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Interior Design - Bathrooms

sport & recreation 28 Mandurah Boat Show 30 Golf Tips with Craig Tapp education & training 36 Beyond the Textbook PROPERTY & FINANCE 38 40

Project Homes versus Custom-Designed Homes How Much Does It Cost?

Food & Wine 66 68 70 72

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So, if you are in need of a few pointers on what to do and where to shop in the Peel region this summer, flick through the latest pages of The Mandurah Life to get some timely inspiration. Check out the wide range of events and cultural highlights on offer, keep up to date with the latest fashion trends and interior design tips, indulge in the new spring/summer menus around town and discover some of life’s little luxuries, including the very latest luxury cars.

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

Vibrant colours, light silky fabrics and lots of movement – be inspired by this season’s most daring and freshest fashion trends.

Yellow is the colour of the moment whether canary bright, buttery pale or marigold rich. It symbolises warmth, energy and happiness and, therefore, is the perfect choice as the colour of the season.

Deliciously sugary pastels, good enough to eat, will trend in fashion too, such as candy pink, mint green, lemon chiffon, pale coral, taupe and soft hydrangea blue.

These ice-cream, candy shades create a romantic and understated look – perfect for carefree sunny days. In contrast, expect to also see pops of rainbow brights, metallic and iridescent colours as well as, of course, white - quintessential for any fashion season.

An element of movement is a must for many of the pieces this season - it helps to bring an outfit to life. Clever modern tailoring has been employed to bring delicate pleats, ruffles, folds and tucks to tops, skirts and dresses to create fluidity and amazingly billowy silhouettes. If you haven’t already done so, invest in this season’s major on-trend piece - a micropleated skirt. Most of the hemlines for dresses and skirts will be mid to long, allowing the fabric plenty of freedom to flow so go for the length that best suits your frame.

As usual, with glorious days and warm evenings, there are options to bare a bit of skin and, this season, it is the turn of the shoulder. There are plenty of off-the-shoulder or strapless pieces to choose from, pieces that feature cut-outs or have open backs – look out for gorgeously dramatic, draped, open backs on dresses. There are also skinny bandeau tops that show off a section of skin and they balance beautifully with loose and

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Boudoir-esque silk slips, which started to re-emerge back in winter, are now well into their comeback from the 1990’s when fashion icons, such as Kate Moss and Sarah Jessica Parker, wore them with a playful effortless vibe. They are a timeless fashion classic and are to be found in pastels, bright colours or metallic.

Team a slip dress with a thin tee underneath or with a bomber jacket thrown over the shoulders for evenings. Seek out a light bomber in a wonderfully tactile fabric, such as silk, chiffon or satin.

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MOVING HD e sOi g nMt i pEs f?o r a s e a m l e s s s a l e T he spring and summer season is a key time for selling property and preparation is everything. So if you’re planning to up-sticks, a clear plan of action is essential to maximise the sale value of your home.

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of the property up to scratch. Unfinished work around the home can be a make or break scenario for a sale and getting those jobs done now can make all the difference.

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Start with any repairs that have been put off. Now is the time to get stuck in and get them finished. Typically, it can be the small things that need fixing. Chipped paintwork, damaged walls, leaky taps; buyers will certainly notice if you don't complete the work.

No need to make wholesale changes to cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms. Instead, focus on fixtures and hardware, such as taps, handles, mirrors, shower heads and towel rails. By simply replacing old for new, the room will feel refreshed and updated without breaking the bank.

Remember, when potential buyers walk into a property, they like to instantly feel at home and that they can move straight in. They like to picture themselves living the lifestyle that the house offers so getting rid of clutter and mess is key. The earlier this process is started the better and be brutal. Throw out anything that hasn’t been used or worn for over a year and use temporary storage for both bigger items that clutter or contradict the function of a room and for clothes that are out of season.

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Next, organise storage so that cupboards and wardrobes look ordered with plenty of space. Consider arranging clothes by colour or type in wardrobes and cupboards – buyers do like to snoop. Clean everywhere, including windows, blinds and shutters, and dry-clean curtains too.

When it comes to staging the home, keep in mind the likely type of buyer and tailor the styling accordingly.

Remove items that are overly personal, including large family photos and trinkets. Create a homely feel with updated bedlinen, cushions and rugs, and add flowers, mirrors and lamps so that spaces feel brighter and welcoming.

Finally, don’t forget the outside areas. Make the entrance appealing by painting or staining the front door and by adding planters. Consider creating a new sitting area with a café-style table and chairs.

And, if the garage is a dumping ground for toys and outdoor equipment, install storage so that the space is maximised.

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ith open plan living now at the heart of new home designs, a recent survey by houzz.com.au has backed up the increasing influence of the kitchen in home design. The survey carried out in early 2016 revealed the emergence of the super kitchen and that 49% of homeowners now use their kitchen space for entertaining, 43% for socialising and even 25% as a homework space. This emerging trend has seen the kitchen become the focus of the home, blurring the lines between traditional living spaces. Families now require the room to act as a hub for every aspect of family life from cooking to socialising, and from working to watching TV. With the spring/summer selling season now in full swing, designing a contemporary kitchen/living area can be a key way of making that important first impression with buyers and maximising the sale value of the home. Here are some tips for designing that super kitchen:• Allow time to plan your new kitchen and consider any building alterations that might be required together with the design, materials and finish. Both the flooring and décor may need to be changed to achieve your look.

• Consider the available space. Plan your kitchen to

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maximize storage space that is easily accessed, consider the space available for drawers and pull-out units, and ensure there are sufficient seating areas. If you are purchasing a new oven, don’t forget to consider the design and width of the unit.

• Research materials, colours and finishes. Stone benchtops have become increasingly affordable in recent years and have become a common requirement of the modern kitchen. Low quality finishes to benchtops can seriously impact on the resale value of the home. Similarly, doors come in a range of different styles and colours. Choose from melamine, vinyl or 2 pack painted units with or without handles.

• The finishing touches. Achieve a quality feel with soft-closing doors and drawers and consider creating an ambient mood with LED lighting and/or strips of lights around shelving and kick boards. Colour accents can be introduced by using funky appliances, such Smeg fridges and Delongi kettles and toasters. Canisters and fruit bowls can make stylish colourful additions.

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t’s more than just a room to sleep in. These days, the bedroom is a haven for escaping the chaotic nature of everyday life. So rather than letting it become the forgotten room in the house, why not transform it with luxurious touches to create an opulent boudoir? It’s the bedroom trend of the moment.

Imagine entering the bedroom and being greeted with rich colours and glints of shiny bling – it will feel like you are being treated to a stay at a high-end boutique hotel. It will instantly lift your spirits. Imagine waking up to beautiful décor and wonderfully soft textures all around you – what a great start to the day!

Surrounding ourselves with nice things makes us feel good – as simple as that. Have a go at putting these opulent bedroom tips into practice and you’ll find you relax better, sleep better and wake up feeling very special.

Walls

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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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.

The bed

Dress your bed with charcoal, white or black. Use 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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To avoid a garish and over-the-top look, stick to just one or two large statement pieces in any one space of the room. For example, place a decadent lamp on an interesting bedside table or lay a beautiful rug underneath a lavish chaise longue.

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Keep Your Home Safe …w i t h h i g h d e f i n i t i o n C C T V

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t’s no secret that today’s local police forces have their work cut out trying to protect our homes and property. Resources and man power are often thin on the ground and our court system struggles to cope. This is why CCTV is now so essential in the fight against crime.

As needs have grown and technology has improved, CCTV systems have become more and more popular.

Alarm systems were once seen as the first line of defence for a home or business and, initially, these were effective in acting as a deterrent, helping to ward off would-be intruders. These days, however, this no longer the case and most intruders have no fear of a common house alarm or even a patrolling security guard.

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evidence is just what our local constabulary needs to make sure their efforts don’t go unrewarded. Without solid evidence our courts have little to convict on.

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2016 Club Marine M a n d u r a h B o at S h o w 7th – 9th October

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eaturing a number of show firsts, the 2016 Club Marine Mandurah Boat Show is once again poised to be a major event in the WA boating calendar. Held at the Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club in the Mandurah Ocean Marina, it’s a weekend not to be missed for both boating and fishing enthusiasts alike.

For the first time in the show’s history, the event will launch a new on-water brokerage section.

This new area, which is expected to feature up to a dozen boats, will give boat buyers the opportunity to view and buy quality pre-owned boats at competitive prices. A full list of boats available will be listed on the show’s website prior to the opening of the event. Buyers in the market for a boat will also be able to take advantage of the ‘try before you buy’ boat demos, which will give buyers the opportunity to go out on the water to help with purchasing decisions. Both initiatives are part of the show’s attempt to make buying a boat easier during the event.

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The show will be showcasing a number of new product releases, including the Hobie Mirage Eclipse, the world’s first leg-powered stand up board, the new Fleming 55 Pilothouse motor yacht, the Pulse 600 trimaran from Corsair Marine and the WA release of the Arvor 855 Weekender, Arvor 700 Weekender and Arvor 675 Sportsfish.

Show ambassador Paul Worsteling, one of Australia’s most recognisable faces in recreational fishing, is also back along with other show favourites, including the Yamaha Kid’s Casting Competition and the Engel Aquatank Fishing Stage, featuring regular

presentations, talks and demos across the weekend. Enjoy sessions with Scott Coghlan from Western Angler Magazine, Mike Roennfeld from The West Australian, Jadon Wilder, fish filleting demos with Peter Anderton, and talks from the Western Angler Next Gen Fishing Team.

Finally, other show firsts include a special ‘learn how to build a boat’ feature and, in conjunction with Yachting WA trainers, visitors will be able to sit for their Recreational Skipper’s Ticket on site.

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GOLF TIPS W I T H C R A I G TA P P

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i everyone! I hope you are all holing a few putts and enjoying your golf.

Hanging out at the driving range every day can be a lot of fun and, at times, extremely comical. The different types of swings and attacks at the ball would put a smile on the face of even the most solemn of individuals.

While some golfers work on tips given to them by a well-meaning mate, others will refer to online resources for a bit of self-help. Many of the golfers I see have got alignment sticks, video cameras on tripods, iPads running specific golf apps, gadgets that attach to the

shaft of their clubs, impact bags and a whole array of other teaching aids.

Despite all of this help, most of the guys on the range still look like they are swinging the club with a bad bout of gout in the knee and a severe case of the gastro. Most of the people I see are working on their backswings or their take away. Have a close look at the photo here of Dustin Johnson, Jim Furyk and Shane Lowery. Do they look like they are worried about their backswings?

Always remember, you hit the ball with your downswing. Understanding that the club face has all the influence on where the ball starts and that its path determines the curve on the ball is all you need to know about hitting the ball accurately to a target.

What these three pro players do well is have a very good understanding of the club face and path relationship.

Most golfers slice the ball so, if you would like to straighten up your flight, forget about your backswing and simply try to swing the club from in to out on the way down (out to the right for right handers ) and this will see your ball starting on line and holding that line for longer. If you start coming too far from in to out, you might even hit a little draw and wouldn’t that be nice.

Good luck and good golfing!

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write this article having 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 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

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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 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. Throughout this year, 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.

Susan Brooks is Head Coach and the Owner of The Rink, Bunbury, located at Gibbons Road, Davenport, Bunbury.

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Located in Gordon Road, Greyhounds WA is one of the most popular sporting venues in the Peel region and its modern stadium and restaurant have been operating from the same site for well over 30 years.

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racing on the track. This is heart-pounding excitement from start to finish and, with races every 15 minutes, there’s little downtime in between. Greyhound racing is definitely something that has to be experienced firsthand.

Racing takes place three nights a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Full TAB facilities are available, including gaming tables on Friday nights, together with plenty of free entertainment and space for the kids to

play. Friday night entry is priced at $6 for adults and $3.50 for concessions with free entry available on all other nights.

The venue includes a fully licensed bar and the famous Chasers Restaurant, serving great value buffet meals. Available for private functions, the venue regularly stages end of season team wind-ups, school balls and wedding receptions. Each year, a wellattended Melbourne Cup function is also held.

The main events at the course during the year are The Mandurah Cup, the premier sprint race in the Peel region, and The Birthday Cup, which is next held in January 2017.

the Peel Racing calendar, the race features champion greyhounds from around WA in the ultimate test of speed. Watch a lightning fast race where a fraction of a second can separate success from failure and discover which greyhound can add their name to the hall of fame alongside previous champions Chief Vader, Windfire, Sandi’s Me Mum and Reggemite!

Enjoy a great night of family fun with kids’ carnival rides, free entertainment and free entry into the public area.

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JOHN TONKIN COLLEGE Beyond the textbook

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hat makes a great school? The answer to this question is complex although the academic results of a school over a period of time may well provide part of the answer. However, what makes a great school is determined by more than just its academic achievements. It’s also about the type of experiences it provides to help a student to grow, to contribute to the community, to be responsible, to have a sense of self-worth, to have fun, to build relationships and to experience the world.

John Tonkin College is an Independent Public School working in partnership with parents and the community. Its aim is to turn out great human beings, who will, in turn, give back to the community.

Mandurah needs young people who take pride in who they are and where they are from, and this is what drives staff at the college to provide experiences for students that will challenge and inspire.

The ability to be creative and think outside the box is something that successful people all have in common. Whilst creativity is a thinking skill deployed in all academic areas, it is most obvious in the arts area at John Tonkin College. Students at JTC are eager to give up their time to collaborate, create, explore and perform in all manner of activities and events both in and outside the school…and parents have joined in too!

Whether it be in the performing or visual arts, students enjoy their creativity and also enjoy showing it to the community. Over the years, students have won many 36 EDUCATION & TRAINING

accolades in competitions and through participation in events throughout the state.

The humanities area creates a sense of place beyond school and connects students to the world as global citizens. Students have participated in a variety of activities, including attending Camp Gallipoli, under the stars, to commemorate ANZAC Day, hosting Japanese exchange students and experiencing overseas trips to countries, including Japan and Cambodia. The Cambodia trip was focussed on making a difference in a country that doesn’t have the advantages available to students in Australia.

Western Australia has a great outdoors and sporting culture and this is embraced at John Tonkin College.

Students go on camps to Shark Bay, Kalbarri and Margaret River as well as to local areas and have even had the chance to go on a ski trip to Victoria. Embracing the local Mandurah waterways, the school offers students the opportunity to gain their Skipper’s Ticket, Open Water Scuba Ticket and to learn how to sail. A big event each year is Country Week where regional schools send sporting teams to Perth to compete and JTC students are renowned for showcasing their sportsmanship.

Staff and parents of John Tonkin College believe its students have the world at their feet and are growing into valued citizens of the Mandurah community.

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

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Building Your Dream HomE Project homes vs custom-designed homes

By Matt Hindley, Instill Design

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o you’ve worked hard, saved your pennies and purchased your dream block. Perhaps it’s a block overlooking the stunning Indian Ocean, the picturesque Mandurah canals or in that rural location that you have always talked about. Wherever it is, there’s a good chance that you have been doing the rounds of the display home villages and perhaps, like many people currently wanting to build, you have been unable to find a home that suits your family’s needs.

The reason for this is that project homes are

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not designed for any one family. Instead, they are predominantly designed by the builder for the builder as a cost-effective way of building on a large volume scale. This is, of course, supposed to offer cost-savings to the home owner.

As a building designer, I see many of the homes getting built today making a series of common mistakes. A key mistake is there often appears to be no consideration for solar passive principles. Often a house design could have simply been flipped around

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to provide natural light and cost savings to the home owner. There is also a myth that getting a home custom designed by a building designer will cost more. In fact, the opposite is often the case as we can work to any budget, taking into account the specific needs of the family and the building environment. We also offer a higher level of quality and more flexibility.

We believe home design to be a close collaboration between the building designer and the home owner, and we aim to bring unbridled passion to the project and the required care no matter how big or small the build. This, in turn, ensures the home becomes a great investment for the future.

Engaging a building designer can not only ensure your dream home is brought to life but it can also result in saving you thousands of dollars by tendering it out to specific custom builders suited to the project. A much better outcome than being locked in with one builder who will charge you for every variation made to the design.

Instill Design and Drafting believes in designing custom homes for the home owner not the builder. Help bring your vision to life, enjoy a positive experience throughout the process and save money along the way through the tendering process. For further information, contact Matt Hindley at Instill Design and Drafting on 08 6558 0557.

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How Much Does it Cost?

The simple question with no simple answer

By Murray Blakers

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ow much does it cost? It may seem like a simple question but it’s a well-known fact that although we always want to know the cost of something, price is very often not the sole reason behind most purchasing decisions. In fact, there can be plenty of other reasons why we buy a particular product or service. These can include loyalty to a product or service, because of a good past experience, through a recommendation, because of its reputation or prestigious standing in the market or simply out of habit.

I have a good example of this. I have dealt with a well-known car business in Mandurah for many years, Mandurah Mitsubishi. They have always been great to deal with but there’s no doubt I might have saved a few dollars along the way if I had taken my trusted Triton elsewhere for its annual service. I don’t really notice much of a difference, however, and, even though the car is outside the warranty period, I believe the dealer knows the vehicle better. Therefore, I have always stuck to the scheduled service and had it done by this particular dealer.

As I write, my car is at Mandurah Mitsubishi for its annual service and a nice new loan car is parked outside my office. I have just received a phone call. It’s bad news! The car has a major engine fault that could cost thousands of dollars to fix. Remember, the car is outside its warranty period.

However, amazingly, I am still smiling. I have been told that the fault will be fully repaired and the cost covered by Mitsubishi. The dealership has explained that because I have always had the car serviced with them, because they know the car, because they know

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the problem and because it is likely to be a fault that has occurred through no fault of my own, Mitsubishi Australia will cover the cost. I have enjoyed the benefits of dealing with a quality dealer, whose levels of customer service are exemplary. It has been well worth paying that extra bit for their service.

As a customer, I often ask how much and I expect a simple answer. Yet in business when I’m asked that question, I often stumble before answering. It’s not that I think we are an expensive firm of accountants and it’s certainly not because I don’t know the answer. It’s because I want to explain so much more; what we do; what we stand for; how we solve problems and what is the real value of dealing with us. There are lots of clichés that come to mind, such as, “You get what you pay for” and “Inexpensive doesn’t mean cheap” but they lose their meaning after a while. Like most businesses, we survive on our reputation and most of our work is generated through referrals. We are very happy when we receive referrals because we know we have done a good job.

Nowhere in any price quote can you see what is actually included. You can only rely on your, and others’, experiences.

By the way, here’s to Mandurah Mitsubishi – thanks guys!

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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his absolute stunner of home, located close to the ocean, features four massive bedrooms, two bathrooms, a games room and views from the top floor to die for!

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Stunningly built just over eighteen months ago, there has been no expense spared in the design and construction of this family friendly, diverse and beautiful home.

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living, the home is located in one of the area's most sought after locations. Arrange a viewing today and discover for yourself the amazing list of features this home has to offer.

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on’t miss this unique opportunity to acquire almost 600 hectares (approximately 1,470 acres) of prime south west land.

Located on the edge of Hopetoun, 160 kilometres west of Esperance and a seven and a half hour drive from Perth, this huge parcel of prime land is positioned close to the glorious beaches of the Great

Southern Ocean and is adjacent to the Fitzgerald River National Park. With around 150 to 200 lots available for development and around 90 acres designated for tourism development, the land offers a great holding for future expansion.

The town of Hopetoun is a peaceful holiday and retirement centre located on the shores of the beautiful Mary Ann Haven on WA’s Fitzgerald Coast. In addition to its sandy beaches and national park, the area is also famous for its sheltered inland waterways and East Mount Barren, a rugged peak perched on the edge of the ocean, which can be clearly seen on the approach to the town.

Available for immediate sale due to the current owner’s ill health, this magnificent piece of WA real estate offers an abundance of opportunities.

For further information, contact Karen Montgomery at Monty’s Realty, Mandurah, on 0407 780 002. Price $1.2m.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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riginally unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this year, the all new and much anticipated Mercedes-B enz E-Class sedan has finally arrived down under. Yes, new it most certainly is but there’s no doubting it does look somewhat familiar.

And there’s a good reason for this. This sleeker and more aerodynamic E-Class has ditched its slightly conservative looks of old and taken much of its design cues from the smaller C-Class and larger S-Class. Now sporting a closer resemblance to the rest of the lineup, its flowing lines and captivating curves have transformed the car into a visual work of art.

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rest while activating the hazard lights. Attention Assist also recognises typical signs of fatigue and inattentiveness by issuing both visual and audible warnings. The list is endless.

Inside the cabin, the mix of the very latest technology and eye for design continues with the world’s largest in-car display screen.

A step up from the current C-Class and flagship S-Class screens, this elegant design with its high-definition

“... one of the most technologically advanced cars on the road ...” of the most technologically advanced cars on the road. Active Brake Assist can detect a stationary vehicle ahead and avoid a collision by automatically slamming on the brakes from speeds of up to 100km/h, whereas Drive Pilot can detect if the driver has had a medical emergency that has made him or her unresponsive, bringing the car to

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clarity is as thin as an Apple tablet and offers a raft of features and clever touches. Preference settings can even be saved and exported to USB so that they can be applied to another car, if required. Comfort levels in the cabin are outstanding and passengers will certainly enjoy the extra legroom created by the additional 65mm added to the wheelbase, the massage, heating and ventilating functions on the seats, and the heated arm-rests and center console padding.

Launching into the Australian market with five different engine variants, the entry level E200 comes with a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo petrol option, delivering 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque, and the E300 achieves 180kW and 370Nm from the same, slightly tweaked engine. The third petrol option is the E400 fitted with a 3.0L, twin-turbo powered V6 with allwheel drive. This refined and powerful power-plant delivers an imposing 245kw of power and 480Nm of torque. The diesel options are the E220d and E350d.

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whereas the E350d with its 3.0L turbo-powered V6 delivers 190kW of power and a spectacular 620Nm of torque. An AMG version is expected to follow some time in 2017.

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has given its rivals in its class plenty to think about with its mix of comfort, quality, new technology and efficiency. And, in our view, when it comes to visual impact on road, it steals the show. Mercedes itself has suggested that the 2016 E-Class is a multi-generation step change, a leap forward into the future of car form and function.

One thing’s for sure, this is one mighty impressive sedan.

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

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On Test

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Lexus NX200t F Sport ollowing in the footsteps of its larger SUV sibling, the RX, this decidedly stylish compact crossover from Lexus was a relatively late entrant to the small, luxury SUV sector. However, since its launch at the Beijing International Motor Show in 2014, the NX has certainly been making up for lost time.

Offering two-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive options, buyers can choose between the refined 2494cc petrol hybrid version, the NX300h, or the sporty NX200t propelled by its outstanding 1998cc petrol engine with 6-speed automatic transmission. Both come in Luxury, F Sport or Sports Luxury trims and both provide an undoubted visual feast for the eye. According to Lexus, this was a car that, rather than taking its design cues from other similar vehicles, sought out inspiration from trend setting fashion labels, watches and even running shoes. The result is a stunning, eyecatching design melded with the very latest auto technology. It’s bold and unashamedly unique.

Given the opportunity to take the AWD NX200t F Sport out for an extended test, it was the versatility, performance and driver-focused technology that really hit home with us. Developed especially for the NX, the punchy turbo-charged petrol option in the NX200t delivers 175kW at 48005600rpm and 350Nm of torque between 1650 and 4000rpm. All of this available power on tap meant the vehicle was nimble and responsive in city traffic but also poised and effortlessly-smooth over longer journeys. Through its combination of impressive performance and precise handling on the roads, it was sometimes easy to forget that the NX was actually an SUV and not a high performance sedan.

One thing that can always be counted on with Lexus is the huge amount of standard equipment on offer. Much of what is seen as added extras when it comes to its predominantly German competitors is available as part of the package in even the entry level 2WD NX200t. Our F Sport model included adjustable sports suspension, ventilated front seats, a more advanced 360-degree camera system instead of the regular reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, smart key entry and start, heated front seats, sat-nav and powered tailgate. The F Sport also came with a raft

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of interior features and finishes, including 18-inch alloy wheels, a special front bumper and grille package, F Sport steering wheel, gear lever, pedals and scuff plates and 10-speaker audio system.

Buyers, and typically for the NX that means young families and executive couples, will also be reassured by the seemingly endless list of safety features available. The body structure of the NX has, in the event of an accident, been designed to absorb shock and disperse energy away from the cabin while a total of eight strategically placed airbags are armed to deploy immediately. Our F Sport model also included Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Alert System, alerting drivers to unseen vehicles in adjacent lanes by illuminating a warning light on the exterior wing mirror.

With a larger cabin that most of its rivals, the NX200t F Sport offers a combination of unbridled comfort, contemporary styling and typical Lexus luxury. Its new turbopowered engine has also added an extra release of power right through the rev range.

After a week in our possession, this was one car that was definitely hard to hand back!

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Priced from $61,864.90 drive away (NX200t AWD F Sport from $74,180 drive away).

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

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Jaguar F-Pace

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marque synonymous with some of the most ground-breaking designs in modern motoring, Jaguar is renowned for challenging convention and playing by its own rules. The E-Type, the XJ6 and the XJS, the list goes on. Truly unique cars, mixing intoxicating performance, inimitable design and matchless elegance.

So, having been the inspiration behind much of what we see on the roads today, it has always been somewhat surprising to note its absence from the burgeoning luxury SUV market. Even Porsche, with the Cayenne, was prepared to risk upsetting its mainly traditional buyers by venturing into SUV territory - and that was ten years ago.

Well, all good things come to those who wait and

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with the arrival of the F-Pace, Jaguar’s first ever SUV, the term fashionably-late has never rung so true. This is a huge departure for a brand that has built its reputation on producing a never-ending line-up of memorable sedans and coupés but it is a masterstroke. Just like the Cayenne and Macan have done for Porsche, the F-Pace is set to introduce a whole new market of buyers to the cat-inspired brand, so much so, in fact, that Jaguar is expecting the F-Pace to become its most popular model.

And let’s not forget, although this might be Jaguar’s first foray into the market, sister brand Land Rover also happens to know a thing or two about building luxury SUVs. Yes, it’s an SUV but this is very much a Jaguar at

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heart. Styled by renowned car designer Ian Callum, the F-Pace’s front grille is unmistakably Jaguar and although over 80 per cent of the car’s parts are new, the chassis and mechanical bedrock of the car is based on the recently launched XF and XE sedans. Most importantly, it has the looks and presence of a Jaguar with its stylish features and luxurious touches that include both 19-inch alloys and bi-function Xenon headlights as standard. The luxury flows through into the cabin with leather seats, climate control, electric front seats, Meridien sound-system and an eight-inch colour touchscreen also standard across all models.

Available in Prestige, Portfolio, R-Sport, S or First Edition trim levels, the F-Pace is offered with three engine options all with 8-speed automatic transmission.

Kicking off the selection, and available on Prestige and R-Sport trims only, is a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo-charged diesel engine, delivering 132kW of power and 430Nm of torque. Cruising from 0-100km/h in 8.7 seconds, it achieves an impressive top speed of 208km/h.

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The second diesel in the range is a 3.0L V6 turbocharged power-plant, delivering 221kW of power and 700Nm of torque. This powerful diesel surges from 0-100km/h in a healthy 6.2 seconds before reaching a top speed of 241km/h. Finally, the 3.0L V6 supercharged petrol engine will definitely get the pulses racing. Producing 250kW of power and 450Nm of torque, drivers will be propelled to 100km/h from a standing start in just 5.8 seconds while the brave will enjoy a top speed of 250km/h.

With the comfort and adaptability of an SUV and the style and performance of a sporty sedan, the F-Pace remains true to the essence of what has always made Jaguars the great cars they are. Expect to see plenty on the roads.

For further information on the all-new Jaguar F-Pace, visit Southern Land Rover at 1286 Albany Highway, Cannington, or call 1300 853 891.

Fri 14 Oct – Sun 6 Nov

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ARTIST REVIEW

Nigel LAxton Nigel Laxton is a thought provoking, emerging contemporary Western Australian artist based in Perth, WA. Graduating with a Master of Applied Design and Art (Painting) in 2014 and a Graduate Certificate in Design in 2007, each from Curtin University, WA, Nigel has a growing reputation throughout Perth and regional WA. His art practice as a whole is influenced by phenomenological enquiry, a philosophical framework that relates to the structures of personal experience and consciousness.

Using a process of mindful and reflective practice he attempts to generate ideas and concerns that direct the flow of painting, drawing on particular instances he has experienced and the emotional responses they confer.

“My paintings relate to an artist’s sensory encounters with landscape” says Nigel.

They are rarely representational but focus on the philosophical, social and cultural aspects of landscape.”

He is currently working on a series of semi-abstract paintings that will be displayed for the first time at CASM in February 2017.

These new works explore the concept of ‘Ambiguous Romanticism’: contemporary art that has its base in an appreciation of both natural and urban environments, individual expression and a deliberate ambiguity in the composition and colour of the paintings.

“Ambiguous paintings challenge traditional theories that the artwork is representative of the viewer’s experience and that the elements of the painting are identifiable with material objects” explains Nigel, although the ambiguity can however “act as a stimulus to aesthetic response and involve the viewer in a creative experience.”

“They are based on cultural geography and the feelings and perceptions of being in wild places.

Ambiguous Romanticism exhibits from Feb 10 to Mar 5 2017. Nigel will deliver an artist talk during the course of the exhibition at a date to be announced.

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by Corrine Rapley ‘Whispers on the Wind and Water’ exhibited in July, was a culmination and continuation of Corrine Rapley’s twelve month artist residency during 2015 at Contemporary Art Spaces, Mandurah (CASM).

Predominantly a realistic artist, Corrine challenged herself within the residency to experiment and explore some new techniques, styles and media without feeling pressured to stay within her true to life style.

The Peel Harvey estuary and Mandurah surrounds, including the waterways, animals and vegetation became her source of inspiration for this fresh body of work.

Her fascination with apparent shapes and shadows of creatures and faces in patterns, clouds, rock formations and especially paperbark trees and tree skeletons also featured within her work.

“Some look like they were alive with reaching fingers and limbs, fantastical creatures and faces growing out of the wood” explained Corrine who bought her observations alive in ‘Djilda Existence 1 & 2’, ‘Djilda Tree Spirits’, ‘The Supplication’ and ‘Where the Wild Things Are’.

image of some of the wood remnants that were lying in amongst the mud on the foreshore. The layering of acrylic washes over and around the paper allowed Corrine’s unusual shapes and subtle creatures to emerge.

In addition to collage, Corrine also experimented with moulding and texture pastes, and impasto gels to achieve an array of sculptural effects.

The results were seen in her symbolic artworks ‘Hope Floats’, a large feather floating high above the ground, as well as ‘Crimson Flight’ and ‘Wings of Change’ featuring a bee attracted to a red blossom and in the latter, dragonflies circling over the magnified section of a dragonfly’s wing.

‘She Whispers on the Wind’, Corrine’s final work for the exhibition, was an audience favorite due to its bright, stylised appearance and subtle skyline apparition.

“In this one I started a ‘go with the flow’ painting to classical music with the theme of my exhibition in my mind. Strangely one day as I walked into my studio I could see the shape of a lady with a symbolic baby in her arms.”

Corrine’s work can continue to be seen on her website www.corinerapley.com

Using rice paper as a collage medium Corrine built layers of texture within her paintings, creating both real and perceived depth.

In Djilda Existence 1 & 2, she collaged onto heavy watercolour paper and board to produce a 3D Djilda Existence 2

Corrine with Wings of Change

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Whispers on the Wind and Water

Three Summers

P r o d u c t i o n u n d e r w ay o n F a i r b r i d g e - b a s e d B e n E lt o n f i l m

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he historical village of Fairbridge is the backdrop to Three Summers, a new film from acclaimed British writer, actor and comedian Ben Elton. Inspired by the Fairbridge Festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2017, production got underway in early September with the film, the first to be entirely shot in the Peel region, featuring an all-star cast of some of Australia’s best known and most talented screen performers.

The first Australian feature film from Elton and his second since the release of Maybe Baby in 2000, the film follows a group of annual festival goers at the regional musical event over three consecutive years. Showcasing the diversity of this typical Australian community as it gathers together for the event, the production combines music and romance together with Elton’s trademark

quick wit and satirical edge.

Actor Robert Sheehan (Misfits, Red Riding Trilogy) has been confirmed to take a leading role alongside Rebecca Breeds (TV’s Pretty Little Liars, Home and Away). The diverse cast also includes John Waters (TV’s Offspring), Magda Szubanski (Happy Feet, Babe) and Michael Caton (Last Cab to Darwin, The Castle) along with Deborah Mailman (The Sapphires), Caroline Brazier (Rogue, TV’s Rake), Kelton Pell (Last Ride, Red Dog: True Blue), Peter Rowsthorn (Paper Planes, Kath & Kimderella), Adrianne Daff, Sam Longley (Where the Wild Things Are), and Christiaan van Vuuren and Nick Boshier (TV’s Bondi Hipsters, Soulmates).

Ben Elton, whose screenwriting credits include The Young Ones, Blackadder and Mr Bean, has also written no less than fifteen best-selling novels, including Stark, Popcorn and Dead Famous. He wrote and directed the Olivier Award-winning, international smash hit Queen musical We Will Rock You that ran in London for twelve years, has been performed in twenty-eight countries and is currently touring Australia.

Elton says of the film, “Festivals are the great levellers. We’re all equal in the queue for the Portaloos and no one looks cool dancing in a swamp. Stories collide, cultures clash and romance blossoms beneath the glorious Australian sun. Then it rains. Whoever said music was the food of love didn’t play the theremin! I have always wanted to make a film set in an iconic Australian landscape that speaks to audiences around the world. To see Three Summers come to life and go into production and to have such an extremely talented ensemble cast attached really is a dream come true.”

Three Summers is produced by Michael Wrenn of Invisible Republic and leading WA producer Sue Taylor of Taylor Media. Executive Producer is Mark Anderson.

“The support from the heritage town of Pinjarra, Fairbridge Village and the Noongar people in the Peel region has been both amazing and humbling at the same time,” says Wrenn.

Three Summers is due for release in 2017.

Stories collide, cultures clash and romance blossoms beneath the glorious Australian sun.

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MANDURAH

Shop 9 Smart Street Mall (08) 9581 5570

OPENING HOURS Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday & Public Holidays 10am - 4pm

DUNSBOROUGH Shop 4 27 Dunn Bay Rd (08) 9759 1555

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OVERCOMING SLEEPLESSNESS

It affects nearly everyone at some stage or another and it’s the next day when we feel it the most. SIeeplessness creates mood-swings, drains motivation and saps our productivity.

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here is nothing worse than not dropping off within a few minutes of your head hitting the pillow. For those that regularly have a bad night’s sleep the initial feeling can be one of panic. Yet again, it’s going to be one of those nights and, even worse, one of those jet-lagged-feeling mornings that follow.

It’s easy to break the cycle, according to the experts.

Just keep to a routine and go to bed at the same time every night. Ensure caffeine isn’t drunk after lunch, and remove electronic devices from the bedroom along with any pending paperwork. Ensure the room is dark, read a book, imagine relaxing on a beach… it’s bound to work. Surely, remembering the dos and don’ts alone should be tiring enough to guarantee falling asleep within seconds!

But for most insomniacs even the best preparation and planning will regularly fail.

This has led to many sufferers trying a different approach - the 4-7-8 technique.

The 4-7-8 technique is based on a practice called ‘pranayama’, which was developed by ancient Indians, a civilisation that dates back thousands of years. It is all about regulating breath – it’s very simple and it makes sense.

Dr Andrew Weil, an American physician, is the best known supporter of the 4-7-8 breathing technique and he believes it works through its calming effects. When feeling anxious or stressed, people tend to take short shallow breaths. The 4-7-8 technique promotes deeper breathing so that more oxygen is taken in.

This relaxes the nervous system, which encourages calmness.

Sleep should then come easily.

Start the technique by placing the tip of your tongue behind your two front teeth. Keep it there throughout the exercise.

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Exhale completely through the mouth and make a whooshing noise while doing so. Now comes the counting. Close your mouth and breathe in through your nose for a count of 4. Hold your breath for a count of 7. Exhale completely with the whooshing sound for a count of 8.

Dr Weil recommends carrying out this cycle four times.

For health care in Peel you’re in good hands.

St John of God Murdoch Hospital is reaching out to the Peel community with new medical consulting suites opening soon at 117 Anstruther Road, Mandurah.

To organise an appointment with one of our specialists at the clinic, please speak to your GP about a referral.

Specialist consultations are available for the following: • Urology • Orthopaedics • Gastroenterology • Ophthalmology • Upper gastrointestinal • Gynaecology • Neurosurgery • Mental Health Counselling For more information please visit sjog.org.au/murdoch/mandurah

Hospitality I Compassion I Respect I Justice I Excellence

Mandurah Consulting Suites

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.

90 Anstruther Road, Mandurah diversitysouth.org.au

POLLEN ALLERGIES IN DOGS

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oes your dog get ear infections, lick its paws, or get an itchy belly during spring and summer? Does it develop a bad smell or drive you mad scratching?

Well, if the answer is yes to some or all of the above, the chances are your dog has a pollen allergy.

Unlike humans who get hay fever from pollen allergies, dogs tend to get skin problems and the classic areas affected are the ears, paws, belly and armpits.

Originally, it was thought that pollen allergies worked systemically. That is, the pollen would be inhaled, get absorbed into the blood stream and then cause skin problems. However, it is now thought that pollen causes issues by landing directly on the skin.

This explains why the areas most commonly affected are the hairless areas of the body.

When it comes to treating the problem, the process used by veterinary clinics is much the same as that used by an asthmatic to

manage their conditions, i.e. treat flare-ups and look for longer term control.

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Secondary infections are a regular occurrence with these skin conditions as the pollen allergy creates both heat and moisture in the skin - a perfect environment for yeast and bacteria. Therefore, it is important to quickly treat the infections as this is where much of the itchiness comes from. To do this, medicated shampoos or antibiotics are generally used.

It’s also important to settle down the itching and, traditionally, this has been through the use of steroids. In most cases, these drugs are well tolerated and very effective, however, occasionally, side-effects are seen. To combat these, a range of new medications is now available, which is extremely effective at quickly reducing the itchiness, avoiding many of the side effects associated with steroids. Ask your vet about these new treatments.

LONGER TERM CONTROL

Longer term treatments are often started at the same time as flare-ups are treated as many of the treatments can take some time to work. Controlling fleas and anything else that may contribute to skin irritation is imperative as is improving the oil balances in the skin as most dogs with allergies have a defective oil barrier in their skin. This means a greater amount of pollen contacts directly with

the skin, which, in turn, makes the problem worse. A zinc and fatty acid supplement can be added to the dog’s food on a daily basis to help.

Weekly bathing is also recommended. Depending on the dog’s skin condition, this may be with a medicated shampoo or an oatmeal based shampoo. This helps control infections in the dog’s skin as well as washing away pollen particles. This can then be followed up with an oatmeal based conditioner, which is not rinsed off. Antihistamines may also be useful but they can be a bit hit and miss. Talk to your vet about which antihistamines are worth trying.

Desensitisation can also be used.

After determining which pollens the dog is allergic to, a series of injections, containing small amounts of the allergen, can be given. Over time, the dog’s immune system gets used to the pollen and stops overreacting.

To develop a plan normally requires several visits. A vet will initially control flare-ups and then start some longer term management.

Treatments are then fine-tuned depending on the response from the dog.

Skin conditions can be frustrating to manage but by working closely with your vet, a great deal can be done to keep the pet comfortable.

For further information on treating pollen allergies in dogs, contact Pinjarra Veterinary Clinic on 9531 1555.

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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

E: admin@pinjarravets.com.au T: (08) 9531 1555 F: (08) 9531 3168

Modern and professional health care for pets and farm animals

Available 24 hours for emergencies

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Restaurant Review

THE STAGE DOOR WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

A MAINSTAY OF THE MANDURAH eating out scene, The Stage Door Waterfront Restaurant’s glorious waterside setting, relaxed ambience and convenient positioning have always been major drawcards. Offering stunning views across Mandjar Bay and located next door to the busy Performing Arts Centre, it’s been a popular haunt for local diners for a number of years. With husband and wife team Leighton and Christy Yates now in charge, the restaurant has recently been winning awards for its creative cuisine. As we write, the restaurant has just picked up the prize for Best Australian Contemporary Restaurant in WA in the 2016 Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards. Time we paid a visit!

Arriving for lunch, we quickly placed ourselves next to the large floor to ceiling windows to get the optimum vista. Thankfully, we had booked as the restaurant was filling up fast. Staff informed us that every single table had been booked for lunch, a sure sign that there was plenty to look forward to as we perused the menu.

For lunch, diners can choose from either the $15 lunch menu, available Monday to Saturday, or from the more extensive à la carte menu. We decided to dine à la carte and plumped for the Sticky Prawns served on a bed of red cabbage and sesame slaw for our entrée.

This tasty, gluten-free dish is one of the restaurant’s most popular starters and it’s easy to see why. We loved this Asian-influenced plate and thoroughly enjoyed the combination of the fresh flavoursome prawns and the crunch of the slaw. In fact, fish lovers will love the impressive range of entrées on offer here with Oysters, 66 FOOD & WINE

Flash-Fried Squid, Crab Tostadas and a Pea and Lemon Risotto with seared scallops, all available to try.

For the main course, we were steered towards the Confit Pork Belly and what a choice. Served with beetroot purée, seared scallops, charred baby courgette and roasted turnips, the pork had been perfectly cooked and presented. Beautifully tender and full of flavour, the meat literally melted in the mouth. Quite delicious!

Other mains that caught our eye included Pan-seared Chicken Breast stuffed with sage butter and served on a wild mushroom risotto, Malaysian Seafood Laksa, and Beer Braised Lamb Shank with roasted root vegetables and herbed mash potato. Maybe next time!

With a wide variety of local and national wines available, the restaurant also has an excellent selection of beers on tap, bottled beers and ciders. Plus, there’s an extensive selection of cocktails available to enjoy pre or post show. And, finally, if you enjoy a hearty roast, then don’t miss the special weekly Sunday Roast for $23, a price that includes a glass of Rothbury Estate wine.

Highly recommended, don’t miss the chance to pay the restaurant a visit this summer. Just make sure you book!

Open Mon to Sat 10am to Late, Sun 8am to Late Fully Licensed 9 James Service Place, Mandurah Boardwalk Tel 9586 3733 www.thestagedoor.com.au

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

www.bonkingfrog.com.au

VISIT ...

P O R T B O U VA R D F I S H S H A C K LOCATED AT PORT BOUVARD MARINA on the Dawesville Channel, Port Bouvard Fish Shack is fast becoming one of Mandurah’s most popular waterfront dining destinations, especially thanks to its take on the classic family favourite - fish and chips.

Renowned for its friendly service and awardwinning food, the restaurant’s picturesque location is also a major appeal. Flanked by attractive waterside properties, the restaurant includes a large decked BYO alfresco area, offering stunning views over the marina and out towards the estuary. It’s the perfect place to relax and watch the dolphins play while the boats come and go.

Open 7 days for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant’s delicious fish and chips, using the sweet and delicate flavours of local fish Southern Ocean Whiting, continues to be a huge favourite amongst diners.

However, the extensive menu offers a range of choices to suit all tastes. Tasty Crumbed Prawns, Crumbed Squid Rings and Salt and Pepper Squid along with a special Seafood Pack will keep fish lovers more than satisfied but there is also a mouth-watering selection of burgers on offer. These include a Beef and Reef Burger with Scotch rib eye and prawns, a Chicken Schnitzel Burger, Fish Burger, Bacon and Egg Burger and Steak Burger all served with grilled onion, tomato, lettuce, sauce and mayo. Or there’s the Super Dog served with bacon, onion and cheese and a selection of toasted sandwiches.

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The restaurant has recently added a number of specials available at weekends. Dishes include a Seafood and Salad Mix, a Chicken Schnitzel Caesar Salad and Chips, Baby Calamari with Beer Battered Onion Rings and Caesar Salad, and Fish with Salad and Chips.

An appetising breakfast menu is available from 7.30am at weekends and public holidays, and from 10am during the week. Highlights include the Big Brecky served with bacon, two eggs, two chipolatas, tomato, hash brown, baked beans and toast, the Grilled Fish and Eggs Brecky, and the Bacon and Egg Burger.

There is a great choice of coffees, tea and hot chocolate too.

Family-friendly with kids’ meals available, the restaurant accepts phone orders, EFTPOS and all major credit cards (except Amex and Diners).

With its attractive setting and flavoursome food, Port Bouvard Fish Shack is a must-visit this summer.

Open 7 Days Mon to Thurs 10am to 2pm, 4pm to 8pm Fri 10am to 9pm Sat 7.30am to 9pm Sun & Public Hols 7.30am to 8pm Phone orders available 45 Rees Place, Wannanup Tel 9534 3206

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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

9581 5556

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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, located in Donnybrook within the Geographe wine region, 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 many of 70 FOOD & WINE

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.

The south west of WA 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 usually be 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.

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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Recipe

SPICY FETA RISSOLES Chilli, lemon and feta create a delicious kick that will liven up any mealtime. Make a batch of these rissoles and take them out for a special, weekend summer picnic!

The rice mixture can be prepared and refrigerated for a few days so it’s a great recipe for those with prep time available earlier in the week.

Makes 10-12

Ingredients 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 red chilli, finely chopped 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for frying) 225g risotto rice 1 litre hot vegetable stock juice of half a lemon

3 tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped 200g feta, roughly chopped 1 egg, lightly beaten, in a large bowl 115g dried breadcrumbs in a large bowl salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method Heat the oil and gently fry the onion, garlic and chilli until softened. Stir in the rice to coat with the oil.

Pour in the stock along with the lemon juice and tomatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if required.

Bring to the boil then cover and reduce the heat. Simmer for around 20 minutes or until the rice is al dente.

Stir in the parsley and spoon the rice mixture into a large dish. Place in the fridge for the mixture to chill and firm. When cold and firm, form the mixture into 10-12 balls.

Press small chunks of the feta cheese into each ball.

Dip the rissole balls, one at a time, into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs to be coated evenly.

Place all the rissoles onto a tray and chill again in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Pour enough oil into a pan to generously cover the bottom. Fry just a few rissoles at a time, gently turning, over a medium heat until the breadcrumbs are a deep golden colour.

Place the rissoles on kitchen paper to drain excess oil.

Serve with a green salad and slices of lemon.

Mandurah’s Waterfront Wine Bar

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

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Every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons

*Prices Subject to Change*

Open from 11am 7 days. All day dining.

The Palladio, on the Boardwalk

Live Music

Available for Functions

t: 9535 1880

Recipe

SUMMER LEMON CHILL Take a bottle of this homemade lemon drink along to the picnic – it’s a perfect accompaniment for the spicy rissoles.

Serves 4

Ingredients juice of 4 lemons (can be substituted with limes) 4 cups water ½ cup caster sugar 1 lemon or lime for serving, sliced

Method Heat 1 cup of water with all the sugar in a saucepan until it is simmering. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the syrup mixture into a large pitcher and stir in the lemon juice.

Stir in the rest of the water.

Chill in the fridge until cold. Serve with ice and slices of lemon or lime.

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

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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

KEBAB MASTERS

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

Fine dining Turkish cuisine – not just kebabs.

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

Open 7 Days 7.00am to 11.00pm

Shop 7,3 Dawesville Road, Dawesville Shopping Centre

Corner Gordon & Shepherd Rds

www.foodplusdrink.net

MEADOW SPRINGS FUNCTION CENTRE

Find us on Facebook

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, Wed, Thurs 11am to 2.30pm, 5pm to Late, Fri, Sat, Sun 11am to Late (Closed Tues)

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

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

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08 9583 4550

Find us on Facebook

08 9534 9444

OYSTER BAR MANDURAH

08 9535 1880

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

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

Open 7 Days, Lunch 11.00am to 2.00pm, Dinner 5.30pm to Late Fully Licensed 2B, 2 Peel Street, Mandurah

www.paparazzirestaurant.com.au

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 to Thurs 10am to 2pm, 4pm to 8pm Fri 10am to 9pm, Sat 7.30am to 9pm Sun & Public Hols 7.30am to 8pm (Breakfast now available) 45 Rees Place, Wannanup (Port Bouvard Marina)

www.portbouvardmarina.com.au

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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NINO’S FISH BAR & CAFÉ

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

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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

THE STAGE DOOR WATERFRONT RESTAURANT

08 9586 3733

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

Open Mon – Sat 10.00am to Late, Sun 8.00am to Late 9 James Service Place, The Mandurah Boardwalk

www.thestagedoor.com.au

PELICANS ON THE MURRAY

08 9537 7680

SUNBREAKERS RESTAURANT

08 9581 5556

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

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

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

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

Unit 27, 1 Banksia Street, South Yunderup

110 Mandurah Terrace

Find us on Facebook

www.sunbreakers.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 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

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0415 040 377

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

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

BAYVIEW GEOGRAPHE RESORT

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

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

www.bayviewhotels.com

1800 674 147

MANDURAH OCEAN MARINA CHALETS

ISLAND BROOK ESTATE

7388 Bussell Hwy, Yelverton Tranquil, self-contained chalets positioned within the forest behind the vineyard. Centrally located in the Margaret River wine region.

Rooms 3 Chalets Room Rate Midweek and weekend packages available Guest Facilities Spa bath, Molton Brown toiletries, free Wi-Fi, complementary bottle of wine, reverse-cycle air-con, full linen and towels, quality furnishings, fully-equipped kitchen, gas BBQ and outdoor setting, TV/DVD/CD, Bluetooth Marley audio, bush walks.

www.islandbrook.com.au

9755 7501

SEASHELLS MANDURAH

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

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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 29 Sept

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Magnificent Seven

15 Dec

Star Wars - Rogue One

9 Feb

26 Dec

Sing

16 Feb

Why Him?

6 Oct

The Girl on the Train

13 Oct

A Monster Calls

20 Oct

Ouija 2

1 Jan

Assassin’s Creed

Jack Reacher 2

5 Jan

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

27 Oct

Doctor Strange

3 Nov

The Accountant

10 Nov

Bill Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk

17 Nov

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them War on Everyone

24 Nov

Rings Bad Santa 2 Trolls

8 Dec

Office Christmas Party

READER COMPETITION

1 Dec

Red Dog: True Blue Moana

12 Jan

Hidden Figures

19 Jan

Split XXX: The Return of Xander Cage

26 Jan

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter

2 Feb

Collateral Beauty Birth of a Nation

50 Shades Darker T2: Trainspotting 2 Bad Boys 3 The Great Wall

23 Feb

The Dark Tower

2 March

Untitled Wolverine Sequel

9 March

Kong: Skull Island

16 March

Baby Driver God Particle

23 March

Boss Baby Beauty and the Beast Knights of the Round Table: King Arthur

NB Movies and dates are subject to change without notice

W in a f il m pass f or f o u r AT R e ading C inemas!

Name one of the films showing at Reading Cinemas in March 2017 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, 10th March, 2017, 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

29 & 30 Sept

Big Bad Wolf by Matthew Whittet 11am (+ 6.30pm, 29th)

29 Sept to 1 Oct

Queen Leah 7.30pm

2 Oct

Act-Belong-Commit Hot Shore Shuffle The Zagoria Trio 1pm

2 Oct

Adolescent – Michael Griffiths 4pm

3 to 7 Oct

Act-Belong-Commit CO: Dance School Holiday Workshops 10am

6 to 8 Oct

In a Dark, Dark Wood 10.30am & 1.30pm (1pm only, 8th)

6 to 9 Oct

Footloose 7.30pm (+2pm 8th & 9th)

10 Oct

Cathrine Summers – European Cotton Club 11am

14 Oct

John Williamson in Concert 8pm

15 Oct

RahCon 2016 10am

22 Oct

Terrain – Bangarra Dance Theatre 7.30pm

Sunday 9 April

walk the line

Mandurah Performing Arts Centre 8pm 27 Oct

SUPERMUSICIAN

by Die Roten Punkte 8pm

30 Oct

Mike Compton (USA) & Bluegrass Parkway 7pm

3 Nov

Snugglepot & Cuddlepie 1pm & 6.30pm

4 Nov

The Beatles – Beatlemania 8pm

6 Nov

Act-belong-Commit Hot Shore Shuffle – Mucky Duck Bush Band 1pm

7 Nov

Jay Weston – Come Fly With Me 11am

9 Nov

Always…Patsy Cline 8pm

17 Nov

Damien Leith – 10th Anniversary Tour 8pm

18 Nov

Songs in the Key of Motown – A Motown Music Spectacular 8pm

24 Nov

JPY and the Allstar Band – The Vanda and Young Songbook 8pm

30 Nov

Elmo’s Super Fun Hero Show 10am & 12.30pm

4& 5 Dec

The Gangster Extravaganza – A Fling through the Prohibition Era 7.30pm (+2pm, 4th)

14 Dec

We Need a Little Christmas 11am

19 Mar

Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd 6.30pm

9 Apr

Walk the Line 8pm

Sunday 19 March

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WHAT’S ON 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, Concession (pensioner and student) $14, Child (5-15 years) $9, Child (Under 5) FREE (All children under 16 FREE when accompanied by a paying adult) www.mandurahboatshow.com.au

Saturday 22 to Sunday 30 October

2 0 1 6 C a s ta w ay S c u l p t u r e A w a r d s

Foreshore, Rockingham 2016 artists include Greg James, Janet Nixon, Yuko Takahashi, Joan Johnson, Stella Onderwater, Nathan Setzinger, Lesley Barrett, Claire Davenhall, Greg Gelmi and Tom de Munk-Kerkmeer.

Sunday 23 October

mandurah c h i l d r e n ’ s f e s t i va l Eastern Foreshore 10am to 3pm FREE

Tuesday 13 December

community christmas pageant Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace 6pm to 8.30pm

Saturday 31 December

Community New Year’s E v e C e l e b r at i o n s Eastern Foreshore, Mandurah Terrace 6pm to 12pm Youth Zone, Fireworks at 9pm and 12pm

Thursday 26 January

A u s t r a l i a D ay C e l e b r at i o n s

Mandurah Foreshore Big Aussie breakfast from 7am followed by Citizen of the Year Awards and annual citizenship ceremony. Plus, watch a flotilla of boats on the estuary, organised by Mandurah Offshore Fishing and Sailing Club, competing for the best dressed title to be awarded by Mandurah Mayor Marina Vergone at approximately 11am.

Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 March

channel 7 mandurah crabfest presented by live lighter Mandurah Foreshore Stalls, live cooking, live music, children’s entertainment and crabs!

If you have an event you would like to promote, simply email details to editorial@blueskymedia.net.au, stating the date, start and finish times 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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