apparently Down Under, we prefer to get behind the wheel of our cars, and for those that do there’s plenty of fun to be had. 40 ON THE ROAD
Available with an extensively updated six-cylinder V8 engine paired with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, the entry level 730d is powered by a 3.0 litre, six-cylinder diesel engine producing 195kW and 620Nm of torque and achieving 0-100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds. The 740i and 740Li feature a 3.0 litre, sixcylinder petrol engine, generating 240kW and 450Nm whereas the 750i and 750Li come equipped with a 4.4 litre, V8 powerplant that delivers 330kW and 650Nm of torque, reaching 0-100 km/h in a decidedly swift 4.7 seconds. Luxurious touches and clever features abound on the new 7 Series and the car’s new smart key is another impressive addition. Fully chargeable and featuring an LCD display, the screen includes swipe functionality, flicking from one page to the next, alerting the driver
to a range of notifications. It can even set the climate controls to remotely heat or cool the car so that the cabin is at the perfect temperature before driving. New additional technology in the cabin includes a touch screen function on the iDrive operating system, a 3D sensor that allows for interaction through predefined hand movements and a removable 7-inch tablet computer integrated into the centre armrest or rear console to control comfort, infotainment and communications functions. Not surprisingly for a model of this stature and importance, the list of safety features on the 7 Series is long. Rear collision prevention, lane change warning, steering and lane control assist together with the standard Driving Assistant Plus are just some of the many features available. Adaptive LED headlights with
BMW Selective Beam are also fitted as standard on all models and on the 750i and 750Li, anti-dazzle laserlight technology that doubles the beam range from 300 to 600 metres is available for the first time since its world premiere on the BMW i8. With its faultless build quality, improved driving dynamics and serious performance, it’s hard not to be hugely impressed by the new 7 Series. One thing’s for sure, the luxury sedan market just got a whole lot more competitive. For further information and pricing on the new BMW 7 Series, contact Auto Classic in Victoria Park on 9311 7533, or Westcoast BMW in Wangara, on 9303 5888. ON THE ROAD 41
B u n b u r y C at h e d r a l Grammar School
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t Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, Kindergarten to Year 12 students enjoy a learning environment that encourages all children to reach their full potential. Nestled within a beautiful bushland campus, the outstanding learning, performance and sporting facilities combine with nature playgrounds to provide the perfect backdrop for learning and play. In Early Learning, dedicated teaching staff recognise each child as an individual who can contribute to their own learning experience. Important foundations in literacy and numeracy are a focus, and children flourish as they make friends within this safe and gentle environment. Light-filled classrooms are surrounded by spacious discovery areas, where curiosity with the natural world is encouraged and students spend time exploring the natural world and the bushland surrounds. In the Primary School, the focus on literacy and numeracy continues and, based on their individual needs, students are supported and extended. Specialist teachers deliver Art, Music, Sport, French and Religious Education lessons and students have access to a range of outstanding sport, library and curriculum facilities. As students move through the school, they are welcomed to Secondary by a purpose-built Year 7 Centre, which provides a guided transition from primary school. With a separate space for learning and 42 EDUCATION & TRAINING
play, students can acclimatise to their new surroundings at their own pace. Specialist Year 7 Centre staff provide not only learning and development for students but also the support and security needed to help establish strong friendships. A key aspect of the school campus is the sharing of facilities between students and the sense of community that grows when students of all ages, staff and parents mix together. The well-resourced library is used by all students on a regular basis, while the chapel, extensive sports fields and performing arts auditorium host a variety of events and activities across the school. The Secondary students also enjoy modern technology, design and enterprise classrooms and art rooms, which include specialist wet areas and built-in kilns. As an Anglican school, pastoral care is a central pillar of the community. The campus is a friendly and tranquil place where boys and girls enjoy mixing in an atmosphere of support from their teachers and respect from their peers. Offering a wide array of sporting, performance, leadership and international activities, Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School offers students every opportunity to access a world-class education right here in the south west. For further information on enrolling your child at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School, call 9722 6004.
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If your child is pre-Kindy age, why not join us each week for Play Cafe at Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. Come along and make new friends while discovering our fun and engaging Kindy programme every Wednesday from 27 July until 14 September. Join us for one, several or all of our free sessions which include discovery play, music, fossicking, art and much more. Visit www.bcgs.wa.edu.au for further information or call 9722 6004 today. Bookings essential.
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Community Training Australia New facility now open
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edicated to helping people from all walks of life achieve their dreams through access to quality education, Community Training Australia (CTA) specialises in offering diplomas and graduate diplomas within the community service sector. All CTA courses are nationally accredited and are designed to be dynamic and life changing. CTA opened its first training facility in Western Australia in 2011 on a beautiful five-acre property just 10 minutes from Bunbury. Since then, two other training locations have opened in WA; one in Harvey and the other recently in Mandurah. Partnering with the Billy Dower Youth Centre, the Mandurah location allows the opportunity for even more students to study for a career-defining qualification. The new Mandurah training location offers a wide variety of courses. Diplomas can be completed in counselling, youth work and community services and a dual diploma is available in alcohol, other drugs and mental health. All courses are designed to assist those wanting to work in specific areas, such as family support services, not-for-profit community organisations, government agencies, sexual health services, community health centres, outreach services, residential services, refugee support services, women’s health centres and Indigenous community service
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organisations. Any one of these diplomas provides an excellent first step for anyone wanting to kick-start a career in the community service sector. Dedicated to ensuring students embrace and thrive from their educational journeys, CTA offers a multitude of learning options. Face-to-face classes, distance education, night classes and block mode study are all offered to help suit every lifestyle. Qualified trainers not only teach students inside class hours but also conduct tutorial and face-to-face meeting sessions, and the good news is that this additional tutoring support is offered to all students at no additional cost. All CTA trainers are highly qualified with years of industry experience and are passionate about what they teach. The organisation takes pride in its professional and life-changing training programmes, continuously updating and improving its courses to meet both student and industry needs. All courses are VET FEEHELP approved, allowing for students to study now and pay later. These varied specialised training programmes have seen many students transform their lives both personally and professionally. To find out more about transforming hearts and minds within the local community, contact Community Training Australia on 9731 5551 or go online at www.cta.edu.au
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HOME SCHOOLING Classroom vs Lounge Room By Louise Clark
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t’s a fact that the concept of teaching started off at home. However, over time, as populations grew, it became easier and more sensible for a few adults to teach large groups of children. The notion of school had begun. So the responsibility for educating children moved from the parents over to people specifically trained for the job – teachers. Parents could get on with their own lives while their children were off their hands, learning all the necessary knowledge, skills, values and traditions at school. However, over time, education started to go full circle. Some parents started to doubt whether school was an effective learning environment for their children. They felt it was too rigid and too based on rote learning. Thinking they could do a better job if their children came home to be taught, for some, it was back to home-schooling. Home-schooling started off in earnest in the 1970’s, and most home educators worked with their local school boards to ensure home education plans were in line with those of the schools. Then and today, home-schooling parents are generally keen to allow children to follow their interests rather than stick rigidly to a formal curriculum. This is, of course, one of the main advantages of homeschooling; parents can control the pedagogical content. Other perceived advantages of home-schooling are more practical, such as to avoid bullying or to control the standard of teaching. Going to school in the past may well have involved too much rote and passive learning. But what about today’s schooling? Current thinking in education supports active learning within real life situations, curiosity, engagement and enjoyment. It supports playing, cooperative learning, digital learning, developing life skills, community interaction and sport. Students 46 EDUCATION & TRAINING
have access to the workplace from small business professionals through to major corporations, and there are partnerships with universities and schools overseas. Can home-schooling provide all this? It’s a tall order for just one lone parent and also for home-schooling communities. However, like-minded parents working together may offer a solution by devising learning opportunities collaboratively and sharing out the teaching among themselves. This may give their children a chance to access a variety of experiences. I’m not convinced. I believe that what is important in a child’s education isn’t just about getting the curriculum right. Let me explain. A group of school students working together is a tiny community that changes every day. These tiny communities belong to class communities, which belong to the year group – another community within the whole school community. Being at school is full of a variety of social experiences that allow children to learn more than the pedagogical outcomes. They learn how to accept and get on with others, no matter what their ability, background or culture. This major life skill is something that home-schooled children, in their small and stagnant groups and structured extra-curricular clubs, have less opportunity to learn. Education has come a long way both at school and in homeschooling settings too but it will always be a work in progress. Education is absolutely about ‘what’ children learn – not just knowledge and skills but values, traditions and communities too. And that’s exactly why where they learn is so important. Louise Clark has studied and taught across all age groups in the British and Australian schooling and college systems.
B E A U T Y TA L K with NiOBE Gulley
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t’s the quickest way to transform a face and, when time is short, the go-to makeup product for women. Lipstick - we wear it to boost our mood, increase our confidence, to match an outfit, to moisturise and to give sun protection. With all these benefits to consider, it’s no wonder it takes us so long to choose a new lipstick – around 20 minutes on average!
C h o o s i n g a n d a p p ly i n g l i p s t i c k
Go a shade lighter or deeper than your usual colour, it’s a safe way to find a new tone without getting out of your comfort zone. For a dramatic change, pick out a shade that you have always wanted to wear but have never dared. Then consult the brand’s beauty specialist as they can advise whether or not it suits your skin tone and suggest an alternative, if necessary. Always start with lining the lips before filling in with lipstick but do make sure you take advice on how to apply it. Be aware that different applications result in different depths of colour, effects and varying longevity so it’s important to get it right.
Rouge Coco Stylo by Chanel range of Veiled Rouge lipsticks, with their delicately coloured sheens, and also with their Perfect Rouge lipsticks in fabulously rich colours. Chanel has created Rouge Coco Stylo, a lipstick pen that is sleek and easy to apply. It is a high-shine product with intense colour yet it has the softness of a balm. With apple-seed extract, it moisturises and nourishes lips too. For a sheer alternative, try Clinique’s Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm. There is a smoothing scrub on one side of the pot that gently prepares lips for the tinted moisturising balm found on the other. If you still can’t find the perfect shade, then try Estée Lauder’s luxurious Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick range. There are twenty-five moisturising shades to choose from and they last for up to six hours. And finally, to give lips some special attention, try Estée Lauder’s New Dimension Plump + Fill Expert Lip Treatment. This formulation helps to create fuller lips and fill in lip lines to reduce the feathering effect around lips.
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Beautiful new products currently available include Shiseido’s Smoothing Lip Pencil; ideal for framing and defining the shape of lips prior to applying lipstick. Available in ten different colours, it includes a brush at one end for easy blending. The pencils work perfectly with Shiseido’s
Smoothing Lip Pencil by Shiseido
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. HEALTH & BEAUTY 47
U n d e r s ta n d i n g D e r m a l T h e r a p y … a n d h o w t o a c h i e v e h e a lt h y l o o k i n g s k i n
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By Jeanette Elliott
n the continuous search to find new treatments that defy all the rules, clients regularly ask me if there are any new dermal therapy treatments available. Perhaps a laser treatment or a peel treatment that will magically take 10 years of their appearance - with no downtime! Or, perhaps a skin tightening treatment that will make facelifts obsolete? Of course, we are all looking for the holy grail of aesthetic procedures. Over the past decade or so, there has been a great deal of new technology released, often claiming to better previous technologies. Therapists can often get caught up in the excitement only to find at a later date that this new technology is no better than before. Marketing often drives these new releases due to a period of stagnation in the market. It’s an effective way to keep the consumer interested. Looking back, there’s no doubt that my industry has come a long way but there have been very few revolutionary changes in both clinical aesthetics and medical aesthetics. Instead, we have gradually evolved into what we do today. For me, the biggest change has been in the formal education now available for professionals working in this field. We have access to the best and most up to date evidence-based treatments and modalities together with topical nutritional information. However, I believe it is far more important for the therapist to focus on what is important, i.e., the patient experience and the outcome, rather than focus on the technology. We need to use our technology as a tool and not be a slave to it. After all, a good photographer should focus on taking good pictures, not just buy the latest technology for the sake of it. Using evidence-based dermal therapies in combination with formal clinical-based training (specific to the industry) while keeping skills and knowledge up to-date will bring the required results not the technology alone. Treatments also need to be based on clinical evidence backed by science, published in reputable medical journals. If you are currently considering contacting a dermal therapist, here are five traits that I would consider essential:-
1. GENUINENESS AND HONESTY
Establishing a rapport with your therapist is imperative. It’s also important to feel that the therapist has your interests at heart at all times.
2. SENSITIVITY TO THE PATIENT’S NEEDS
A therapist should be aware of the vulnerability of certain clients when discussing skin health and appearance-related issues.
3. AN EYE FOR DETAIL
An experienced dermal therapist should be able to determine what is healthy and functioning well and what isn’t.
4. FORMAL TRAINING
A therapist should possess the proper skills, formal training and knowledge to perform the treatment safely and effectively.
5. GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
A therapist should be able to correctly explain a particular procedure or treatment as well as its aftereffects and outcomes. They should also be aware of and explain the risks inherent with any treatment. 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. 48 HEALTH & BEAUTY
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B U L L D O G S A N D B R E AT H I N G PROBLEMS
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BY DR BRADEN COLLINS
ver the last few years, I have seen a large increase in the number of British and French bulldogs visiting our clinics. Classed as brachycephalic dogs, a word with Greek origins that describes an animal with a skull shorter than typical for its species, anyone who has ever met one of these dogs will instantly understand why they are so popular. These great little characters possess an extremely friendly nature and always seem to be in a good mood. There is also a theory that their short faces and big eyes make them look almost humanlike, which, in turn, triggers a strong emotional response in people. However, unfortunately, the very thing that makes their faces so cute is also the thing that creates a lot of problems. When the face of a dog is bred to be shorter, the tissues in the nose and throat are compressed into a smaller space and this can create a serious breathing problem called Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome. The main things we see with Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome are smaller nostrils, a long soft palate (the fleshy bit at the back of the throat) and laryngeal problems. All these issues combine to make it very hard for these dogs to breathe normally and almost impossible for them to effectively cool themselves 50 ANIMAL HEALTH
by panting. Some dogs we have seen have needed surgery at only a few months old to allow them to breathe comfortably. We also see a lot of issues with the skin in these dogs, particularly in the skin folds around the face. This leads to uncomfortable eye problems as their eyelids often struggle to properly protect their large eyes. For those considering a British or French bulldog for a pet, I would always recommend detailed research is undertaken. Try and visit the parent dogs to ensure that they are breathing well and have healthy skin. I would also encourage contacting breeders who breed them with a slightly longer nose than normal as this reduces the risk of breathing problems.
Once the new puppy arrives home, book an appointment with a vet within the first 48 hours to check for any pre-existing health problems. Also, take out pet insurance on the puppy as many of these problems can be difficult and expensive to fix. Bulldogs are great little dogs and owning them can be an absolute pleasure. However, breeding for such extreme characteristics has caused a number of serious health issues. Owners that already have a bulldog that has some breathing problems should have it checked by a vet as soon as possible. Early treatment of breathing problems gives a much better outcome and quality of life for the 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 provide an after-hours’ emergency service. For further information, go online at www.bunburyvets.com.au
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Tel 9725 0399 www.bunburyvets.com.au
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Review
THE TOWNHOUSE
LOCATED OPPOSITE THE GRAND Cinema Complex on Victoria Street, the Townhouse is a recent addition to the Bunbury eating out scene that has quickly built up an impressive following amongst locals.
Run by Craig Lyons, one of a growing number of young Bunbury restaurateurs, the idea for the business came about during a period of extensive overseas travel. Having visited a number of different countries, immersing himself in a range of different cultures, Craig had a vision to bring something new and fresh to Bunbury, taking influences from the different continents and cuisine experienced. With a passion for great tasting coffee, The Townhouse
sources its beans from West Perth-based boutique roaster Mano a Mano and is currently the exclusive stockist in the south west for the brand. Specialising in traceable coffees of the highest quality, Mano a Mano has been training staff at the Townhouse to get the very best out of its beans and has even hand delivered batches to Bunbury. The result has been spectacularly good coffee and lots of happy customers. The unique and highly creative menu also has a strong focus on sourcing fresh local produce and both the breakfast and lunch menu are regularly updated with new imaginative dishes. Arriving for lunch, we tried the Steak Sandwich served with caramelised onions, mixed leaves, homemade tomato relish, bacon, beetroot and hand cut chips. A favourite choice for diners, this well presented plate is a must-try lunchtime indulgence. With the crunch of the fresh greens combining perfectly with the fabulous caramelised onion, relish and tender steak, we thoroughly enjoyed this classic dish. Part of the brand new winter menu now available, it’s one of a number of tempting options. Another new dish to catch our eye was the Buddha Bowl. This warm and healthy salad is served with spinach leaves, sweet potatoes, broccolini, Moroccan spiced chickpeas, roasted garlic and roasted onions with either rice or quinoa. Maybe next time! And, on the subject of new dishes, a new addition to the breakfast menu will be worth the trip alone. Check out the French Toast served with thymeinfused clotted cream, mixed berries, maple syrup and spiced walnuts. Or there is always the café’s signature breakfast dish - Smashed Avocado, Feta and Poached Eggs with lime and sea salt on Yallingup sourdough bread. Wow! With its stylish, contemporary décor, friendly service and fantastic coffee, it’s no surprise that The Townhouse is fast becoming one of Bunbury’s most talked about eateries. It’s an experience not to be missed. Photography by Taj Kempe
Open 7 Days 6am to 6pm 39 Victoria Street 9721 3833 52 FOOD & WINE
Phone : 9721 6078 9 VICTORIA ST BUNBURY Bookings are Recommended
Open Wednesday & Thursday 5.30pm Friday & Saturday 12pm Sunday 8am to 4pm
Casual Italian dining serving fresh pasta, pizza, chicken, steak and local seafood Open Mon to Sat 11.30am to 2pm, 6pm to Late (Open Sunday on long weekends and for special occasions)
Tel 9791 3926
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THE ART OF GIBBING By ANNIE MALONE
DRIVING TO WORK on our well-made bitumen roads into a town that has shops and offices that provide all types of services, I often reflect that this country has a lot going for it. We have running water at the turn of a tap, lights at the flick of a switch and roadside rubbish collections, which are full of useable items that we deem as last year’s trends that need to be replaced by this year’s trends! It’s budget time as I write this, and on the radio talkbacks I hear people complaining about how much more the government should be doing for us. “What’s in this budget for me?” many people are asking. Sounds like the Me revolution to me. We sometimes forget to embrace how lucky we are that we actually have a government, whichever party it is, that provides all the things that we take for granted. We complain about tax rates and fees but forget to look at how many services we get for our money. So, I think this a good time for me to be embarking on my annual pilgrimage to the Gibb River Bike Challenge. Here, a group of three hundred or so riders partake in five days of eating dust and enduring corrugations for a worthwhile charity. No handouts, no tax rebates for getting fitter and healthier, no reward except the joy of doing what we can for a cause. The ride begins in Derby and ends some 700kms later at El Questro Station. Travelling with my number one coach and husband, one and the same person, the Natural Temptation Café duo are part of a group that will be raising money for this year’s charity, Sirens of Silence. In the past, it has been other equally worthwhile charities, such as RFDS and the Kyle Andrews Foundation, which provides respite support for families of children undergoing cancer treatment. Sirens of Silence Charity Inc. wants to Annie Malone is the proprietor of The Natural Temptation Café, 47 Stephen Street. 54 FOOD & WINE
support our triple zero heroes. It is concerned about the increase in depression and suicide within the WA ambulance service and has recognised that a broader safety network is required to provide help for all emergency personnel within Australia. Now, what I love about this group is that in the true spirit of selflessness, Lyn and Ian Sinclair, both paramedics themselves, made this charity happen through their own initiatives. Some people see a need and just get on their bikes and literally pedal with purpose until they get it rolling. Before they knew it they had a whole peloton behind them in the Gibb River Bike Challenge family. When I spend time with people like this, my faith in humanity is restored. I am reminded that, essentially, most people are keen to lend a hand, if given the chance, for no personal gain. It’s comforting to the soul to know that the art and joy of giving is not yet lost. Yep, sometimes it’s not about you or I ……. it’s about us.
WHO’S NEW? THREE RIVERS BREWING COMPANY a small, family-owned microbrewery has recently opened its doors in Mandurah and, after just a few months in operation, has quickly attracted a loyal and increasingly large following. Run by Mark Rivers and Trina Youchak, Three Rivers Brewing Company takes its name not only from the family name itself but also from the three rivers of the Peel region; the Serpentine, Murray and Harvey. Adding to the significance of the name, the city of Pittsburgh in the USA where Trina grew up is nicknamed the Three Rivers City. A qualified Environmental Scientist with a PhD in Catchment Science, Mark is a former home brewer who, having won a number of amateur awards (including the James Squire Trophy for Champion Amateur Brewer at the 2014 Perth Royal Beer Show), decided to pursue a commercial brewing career. The sales and marketing side of the business is carried out by Trina and the business operates out of a unit on Harlem Road in the suburb of Greenfields, Mandurah. With a total of eight standard beers now being produced, plus an occasional seasonal specialty beer, the philosophy behind the business is simple. Three Rivers Brewing Company believes the general public has had enough of mass-produced poor quality beer and to address this, they produce great-tasting, traditional-
style beers from the finest available ingredients. Using just water, malt, hops and yeast, the awardwinning beers are unfiltered and contain no additives, preservatives, colours or sugar and all are brewed to the strict German beer purity law, the Reinheitsgebot. Plus, some beers require extra ingredients, such as coriander or citrus, and these too are of the finest quality. Featuring an American-style malt-driven stout, a classic ESB-style English bitter and German influenced Kölsch, further beers in the range include a Belgian-style white beer and a traditional brown ale affectionately known as The Duck’s Nuts. Many of the brewery’s beers are now available around Mandurah and stockists can also be found from Perth to Bunbury and many places in between. The brewery has also recently announced the opening of its cellar door, which is open for tastings and retail sales only on Friday and Saturday from 12pm to 6pm. Having been lucky enough to try a selection of the beers on offer, the team at The Bunbury Life highly recommends a visit! Three Rivers Brewing Company is located at 2/6 Harlem Place, Greenfields. Call Trina on 0411 823 870, go online at www.3riversbrewing.com.au or find the brewery on Facebook for further information.
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Winter Recipes
Chicken and Chorizo Casserole A hearty casserole – surely everyone’s idea of perfect, home-cooked comfort food! This recipe uses the Spanish sausage chorizo, which, with its earthy robust spiciness, takes the dish to a whole new level of deliciousness. Serves 4-6
Ingredients 200g chorizo, sliced 1 red onion, chopped 1 whole chicken, jointed 400g new potatoes, halved 1 small punnet cherry tomatoes
250ml white wine 600ml chicken stock 2 tbsp tomato purée 2 tbsp chopped parsley freshly ground black pepper
Method Place the chorizo in a large flameproof casserole dish and fry, without oil, over a medium heat until it starts to crisp and its oil is released. Remove from the dish. Add the onion and fry gently in the chorizo oil for 5 minutes until it softens. Add the chicken and stir to coat it in the oily onion mixture. Brown the chicken on all sides. Return the chorizo to the dish and add the potatoes and the tomatoes. Stir in the white wine, stock, tomato purée, parsley, and black pepper. Bring the liquid to the boil and then place the lid on top. Reduce the heat to its lowest. Cook for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese Soup
The richness of this indulgent soup belies its simple ingredients and method. Serve it up straight away or freeze in portions for quick go-to lunches.
Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 leek, chopped 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1½ litres vegetable stock
salt and freshly ground black pepper 150g blue cheese, crumbled
Method Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the leek and cook until softened. Add the sweet potato and stock and bring to the boil. At his stage, taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary, but remember that the blue cheese adds saltiness too. Turn down the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sweet potato is tender. Blend with a hand blender for a smooth consistency. Pour into bowls and serve with a little blue cheese crumbled on the top. Next time, try this soup with pumpkin instead of sweet potato, and swap the blue cheese for feta. 56 FOOD & WINE
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Order online at www.kahve.com.au Collection available in Bunbury
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 57
geographe wine region
W
elcome to our latest update on the news and happenings around the Geographe wine region. The days are getting shorter and winter is well and truly here but Barton Jones Wines is offering the perfect antidote. On Saturday June 18th, the Donnybrook-based winery is staging a special Winter Solstice Fire Feast from 6pm. Shelter from the cold amongst friends and enjoy a seasonally-inspired spread as part of an exciting night of sumptuous food, delicious wines and fiery entertainment. The evening begins with a welcome drink in the cosy cellar door before guests sit down for a five-course meal developed by local chefs Beck and Daryn from On The Pass. Limited tickets are available at $95 per person. Throughout the winter months, Barton Jones Wines is also continuing to offer a range of vineyard platters showcasing local produce, designed to complement the wines available through the cellar door. A range of hearty homemade soups have also been added to the
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menu. And, finally, the winery is delighted to announce that it is now exporting a selection of its wines to the UK with the first delivery available for sale in June. Be sure to tell friends and relatives! Bonking Frog Wines recently got in touch to share the news that Andrew Frazer from Six Two Three Zero has painted a mural on the winery’s cellar door wall. A well-known local artist, Andrew is the driving force behind ReDiscover Bunbury, the annual street art festival that showcases new and established Australian and international artists through the painting of exterior murals on the streets of Bunbury’s CBD. “I have never looked at a plain wall the same way since I was first exposed to the possibilities through ReDiscover. So, the long garden wall bordering our cellar door seemed the perfect place for an art project. I love Andrew’s style and find his murals have a touch of whimsy which really appeals to me. Our wall is not completely finished but already I’ve fallen in love with the result. Andrew and I discussed the project and a range of possibilities were suggested. Together we
New mural at Bonking Frog Wines decided a mixture of flora and fauna would work here, and I love the combination he has come up with. I am sure visitors to the cellar door will be captured by the creativity and fun of the project,” explained winery owner, Julie Hutton. Visit the cellar door at 7 Dardanup West Road, North Boyanup on Friday, Saturday and Sundays between 11.30am and 5pm and, while admiring the mural, why not check out the winery’s brand new limited release Foreigner Sparkling Chardonnay 2014, now available. Ferguson Valley winery Green Door Wines has recently released its new autumn menu at the cellar door. Warm up with a range of fabulous dishes, including a Spanish Style Chicken Casserole served on a bed of cous cous with roasted cauliflower and pine nuts, Pulled Pork Sliders with an Apple Slaw served with a side of crisps or try the Garlic, Paprika and Lemon Marinated Lamb Cutlets served with a warm potato salad. Yum! The winery has also announced the release of its 2016 Rosé and Late Picked Verdelho and the 2016 Fiano is also now available for sale.
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Mandalay Road Estate, located at Glen Mervyn, has recently been awarded a four and a half star rating for its 2014 Durif by Winestate magazine. This little known variety has proved extremely popular with customers and is excellent with meat dishes. Also known as Petit Syrah, Durif was developed in the 1870’s by Dr Durif, a French nurseryman who crossed the Syrah grape with the Peloursin variety to create the resulting grape named after him. Durif was common in the southern French regions of Languedoc, Provence and Vin de Pays although it is rarely seen today. Dr Durif was experimenting with grapes that had natural resistance to powdery mildew, however, the new material formed very tight bunches, did not perform well in its native France and is now rarely grown there due to disease pressure. It is still, however, a popular variety in California, widely blended into a number of red wines and, today, a number of wineries are producing Durif as a varietal in its own right, creating quite a resurgence in the popularity of the wine. The Rutherglen region in Victoria is well known for its Durif and the variety is being grown successfully in other Australian regions. The wines made from Durif are usually firm, full-flavoured wines, rich in tannin. Depending on the style that the winemaker chooses, the wines can vary from soft and short lived to robust and flavoursome and are able to age for a decade or longer. Durif wines are always more enjoyable when served with hearty foods, such as roast beef, stews and full-flavoured, mature cheeses. Mandalay Road Durif is at the robust and 60 FOOD & WINE
flavoursome end of the Durif spectrum. Drinking well now, it will age spectacularly! Exciting news from Donnybrook winery Oakway Estate is that Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine has recently named the winery as Geographe’s Best Small Cellar Door. In addition to the award-winning wines available, the winery is also now offering a range of beers on tap with the idea to rotate the choice of beers depending on the season. Currently, the choice includes a pale ale, an amber ale and a lager. Oakway Estate has also announced the next date for its popular Long Table Lazy Lunch as Sunday August 21st. Log on to the winery’s website for further information. Incidentally, Gourmet Traveller WINE magazine also announced St Aidan as Cellar Door with Best Food and Willow Bridge Estate as Star Cellar Door. Vineyard 28 will once again be hosting its weekend of wool and felt, Woolly Winter Exhibition, on the June long weekend. Open each day from 10am to 5pm, the exhibition showcases the talents of local knitters, crocheters and felters and features specially handcrafted items available for sale. From tea cosies to fairies, from hand-knitted baby items to clothing, this is a great opportunity to not only see some wonderful creations but also a chance to purchase a unique gift. Located at 270 Bagieau Road, West Harvey, the exhibition runs from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th June and further information is available on 9733 5605 or on the winery’s website.
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)
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 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
Fresh Juices Natural Fruit Smoothies Coffee Tea Chai Organic Teas Hot Vegetarian Bakes Free Range Chicken & Eggs Sandwiches Lebanese Rolls Toasted Turkish Breads Gluten Free and Dairy Free Foods Inspiring Fresh Salads Raw Delights Super Foods Mon-Fri 7.30am-5.30pm Thurs 7.30am-6.00pm Sat 8.00am-4.00pm 08 9791 2559 naturaltemptation.com.au 47 Stephen Street EMBRACE D SUSTAINABLE LIVING BR ELI EA CIO LOVE YOUR BODY KF US AS & YOUR PLANET TS ! FOOD & WINE 61
Pétanque at Whicher Ridge Wines
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Chapman Hill-based winery Whicher Ridge Wines has a new attraction for visitors - the game of Pétanque. The winery has built two gravelled Pétanque playing areas, one large enough for nine playing areas (pistes) in a fenced paddock to the west of the winery and a single Pétanque piste located adjacent to the winery building. The Pétanque pistes are open 5 days a week from Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. Pétanque is a form of bowls, or boules, where hollow metal balls are thrown as close as possible to a small wooden ball, which is the jack, or chochonnet. The name Pétanque is derived from a French phrase meaning ‘feet fixed’ or ‘feet planted on the ground’ as the game requires the player to throw with their feet together inside a 25 cm circle with both feet on the ground. The game is normally played on hard dirt or gravel but can easily be played on any surface. A truly inclusive outdoor game, Pétanque is one of the fastest growing participant sports in the world and the game is closely associated with wineries and cellar doors in other wine growing regions both throughout Australia and in Europe. Originating in the Provence region of France, this relaxing and highly social game is best enjoyed with a glass of wine in hand. With sets of balls available for visitors to use, owners Neil and Cathy will be only too happy to run through the rules of the game while giving a quick lesson.
Have you discovered what’s behind the Green Door yet..? Open Fri/Sat/Sun 11am - 4.30pm
Winery & Café
1112 Henty Rd, Ferguson Valley (08) 9728 0907
BONKING
FWRO G INES Cellar Door Open Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 11.30am-5pm
Easy 10 minute drive from Bunbury. Self-contained vineyard cottage available
7 Dardanup West Road, North Boyanup
Ph: 0408 930 332
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GOING ALTERNATIVE By Anne Mazza, Mazza Wines
Fifteen years ago while holidaying in Spain, my husband David and I were in the final stages of getting ready to plant our own vineyard in the Preston Valley. However, as we sampled the fantastic local wine with the stunning vineyards of Rioja stretched out before us, we began to question the choice of grapes we intended to use. All set to plant Merlot and Shiraz, our visit to Spain inspired us to do something different. After researching our climate, we realised that our farm could be the perfect place to grow Tempranillo and Graciano, the two main varieties used to make Rioja wine. David had already discovered his love of Portuguese wines from earlier travels and that led us to source Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Bastardo and Sousao. And that’s how Mazza Wines came to grow alternative wine varieties. The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show classes an alternative wine variety as any type of grape that is not considered mainstream or widely planted. Believe it or not there are actually around one and a half thousand varieties of wine grapes grown in Australia, although we usually see the same ones over and over again in bottle shops and on restaurant menus. This is slowly starting to change. Many wine producers are embracing the opportunity to experiment with the hundreds of different grape varieties available to them by choosing vines more suited to their local climates and soils. Australian wine producers are free to grow any variety of grapes anywhere unlike their
European counterparts, who are bound by strict rules of their appellation, or wine region, which governs which grapes can be grown and how wines must be produced. We also have a new generation of wine makers who are better travelled than ever, who have completed many vintages overseas and have brought their grape growing and wine making discoveries back home with them along with a passion to experiment further. One of the better known alternative varieties in Australia is the Spanish red grape Tempranillo, which is becoming increasingly popular. The Geographe Region is recognised as an area that can consistently produce excellent quality Tempranillo. The Geographe Wine Show now also has a well-established awards category for highlighting the alternative varieties coming out of its own region and other parts of Australia. Our region is predominantly made up of small boutique wine growers. Small producers are an adventurous lot, often willing to try something new and different. Our wine is very personal. Most of us live at our vineyards and if we are producing an alternative style of wine there will be usually a story behind it, often revolving around a passion to produce something unique. So don’t be intimidated next time you see a variety that you don’t know or that you are unsure how to pronounce. Ask about it. Give it a try. It might be your next favourite wine. FOOD & WINE 65
WINTER REDS B y J a k e At k i n s o n
It’s time to bring out the winter reds and warm the soul! If there is one thing that the Geographe does well, right across the board from Harvey in the North to the Whicher Ranges in the South, it is a gutsy hearty red. With a broad range of styles and flavours for the picking and choosing, here are a couple of wines that will be on my consumption shortlist this cold season. First up is a release from Talisman Wines of the Ferguson Valley. Its 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec is a perfect testament to show the potential and reward of laying down a classy red for a little while. The wine shows fragrant black currant aromas, cigar box and char roasted capsicum. The palate is as seamless as a velvet glove, with a fine amalgamation of textures and flavours.
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It saddens me to report that this winery along with quite a few other producers in the Harvey and Myalup area lost its 2016 vintage to the massive bush fires at the end of last year. The smoke was so thick and present that there was no question that smoke taint was going to be an issue for Fifth Estate. However, its latest release, the 2014 Shiraz, is an absolute cracker! Rich, bold and ripe plums and cake spice jump from the glass, with a palate of brooding red fruits and star anise and a long lingering, yet smooth finish. This wine has serious drinkability now and like the Talisman offering, with a little time in the cellar, will reward for years to come.
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BARTON JONES WINERY
08 9731 2233
FERGUSON FALLS CAFÉ
08 9728 1616
Vineyard cheese platters, homemade cakes, coffee, tea and wine tasting.
Gourmet pizzas, tasting plates, Yahava coffee, cakes and premium gelato.
Open Thurs to Mon 10.30am - 4.30pm
Open Thurs to Sun (+ long weekends) 11.00am - 5.00pm
39 Upper Capel Road, Donnybrook
172 Pile Road, Ferguson Valley
www.bartonjoneswines.com.au
MARKET EATING HOUSE
www.fergusonfalls.com.au
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
MCDONALDS
MOJO’S RESTAURANT
Burgers, wraps, salads, sides, desserts, soft drinks and great coffee. Open 24 Hours
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
Now in 4 locations Bunbury, Bunbury South, Dalyellup and Treendale
Victoria Street (near the Grand Cinema)
www.marketeatinghouse.com.au
Find us on Facebook
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NATURAL TEMPTATION CAFÉ
Marlston Chinese Restaurant
08 9792 5900
www.mojosrestaurant.com.au
08 9791 2559
NICOLA’S RISTORANTE
08 9791 3926
Vegetarian food to feed your body and soul, fresh juices and fruit smoothies, coffee, organic tea, healthy sweets.
Italian casual dining for all serving fresh pasta, chicken, steak and local seafood.
Open Mon to Fri 7.30am - 5.30pm, Thurs 7.30am - 6.00pm, Sat 8.00am - 4.00pm
Open Mon to Sat Lunch 11.30am - 2.00pm, Dinner 6.00pm - Late, Sun (long weekends and special occasions only)
47 Stephen Street
62-64 Victoria Street
www.naturaltemptation.com.au
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www.nicolasristorante.com.au
08 9791 6649
SEARS CAFÉ
08 9791 7933
Fresh and tasty menu, family-friendly interior, beautiful ocean views.
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 7 Days 6.30am - 10.00pm
Open 7 days 6.30am - 2.00pm
Inside Bunbury Seaview Apartments 205 Ocean Drive, South Bunbury
52 Victoria Street
www.ocean205.com.au
SERENDIPITY CAFÉ AND TAKEAWAY
www.searscafe.com.au
08 9721 9217
SMALLWATER ESTATE
08 9731 6036
Great coffee, homemade schnitzels, burgers, gourmet sandwiches and full café menu.
Situated high on the property, dine overlooking the picturesque vines and dams that produce the wines and marron served on the menu.
Open Mon to Fri 7.30am – 3.00pm, Sat 7.30am – 2.00pm
Open Fri, Sat and Sun 10.00am to 4.00pm
13-15 Stephen Street
52 Tramline Road, Newlands, Donnybrook
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STEAKOUT RESTAURANT
www.smallwaterestate.com.au
08 9792 4677
THAI KORAT
08 9721 9838
A la carte steakhouse, best quality steak, ribs, chicken and fish available. Full licensed, extensive wine collection, bookings essential.
Delicious Thai cuisine with friendly service in a city central location.
Open Tues to Sat 5.00pm - 8.30pm Sun Closed
Open Lunch Tues to Fri 11.30am - 2.00pm Dinner Tues to Sun 6.00pm - Late
Corner Bussel Highway and Brittain Road
130 Victoria Street
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www.steakoutrestaurant.com.au
THE TOWNHOUSE
Takeaway available.
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
www.wfccc.com.au
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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
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
WELLINGTON FOOD, WINE AND COTTAGES
BAYVIEW GEOGRAPHE RESORT
www.wfccc.com.au
www.bayviewhotels.com.au
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.
08 9728 3043
08 9792 6200 1800 017 570
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.
1800 674 147
LAKESIDE HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
MANDURAH HOLIDAY RENTALS
RIVER RESORT VILLAS
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.
4 star fully-furnished apartments close to the Murray River. Budget family accommodation on the lake by the Murray River. Rooms 28 Two Bedroom Ensuite Apartments (Lakeside), 22 Two and Three Bedroom Villas (River Resort) Room Rate Contact resort Guest Facilities Swimming pool, heated spa, pool table, tennis court, kids’ playroom.
www.lakesideholidayapartments.com.au www.riverresort.com.au
08 9537 7634
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
Call Shona MacErlich reception@mandurahholidayrentals.com.au
www.mandurahholidayrentals.com.au
0429 996 389
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
WHAT’S ON In association with
Corner Symmons & Blair St | Tel 1300 661272 www.bunburyentertainment.com
Saturday 4 June, 8pm Perth International Burlesque Festival Roadshow
Saturday 3 September, 7.30pm & Sunday 4 September, 1pm Circus Oz
Thursday 15 September, 12.30pm & 8pm Never Did Me Any Harm
Sunday 5th June, 8pm Ian Moss - Six Strings Classic Tour Saturday 18 June, 3pm Family Proms Concert Friday 24 June, 7pm Foster & Allen - Anniversary Celebration Tour Wednesday 29 June, 11am & 6pm & Thursday 30 June, 11am The 52-Storey Treehouse Friday 1 July, 8pm The Greats of 70’s Country Music Friday 22 July, 7pm & 9pm The Paris Underground Cabaret Saturday 23 July, 8pm Jimeoin – Yeehaa! Tuesday 26 July, 7pm Soweto Gospel Choir Saturday 30 July, 8pm Falling Through Clouds Saturday 13 August, 7.30pm Counter Move, Sydney Dance Company Thursday 18 August, 11am & 6pm & Friday 19 August, 11am The Peasant Prince Tuesday 23 August, 7.30pm An Evening with Tommy Emmanuel Thursday 1 September, 12.30pm & 8pm Roy Orbison and The Everley Brothers - A tribute starring Dean Bourne WHAT’S ON 71
WHAT’S ON
The Paris Underground Cabaret Friday 22 July, 7pm & 9pm Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre HEAD OVER TO BUNBURY Regional Entertainment Centre for an evening of live entertainment with The Paris Underground Cabaret. Enter the Paris Underground and journey through the dark delights of the city of light. Witness astounding acts of magic and illusion, spectacular tap dancing, brilliant burlesque, breathtaking aerials, quirky circus and incendiary songs all in a classic European cabaret and variety show.
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Co-creator of the show Richard Vegas explains audiences will “witness the delights of a magic spectacular and French burlesque, cabaret and variety show.”
Call Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre on 1300 661272 or go online at www.bunburyentertainment.com for further information.
Sexy, alluring, atmospheric, accomplished and supremely entertaining vaudeville! Geoffrey Williams, Stage Whispers.
Donnybrook Food & Wine Fest
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Fonty’s Pool, Manjimup Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June
Truffle Kerfuffle
6th annual festival presented by Genuinely Southern Forests Fonty’s Pool, Seven Day Road, Manjimup A weekend long celebration of truffle season in the heart of Australian truffle country. During this hands-on and adventurous festival, guests can join truffle hunters to search out prized truffles, visit the festival village for a taste of the region or get their truffle fix at exclusive dining events. Purchase a weekend pass from $20 (Concession $15) or Sunday only pass from $10. Children under 15 free. For further information, go online at www.trufflekerfuffle.com.au or email hello@trufflekerfuffle.com.au Saturday 2 July
South West Mud Fest
Bootleg Brewery, Puzey Road, Wilyabrup A jam-packed day full of burgers, mud and beer. Take on your mates in the Dirty Dozen 12km race guaranteed to test fitness, endurance and skill or tackle the Mud Mayhem 5km short course and negotiate the obstacles. For further information and registrations, go online at www.swmudfest.com.au Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August
B a l i n g u p M e d i e va l C a r n i va l e Balingup
Dress up in medieval costume and step back in time as Balingup Medieval Carnivale celebrates its 20th year. Market stalls, gourmet food, tastings and sales of locally made wines and ciders, camel rides, wagon rides, interactive children’s entertainment and live music and dance. Gates open Saturday 10am to 8pm (burning of the dragon 6pm) and Sunday 8pm to 3pm. Tickets $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday, $20 Weekend Pass. Children under 12 free. For further information, go online at www.balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au
Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 August
Nannup Flower and G a r d e n F e s t i va l Vasse Highway, Nannup
Be prepared for a visual feast at Nannup’s Flower and Garden Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Discover displays, floral art, crafts, workshops and practical tips on home gardening. Explore how flowers inspire and help us in everyday life and be captivated by and marvel at their beauty. Plus, take a stroll back in time with the special ‘Love from Nanna’s Garden’ theme. All in a charming, relaxed rural location. For further information, call 9756 1286 or go online at www.nannupgardens.org.au
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