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

Believe it or not, it’s now almost nine years since the launch of The Mandurah Life and four years since the magazine underwent its last major redesign. So, while everyone has been relaxing on the Peel region’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. So we thought it was time for a revamp! As well as our fresh new look, we’ve also kept and improved upon what we know our readers love about our magazines with plenty of eye-catching photography and interesting local content.

Our other news is that after publishing 34 editions of The Mandurah Life as a quarterly, we have recently decided to change the frequency of the magazine to twice a year. Some of you may have seen our new Perth-based magazine, South of the River, launched late last year, and with regular Peel content planned for this we will now be publishing an Autumn/Winter edition and Spring/Summer edition in Mandurah.

It’s been a fun ride these last nine 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 strong 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 Mandurah Life, ink on paper will always be the medium for luxury and highly photographic content.

Hope you like our new look!

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s another hot summer draws to a close and we head into the cooler period of the year, there are still plenty of reasons to get out and about around town.

A packed film and arts programme is planned during the autumn/winter period with Mandurah’s performing arts centre increasingly attracting a wide and varied suite of performers. Highlights include appearances from Judith Lucy, Ian Moss and the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow along with the annual Stretch Arts Festival. And, don’t forget, movie fans can enter into our regular competition to win a film pass for 4 courtesy of Reading Cinemas. Details on how to enter are on page 79.

Luxury cars, the latest seasonal fashion trends, interior design tips, restaurant reviews and more! It’s all in the latest issue of The Mandurah Life.

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AUTUMNAL & WINTER

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

Hurray for cooler weather! Now we can indulge ourselves with shopping sprees to find beautifully textured layers and warm cosy sweaters. However, this winter, seasonal fashion is much more than that; there are trends with elegant and modern lines that will definitely 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 winter 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 skinhugging ankle or over-the-knee 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 oversized sweaters, softly tailored pants, jersey tapered joggers and long 10 STYLE

luxurious coats in restrained colours – monochrome or neutrals.

For these cooler months, keep hair naturally beautiful - it’s a trend that follows on from spring and summer but it does require a little effort to pull off. 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 this season, 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 winter, 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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Stylish fashion boutique Love To Be on Mandurah Terrace has expanded and recently opened a second store in Mandurah Ocean Marina.

Located next to the Seashells Resort, the store stocks a wide range of fashion-forward brands all exclusive to Mandurah. Discover the latest collections from Cooper St, Shilla, Guess, Tony Bianco, Spicy Sugar, Sunny Girl, Sass and Fate, Misano and more. With new winter stock arriving weekly, the store also plans to introduce new brands Elwood and Glasshouse Candles over the coming months.

Open 7 days, visit the store at 7/16 Dolphin Drive, Mandurah Ocean Marina, or call 9535 3500 for further information and to check opening hours.

With over 16 years’ experience in real estate, local agent Karen Montgomery has recently combined her passion for real estate and her love of home furnishings all under one roof.

Now open on Mandurah Terrace, Monty’s Homewares is a treasure trove of quality homewares and gorgeous gifts sourced both locally and from around the world. Enter the store and discover beautiful towels from Turkey, throws and cushions from South East Asia, exquisite hand-woven, pure wool pom pom throws and poufs from Morocco, and stunning Europeandesigned stainless steel homewares.

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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.

Mixing up materials is a trend that works throughout all living spaces, adding interest and a touch of homeliness. As well as colours and textures, think about pairing new items with old, traditional with quirky. 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.

When it comes to eating, the trend has gone full circle and the formal dining room is making a big comeback.

Rather than eating in an open plan space, it feels special to dine at a beautifully dressed table in a room set away from the chaos of everyday life. Embrace this trend 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. They create a cosy, homely look particularly with sofas and chairs centred towards the hearth.

Bathrooms are all about the spa feel. Rooms are being made to feel 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 as the Pantone colours of the year. 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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f there is one room in the house that needs an extra special bit of attention, then it has to be the kitchen. The space where family and friends congregate, it needs to feel special and homely as well as being well designed. So, if your kitchen needs an update, take inspiration from these on-trend ideas.

Before getting stuck into bench tops and accessories, rethink the actual layout of the room. It’s no longer enough to have a kitchen that looks stylish; it has to work well too. Assess what kind of areas or ‘zones’ are needed to achieve the required lifestyle. For example, is a significant amount of storage required? If regularly entertaining, does the prep need to be hidden in a butler’s pantry or if using a variety of appliances, do they need to invisibly connect to power outlets or the internet? Writing this wish list down in black and white will help to direct design ideas and lead the way in planning how spaces and task lighting should be organised.

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dishwashers, and matte cutlery and dinnerware.

The dark features give depth to a room and create a striking contrast against pale tones. It’s a masculine yet sophisticated look.

In contrast, there is a strong interest in soft pastel colours, especially blue and rose hues, which are in keeping with the Pantone colours of the year. In partnership, these tones add warmth to the hard surfaces and monochrome palette typically found in kitchens.

When it comes to choosing the design and layout of the cabinets and benchtops, bold and clean lines allow the use of the trending new look; mismatching. Play around with tones, colours, textures or even choose different styles and the kitchen will take on more depth and personality.

Try to introduce tactile surfaces, such as a thin porcelain countertop, custom timber work wrapped around an island, geometric tiling in a small and

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otherwise unnoticed area, glass, and wooden panelling. The different textures can also help to create a modern café look, which is another growing kitchen fashion statement. To create a refined and boutique café–kitchen, add other materials, such as natural stone, concrete, reclaimed wood, and metal chairs and bar stools. And don’t be put off by extortionate price tags that often come with stone, marble or other materials. Investigate engineered materials, which can cost considerably less. Plus, for an interesting vista, consider installing an oversized, floor to ceiling window and let the ever changing artwork of outside add a café-style vibe.

Finally, well-chosen artworks are a unique way to make the hub of the home even more special and personal. Add a gallery of favourite artworks or keep it simple with just one piece that will help provide the feature colour and inspire the rest of the kitchen’s palette.

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by James Hoolahan, the team pride themselves on producing high quality work with sharp attention to detail as well as first rate customer service.

Experts in the design, manufacture and installation of luxury kitchens and custom cabinets, the team uses a range of top quality brands and materials, including Blum draw systems, and engineered and natural stone surfaces. With a strong focus on designing kitchens with plenty of storage space and a high usability factor, designs offer a strong visual appeal. The team is also able to create 3-D drawings in the initial stages of planning. These drawings can be produced together with a 3-dimensional walk through model, allowing clients the opportunity to visualise the kitchen before the start of the manufacturing process.

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omeowners looking to freshen up the interior of their home or those on the hunt for a one-off statement piece can take plenty of inspiration from an exciting new home furnishings showroom that has recently opened its doors a short drive away in Como. Located on Labouchere Road, Melting Pot Studios is owned and operated by interior designer Meryl Carter, who opened the store after many successful years of designing and renovating homes both in Australia and overseas.

A career in aviation first in the US and then in Australia with Bombardier was the catalyst for Meryl’s interest in interior design.

Having renovated and decorated homes in the US alongside her day job, a chance opportunity to decorate the interior of a private jet led to a successful period of property development in Sydney.

On returning to Perth, Meryl set up Meryl Carter Interior Designs and Home Renovations and it was then that she stumbled upon the distinctive range of home furnishings from Melting Pot Studios. Regularly recommending the range to her clients, the opportunity arose last August to purchase the business and Meryl’s dream of owning a stylish

home furnishings store was to become a reality.

Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am, discover a vast range of products, including lamps, mirrors, wall art, sculptures and cabinets. There’s also a large selection of dining suites, chairs and tables. Designed in California, Chicago and New York, each piece is handmade, beautifully crafted and completely exclusive with no two pieces the same. Styles range from art deco and contemporary chic to Japanese Zen, American Hamptons style, European and more, and prices start from just $200 up to a maximum of $3500.

Over the next few months, in addition to regular updates of stock, the showroom will also be adding a fabulous selection of contemporary, Europeandesigned recliner rockers, featuring exquisite wood and stainless steel finishes. The range of wall art, lamps and sculptures will also be updated with even more choice available.

With so many special one-off pieces available in store, Melting Pot Studios is a tempting place to work. “The problem when you work in such a beautiful showroom is that you love everything,” says Meryl. “I find myself always wanting to take something home each night and I have to stop and say, no! I think my favourite piece at the moment is ‘Off to the Races’, which is a statue of a gorgeous lady wearing a big hat that lights up! I also love ‘City Park’, a wall art piece, which is striking. It reminds me of Melbourne with the rain, the trees and the people all dressed up. Wonderful!”

Melting Pot Studios can be found at Suite 2, Como 171 Building, 171 Labouchere Road, Como. Customers also have access to a choice of award-winning interior decorators. Available from $150 per hour, this fee can be deducted from any special item purchased from the Melting Pot range.

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ith its stunning waterside location and picturesque canal developments, owning a boat in Mandurah has always been an essential part of the local lifestyle. However, expensive boats and waterfront properties can provide appealing targets, meaning protecting your investments with the right security system has never been so important.

Local company Mediatek, part of the Home Hub Group, an amalgamation of 4 businesses that also includes Mandurah Flyscreens and Security Doors, Patios R Us and CrimShut Roller Shutters, specialises in providing the very latest, high quality security products on the market. Using high-resolution equipment with long range night-vision, its range of high-end cameras 28 HOME & GARDEN

is designed to suit all requirements and budgets.

Standard CCTV simply doesn’t cut it, particularly when using such material to help catch the culprit.

Most standard cameras on the market offer 1.3 or 2 megapixels of resolution at best, however, Mediatek’s cameras go up up to 4 megapixels and higher. With its cameras set up to zoom and focus perfectly, highpowered infrared night-vision up to a range of 50 metres delivers crisp, grain-free shots.

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JOHN TONKIN COLLEGE SURF SCIENCE PROGRAMME

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econdary students throughout the Peel region have an exciting opportunity to be part of the John Tonkin College Surf Science Programme in 2017. As an approved specialist programme, students from any school in the region can apply for next year’s intake in years 7 through to 10.

Providing students with the opportunity to participate in a challenging and exciting course, the Surf Science Programme allows students to closely link all learning to the marine environment and various outdoor activities, such as surfing, swimming and marine science. It is an academic extension programme with a strong focus on marine outdoor pursuits, projects, research and collaboration with community groups, and it aims to create successful learners, confident and creative individuals and active and informed citizens through its project based learning.

The projects are collaborative across the main learning areas of Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences, English and Outdoor Education, and each year group has at least one major project to complete per year. The year 7 and 8 groups focus on the impact of marine debris whereas the year 9 and 10 students focus on the dolphins of the Peel-Harvey Estuary and the organisation of a Dolphin Forum.

Hand in hand with the projects, a number of community relationships have been initiated. Parties involved include Murdoch University Cetacean Unit (currently studying the dolphins of the Peel Harvey Inlet), Peel Harvey Catchment Council, Mandurah City Council, Mandurah Cruises, Canoe Trails of Mandurah 32 EDUCATION & TRAINING

and Pinjarra, Mandurah Environment and Heritage Group, Dudley Dolphin and Dolphin Buddy Club and Tangaroa Blue.

The programme has also initiated the formation of its own community group known as Estuary Guardians.

Estuary Guardians is a whole community organisation modelling itself on the River Guardians of the Swan River. With representatives from each organisation meeting together, sharing ideas and finding ways to pitch in and help each other, members are confident of achieving objectives more effectively. The main focus of Estuary Guardians in 2016 will be to produce a Fin Guide for the identification of the Peel-Harvey Estuary dolphins, to eliminate the release of balloons and to encourage schools to become Estuary Guardian Schools.

Surf Science students are also Bushranger cadets, and through this programme they are able to achieve a Level 1 by the end of year 10. In Year 10 they complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award as well as their First Aid Certificate. Extensive outdoor marine activities include sailing at the school’s purpose built maritime centre in Dawesville, learning to surf at local beaches, kayaking and swimming.

Students and community members are also invited to the Surf Science Expo to be held at the Maritime Centre on 20th May. This is a great opportunity to see the programme in action.

For further information on applying for the 2017 programme, contact John Tonkin College on 9535 3800.

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Expo for Approved Specialist Program in Surf Science - 2017 Enrolments Friday 20 May 9:30-11.30am Interested students, parents and community members are invited to visit the John Tonkin College Maritime Centre located on the beautiful Peel Estuary in Dawesville to find out what happens in the

Approved Specialist Program in Surf Science Displays and presentations Meet staff and students Morning Tea JTC Tindale Campus, Gibla Street, Mandurah

Tel 9535 3800 www.johntonkincollege.wa.edu.au

JTC Maritime Centre is located on the southern side of the Dawesville Cut From Old Coast Road turn left onto Estuary Road, left again on Estuary Road, then right along the Cut. JTC Maritime Centre and Port Bouvard Sailing Club is on the right.

RSVP by Friday 13 May on 9535 3800

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COMMUNITY TRAINING AUSTRALIA Mandurah 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 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 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 organisations. Any one of these diplomas 34 EDUCATION & TRAINING

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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.

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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 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 by 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 36 EDUCATION & TRAINING

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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2016 CASM ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE TREV BLYTH

HILLY COUFREUR

Trev Blyth is a self-taught artist, late-blooming, possessing a passion to draw and paint emanating from childhood. He is influenced strongly by nature and has a keen interest in primitive art.

After a childhood upbringing and primary teacher training in Holland, then family life in New Zealand, Hilly Coufreur now lives and works as a full time artist in Mandurah.

Producing his first ‘serious’ artwork in 2001, Trev has since consistently worked towards building a body of work to communicate and share his passions.

Starting her painting career four years ago, Hilly quickly found her passion was for large abstract art consisting of bright and bold acrylic colours on canvas. “I seem to be drawn to colours and shapes, contrast and movement” she says.

“My imagery arises from an interest in medieval stories, an observation of nature and the exploration of man’s pure connection with the elements” reveals Trev.

Recent renewed camping trips along the north and south coast of Western Australia re-invigorated his connection to earth and spiritual tribal cultures.

“Startling topography, wonderful creatures of land and sea, amazing plant-life and breathtaking skyscapes inspired my latest paintings which also incorporate symbols of the forces of nature.”

Working in acrylic on large canvases, Trev combines his own library of symbols with a blend of historical and more contemporary stories of personal relevance.

“The main aim of my residency will therefore be to explore a practice for new works that identify with my life and my beliefs, resulting in a cohesive body of work I can be recognized for.”

Inspired and influenced by the Western Australian landscape, Hilly’s work takes direct reference from the colours, lines and patterns of flora, fauna and architecture, as well as textures and colours of food.

Her works are a process of spontaneous gestures, adding, moving and subtracting paint. She builds up cumulative layers of paint, working on patterns and details as they emerge.

“My manner of applying paint has been to drag it with a squeegee. I am also drawn to the idea of using stencils, spray paint, sand and collage. During my residency I would like to explore these processes on a large scale.”

Hilly’s works are in private collections in Australia, New Zealand and Holland.

Trev Blyth and Hilly Coufreur, images by Roz D’Raine

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EXHIBITION REVIEW

Mythopoeia: World Tales Reimagined

by Belinda Joynes Local Mandurah artist Belinda Joynes delighted CASM audiences with her intriguing exhibition Mythopoeia: World Tales Reimagined in February and March.

A beautifully engaging first solo exhibition, Joynes’ work confidently delivered a series of whimsical, highly decorative and figurative narratives.

Describing herself as a story teller, Joynes’ body of work explored themes relating to identity and connection through a female perspective.

“After immersing myself deeply in the spirituality, culture and traditions of Europe, I came home determined to explore my own relationship and sense place within the landscapes and character of the Peel” she revealed.

The artworks shown were a merging of her strongly developed artistic style and personal symbology with her research of heroic female figures and iconic visual references.

Joynes creates a series of layers within each work, often beginning with pages from books which are sprayed with stencil patterns then painted over before highlighting in pen. The works are bright and clean and eyecatching.

Unique within the exhibition was ‘Mother’. The work is collaged with textile and paper and is subltly painted on raw linen. It was inspired by ancient text supporting a theory that Earth may have once been worshipped as a living femila being and the local Thrombolites at Lake Clifton.

A favourite fable from the show was that of ‘The Weaving Girl’ which tells a sad tale of love, loss and hope. Joynes’ image reveals the pinnacle of the fable where the heroine is about to be reunited via a bridge of magpies through the heavens to her husband and children.

Conveying a sense of power, cheekiness and fun is the ‘Moon Bear’. Bright and colourful, surrounded by large flowers in bloom, the ‘Moon Bear’ was inspired by the idea of the bear goddess presiding over nature.

Joynes favourite piece was ‘The Garden of Life’. She said “When I was working on this painting I felt that everything was coming together in my practice and life. When I look at her I cannot help but smile and feel happy. I even dyed my hair red!”

Joynes’ current works can be viewed on her website www.belindajoynes.com

Left to Right: Mother, The Weaving Girl, Moon Bear and Garden of Life

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MEET ...

D AV I D GILES AFTER A NEAR DROWNING

experience in 1993 while swimming in the Southern Ocean, David Giles felt propelled to follow his passion and began to paint.

Since then, he has gone on to become a renowned artist with over twenty art awards and fifty solo exhibitions to his name, including shows in New York, Paris, Singapore, Bali and throughout Australia.

Cited by The Sunday Times as “one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary painters” and the subject of an ABC documentary, How Art Changed My Life, Giles has also featured in the World Wide Art Books publication, International Contemporary Masters, and in numerous interior design and builders’ magazines.

Based in Fremantle, he is also now the owner of two art galleries, The David Giles Art Gallery at 49B High Street, and Studio Eleven at 11 Captains Lane.

The David Giles Art Gallery hosts regular exhibitions of guest artists and showcases work by more than a dozen artists in the stockrooms. Studio Eleven houses five artists in residence, including David Giles, Rita

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Said, Liliana Stafford, Carol-Ann Huging and Tricia Maiorana, and is also home to the Freedom School where Giles runs his painting classes.

Giles’ work has been described by art critic Sonja Vujic as “intuitive, spontaneous and inspirational”, as “profoundly numinous and deeply meditative” and as “taking us on a journey into a complex, fascinating and evocative field of visual and poetic engagement.”

Giles himself describes his work as “journeys into the limitlessness of the imagination, into the vertigo of the truly sublime.” Held in numerous collections worldwide, an original Giles painting is a timeless treasure and a mystical and wonderful addition to the interior design of any home or office.

To view David Giles’ available works, go online at www.davidgilesartstudios.com.au

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here is no doubting Mandurah is a fantastic place to live. With fabulous beaches and waterways, great surfing and fishing, quality private and public schools, a wide choice of shops and our capital city just 40 minutes away by train, it’s a lifestyle comparable to anything WA has to offer. It’s the aquatic playground that most people living inland can only dream about.

Having said all of that, the local property has not escaped the same fate that other markets have succumbed to all over Australia. Currently, we are experiencing low property values, a glut of listings on the market and super-cautious buyers, who painstakingly pore over the hundreds of listings before choosing their ideal home. It’s a market that reminds me very much of how the market was way back in the early 1990s. At that time, I was carrying over 40 listings and, again, there were very few serious buyers around.

It was also a time when auctions started to creep in to help move properties that had been on the market for between 6 and 12 months.

A few weeks ago, I decided to attend an auction run by a local agent and in the lead up to the event my anticipation was high. The agent was presenting 26 properties for auction and I was excited to see how this day would finish up.

From the outset, I was extremely impressed with the agency staff, who were incredibly professional, immaculately dressed and obviously very much into the day. The event was well planned and executed

without a hitch - that’s until the auction itself began.

Disappointingly, the first 6 properties presented were passed in without a bid and by the end of the afternoon just 2 of the 26 properties had gone under the hammer.

It is worth pointing out, however, that the agency was anticipating further interest in some of the properties following the auction.

The poor response to the auction and disappointing outcome reinforced to me that, in this market, it is essential to get the price of the property correct from the outset. This is the only way to attract current buyers who are super-sensitive to values and only looking for bargains.

The current slow market is difficult to swallow for those who bought during the boom times, especially those who are carrying very high mortgages on overpriced homes. Some sellers are sitting tight and holding on, hoping that the market will improve soon, which, unfortunately in the current economic climate, is unlikely to happen in the near future.

At times like these, choosing the right agent is paramount. Agents who overprice properties just to get a listing simply waste everyone’s time and, if the price is not adjusted quickly, all the property will do is sit there.

Worse than that, it will probably help to sell the house down the road which is listed at the current market value. An over-priced property makes other properties look like good value, which is not the ideal situation. As I said earlier, price is everything in this market.

During my career, I have seen the market rise and fall. I have seen amazing prices achieved in the high times and I have seen properties going for a song at other times. It is not the luck of the draw but dedicated hard work and effective selling skills that get property owners results.

With over 19 years’ experience in the local property market, Roz Armstrong is here to help buyers and sellers in Mandurah make the right choices. Call Roz at Marina Real Estate on 0417 927 266 or email roz@marinare.com.au for information on current availability.

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Roz’s hard work and down to earth approach has earned her a reputation as a high achiever. The recipient of numerous prestigious awards including No 1 Sales Representative of the Year for WA, Roz has sold and settled over $300,000,000 worth of property.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

60 Perseus Road, Silver Sands Artistically renovated coastal mansion Positioned on a generous, elevated 809sqm block with ocean glimpses, this huge, two-storey family home features seven bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Renovated and freshly painted throughout, the property is located just two streets back from Silver Sands Beach and includes a large family kitchen and massive living area with open fireplace and built-in bar. The sparkling 9 metre pool comes with a separate pool house with its own bathroom and kitchen, which doubles as alternative accommodation, a teen retreat or as an office or craft room. Secure parking, air-con,

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built-in wardrobes and a fully fenced courtyard and garden are just some of the many highlights.

Fit for a large or growing family, this centrally located home is close to shops, schools and local amenities. It offers the ultimate in size, presentation and location.

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60 Perseus Road

U n i t 7 , 3 5 C r e e r y S t r e e t, D u d l e y P a r k Attention property investors and bargain hunters!

This neat and tidy three bedroom, two storey, rear townhouse offers an excellent opportunity for an investor or owner-occupier looking to downsize.

Located in a handy location just a short walk from the town centre and estuary and close to all local amenities, the home features a super-shady back courtyard, well presented kitchen with breakfast bar, extra downstairs toilet and plenty of storage space.

Set within a well maintained complex with attractive common grounds and garden shed, access through the garage to the back garden allows for complete security for cars and outdoor privacy.

Low cost body corporate fees of just $200 a quarter also include building insurance.

7/35 Creery Street For further information, call Roz Armstrong at Marina Real Estate on 0417 927 266 or email roz@marinare.com.au Price $276,000.

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5 0 M u r r ay W at e r s B lv d , South Yunderup An oasis at home This property is a must-see! Surrounded by quality homes and situated on one of South Yunderup’s most popular canals where the water is wide and deep, sit back and relax, watch the dolphins swim by and feel on holiday every day.

Situated on a large 842sqm block, internal highlights include polished timber floors and French doors, high ceilings, vast open-plan living with bi-fold doors to the garden, an inspirational kitchen, master bedroom with ensuite and two further double bedrooms, one with an ensuite. The home also includes a TV room or fourth bedroom, double garage and laundry.

Outside, the home features a stunning entertaining area, lush tropical garden beds, a picturesque pagoda with spa, manicured gardens, a private jetty and shimmering water views.

To arrange a viewing, contact Karen Montgomery at Monty’s Realty on 0407 780 002.

Price $735,000.

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With over 16 years’ experience in selling real estate I have sold properties ranging from small apartments to million-dollar riverfront homes.

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NEGATIVE GEARING

By Murray Blakers

W h at ’ s a l l t h e f u s s ?

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ne of the subjects I am most commonly asked about is negative gearing. Over the years, the expression had become a term connected to smart investing, however, more recently, some politicians seem to be referring to it as the scourge of the economy and a tax scam used by wealthy tax dodgers. So what does it mean and what should we do?

The Negative part of the phrase is used to describe an investment, typically, a rental property that loses money. Gearing, on the other hand, is used to describe the money borrowed to increase the amount invested.

The tax system adds together all of our income and we pay tax on the net result. So Negative Gearing is far from being a dodgy tax scam. Instead, it is a way of using borrowed money to invest in assets that don’t always make a profit. A property is negatively geared if the income from it is less than all the expenses incurred. Typical expenses will include rates, repairs, management fees and bank interest. If a property is negatively geared, the tax saving will reduce the loss, in turn making the investment less negative. The opposite of this is, of course, Positive Gearing. Here, an investor buys a property and makes money from the rent; a position far more appealing, particularly if there is a profit from its sale.

So what are the politicians up to? Painting negative gearing as the evil cause of the country’s budget problems may make it easier for voters to swallow change. But what is the real issue here and what will the effect be if the law is changed?

With the introduction of GST, income tax rates were lowered, however, over time, inflation has caused average incomes to move into higher tax brackets.

This effect known as Bracket Creep is caused by wages

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increasing faster than the government increases the tax brackets. Today, taxpayers are again paying very high tax rates with the top tax rate being 49%. The capital gains tax rate, though, was reduced to allow 50% of any profit made from asset sales to be tax free. This has reduced the revenue from the capital gains tax as the maximum rate is now effectively 24.5%.

Changing negative gearing is not guaranteed to fix the cause of the budget problem and may result in less revenue. There is strong argument that capping negative gearing will stop investment in property, cause property losses and slow the economy. In 1985, the Hawk government capped negative gearing. This proved extremely unpopular and the government reinstated negative gearing just two years later. Due to a number of factors affecting the economy at the time there was no clear outcome to the tax other than the fact that it was unpopular. Back then, interest rates were as high as 18% and the then treasurer was attempting to bring down interest rates by discouraging borrowing.

However, today, interest rates are at record lows.

As an investor in property, like most of us, I don’t want a change in the capital gains tax rate or to see the scrapping of negative gearing. But the government has to manage the economy and reign in the budget deficit.

As a defence against change, I believe the best strategy is to look for positively geared investments. Fortunately, Mandurah offers a reasonable number of properties that with a small deposit are close to break even.

Murray Blakers is the principal of BMC Accounting, Mandurah. Contact him on 6365 2170 or visit the office at 94 Allnutt Street.

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i everyone! Hope you are all making plenty of birdies.

What a great time of the year to be playing golf! Autumn is my favourite time as a golfer. The fairways are lush, the greens are cut a bit lower and the wind factor in Mandurah starts to drop off, making it perfect golfing conditions. So, if you have been out all summer on the boat enjoying the waterways, it’s now time to dust off the clubs and get back on the course.

However, beware! From my experience, most people tend to jump straight back in at the deep end. They book in for 18 holes, go straight to the first tee and then proceed to have 5 hours of misery swinging and, sometimes, hitting the ball all over the place. The clubs then get thrown in the boot, usually from a distance, and remain there until the frustration subsides – which could be weeks!

The best and most enjoyable way to get back into the game is to have a comeback plan. I would start by heading to the golf course and going straight to the chipping

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green. I would encourage a few sessions of just hitting a few bump and runs and a few standard chip shots before working up to some pitching and bunker play. This will help get some control over the clubface and path which is critical before moving onto the long shots.

I would suggest sessions of about 45 minutes followed by maybe a beer or a coffee in the clubhouse to help make the experience an enjoyable one. After a couple of sessions, I would then suggest splitting the session into 2 parts, introducing some long shots after the time spent at the chipping green. And there is really no need to hit thousands of balls. Instead, I would limit the full shots to no more than a small bucket. Over a 2 to 3 week period, I would also suggest introducing some putting before finally work your way up to some drivers. Follow this programme and you will be ready to take it all to the course and have an enjoyable golfing experience.

To fast-track your golf, why not book a lesson with a PGA qualified professional? I know that in today’s world everybody gets on the internet to fix technical problems but for all the technology in club design the average golfer’s handicap has still moved upwards over the last 10 years. This is because most people go by feel to fix poor golf shots as they cannot see the problem themselves. This and listening to their well-meaning mate, who rarely has much of an idea, is the biggest handbrake to playing good golf. Golf tuition has gone through some amazing changes, especially in the last 2 to 3 years, so if you have not had a lesson in that time it might well be beneficial to book one in and enjoy the informative experience to better golf.

Good luck and good golfing!

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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 irrespective of age or ability

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• Develop self-esteem, self-confidence, 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

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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 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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Mercedes-Benz B-Class The premium compact with enduring popularity

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t’s now eleven years since Mercedes-Benz first revealed the B-Class to an unsuspecting world, and it’s certainly fair to say that the current model is an altogether different car to the one that first saw the light of day back in 2005.

Described by the German auto manufacturer on its launch as its first Compact Sports Tourer, the original MK1 model met with a somewhat lukewarm response, a reaction more than likely fuelled by problems experienced by the MK1 A-Class, a car it was often compared to. However, the launch of the MK2 version in 2012 was a huge step in the right direction for MercedesBenz.

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Wider, lower, longer and sleeker than its predecessor, it took much of its design cues from the luxurious R-Class and featured a vastly improved cabin layout. It was also the first Mercedes-Benz to sit on the all new chassis that had been specifically designed to carry the next generation of new Mercedes-Benz small cars. In

short, it revitalised its premium compact brand and revolutionised the German brand’s small car fortunes down under.

Building on that success, the current facelift model, launched last year, offered added visual impact and

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plenty of extra features as standard. Its stylish new look included reshaped headlights in line with the current Mercedes-Benz design ethics, an updated front bumper with larger air intakes, revised tail lights with additional LEDs and a reshaped rear bumper elegantly housing the B-Class’s exhaust outlets. The cabin also got a makeover with all models receiving a larger, 8-inch tabletstyle display screen together with updated luxurious trims.

The added standard features also really hit the spot.

The entry level B180 now has satellite navigation and a push-button start whereas the B200 models have added keyless start, a new improved navigation system, LED headlights, and blind spot assist. The top of the range B250 was also fitted with the Mercedes’ 4Matic permanent all-wheel-drive system together with an ambient lighting package and anti-theft system.

Current engine options on the B-Class include a choice of three petrol engines and one diesel. A series

of small modifications on the facelift model managed to improve both performance and fuel economy in some models with the 90kW/200Nm 1.6L turbo petrol B180 just over a second quicker from 0 to 100km/h while its combined cycle fuel economy figure improved to 5.5L/100km. Both the 115kW/250Nm 1.6L turbo petrol B200 and 100kW/300Nm 2.1L turbo diesel B200 CDI also improved their fuel stats by 0.6L and 0.5L per 100kms respectively from the previous models.

With increased competition in the premium compact sector, The B-Class’s all-round impressive package still takes some beating. Practical, stylish and spacious, it remains a class act in its field.

“...added visual impact and plenty of extra features ...”

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For further information on the Mercedes B-Class or any other car in the Mercedes-Benz range, contact Southpoint Star on 9586 5388.

MAJOR SERVICE FROM $140

Description: • Engine Oil & Filter Change • New Spark Plugs (standard plugs) • Tune-up • Service Air Filter • Check & Top Up Fluids

• Check Belts & Hoses • Check Tyres (rotate if needed) • Check Lights • Check Wiper Blades • Full Safety Inspection & Report

Vehicles with platinum plugs, synthetic oil or more than 6 litres will incur additional costs.

Diesels with low ash synthetic oil will incur additional costs.

Logbook services special can be redeemed against a logbook services.

Call our team on 9584 2562 to discuss any additional costs for your vehicle’s logbook service.

Unit 2/76 Reserve Drive, Mandurah Ph: 9584 2562 ABN: 421 387 084 78 & MRB: 6343

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SEASONAL BEAUTY TIPS G O N AT U R A L T H I S W I N T E R

Inspired by international runways, beauty trends are veering towards a more natural look for this winter. But don’t despair if you like to ramp up your look a notch or two every now and then. The forecast also includes a sprinkling of sparkle, drama and impact.

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he winter look for hair is all about a beautiful ungroomed look. Windswept waves and natural movement are all the rage. It allows personality to shine through and individuality to come to the fore. Braids kept loose and carefree or even multiple plaits woven in together are part of the nonchalant ‘undone’ trend too but they take a little more practice to perfect. Sea salt spray helps to create a slightly dishevelled look.

Hand in hand with natural hair comes natural makeup. In past seasons, the ‘no makeup’ look was just that – a look – and a lot of work went into it! This winter, it really is stripped back with a simple combination of under eye concealer, mascara and a healthy soft peach or pink blush to the apples of the cheeks.

Add a dewy youthfulness with a pearly highlighter cream, lip balm or a little royal jelly.

As promised, there are options to add impact to your winter’s beauty look. Spend more time applying mascara and create long and defined spider lashes or doll lashes for a wide-eyed ‘60’s appeal. Or use a black liquid liner to draw a thin line across the upper eye lids.

Also creating an impression this season is vivid eyeshadow. Match it to your outfit or lips, or opt for the eye makeup colour of winter – blue. Find a shade with undertones that suit your skin colour and either draw a slither of blue across the upper eye lids or fill them in completely for a loud pop of colour.

Sparkle comes in the form of glitter. Just a little dusting is needed for eyelids, cheeks or nails for either an angelic daytime look or for when wanting to add a different dimension to an evening look.

Finally, as for the drama, that part is being played by the lips. Bold lips are back for winter in vibrant red. The main thing to keep in mind here is that the drama works best if all other makeup is pared back, natural and nude. To help bold red lips remain perfect for hours, use a lip liner in the same colour and line the lips before as well as after applying the lipstick. Very deep plum and maroon shades are striking too and, this winter, are being used to create a wine-stained look.

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POCKET PET NUTRITION ENSURING A LONG A N D H E A LT H Y L I F E

B Y D R K R I S T I N A G O U G H , R AV E N S W O O D S M A L L A N I M A L C L I N I C

RaBBITS AND GUINEA PIGS

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abbits and guinea pigs are herbivores with a similar gut to horses and constantly growing teeth.

This means to ensure healthy guts and trim teeth they need a highfibre diet. The majority of the diet (over 80%) should consist of grass or fresh hays, such as Meadow, Oaten, Pasture/Paddock, Timothy or Wheaten. Timothy hay tends to be the tastiest whereas Lucerne, although also tasty, should not be fed in large amounts as this can be too high in protein and calcium.

The remainder of the diet should consist of vegetables that are high in vitamins and minerals. These are the leafy greens and herbs and common examples include Asian greens, broccoli, sprouts, cabbage, spinach, parsley and capsicum.

A small amount of high quality guinea pig or rabbit-specific pellets can also be offered. These can be ordered through our veterinary clinic. Pellet mixes and mueslis are best avoided as guinea pigs and rabbits will typically pick out their favourite bits; the tastiest and unhealthiest. Fruits can be offered as an occasional treat but never feed rabbits or guinea pigs cereals and grains, nuts and seeds or processed and sugary foods.

A special note on guinea pigs: Guinea pigs are unable to produce

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and store Vitamin C and, therefore, need dietary sources. Vitamin C deficiencies cause a variety of diseases, some very serious. Follow previous recommendations and those leafy greens should supply all the Vitamin C required.

A special note on rabbits: A new strain of Calicivirus has been developed to maintain Australia’s feral rabbit problem. Please make sure that rabbits are up-to-date on their vaccinations!

R at s a n d M i c e Rats and mice are omnivores and need a varied diet of plant and animal sources. Good quality rat pellets or cubes are available and can be ordered through the clinic. A variety of fresh fruits and vegetables should also be offered daily. As with rabbits and guinea pigs, avoid feeding them a seed/grain mix as, again, they will pick out their favourite bits, predisposing them to vitamin deficiencies and obesity.

Seeds, grains, cereals, bread and pasta can be offered as occasional treats or used in training sessions.

Ferrets Ferrets are strict carnivores, just like cats, and their diet needs to be high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates and fibre. There are ferret-specific diets available and

these offer the best balanced diet.

Alternatively, a ferret can be fed on a premium, high quality dry kitten food. Supermarket brand kitten food, however, should be avoided as it will not have the appropriate protein and fat content. For those brave enough, try feeding or supplementing with a natural ‘whole prey’ diet. It is important to offer raw meaty bones at least weekly to help prevent dental disease, which ferrets can be prone to. Ferrets also love fruit and vegetables although they can’t digest them easily so these should only be offered as an occasional treat and in very small amounts. Remember to keep up to date with distemper vaccinations and heartworm prevention.

Before Kristina Gough became a veterinarian she was unaware of how specific our pocket pets’ dietary needs were! She thought she was doing the right thing and her Lop rabbit lived on a diet composed largely of rabbit pellets with daily carrots, iceberg lettuce and a handful of Timothy hay. Pork Chop lived a happy life but he developed obesity, severe dental disease and skin issues.

Dr. Kris Gough and the team at Ravenswood Small Animal Hospital would like to help you and your furry little friends avoid health issues and live a long, happy and healthy life.

For further information on dietary requirements for pets, contact the clinic on 9537 8128.

We are committed to providing the best possible veterinary care in a friendly and compassionate environment.

Our services include:Weight control – Laboratory in-house testing and examinations – Liaison with external laboratories and pathologists for in-depth testing – Radiographic facilities – Dentistry including scaling, polishing and extractions – Microchip identification 2/60 Lloyd Ave, Ravenswood T: 9537 8120 F: 9537 8128 E: info@ravenswoodvets.com.au www.ravenswoodvets.com.au

1754 Pinjarra Road, Pinjarra

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Modern and professional health care for pets and farm animals

Available 24 hours for emergencies

Consultations: Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 1pm

DIVERSITY SOUTH L o c a l a g e n c y r e l o c at e s TO brand new premises

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ocal disability support agency Diversity South has recently moved into its own newly renovated offices on Anstruther Road. After 18 months of work, the team finally moved in during January and are now looking forward to the official opening, which will be held in May. Ceremonies for the opening will be carried out by patron David Templeman MLA, who will be assisted by former Mandurah Major Paddi Creevey OAM. Offering lifestyle support to a total of 37 adults with varying abilities and support needs, Diversity South has nine communitybased homes. Five of these homes are situated in and around the suburbs of Mandurah with a further one in Singleton, two in Wannanup and one in Shoalwater.

Financial donations to Diversity South are always welcome. For further information on how to help financially or through volunteer work, please contact Jillian Liddelow CEO on 9582 6105 or 0417 905292 or email jillian@diversitysouth.org.au. Alternatively, please write to Diversity South, PO Box 2057, Mandurah DC, WA, 6210.

We provide service and support to adults with intellectual, physical and neurological disabilities from Kwinana and Boddington to south of Mandurah.

Our lifestyle option offers individuals the chance to live in a shared home whilst having their particular personal and support needs met. They also have opportunity to develop their life skills in areas of their choosing. Our community access program facilitates the individual’s choice of social and domestic skills development, personalised recreational activities and community engagement to tailored educational and training positions. Each person’s lifestyle choice revolves around their personal need and not organisational or operational timetables.

As an organisation this can often be logistically difficult however the needs of each individual are our highest priority and pivotal to the core of our vision.

Contact us on 9582 6105 for further information.

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Restaurant Review

Gezellig RESTAURANT There’s a new addition to the eating out scene in Mandurah and it’s a restaurant that is certainly bringing something fresh and different to the area. Located on Mandurah Terrace, a stone’s throw from Mandjar Bay, Gezellig Restaurant opened its doors just before Christmas and diners have quickly found there’s plenty to savour behind its colourful exterior.

So, why the name? Well, ‘a feeling of well-being’ is perhaps the closest translation of the Dutch word gezellig into English and by naming the restaurant after this expression, it’s clearly a mood that the team at Gezellig want all diners to experience. After all, its moments like these that need to be enjoyed with family and friends so where better than in a relaxed welcoming restaurant?

It might be named after a Dutch word but don’t assume that Gezellig is a Dutch restaurant. Although containing some Dutch influences, the menu offers up a far more diverse range of choices for its customers. In fact, its diversity is its strength and it’s a menu that has been thoughtfully compiled to reveal some wonderfully

creative and quite unique dishes.

Arriving for lunch, we began by trying a selection from the Light Entrée section. The Halloumi and Leek Fritters served with thyme za’atar and honey were simply delicious; the combination of the honey and cheese was absolutely divine. And then the Bitterballen (a type of Dutch meatball), served with a mustard cress garnish, was not only beautifully presented but a great example of tasty, authentic Dutch cuisine.

Next, we tucked into the Pumpkin Salad; a dish perfect as a light lunch dish or available with chicken for a more substantial meal. The pumpkin, together with the quinoa and beetroot served on a bed of hummus, offered up a mouth-watering selection of flavours and the minted yoghurt dressing was the perfect accompaniment. Excellent! However, for us the real highlight of the meal was the stunning Spicy Lamb Ribs. Served with naan bread and a wonderfully fresh coleslaw-style salad, the ribs with their infusion of harissa and ras el hanout spices were well worth the visit alone. With the meat literally falling away from the bone, this was a standout dish and comes highly recommended.

With its stylish interior and water spraycooled alfresco area, Gezellig is the perfect spot to while away some quality time with friends. In addition to the fantastic lunch and dinner menu, the restaurant also offers up an extensive breakfast menu as well as a well-priced kids’ menu. With a range of dietary requirements catered for, the friendly staff are more than happy to accommodate any requests. Go pay them a visit.

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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

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ingredients. Using just water, malt, hops and yeast, the award-winning beers are unfiltered and contain no additives, preservatives, colours or sugar with all beers brewed to the strict German beer purity law, the Reinheitsgebot. Plus, any beers requiring extra ingredients, such as coriander or citrus, use only the finest quality ingredients.

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 Mandurah 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.threeriversbrewing.com.au or find the brewery on Facebook for further information.

RESTAURANT

DELICIOUS SHARING PLATES STUNNING WINES, EXOTIC COCKTAILS

Open from 7am to 11.30am (Breakfast) and 12pm to 3pm (Lunch)

3/16 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah

Ph: 9535 1661

WHO’S NEW? YO’ GOOD As Mandurah’s first and, currently, only frozen yoghurt shop, Yo’Good is the brainchild of a local couple, who, having discovered frozen yoghurt shops overseas, were determined to bring the idea to Mandurah.

Based on a self-serve concept, customers create their own delicious treats by firstly picking a favourite flavour and then by adding as many toppings as they like. The price of the cup is based on the weight, $2.70 per 100g.

With a total of eight different flavours available, including traditional yoghurt, chocolate, strawberry, French vanilla and salted caramel, seasonal flavours, such as lime, mango, coconut and banana are also offered. Sorbet flavours are available too and are especially popular with dairy-intolerant customers.

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healthy options, including fruit, muesli and chia seeds through to a range of exciting choices, such as popping pearls, a variety of lollies, chocolate, homemade brownie slices and mini donuts. All yoghurts are made with the highest quality ingredients and are based on recipes prepared for the store by Italian gelato chefs.

With its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and good music, Yo’Good is the perfect place to hang out with friends while enjoying a cup of delicious froyo. Come and discover why Yo’Good is fast becoming a must-visit destination in town.

Located at Unit 9, 38 Mandurah Terrace, Yo’Good is open Sunday to Thursday 10am to 8pm and Friday and Saturday 10am to 9pm.

Extensive menu from Fish & chips to reef & beef Great coffee and cake Glorious waterfront setting Fully licensed and family friendly Dine in or takeaway Daily specials Beer and cider on tap Cocktails Breakfast 7 days See our full menu at www.sharkysmandurah.com.au

Open 7 days til late Tel 9534 8825 Shop 1, 4 Zephyr Mews

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Winter Recipe

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 70 FOOD & WINE

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.

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.

Modern Australian cuisine showcasing high quality local produce Weekend and weekday lunch specials, amazing coffee and cakes Friendly service Fully licensed Breakfast 7 days Open Mon-Fri 10am to 9pm, Sat & Sun 8am to 10pm Shop 1, 38 Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah Tel 9535 6336 www.saltbistromandurah.com.au FOOD 71

Winter 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

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Ingredients 500g shop-bought 100g feta cheese, crumbled shortcrust pastry (thawed) 50g pine nuts butter 200ml thickened cream 300g potatoes, sliced

1 leek, sliced, rinsed and dried

100ml milk 4 large eggs

Method Preheat the oven to 200˚C. 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 150˚C. 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.

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.

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.

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

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Wednesday Oyster Day

Discounted oysters and Temptations Menu 11am to late every Wednesday Happy Hour 6pm to 7pm

Friday Night Oyster Hour 6pm to 7pm Discounted oysters $6.50 Pints, $3.50 Middy’s, $4 House Wines

Lunchtime Indulgence

Any two straight dozen oysters plus a bottle of house red, white or bubbly $67

Live Music

Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons *Prices Above Subject to Change*

Available for Functions w w w. o y s t e r b a r. c o m . a u

The Palladio, on the Boardwalk

t: 9535 1880

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COME TO SUNBREAKERS, WE HAVE IT ALL! Sunbreakers Restaurant is located just a short stroll from the Mandurah City Centre and Visitor Information Centre.

Discover a wide variety of seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and desserts amongst our delicious menu selections. Stop in for a meal, a snack, breakfast, a coffee and cake, or simply a refreshing beverage.

Group Bookings & Functions Outside Catering Set Menu Available Free WiFi for all dinners

Open 7 days, 8am – 10pm (except public holidays) Bookings essential after 9.30pm

Fully licensed Ph: 1 1 0 M a n d u r a h Te r r a c e , M a n d u r a h w w w. s u n b r e a k e r s . c o m . a u

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CAFÉ MANHATTAN

08 9535 9394

CAFÉ MOKA

08 9586 9642

Homemade meals, coffee and cake specials, fast and friendly service.

Mouth-watering meals, gourmet breakfasts, exceptional coffee, great service and magnificent water views.

Open Mon-Fri 8.00am to 4.00pm, Sat 8.00am to 3.00pm (Thurs to 8.00pm 1st and 3rd weeks) Shop 9 Erskine Shopping Centre

Open 7 Days 7.00am to 4.00pm

www.marketeatinghouse.com.au

www.cafemoka.com.au

CHASERS RESTAURANT

Shop 2, Dolphin Quay, Mandurah Ocean Marina

08 9581 7188

FLIP FLOP FISHERIES

08 9581 1116

A unique family-friendly dining experience. Fabulous buffet, great value and, of course, greyhound racing! Live music Fridays.

Fresh seafood sales, local fish and chips, burgers plus lots more.

Open Tues, Wed, Fri and Sat nights

Open 7 Days from 10.00am

Gordon Road

82 Mandurah Terrace

www.greyhoundswa.com.au

www.flipflopfisheries.com.au

FOOD + DRINK

08 9582 1351

GEZELLIG RESTAURANT

08 9535 1661

Quality food, great coffee and friendly service. Now open Friday nights (Bookings recommended).

Unique dishes, delicious sharing plates, stunning wines and exotic cocktails. Gourmet picnic hampers available.

Open Tues - Sun 8.30am to 3.00pm (Sun to 2.00pm), Fri night 5.30pm to 10.00pm

Open 7 Days for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner from 7.30am

Shop 7,3 Dawesville Road, Dawesville Shopping Centre

3/16 Mandurah Terrace

www.foodplusdrink.net

JUJU BREAD

Find us on Instagram

0403 416 921

KEBAB MASTERS

Artisan bakery specialising in authentic sourdough breads. Pastries, savoury items and coffees also available.

Fine dining Turkish cuisine – not just kebabs.

Open 7 Days from 7.00am

Open 7 Days 7.00am to 11.00pm

29 Mandurah Terrace

Corner Gordon & Shepherd Rds

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08 9583 4550

08 9581 6002

Fantastic golf course views, serving local produce from local chefs.

NEW ASIAN DELIGHTS

08 9586 9388

Delicious Asian cuisine in the heart of Mandurah Ocean Marina.

10% discount for phone orders over $20 (except Public Hols).

Open for all functions, including weddings, corporate events, birthdays and seminars.

Open Mon 5.00pm to Late, Tues - Thurs 11.00am to 2.30pm, 5.00pm to Late, Fri - Sun 11.00am to Late

Meadow Springs Golf & Country Club, 23 Meadow Springs Drive, Meadow Springs

Shop 5, 4 Zephyr Mews Dolphin Quay, Mandurah Ocean Marina

NINO’S FISH BAR & CAFÉ

Find us on Facebook

08 9534 9444

OYSTER BAR MANDURAH

08 9535 1880

Casual waterfront dining with sensational seafood, a fully licensed bar and great coffee.

All day dining with magnificent marina views. Enjoy a wide selection of oysters, finger foods, premium wines and beers.

Open 7 days 8.00am to Late

Open 7 days from 11.00am

4 Zephyr Mews, Dolphin Quay, Mandurah Ocean Marina

Shop 5, The Palladio on the Boardwalk, Mandurah Ocean Marina

www.ninosfishbar.com.au

www.oysterbarmandurah.com.au

PAPARAZZI CAFÉ RISTORANTE

08 9586 1166

PELICANS ON THE MURRAY

08 9537 7680

Still one of the best Italian restaurants in the south west. Homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, dine-in or takeaway.

A small, friendly, family-owned café located on the banks of the River Murray.

Open 7 Days, Lunch 11.00am to 2.00pm, Dinner 5.30pm to Late

Open Mon - Wed 7.00am to 7.00pm, Thurs to Sun 7.00am to 8.00pm

2B, 2 Peel Street

Unit 27, 1 Banksia Street, South Yunderup

www.paparazzirestaurant.com.au

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SALT BISTRO

08 9535 6336

Foreshore location and serving a wide variety of modern Australian cuisine, showcasing high quality local produce. Weekday and weekend lunch specials, amazing coffee and cakes. Fully licensed.

Open Mon – Fri 8.00am to 9.00pm, Sat & Sun 8.00am to 10.00pm Shop 1, 38 Mandurah Terrace

www.saltbistromandurah.com.au

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PORT BOUVARD FISH & CHIP SHACK

08 9534 3206

Mandurah’s best kept secret. Great fish and chips and great burgers too!

Finalist in Peel Excellence Awards.

Open Mon - Thurs 10.00am to 2.00pm, 4.00pm to 8.00pm, Fri 10.00am to 8.00pm, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 7.00am to 8.00pm (Breakfast now available) 45 Rees Place, Wannanup (Port Bouvard Marina)

08 9586 3733

9 James Service Place, The Mandurah Boardwalk

www.portbouvardmarina.com.au

SUNBREAKERS RESTAURANT

THE STAGE DOOR WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

Waterfront dining with show stopping food! A la carté menu, licenced bar with private function room.

Open Mon – Sat 10.00am to Late, Sun 8.00am to Late

www.thestagedoor.com.au

08 9581 5556

THE TREE OF LIFE CAFÉ

08 9590 8160

Extensive a la carté and set menus featuring a wide variety of seafood, steaks, pasta, salads and desserts.

A beautiful French-inspired café with delicious food and 5 Senses coffee.

Playground with cubby.

Open 7 Days 8.00am to 10.00pm (except public holidays)

Open Mon - Fri 7.30am to 5.00pm

110 Mandurah Terrace

31 Sholl Street

www.sunbreakers.com.au

www.treeoflife.com.au

WARUNG ADE INDONESIAN RESTAURANT

08 9557 5060

Delicious, authentic Indonesian cuisine freshly prepared on the premises. BYO, takeaway and home delivery available.

Open 7 Days, Lunch 11.00am to 3.00pm, Dinner 5.00pm to 9.00pm

YO’ GOOD

0415 040 377

Self-serve frozen yoghurt shop.

Open 7 Days, Sun - Thurs 10.00am to 8.00pm, Fri & Sat 10.00am to 9.00pm

Shop 1A, 52 Mandurah Terrace

9/38 Mandurah Terrace

www.warungade.com.au

www.yogoodwa.com.au

SHARKY’S

08 9534 8825

Fully licensed and family friendly. Serving delicious food from traditional fish and chips to reef and beef, great coffee and cake.

Open Mon – Fri 10.00am to Late, Sat & Sun 8.00am to Late Shop 1, 4 Zephyr Mews, Mandurah Ocean Marina

www.sharkysmandurah.com.au

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Still one of the best Italian restaurants in the south west

Open 7 days Lunch 11am to 2pm Dinner 5.30pm to Late

Tel 9586 1166

2B Peel Street, Mandurah

www.paparazzirestaurant.com.au

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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.

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1800 674 147

MANDURAH HOLIDAY RENTALS

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9583 5710

MANDURAH OCEAN MARINA CHALETS

6 The Lido Modern, affordable family friendly accommodation, close to everything..

Rooms 39 Room Rate Studio $117, Spa $165, Family 2 Bedroom $175 (all per night) Guest Facilities Self-catering, fully contained, common laundry.

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9535 8173

SEASHELLS MANDURAH

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.

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16 Dolphin Drive Stunning absolute beachfront location in the heart of the marina.

Rooms One, two and three bed luxury apartments and beach villas Room Rate From $210 (one bed apartment) to $700 (three bed villa) Guest Facilities Infinity pool, poolside terrace with BBQ, tennis court, meeting and conference facilities.

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9550 3000

WHAT’S ON In association with

Reading Cinemas 7 James Service Place, Mandurah | (08) 9535 2800 | readingcinemas.com.au

Offering a first class movie experience 7 Apr

The Huntsman

23 Jun

The Jungle Book Allegiant The Boss

Independence Day: Resurgence

15 Sept

14 Apr

Bridget Jones Baby Spin Out

30 Jun

Ice Age 5 The Legend of Tarzan The BGF

22 Sept

A Cure for Wellness

29 Sept

The Magnificent Seven

21 Apr

Eddie The Eagle

28 Apr

Captain America: Civil War Dad’s Army

5 May

Bad Neighbours 2

12 May

Angry Birds Friday the 13th

7 Jul

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dresses

14 Jul

Ghostbusters (2016) The Purge 3

21 Jul

Star Trek Beyond

28 Jul

Jason Bourne Suicide Squad

19 May

X Men: Apocalypse

4 Aug

26 May

The Nice Guys Alice in Wonderland

11 Aug

Absolutely Fabulous

18 Aug

War Dogs Ben Hur

25 Aug

Mechanic Resurrection

1 Sept

Bad Mums Patient Zero

8 Sept

The Secret Life of Pets

Money Monster

9 Jun

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Amazing Spiderman Now You See Me

16 Jun

Finding Dory Warcraft The Beginning

NB Movies and dates are subject to change without notice

READER COMPETITION

2 Jun

W in a f il m pas s for four AT R e a din g Cinemas !

Name one of the films showing at Reading Cinemas in September 2016 To be entered into our prize draw, email your entry to editorial@blueskymedia.net.au or post it to Reading Cinemas Competition, Blue Sky Media, PO Box 600, Mandurah, 6210.

Please include a contact telephone number and your address.

Closing date for entries is Friday, 9th September, 2016, one entry per person, please. Good luck!

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WHAT’S ON Mandurah Performing Arts Centre Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah 9550 3933 | www.manpac.com.au 6 Apr

Judith Lucy – Ask No Questions of the Moth 7.30pm

8&9 Apr

Fag Stag 7.30pm (+ 2pm, 9th)

10 Apr

A-B-C Hot Shore Shuffle - Bluegrass Parkway 1pm

11 & 12 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Poles Apart May Theatre Company 6pm

5 Jun

A-B-C Hot Shore Shuffle – The Miracle Band Chinese Silk Road 1pm

12 May The Rock Show – Oz Edition 7.30pm

10 Jun

Mirusia – This Time Tomorrow 7.30pm

13 May The Best of the Eagles 8pm

11 Jun

Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow 2016 7.30pm

14 Jun

U3A – Invaders of Ancient China /Rudyard Kipling 10.30am

11 Apr

How About You...

10.30am & 6.30pm

12 Apr

Morning Melodies The Rhythms of Life 11am

16 Apr

Elvis – If I Can Dream 8pm

19 to 22 Wicked May 7.30pm (+2pm, 21st & 22nd)

20 Apr

4 Seasons in 1 Night 7.30pm

24 & 25 Sugarland May 11am & 7.30pm

27 & 28 Gudirr Gudirr – Marrugeku Theatre Apr 11am & 7.30pm 28 to 30 Joseph and the Amazing Technicoloured Apr Dreamcoat 7.30pm (+2pm, 30th) 3&4 May

The Moon’s a Balloon 7pm (3rd) 10am (4th)

7 May

Common Threads Wearable Art Showcase 6.30pm

9 May

Far From Men 10.30am & 6.30pm

15 May A-B-C Hot Shore Shuffle - Stefanos Livanos Greek Bouzouki Blues 1pm

25 May Educating Rita 7.30pm 30 May The First Grader 10.30am & 6.30pm 2 Jun

Ian Moss ‘Six Strings Classics Tour’ 8pm

4 Jun

Swing 8pm

16 & 17 The Vagina Monologues

by Eve Ensler Jun 7.30pm (+ 3.30pm, 17th) 20 Jun

Samba 10.30am & 6.30pm

21 Jun

Morning Melodies The Anatomically Incorrect Gentlemen 11am

24 Jun

Island Time! – The Laughing Samoans 7pm

1&2 Jul

The 52-Storey Treehouse 7pm (+ 2pm, 2nd)

10 May AbbaFab Tribute Show 11am

Sunday 24 July

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Donnybrook Food & Wine Fest

WHAT’S ON 3 Jul

The Greats of 70’s Country Music 8pm

21 Jul

Paris Underground 8pm

22 Jul

Jimeoin – Yee Haa! 8pm

24 Jul

Michael Jackson – HIStory 7pm

2 Aug

Morning Melodies The Beggars Sing the Seekers 11am

3 Aug

Down by the Riverside: A Tribute to Oliver Nelson – WA Youth Jazz Orchestra 11am

4 Aug

Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase 7.30pm

6 Aug

Countermove – Sydney Dance Company 7.30pm

13 Aug

Othello – Bell Shakespeare Company 7.30pm

31 Aug Circus Oz 2016 & 1 Sept 7pm (+11am, 1st) 2 Sept

Roy Orbison & The Everly Brothers Back by popular demand 8pm

17 Sept Never Did Me Any Harm 7.30pm

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 April

The Harvey A g r i c u lt u r a l S h o w Open 5pm to 9pm (Saturday) and 9am to 4.30pm (Sunday) www.harveyshow.com.au

Friday 7 to Sunday 9 October

C l u b M a r i n e M a n d u r a h B o at S h o w

Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club Friday 7 and Saturday 8, 9am to 6pm Sunday 9, 9am to 5pm Adults $18, Children under 16 FREE (if accompanied by an adult), Pensioner/Student $14 www.mandurahboatshow.com.au Friday 15 to Sunday 17 April Discover Fairbridge Festival Fairbridge Village, South West Highway Discover a joyous three-day weekend of music, dance and art in a familyfriendly bushland, traffic-free rural village featuring multiple stages, a variety of music and dance, comedy, street theatre, artisan markets, workshops and more. Family packages, day and evening-only tickets available. www.fairbridgefestival.com.au Tel 9246 3311, tickets at www.moshtix.com.au Friday 6 May ACO – The Four Seasons at the Oakmont Theatre, Frederick Irwin Anglican School Oakmont Theatre, Frederick Irwin Anglican School 11am The Australian Chamber Orchestra presents The Four Seasons performed

by ACO Collective and directed by internationally acclaimed Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto. ACO’s renowned string ensemble embraces Kuusisto’s fresh approach to repertoire in this exhilarating programme.

Combining exquisite works by Vivaldi, Piazzolla and Philip Glass, The Four Seasons tour takes the audience on a journey through the changing moods of the seasons around the world.

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 May Stretch Arts Festival Mandurah Performing Arts Centre The busiest weekend of the festival is a culmination of free art workshops, live music, food, markets and performances. Featuring an array of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia and outdoor events from renowned and upcoming Australian and international companies and artists.

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

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