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PRIMO Published by PREMIUM PUBLISHERS (PEARD MEDIA PTY LTD) Freemasons House, 181 Roberts Road, Subiaco WA 6008 (08) 9273 8933

AUTUMN ARRIVES

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round about this time of year, thoughts inevitably turn to home comforts, to bedding down a little after the relaxed vibe of summer living. To that end, we've collected a selection of stories designed to celebrate this lovely time of year, from Easter treats for the family to new ways to beautify the home, taking hit series, Revenge, as your palate and inspiration.

We've interviewed some pretty gorgeous stars this time around too, from Emma Watson, who's starring in Noah alongside Russell Crowe, to our cover girl, Cameron Diaz in The Other Woman. British songbird Ellie Goulding is bringing her special talents to Perth while for kids, there's the much-anticipated Lego Movie to look forward to.

Another iconic brand - Laura Ashley - is going great guns in its new home at Raine Square - forget flouncy frocks, think edgy leather skirts and little booties.

Perfect for autumn, we're sure you'll agree. As usual we've got some of the best travel ideas around too, including a visit to the home of champagne, Rheims, the unlikely island fashion hotspot, Aruba in the Caribbean and one of WA's most pristine marine playgrounds, Ningaloo and its amazing reef.

We'd also like to invite you to read all about Colin and Evelyn Hay's determined efforts to make the lot of some of the world's most impoverished school kids in the Philippines less difficult with their fund raising campaign to build some new classrooms in their remote community. Perth is also fast becoming one of the nation's top foodie locations, a fact confirmed by the news that the international renowned A Taste of... festival will be coming to the city in May. Check out how you can be part of this prestigious gourmet festival as well as the glamorous photos of the launch party towards the back of the magazine. As usual we also explore one of our suburbs - Scarborough - as well as Augusta down south, and please take the time to read all about a gorgeous new development, in the heart of Scarbs at Oceanna 29.

On top of all that we also explore the original amber, autumnal nectar - cider - and Myles, our resident 10-year-old footy nut interviews CEO of the West Coast Eagles, Trevor Nisbett. If that doesn't make you sit up and celebrate autumn, then I don't know what will.

Finally we'd love to hear how you celebrate Easter in your house - for our Home Truths writer, Matthew Mills, it's the best festival of the year. Get in touch too via our Facebook page or primolife.com.au. Happy reading.

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Maurizio Restaurant is running its popular Il Giro d'Italia nights again – meet the man behind the menu

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20 PRIMOfitness The gloves stay on as boxing becomes the hot new fitness fad

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60 PRIMOsport Myles, 10, meets Trevor Nisbett, CEO of WCE

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PRIMOpicks Here’s PrimoLife’s pick of this month’s top entertainment, events and autumnal fun. Enjoy!

A passionate interpretation

The traditional Easter story is given a contemporary twist with two performances of a Passion play by Australian playwright Tony Nicholls on April 12 and April 13 in the gardens of Government House in the Terrace.

Following the success of last year's medieval-style 'Passion Play' when demand outstripped

supply for tickets, the decision to add an extra performance to accommodate the expected 5000 extra play-goers was a nobrainer for organisers.

Based on the Anglo-Saxon classic vision of the story of Christ's passion - The Dream of the Rood - Nicholls envisages the tale from the point of view of the Cross itself. Set in 21st

century Perth, local actors will be joined by gifted amateurs and a musical score composed

by Timothy How. The play will include all the traditional characters and elements of the Easter story, balanced with a contemporary Perth setting and peopled by today's men and women.

Hosted by Channel 7's Rick Ardon, it's set to be one of the highlights of the city's cultural landscape and a fitting interpretation of an important date in the Church's calendar.

Government House Gardens, St Georges Terrace, April 12 to April 13, 7.30 to 9pm, free admission.

Performed by the state's finest musicians and vocalists, the concert is designed to celebrate one hundred

years of a great Aussie institution. Bring your own food and beverages (booze included) to the night, stretch back and enjoy the music.

Northam Recreation Centre, Peel Terrace, Northam, on April 12, gates open at 4pm, pre-show performances from 4.30 to 6pm from local community groups and bands. Main show from 7 to 9pm, free entry, visit wesfarmers.com.au for more information.

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community twilight event will be a treat for everybody who loves classical masterpieces and popular favourites.

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Dance for a cause Join Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi and cricketing legend Justin Langer for the dance of a lifetime to raise awareness and much needed funds for the Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation

Unlike anything seen before in sporting history, the Wings for Life World Run run will take place across 40 countries and five continents, with 150,000 people running at the same time (whether it’s day or night), for as long as they can and all for a good cause.

During this world-wide single race run at exactly the same time across the world, professional athletes, passionate amateurs, champion runners, charity ambassadors, social fun runners and everybody else will be competing to be the winner

(CLCRF).

The Keep the Flame Alive dance day ‘Dance for a Cure” is planned for April 6 from 11am, with three separate locations around Perth. Would-be dancers can join in at Forrest Place,

Perth Cultural Centre or the Northbridge Piazza.

Keep the Flame Alive is the evolution of 2012’s Flame for Aline that saw 700 people dancing in a flash mob in Forrest Place. Its primary focus is to raise awareness of the need for Childhood Cancer research.

“Along with the Lord Mayor, we’re excited to announce that Justin Langer, our Patron for Children’s Leukaemia & Cancer Research Foundation (CLCRF), will also be in attendance at the dance event” said CLCRF chairman Geoff Cattach.

“We might even see Justin show off his dancing moves” he added.

Beverley Margaret School of Dance have taken on the challenge to choreograph the 2014 Keep the Flame Alive event, creating all the moves for the general public.

Although it's too late to register now, onlookers are most definitely encouraged to watch all the dancers bust a move as they perform together.

The dance event will also hear the Keep the Flame Alive song for the first time, which has been written specifically for this event by talented local singer and songwriter Rose Parker.

For more information go to: keeptheflamealive.com.au

– with registrations via the website wingsforlifeworldrun.com.

Participants are also encouraged to share their experiences across social media with the hashtags #WingsForLife and #worldrun.

So get on your runners and

join the world in a truly unique and worthwhile - event in May. Supported by Red Bull, the Wings for Life World Run will be taking place in Australia in Busselton, at 6pm local time on May 4.Visit wingsforlifeworldrun.com for more information.

Run the world of their country or for the ultimate glory of being crowned world champion.

Participants will be running with the common goal of raising money for the Wings for Life Foundation which supports research into spinal cord injuries

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Fabulous Freo’s street festival

Each year Fremantle is taken over by the world’s most incredible street, outdoor theatre, music, comedy, circus and cabaret performers for three jam-packed days of shenanigans, laughter and outright shock.

After flames combined with tango, giant babies careening their prams through the streets and Ireland's hardest working 'man band' busting out a hot acrobatic/ dance/comedy extravaganza in 2013, the expectations for 2014 are high, and the line-up will not disappoint from April 19 to 21.

Artists will be en-route to Fremantle from destinations as far away as The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, UK, Israel and America, and there will be a diverse range of top class performances from a human knot to giant roving dinosaurs.

With Fremantle's extraordinary community and beautiful heritage buildings, there's no better home for the Street Arts Festival.

The combination of the unique location and breathtaking international and Australian performances is truly spectacular.

This much-anticipated festival has attitude, breaks conventions, is full of surprises and is guaranteed to entertain and leave everyone on a natural high. a double pass to the Busker's Cabaret

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Enjoy the Fremantle Street Arts Festival in the company of grown-ups and see the shows that were too risqué for the streets at the adults-only Buskers Cabaret.

To enter, visit primolife.com.au and fill out the entry form via the competitions section by April 15.

All aboard for fun Big and small kids alike will delight in a ride on the ever-popular miniature trains, both diesel and steam, along the river and through

picturesque parks and bushland.

Bring the family and a picnic, or enjoy a sausage sizzle in between rides.

There are guided tours of the loco sheds and workshops by local experts as well as a bouncy castle and lots of other entertainment for the family.

Supported by Fresh Boost, all funds raised at the event will go to Retina Australia (WA) to help their fight to cure blindness.

Castledare Miniature Railway, Castledare Place, Wilson, Sunday April 13 from 10am to 2pm, prices $3 per child, $6 per adult. Call (08) 9388 1488 for more information.

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by Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse. Visit primolife. com.au and go to the competitions page to enter. Closes April 28

Cultural celebration Hit the high notes with Pixar From the much-loved Toy Story trilogy to Cars, Finding Nemo to Up, Pixar has been responsible for some of the most brilliant film-making of our generation.

Audiences of all ages have fallen in love with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and others, and for the first time ever, West Australian Symphony Orchestra will perform the memorable orchestral scores to Pixar's movies live.

In front of a huge screen showing hits of Pixar's 13 feature films, this is going to be one musical and visiual treat not to be missed for all the family.

So bring along your Jessie doll and Nemo t-shirt and get ready for a night of delightful music and movie memories.

Crown Theatre, Perth, Saturday April 26 at 2pm and 6.30pm, tickets available from ticketek.com.au

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he launch of the much anticipated Noongar language album and songs entitled Kalyakoorl (which means 'forever') by singer Gina Williams and guitarist Guy Ghouse, 2013 WA Music Industry (WAMI) Awards Indigenous Act of the Year was a recent highpoint at the Fly by Night Musicians Club in Fremantle, introducing this duo to a wider audience.

“There are less that 250 full Noongar language speakers left," said Williams.

"We’re beyond critically endangered, and in terms of the fight for survival I think this music is a really beautiful weapon of choice.”

Noongar language is only spoken in the south west corner of Western Australia. The album was written, recorded, mixed, mastered entirely on Noongar country, using local musicians and creatives, so it is a rare and uniquely West Australian product.

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principles of Ballondong culture (one of the 14 clan groups which make up the Noongar nation) - Koort (heart), Boodja (Land) and Koorlangka (children and legacy).

According to Uncle Tom, based in Kellerberrin, somebody who has been a powerful and much loved influence in Gina’s musical journey, “if you can get those things right, the rest will fall into place.”

Kalyakooryl features the extraordinary talents of Russell Holmes (piano), Roy Martinez (bass), Arunachala Satgunasingam (percussion) and introduces Gina’s daughters Lauren and Bella McGill (backing vocals). The work was recorded, mixed and mastered at Crank Studios with Lee Buddle (Katie Noonan, Joni in the Moon, Kelly Clarkson, Justin Bieber).

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Brave generals, heavenly maidens, mischievous monks, and even a flying pig - there aren't many shows which can claim that kind of cast list but Shen Yun can.

From the moment the gong is struck, you know you're in for something memorable. It's an evening which will leave your senses reeling with each new experience from unusual eastern music to unbelievable athleticism.

The Shen Yun Orchestra masterfully blends ancient Chinese instruments, like the emotive erhu and delicate pipa, with a full Western orchestra, creating an exhilarating new sound.

Meanwhile Shen Yun’s talented artists follow the noble tradition where artists value integrity, meditation, and a mindful lifestyle, taking to heart the belief that to create inspiring art there must first be inner beauty, incorporating study and meditation into their rigorous daily training.

The result? A performance that promises to move audiences in 'beautiful and profound' ways.

Classical Chinese dance has a history of thousands of years, sharing a common

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ancestry with martial arts with its dramatic jumping, spinning, and flipping techniques combining to make up just part of the vast repertoire of movements that make classical Chinese dance one of the most demanding and expressive art forms in the world.

China’s 5,000 years have yielded an endless trove of legends, myths, and literary classics so expect to be astonished by a truly original cavalcade of colour, dramatic interpretations and breathtaking spectacle never before seen in Perth.

Millions have seen Shen Yun with standing ovations at sold-out theaters around the world making it a global sensation - and now it's your turn to see it all for yourself. Rush to get a ticket.

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two tickets to the shen yun story To enter, visit primolife. com.au and fill out the entry form via the competitions section by April 27. Good luck!

Garden party for animal welfare

For the Animals, (FTA) a Perth-based conservation organisation which works to preserve endangered animals and habitat in Southeast Asia will hold its next fundraising event on Saturday May 3 from 4 to 8pm.

Garden Party for the Animals will take place in Mount Lawley at the home of a donor and will feature a twilight Mediterranean feast accompanied by wines from their private vineyard.

Guests at the Garden Party will be entertained by opera singers during the afternoon/evening event and a live auction featuring art and jewellery will help raise additional funds to support conservation projects including ranger patrolling, poverty alleviation, replanting of forests of care for injured or orphaned animals.

Founder of For the Animals, Rebecca Tilbrook, said that she was delighted with the support that Perth residents have provided at the last three FTA fundraising events including a black tie gala at Government House, a cocktail party and a Christmas shopping party over the past 18 months.

Donors are invited to visit the project sites during several group visits to Cambodia each year where they can meet elephants, tigers and gibbons that were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and also meet with families who have given up poaching and illegal logging through participation in sustainable livelihood projects.

Tickets to Garden Party for the Animals are $90 each and there are a limited number. They can be purchased online at fortheanimals.orga.u or by calling 0400 244 194. primolife.com.au

Top chefs step UP to support WA kids in need Want to join acclaimed French chef Guillaume Brahimi and some of the country’s finest cooks? Then grab yourself a ticket for the 2014 Variety of Chefs Ball presented by Linneys; raising funds for Variety – the Children’s Charity of Western Australia Affable Frenchman Guillaume Brahimi (Bistro Guillaume) will be joined by Peter Manifis (Incontro), Stephen Clarke (Clarke’s of North Beach), Pat Cheong (Silks) and Sean Marco (La Vie), as they cook for WA kids in need.

Following on from a sold out inaugural event in 2013, the chefs will step out of the kitchen and onto the stage on Friday, 11 April in the Grand Ballroom at Crown Perth.

Guests will enjoy canapés designed by Nobu Matsuhisa (Nobu) and served by his top WA team, followed by a delectable five course degustation menu.

Each course has been personally designed for the evening

TASTY Guillaume Brahimi (right) will be cooking up a storm in aid of Variety WA kids.

and will be presented by the chefs along with premium matched Killerby wines.

The event will be topped off with an exclusively designed cocktail by mixologist Adam Keane (Cocktail Gastronomy), a unique fundraising auction, entertainment and much more.

Funds raised from the evening will help Variety provide practical equipment and experiences for Western Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs, empowering them to live, laugh and learn.

Tickets are selling fast so for further information or to secure your table visit varietyofchefs.com.au

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The Building blocks of life The Philippines has had more than its fair share of disasters in recent years compounded by the nation's ongoing financial struggles, and for one Perth couple, enough was enough – it was time to do something which would really make a difference By Gabi Mills The Philippines should be a blessed collection of islands, over 7000 pieces of paradise bathed in a warm tropical sea.

However, even the briefest look back at its chequered history tells a very different story.

Its long-suffering people have endured occupation by foreign forces, power-hungry leaders with a penchant for posh shoes, catastrophic volcanic eruptions wiping out whole communities, and most recently, one of the world's worst typhoons which brought the country to a virtual standstill.

However, despite all this, anybody who goes to the Philippines experiences one thing above all else; the unquenchable appetite for life residents of these islands possess, no matter what the disasters, both manmade and natural, which befall them.

For Colin Hay, the Philippines has played a major part in his life for the past four years thanks to his marriage to Evelyn, who was born and brought up on the southern island of Cebu in a small village called Bunlan.

“Evelyn went to Bunlan’s primary

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school as a child and the place hasn’t changed a bit in 20 years,” says Colin.

That means that for the school’s 500 or so kindy to year six-aged kids, there are just two classrooms for all the children and the four teachers in charge.

“They have to go to school in shifts with around two hours of lessons each per day.

“Kids are sitting three to a chair and there’s a number of kindy-aged kids who simply can’t fit into the school at all.”

Education is for many in the islands of the Philippines the only ticket out of poverty and an endless cycle of subsistence living, says Colin. Without access to even the most basic of teaching facilities, for many children in places like Bunlan – miles from the nearest main town – the future is bleak.

“We came home to Perth and decided we wanted to look at coming up with a plan to help those children.”

The plan was hatched over a few months and now Colin, Evelyn and a growing army of supporters both here in WA and in the Philippines are poised to build

Bunlan school’s first new classroom in many decades.

“We’re building a kindy room, just 7 x 9m, and will try to fit in as many kids as possible,” says Colin.

Thanks to the country’s low pay rates, it’s reasonably cheap and easy to build there, but equally Colin and Evelyn wanted to make sure that the new building would last the test of time, meeting the appropriate international building standards.

“Evelyn’s family still live in the village and will be helping co-ordinate the project on the ground while we continue to raise funds for more building work back here in Perth.”

The month of May – the Philippines' school system’s long break – is earmarked as the month to get started on the new classroom, the result of Colin and Evelyn’s fund raising efforts.

“We’re hoping to raise $8k and we’ve topped $3500 so far. It’s not a huge amount but it will genuinely change lives,” says Colin.

“We’d really love to build another classroom in due course – two would make all the difference, and give the teachers somewhere to have a meeting, to meet the kids’ parents and so forth.”

It’s hoped that by the time the new school term begins in June, the kindy kids of Bunlan village will have a new classroom to learn their ABCs, a tangible result to all of Colin and Evelyn’s efforts, a small part primolife.com.au

of a bigger picture to help out the nation rebuild as a whole.

“The top half of Cebu was badly damaged in the recent typhoon and the school sustained damage too on its roof, which we’re fixing up too. The longterm picture of the cyclone’s devastation however is that many crops were affected which has put many of the islanders six months behind in terms of harvesting food. Fishermen too lost boats so things are really tough there.”

Colin and Evelyn are thrilled to be on the verge of giving the goahead to the 20 or so local builders ready to transform the lives of some of the youngest members of the Bunlan community.

“Every week we’re getting closer to our target,” says Colin who is a senior member of the PPR team in West Perth.

“We collect gold coin donations each Friday and in the last month have made more than in the six months which went before.

“We’ve also had a generous donation from the team at Muzz Buzz which is helping us get closer to the amount we need.”

Although Colin and Evelyn know that

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building one classroom in one village in the whole of the Philippines may seem like a drop in the ocean, it’s also going to be a significant life-changing event for all those children who will pass through its doors.

“We thought about donating to a charity instead but this way we can see concrete results from the money we raise and that’s something we’re really looking forward to,” says Colin. PL You can help build more classrooms here: mycause.com.au/page/ BunlanPrimarySchoolNewClassroom School

THE GREATEST GIFT Above, the kids of Bunlan primary school are looking forward to their new classroom, and below Evelyn Hay and husband Colin have devoted their time to help the children of the remote village where she grew up.

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The sad statistics According to UNICEF, the percentage of kids enrolled in primary school between 2008 and 2011 was just 88.7% (in Australia it's 97.2%) Among six year olds (the official entry age for Grade 1), 14.5% are not in school and 25% are still in preschool.

The Philippines experiences an average of 20 tropical storms per year and is located in a major earthquake zone with a number of active volcanoes threatening to blow at any time.

Armed conflict in the area of Mindanao makes the plight of children desperate for an education even harder and charities like Save the Children are working actively in the area to help relieve some of the suffering with their Sponsor a Child program.

The population of the Philippines is 105,720,644, with an infant death rate of 18 deaths for every 1000 live births. Life expectancy is 72 years and the rate of underweight children is running at just over 20%.

Girls generally end their education at 12 years of age, and for those who go on to be mothers, there's a risk of 99 deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the Save the Children's 2012 State of the World's Mothers report.

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Fighting talk Justin Lacey has pulled himself up by his boxing bootstraps and opened a state-of-the-art boxing and fitness hub in Currambine - Lacey’s gym

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The tradition of boxing gyms - if the movies are to be believed - is that kids from the wrong side of the tracks punch out all their stress and rage in the ring, egged on by feisty trainers who see the potential of these diamonds in the dust.

And for once the movies aren’t wrong.

For Justin Lacey, owner of Lacey’s gym in Currambine, that’s exactly what boxing offered him as a young bloke back in the day.

“I started kickboxing in north Queensland when I was 13 before moving to Sydney where I took to boxing in a big way,” he says.

“I was one of those kids who could have easily fallen through the cracks if it wasn’t for boxing but it gave me a focus, drive and direction.”

It certainly did. With 79 fights all up, Justin became the number two in the whole of Australia in his weight class (junior welterweight), trying out for every Olympic and Commonwealth

Games since 2002, but pipped at the post by the guy who sat in the top spot each time.

“I loved competing - the preparation, getting to the point of being in tip top condition but my focus now, long term, is to raise the future fighters of tomorrow.”

You get the feeling that if anybody’s going to produce the next prizefighter, it will be Justin. Kids from as young as eight turn up full of beans for their first (non-contact) bout in the ring, while at the other end of the age spectrum, Justin says that 60-year olds still pull on the gloves for an adrenaline rush session.

Justin, who ran the Live Fit Boxing Academy in Clarkson for three years before opening up the well-equipped and spacious new premises in Currambine in October 2013, has over 500 members on the books.

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The class - Lacey’s 47 - is a speciality session of high intensity boxing-style fitness which works the entire body.

“Each class is different and is designed to shock your body and produce amazing results over 47 one hour sessions.”

Justin’s own boxing hero - the Russian champion, Kostya Tszyu - coached him a few times back in Sydney, and even took him back to his home country for a visit. Like Tszyu, Justin and his highly experienced team are keen to share their skills with the next generation of would-be Rockys.

“The boxing community is pretty strong over here in WA and it’s beginning to be seen as a way of keeping fit in a more interesting, varied way too.You don’t need to know anything about boxing - just turn up and have a go.”

Visit laceys.net.au for information about classes.

fast facts

Terminology Hook, Jab, Cross, Uppercut the four basic punches.

On guard a defensive stance, with the left leg in front, the right glove touching the right cheek, and the left glove held slightly forward.

Round a period of boxing during a fight. A round lasts three minutes for men and two minutes for women, and there may be no more than twelve rounds in a men’s fight, or ten in a woman’s fight.

Combination a series of punches thrown in a sequence.

Parry to fend off punches by hitting them away with the gloves.

KO A boxer loses by Knock Out when they are unable to get up unassisted after being floored for a count to ten.

Southpaw a left-handed boxer. To an ‘orthodox’ boxer, a southpaw’s punches come from the ‘wrong’ direction and can be unexpected and especially destructive.

Sucker punch an unexpected punch, which takes the boxer by surprise.

Boxers handshake touching knuckles when outside the ring, or touching gloves before a spar or fight. An essential part of boxing protocol.

Glass jaw a boxer who has a ‘glass jaw’ is said to be susceptible to a KO. Haymaker a wide, swinging punch thrown with all the boxer’s weight behind it. Used as a last resort punch.

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Face value

Anna Hartley, an enthusiastic boxing newbie, gives her advice to those considering getting in the ring

Getting punched in the face is a weird feeling.

Punching someone in the face is also a weird feeling, particularly when you aren’t angry or in danger.

These were just two of the many things I learned when I began to box.

In an era when One Punch deaths dominate news headlines and we drink ginger tea to boost our mental performance, boxing is generally seen as old fashioned, barbaric and downright smelly.

This is a great shame, because as a comprehensive cardio and strength training workout, combined with discipline, strategy, and combat, it is one of the most rewarding and thrilling sports I’ve ever done.

If you’ve ever thought about taking up the sweet science, take heed, because being a beginner doesn’t have to be the terrifying experience you might think it is.

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Getting punched in the face is actually a very small part of boxing. As a beginner, you will spend most of your time at the gym running, skipping, doing squats and pushups, and throwing medicine balls around. Most of the punches you will throw will be at bags and other people’s hands. The only time you are at risk of really being socked is during free sparring, which is only a very small part of the training.

Know your limits

When you are new everyone is better than you, and with experienced fighters in the room the bar can be set very high. If you aren’t able to do everything, find alternatives. It’s ok to modify or slow down your exercises. But be honest with yourself. Are you truly unable to do it? Or do you just not want to push yourself?

Slow down, but never stop entirely and you’ll be amazed by what you can achieve.

Stop apologising

We are taught not to hit from a very young age, and old habits die hard. The reflexive ‘sorry!’ when you land a punch is inevitable, but make an effort to stop saying it and don’t let it hold you back from being the bad-ass you know you are.

Mix it up

Sooner or later you will meet people who will not want to work with you. When you are new, you can’t teach anyone anything, so sparring with you can be boring.Your trainer should be making sure you work with a variety of people, but take things into your own hands. It’s rude to refuse an offer to spar, and once it’s known you mean business, it won’t be long before you receive the universal sign of acceptance: a sparring partner who isn’t afraid to hurt you.

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The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible is a must-read for anybody who's ever looked in the mirror and wished they could turn back the hands of time. However, throughout the pages of this intelligently written book, you'll discover that beauty is as much to do with a state of mind as the state of your skin By Gabi Mills

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There's a great quote from that feisty actress Susan Sarandon near the beginning of The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible (by Josephine Fairley and Sarah Stacey).

"When you're younger," she says, "you want to be perfect but later you learn that perfect isn't really that interesting."

It's a mantra that could free your mind from all those hang ups to replicate the frequently Photoshopped visions of beauty we see on the red carpet, in magazines and on the silver screen. Nobody is that perfect, and even if they were, so Sarandon says, is it really that interesting?

Growing old gorgeously is within your grasp, say the authors, who have compiled an impressive collection of results of beauty products trialled by nearly 6000 'real' women.

The authors - both beauty professionals with many years in the business - put products through their paces rigorously, from antiageing 'miracle' creams to lotions that are meant to target cellulite or stretch marks.

They've put together a useful guide to quick fix make-up tips which can take off 10 years in a flash (think line-blurring primer, age-defying foundations, lip-plumpers and blush). primolife.com.au

All of the women who tested products are aged 35 and over, which means you won't waste your money wading through products which don't work. Jo and Sarah frequently recommend their own personal favourites too, based on their years of writing about beauty, organic living and health on top UK-based publications.

There's advice too for help with those countless mid-life challenges which loom up as the birthdays mount up.You'll find out how to cope with rosacea, irregular pigmentation, thinning hair, laugh lines and saggy eyelids.

By relying on the help of the products of Bobbi Brown, Barbara Daly and Laura Mercier, it's possible to get your skin to glow once more - you just need the authors' tricks of the trade to hold back the hands of time, for a few hours at least.

It's important too to realise that beauty isn't just skin deep.

There's advice about working on beauty from within with 'The Supergreen Facelift Diet', understanding which supplements will work best for you, sewing in exercise into your everyday routine and remembering how regenerating a good night's sleep can be.

And if you're still considering going under the knife after all this sound advice, then cosmetic surgery expert Wendy Lewis weighs up the pros and cons in a balanced way, allowing you to make your own decision armed with all the facts.

It's true when Jo and Sarah write that there's never been a better time to age, with the often overwhelming choice of light-reflecting foundations, enriching creams, vitamins, age-spot zapping lasers and muffin-top flattening 'foundation wear'.

Just look at those women of our time who have aged with grace and elegance - Helen Mirren, Judy Dench, Sophia Loren and of course Susan Sarandon. Choose your role model carefully and,

It's important to realise that beauty isn't just skin deep

armed with this bible of age-defying ideas, you too can enjoy ageing with confidence. PL The Anti-Ageing Beauty Bible by Josephine Fairley & Sarah Stacey, $29.99.Visit beautybible.com and follow the authors on Twitter @Beauty_Bible.

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reature omforts Ningaloo and its stunning reef have long drawn visitors to its shores and at the remote, beachside safari camp, Sal Salis, it's possible to stay right in the heart of this wilderness wonderland without compromising the area's pristine beauty By Gabi Mills

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The resort's experienced guides are also on hand to take guests on wilderness activities every day during the three-night stay

SECLUDED Sal Salis is the perfect base from which to explore the amazing natural beauty of the Ningaloo Reef area. Guests can snorkel or pull up a chair once the sun goes down, and share stories with guests.

The coral reef, which makes Ningaloo so special, is remarkable for so many reasons but perhaps its biggest claim to fame is the fact that it’s so close to the shore.

The 260km long reef, about 1200km north of Perth, is the largest fringing coral reef in the world - the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system - and it and the surrounding area have been home to the local indigenous people, the Baiyungu, for over 30,000 years.

The ancient, timeless nature of the area is undeniable and another reason why UNESCO has made it a world-heritage listed site. So rich is the marine diversity in the reef and its waters that discoveries are still being made of unique species, like a type of sponge which was found in 2006, thought to be completely new to the scientific world.

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populate this underwater treasure trove there are dolphins, dugongs, loggerhead turtles and manta rays. However it’s probably the area’s whale sharks which feed along this coast between March and June that make the reef such a magnet for marine life lovers.

And because the reef is less than half a kilometre offshore in some areas, it’s possible for observers to watch the gentle giants of the sea as well as the over 500 species of fish in a way which is impossible in other parts of the world.

In keeping with the remote location and the vision of its traditional owners to keep the area as special as it has been for millennia, Sal Salis have only nine wilderness tents for the lucky few to experience the simple life.

Choose the Ultimate Reef Escape and as well as the wilderness tent and private

eco-ensuite, all meals and drinks, you’ll also enjoy an introductory snorkel and unlimited use of snorkel equipment to experience the wonders of the reef first-hand.

The resort’s experienced guides are also on hand to take guests on wilderness activities every day during the three-night stay.

And for whale shark fans, there’s a special package too. Between April and July as the slow moving, filter-feeding sharks make their ponderous way past the reef following the mass spawning of coral, guests have the unique opportunity to swim with these wonderful creatures.

Swimming with whale sharks must rank as one of the must-do experiences for any wildlife lover, and in the package, not only will you swim with the whale sharks, but also enjoy guided kayak snorkels, gorge walks and a DVD of your day with the underwater giants. primolife.com.au

Of course it’s possible to stay at Sal Salis, which is regularly voted one of the most idyllic spots on earth, and explore independently. The coastal dunes and gorges in the Cape Range National Park are packed with land-based wildlife like red kangaroos, euros and emus.

Find your sweet spot in a hammock and tune into the silence of nature, which isn’t that silent when you allow your mind to disconnect from the modern world.You’ll hear, in the distance, the distinctive puff and ripple as humpbacks breach the waves and the endless crash of waves on the sand beneath your feet.

Thanks to the camp’s philosophy of ‘wild bush luxury’ there’s no need to rough it, with the entirely civilised tradition of a sundowner with your fellow campers (just 17 in total) a high point of the day.

It’s a chance to share what you’ve seen during the day and feast on top quality bush cuisine, all produced with a minimal footprint in the pristine location.The resident chef makes the most of the natural bounty from the sea and land with local ingredients, fresh seafood and for those who want total seclusion, hampers can be prepared for a beach picnic at the water’s edge.

Each of the spacious wilderness tents are raised on a timber platform which has the added benefit of making the most of cooling sea breezes wafting through the rooms. Bed linen is 100 % organic cotton with 500 threadcount and guests even get to choose from a pillow menu.

As you might expect, water use is strictly controlled, no waste makes it out into the surrounding fragile eco-system and solar

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weekender fast facts Getting there Skywest Airlines operate a daily service between Perth and Exmouth. Qantas operate a flight between Perth and Exmouth six times per week, twice a day.

GIANTS OF THE DEEP Migrating whale sharks are just one of the many underwater highlights of the Ningaloo Reef. Below, take a kayak out on the water and experience the pristine ocean up close.

power drives the whole camp.

For those who must keep in touch with the outside world, there’s a power point for laptops and phones. But there’s no mini bar, no TV, nothing to distract guests from the wilderness all around them.

Although most of the tents accommodate two people, there’s one which is ideal for a family of four, the extra two people in swags thanks to an extended veranda.

Just two kilometres behind the camp, a walk up Mandu Mandu gorge is a step back in geological history with fossil bearing limestone formations and spectacular views

back to the coast.

The history of 30,000 years of human habitation in this area is slowly unfolding from studies of artefacts and rock shelters which makes for an extra special dimension to any visit to Sal Salis and Ningaloo.

Home to man and beast for thousands of years, we should step carefully and gently on this ancient land.

Just remember that its place as one of the world’s most valuable locations is in our hands. PL Visit salsalis.com.au for more information and special deals.

Road transfers and air transfers from Exmouth Airport are available and should be pre-booked. Guests can self-drive to the camp; from Perth it will take as much as 13 hours, from Exmouth Airport the drive is 2 hours and from Exmouth town it is one hour. Driving at dusk is not recommended because of the large amount of wildlife in the National Park. Sal Salis is closed from December 1 to March 14.

Ultimate Reef Escape - until 31 July, $750 per person, per night on twin-share. August 1 to November 30, $563, inclusive of wilderness tent accommodation with private eco-ensuite, all meals and beverages, introductory snorkel and unlimited use of snorkel equipment. Also includes wilderness activities with our knowledgeable guides daily.

Whale Shark Package - until 31 July, $887 for three nights, $853 for four nights per person, per night on twin share, inclusive of accommodation in a wilderness tent with eco-friendly ensuite, all meals and beverages from a select open bar, unlimited use of snorkel equipment, daily guided wilderness activities which may include, guided snorkels, guided kayak snorkels and gorge walks as well as a whale shark swim (with lunch, DVD of your day and transfers to meet your tour.)

The three night whale shark package is available for booking from any Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday between until 31 July 2014. This is to coincide with the complimentary transfers between Sal Salis and the boat ramp where the whale shark trip departs on a Tuesday or Friday.

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Perth joins the world's Taste stage

TEMPTING Perth will play host to some of the nation's top chefs and foodies during May's Taste of Perth festival.

It underlines the city's place on the world's food stage - something to celebrate indeed .

Foodies rejoice! Perth has been chosen to join the global circuit and play host to the highly acclaimed Taste Festival from May 2 to 4 at Langley Park Taste of Perth will bring together the latest, greatest and hottest of Perth’s restaurant scene all in one central location for one gourmet extravaganza.

The inaugural three-day event represents the first food festival of its kind to hit Perth’s shores, celebrating the city's evolving culinary scene. Much more than a food sampling event, Taste of Perth is a new and exciting food experience that features bespoke curated menus and exciting pop-up restaurants from the city’s most acclaimed chefs.

Restaurants on the line up include: Nobu, Greenhouse, Silks, Print Hall, Lalla Rookh, Bistro Guillaume and el Público.

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weeks as our city gears up to being a gourmet hub with the world's eyes on our shiny cloches.

In addition, there will be an array of master classes, live cooking demonstrations, interactive cooking classes, expert wine tastings and live entertainment.

A worldwide sensation, Taste Festivals are held in 18 cities around the world, all well known for their premium food and wine offerings including London, Cape Town, Milan, Dubai and Toronto and now Perth.

“Taste of Perth is an event not to be missed, particularly for foodies, restaurantlovers, chef-enthusiasts and those looking for a great day out with friends and family," said Taste of Perth’s Event Director, Simon Wilson at the event's launch at the end of February.

“Visitors will be able to create their own dream degustation from a range of Perth’s most celebrated restaurants; from those that are new and hard to get into, to some highend, well-established Perth favourites.

“The festival will represent foodie heaven: stunning food prepared by the city’s greatest restaurants, Perth’s best chefs, superb drinks, artisanal shopping and live entertainment, all set in the stunning outdoor surroundings of the Swan River with the city skyline as a backdrop,” said Mr Wilson.

Taste of Perth is supported by the City of Perth and is the foodie finalé of Eat Drink Perth (Perth’s month-long food festival in April).

So how will it work? Taste of Perth will operate like a restaurant with a lunch and dinner service. Each restaurant will showcase their culinary skills and a selection of their signature dishes.

A Taste session lasts for four to five hours in general, giving visitors time to pick their restaurant dishes, browse and shop from the artisan stalls and enjoy some of the primolife.com.au

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many attractions.

Tickets for each session are on sale now through Ticketek, starting at $32 for a standard ticket purchased online.

All part of the fun of the festival, ‘Crowns’ will be the official currency used at Taste of Perth to purchase dishes and drinks from the restaurants and goodies from exhibiting producers.

Crowns can be purchased along with tickets online or onsite at the event from Crown Banks and Crown Sellers.

Taste of Perth is being organised by Brand Events, the company that owns and operates the Margaret River Gourmet Escape. Taste Festivals have been running in Melbourne and Sydney for the last seven years and gathers crowds of over 26,000 visitors per event.

So it's great that along with the now well-established and popular south west event in Margaret River, Perth is being given its very own bite of the Taste cherry.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit tasteofperth.com.au

A tempting taste of the history and culture of WA's Goldfields will come to delicious life during October's Regional Arts Australia Summit: Arts & Edges, the perfect showcase for one of our state's most colourful areas to shine - on a plate One of WA's best known chefs and the anointed food ambassador for Western Australia, Don Hancey (right) will play a major role in telling the unique story of the diverse history of cultures that make up the KalgoorlieBoulder-Esperance region - through food.

Don will unite with regional producers and local hospitality students to 'represent the region on a plate'.

"We are particularly excited to have Don Hancey on board with this event," said Jessica Machin, CEO of Country Arts WA. "Don is passionate about celebrating the regions and completely committed to those he works with.

"He is determined to embrace regional produce, educate the next generations and inspire all involved through this event."

Hundreds of arts and cultural administrators and volunteers, community developers and industry strategists will be able to 'taste the region' at the largest and best connected arts event outside the metropolitan arts sector when Kalgoorlie-Boulder plays host to this highly anticipated national biennial cultural event.

Don, who like thousands of West Australians has links to the Goldfields (his great grandfather was associated with the Mt Charlotte gold mine and his mother was born in Lamington) said that to tell the history of the region's many different cultures through food will be a 'delicious and stimulating challenge' for his team

of chefs as they team up with local producers and students from the Goldfields Institute of Technology to extend the learning and create dishes that will deliver a representational cultural feast at the festival and summit.

Don's life-long engagement with regional food has seen him work closely with locals and hospitality students from all around Australia to present local foods on projects that range from the Ord Valley Muster to showcasing WA produce on the East Coast, even casting Australia's cultural food net as wide as the world's biggest seafood expo in Brussels.

The genial chef, who said he loves food for its ability to connect people across generations and cultures, believes that 'food is theatre', with the great thing about food being that everyone plays a part.

"In the case of food theatre the roles are intertwined and include growers, chefs and wait staff all contributing to the food story with the pleasure and 'reviews' of customers a key ingredient in the success of any feasting," says Don. "Our goal will be to engage delegates and locals alike in the food journey of the region so they can embrace that message and take it wider," he said.

"When you want to understand a place and its culture, an important first question is to find out what the locals eat, what they grow, the dishes that fuel their conversations and what part that food plays in community life," said Don. "Food always plays a major part in expressing the culture of a region, and that's what we will be seeking to highlight during the Summit and Festival".

The Regional Arts Australia Summit will take place from Thursday October 16 to October 19 showcasing arts and cultural practices from around Australia and highlighting the unique culture of Western Australia's Goldfields with locals invited to join into the celebration.

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f you're going to pick a country with more than its fair share of culinary showstoppers, then you'd be hard pressed to find one which beats Italy. From Piedmonte’s risottos to Rome's ciabattas, Venice's Bellinis to the pizzas of Naples, never has a country been so blessed with delicious recipes.

And thanks to the boy from Abruzzo on Italy's eastern side, Perth's lovers of Italian food need go no further than Fitzgerald Street to get their fix of la dolce vita.

Maurizio Di Canio was brought up in Lanciano in Abruzzo, east of Rome but a million miles away from his growing foodie empire here in Perth.

"At the age of ten I started working in a little local trattoria in my home town, chopping the carrots, onions and garlic.

By 13 I knew that I wanted to continue working in hospitality so my Dad took me into the mountains of Abruzzo to the Villa Santa Maria, a famous hospitality school.

Well, I just fell in love with it."

Placements in Venice, the Savoy in London and the home of hoteliers, Switzerland, followed before he returned

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Maurizio Di Ciano has been serving up an authentic taste of his homeland - Italy for over a decade and in a city becoming noted more than ever for its gourmet high points, Maurizio Restaurant is an essential part of Perth's colourful dining landscape

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to Italy, establishing a successful catering business in the early 1990s.

"I spent four and a half years in Switzerland after that, spending the winter in hotels and summer in the Interlaken area working in restaurants," says Maurizio.

"But I didn't like the cold weather, I wanted to go somewhere sunny so I visited Australia and loved Perth."

Moving to the city in 1997, Maurizio became a well known maĂŽtre d' in a fine dining establishment in West Perth, all the while keeping his eyes open for a new business opportunity.

"There's a big Italian community here in Perth but instead of going out, people tended to cook at home. I wanted to produce the kind of food which was authentic and full of vitamins, just like they would have enjoyed back home."

Maurizio started a one man catering venture - "I did everything - the cooking, the promotion, the distribution" - working with organisations like the Italian Club and others. His reputation as a purveyor of delicious Italian fare began to spread and customers began to ask him to open

the punters to his door in droves.

"My customers wanted something different, especially on a Saturday night, so I came up with the concept of combining great food, wine and a concert all in the one package."

Il Giro d'Italia was born. This culinary tour of Italy's regions runs from March through to November, with a different featured region each Saturday night. As diners tucked into authentically created delicacies, they would also be entertained by three tenors, a violinist and an accordion player, performing popular operatic numbers.

It was an instant hit and has become a mainstay of Maurizio Restaurants's calendar every since.

"People loved it and still do - it's something special, an evening with a bit of class and our regulars return year after year to hear the music and enjoy the food."

In April, guests can experience the cuisine of Tuscany (or Toscana) and Marche, two northern regions with their own distinctive highlights.

"The cuisine of Toscana is peasant

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a restaurant where they could enjoy a true taste of Italy.

"I opened a little version of Maurizio's in 2000, and then in 2004 I took over the current premises, all the time still running the catering business during weekends."

Such was the popularity of his cheffing skills, Maurizio reached a tipping point, and in the process came up with a unique way of marketing the food of Italy and bringing

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food," says Maurizio. "In summer there will be tapenades and crostinis while in winter it's stews, bolitas, cavolo nero (the area's distinctive black cabbage), and pork is definitely the main meat of choice."

Maurizio sources many of his ingredients from Italy, visiting regularly to keep up to date with new producers and ingredients.

In fact, his side business of Gusto Italia is a treasure trove of hard-to-source Italian

ingredients, making it a mecca for those in search of authentic buffalo mozzarella, EVO, prosciutti and the best olives around.

He makes use of WA's rich agricultural hinterland too and has built a network of trusted suppliers from Wanneroo for herbs and salad leaves to Jarrahdale for vegies and stone fruit.

"We've served chianina, a very special type of beef from Tuscany. The steak is just huge - no less than 700g per serving, and from Marche, we'll serve suckling pig."

With changing menus every year - Maurizio's nickname is 'the walking talking menu' thanks to his encyclopaedic knowledge of his homeland's cuisine - regular guests experience the whole spectrum of Italy's vast repertoire of food.

"We'll match regional wines to the menu too, from San Giovese to Montepulciano, as well as the 'SuperTuscan' blend of wines, giving the earthy, dusty style of Tuscan wines more depth and bulk."

With a TV series in the works later in the year as well as the demands of running one of Perth's most popular restaurants, Maurizio is showing no sign of slowing down.

DELICIOUS Left, Maurizio Di Ciano has been cooking up a storm in his eponymous restaurant for years, and above, an example of the chef's simple yet scrumptious classic Italian recipes: rack of lamb with a pistachio and mustard crust served with an eggplant parmigiana.

"I love the challenge, I love my food too much too compromise on quality and authenticity."

And if you have to choose just one of Italy's regions to sample during Maurizio's Il Giro d'Italia, Maurizio has a recommendation.

"I'd say Sardinia. It's one of my favourites, so many strong, delicious flavours from such a unique island. And of course Abruzzo, but I would say that, wouldn't I? PL Il Giro d'Italia at Maurizio Restaurant, 235 Fitzgerald Street, Perth runs each Saturday until November 15.Visit mauriziorestaurant.com for a full list of events.The 5 course degustation dinner and pre-dinner drink costs $110 per person. april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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is for apple Forget beer - cider's the new tipple of choice, as Aussies quaff pints of the ancient, appley brew over the hop-based variety By Suesha Rana One of Benjamin Franklin's many sayings was a doozy for all us cider lovers hoping to justify a glass or two as autumnal evenings roll into view.

“It’s indeed bad to eat apples,” said Ben, opining instead that “it's better to turn them all into cider,” which despite the fact this goes against pretty much everything we've ever thought about the healthgiving benefits of an apple a day is Very Good News indeed for those who love the original amber nectar.

And if recently released statistics are to be believed, more and more Australians agree with America's opinionated Founding Father.

Cider is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in history, and the oldest written reference can be dated back to the 15th century when it was called ‘Sidir,’ meaning ‘strong drink’.

Although Australians have enjoyed cider since early settlement days (mostly because it was safer to drink than plain water), it's only recently that its popularity has soared among modern day drinkers.

There are approximately thirty cider (apple) varieties available in Australia for the

production of cider and that number is still growing.

Different cider varieties are necessary to create the four styles of ciders that can be found: French Style which requires a process called ‘keeving’ during manufacture, creating a naturally sparkling cider, sweet in taste and low in alcohol.

English Style which is made from true English cider apple varieties resulting in high levels of astringency and bitterness.

SPARKLING OR STILL - as most traditional ciders are still, a secondary method of fermentation and bottle conditioning assists in creating bubbles.

Dry or Sweet fermenting the juice until the sugars have converted to alcohol results in dry cider while adding sugar syrup and slow fermentation will create a sweet cider.

Cider can claim to be Australia's fastest growing alcoholic beverage, with demand increasing over 25 per cent during the last two years.

A nation of grateful cider-lovers has lapped up over 45 different brands of ciders in Australia, with a national loyalty clearly

on show as Australian ciders lead the way, with a 75% market share.

And it's not just that a glass of Aussie cider is a tasty drop and popular with the natives. Many are award-winning too.

During last years’ Australian Cider Awards more than 150 ciders were in the mix, and 70 per cent of those entries were Australian.

It seems the wave of new microbreweries/cideries has been timed perfectly to cater for our growing thirst for cider varieties in Australia.

Ciders are mainly consumed throughout summer, but with the help of a continued attempt to innovate in cider brewing techniques, we may see its popularity rise more during winter.

Traditionally ciders are enjoyed cold, but they can also be served hot infused with spices, so it remains a true companion to your tastebuds throughout the seasons.

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AMBER NECTAR Cider comes in many guises from apple to pear, raspberry to elderflower but for WA producers, it's a tipple which is bringing in the punters, thick and fast.

Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery, Margaret River Cheeky Monkey is a brewery and cidery in WA’s Margaret River, and has been pouring the good stuff since 2011.

In just seven months of operating, Cheeky Monkey was awarded Australian Hotels Association’s (AHA) best boutique brewery in WA for 2012 - quite an achievement for a team who clearly aren't monkeying around when it comes to making a top drop or two.

They are the proud fermenters of two gluten free ciders, ‘Crooked Tales’ dry apple cider and a sweet pear cider. Alex Poulsen (above) is the head brewer at the Cheeky Monkey, and holds a degree in Biochemistry and Pharmacology.

He started his brewing career in 2009 at Little Creatures Brewery in Perth, and also brewed for a Norwegian brewery, Aegir

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The health-giving benefits of an apple a day is Very Good News indeed for those who love the original amber nectar Bryggeri, before making his way back to Perth 2013 and joining Cheeky Monkey.

Alex believes the recent increased interest in cider is due to the trend of Australians caring more about their food and beverages.

“If you look across the industry people are drinking more craft/boutique beers, wines and spirits and really enjoying the diversity that the smaller producers have to offer” said Alex.

Cheeky Monkey Brewery and Cidery, 4259 Caves Road, Margaret River, open daily from 10am to 6pm.Tel: (08) 9755 9555.Visit cheekymonkeybrewery.com.au for more details.

elephant's rock cidery, denmark Ciders have alSO become popular as an innovative drink, because they are now available in various flavours. That means it's not just apples and pears that you'll find on the ingredients list.

Apart from the traditional apple and perry ciders, you'll find mango, strawberry, and kiwi-flavoured ciders to name just a few.

However, arguably some of the most exciting blends of ciders fermented here in WA can be found at Denmark’s Elephant's Rock Cidery.

Jon and Gill Atkinson are the proud owners of this multi-award winning cidery, and some of their delicious craft ciders include blends of apple and pear, apple and ginger, and their latest chilli apple.

“We endeavour to produce a traditional cider, across the range, while adding a twist here and there” say the Atkinsons. primolife.com.au

Elephant's Rock was the first cidery to brew and blend a range of refreshing ciders in Denmark and is now exporting, finding a ready (and thirsty) market for their ciders in Singapore.

“Cider has become so much more of a sophisticated drink than it was 20 years ago,” say the Atkinsons.

Elephant's Rock Cider Company, 2927 South Coast Highway, William Bay, Denmark, WA Tel : (08) 9840 9900 (call for opening hours).Visit elephantsrockcider. com.au for more details.

the cidery, bridgetown John Lucey, cO-OWNER of The Cidery in Bridgetown, believes there are currently two markets for ciders; boutique ciders, which are 100 per cent traditional handcrafted artisan apple ciders and what John refers to as pseudo ciders, made by adding artificial colour, flavouring and fizz.

The Cidery is a partnership between the Lucey family and the Corrigan family, and it's the oldest boutique cidery in WA focusing solely on producing the highest quality of traditional apple cider since 1998.

The two families are understandably very passionate about their ciders and proud of being such a central part of their community in Bridgetown.

"We've contributed to the community by hiring local staff and creating a tourist attraction with the cidery," says John.

"The Cidery celebrated its 14th birthday in March, and our staff of 15 are still highly

dedicated to achieving the best quality ciders, while delivering excellent customer service."

According to research the number of cider drinkers’ aged 18 to 24 has nearly doubled, and as age increases, the volume of cider consumed decreases.

Studies show that the attraction towards the ‘pseudo cider’ has emerged, due to the tax being placed on 'alcopop' beverages by the Federal Government.

Both men and women enjoy drinking ciders, although research seems to show that men tend to drink cider slightly more than women.

"Perhaps drinking cider is on the rise because it's so easy to drink," says John. PL Blackwood Valley Brewing Company,The Cidery, 43 Gifford Road, Bridgetown,WA Tel: (08) 9761 2204.Visit thecidery.com.au for more details. PL april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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London, Paris, New York ... and now Aruba. The tiny Caribbean island just off the coast of Venezuela has quietly been making a name for itself in the fashion world, its location making it a perfect half-way venue for both the big US designers and the fast emerging South American trend setters Gill Pringle reports

You may not know quite where it is, but the chances are you've heard of Aruba.

A popular destination offering year-round sunshine and low rainfall, it's naturally favoured by swimwear designers taking advantage of a steady stream of nearby leggy Venezuelan catwalk queens to model their barely-there wears.

I attended the uber-glamorous Aruba In Style fashion-fest last November, a threeday annual event that is fast becoming a must for fashion buyers and fashion fans alike around the world.

Presented by IMG for the third consecutive year, established Californian brands like Oakley and BCBG Generation

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showcased their resort-wear alongside Israeli pool-to-bar powerhouse Gottex. Holding their own alongside these industry giants were local designers Berjheny Del Mar and BECK Dutch Caribbean.

Models for Venezuelan designer Eva Zissu and Columbian swimwear brand Agua Bendita strutted their stuff alongside designs by Brazilian-born Layana Aguilar, a popular entrant from Project Runway, season 11.

Guests shuttled between poolside catwalks and cocktail parties at Aruba’s Westin and Renaissance resorts. Offering numerous casinos and a thriving nightlife, its clubs regularly host top international DJs.

With a population of approximately 100,000, Aruba hosts more than one million tourists annually. Unlike many of the Caribbean islands, its climate is dry and arid; cactus instead of rainforest; flat, not mountainous.

One of the so-called ABC islands together with its nearby sisters Bonaire and Curacao - most natives are quatrolingual, speaking English, Dutch, Spanish or Portuguese plus Papiamento, a local creole dialect.

If most Caribbean islands feature flipflop and tshirt beach stores, stylish Aruba is dotted with high-end couture shops, Renaissance Mall alone boasting Dolce & primolife.com.au

CHIC The little island of Aruba, off the coast of Venezuela, has carved a niche for itself as a fashion hotspot, attracting top brands to showcase their new collections on its balmy shores.

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MELTING POT Aruba's rich colonial heritage makes it a treat for those who love a diverse mix of cuisine and architecture with their high end fashion shows.

Gabbana, Gucci, Carolina Herrera and Cartier storefronts among scores of other designers.

The focus on fashion and shopping is also a by-product of Aruba’s status as one of the Caribbean’s most popular cruise ship destinations, visitors flocking to the stores in the island’s pretty capital Oranjestad, just steps away from The Port of Playa.

For designer Berjheny del Mar, it was a triumphant homecoming when she showcased her latest collection at Aruba In Style. Born in Venezuela raised in Aruba and educated in Europe and New York, her Caribbean childhood remains at the foreground of her artistic vision.

“My goal has always been to elevate beachwear to a high fashion standard, inspired by the laidback glam lifestyle in Aruba,” says Del Mar whose eclectic styles are designed for both beach and bar.

“I design for a confident woman that has a strong sense of personal style and an effortless yet sophisticated elegance.”

Aruba’s rich, multicultural past is reflected everywhere in the island’s diverse cuisine and architecture while its native population is warm and friendly with none of the attitude associated with some other Caribbean islanders.

Originally a fishing outpost for the Caquetio Indians from the South American mainland 3000 years ago, Aruba spent the past few centuries changing hands between the Spanish and Dutch.

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Today a constituent country of the Netherlands, it has operated an autonomous government since 1986.

Just 20 miles long and six miles across, Aruba’s powdery white sand beaches are fringed by turquoise Caribbean waters.

Much of the seven-mile strip along the west coast is lined with resorts offering snorkeling, kite surfing, waterskiing, tubing, parasailing, banana-boating or the newly popular JetLev, where you can literally walk on water or fly above the ocean. In contrast, the beaches along the windward coast are more secluded and undeveloped owing to the strong undertow and crashing waves which prohibit swimming.

“Aruba may be small but there’s over 90 nationalities represented on our island so there’s always someone bringing in the latest fad from abroad or creating their own trend right here,” says Marylin primolife.com.au

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A glass of champagne is one of life's most delicious pleasures, says Anna Hartley, but a visit to the world's favourite celebratory drink's spiritual home – Rheims – offers attractions of its own

It was Rob Lowe who first introduced me to champagne, way back in the early 90’s.

“Actually all champagne is French; it's named after the region. Otherwise it's sparkling white wine,” he smiled knowingly at me as the character Benjamin Kane in Wayne’s World.

This guy clearly knew the good things in life, and the allure and prestige of the exotic French drink stayed with me.

Since moving to France in 2011, I have certainly quaffed large quantities of the bubbly stuff, but I’ll admit that my knowledge of it has not vastly increased.

I knew that it was an appellation d’origine contrôlée product, which means

only sparkling white produced within a very strictly defined area could legally be called “champagne”, and that it was good for spraying on your teammates when you had won a Formula One Grand Prix, but that was about it.

So you can understand my excitement when almost 20 years after my Wayne’s World initiation, I found myself whizzing on a high speed train towards Rheims, the capital of the Champagne-Ardenne region.

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HISTORIC GEM The city of Rheims, with its towering cathedral (right) is worthy of a visit in its own right, let alone for its proximity to the champagne-growing region of France.

As Parisians, it took us a while to adjust to the city’s calm pace.

“Where are all the people?” we kept asking each other, giggling with the relief of being able to drift from the footpath onto the road without risking mortal injury, and gazing up at the spires of the approaching cathedral without stepping into piles of dog poop.

Leaving the pleasant ‘ding’ of the trams behind us, we walked down the tiny cobblestone streets that led to our home for

the next few days.

Although we could have easily stayed in the apartment, cooking regional produce in enormous Le Creuset pans and nursing glasses of wine in the courtyard, we rugged up against the early winter cold and went in search of Bistrot Henri IV, a restaurant specialising in traditional French cuisine.

Hungry from our early start, we quickly demolished generous entrées of cured meats, cheese and whole bread, but I couldn’t quite get the best of my main dish,

An ancient Roman city (lore has it that it was named after Remus, the brother of one of the founders of Rome), Rheims might have been just another dot on the map were it not for the success of the champagne industry.

As demand for the fizzy wine grew, so did Rheims, becoming the grand and beautiful city that welcomes us today.

Surrounded by acres of vineyards and cellars, it is also the best place from which to discover the region.

Less than an hour after leaving Paris from Gare de L’Est, we were walking over tram tracks and cobblestones through the beautiful heart of the city.

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an enormous serving of tripe.

After poking at the glistening sheep intestines for a few minutes I admitted defeat and took up my boyfriend’s gallant offer to swap plates.

As I sliced into the tender veal steak, I mentally congratulated myself on dating a native who was brought up eating animal parts I only recognised from biology dissection classes.

Dessert, a bottle of red wine and a couple of hours later, we crossed the courtyard of the magnificent cathedral of which Rheims is so rightly proud.

Famous for hosting the coronations of kings throughout French history, it was

also the site of the formal reconciliation between Germany and France after the Second World War. We paused in the twilight to admire the towering façade with its hundreds of delicately carved figures, imagining the teenaged Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette entering the cathedral during their wedding procession in 1770.

While Rheims remains visibly royalist, more than two hundred years and a bloody revolution later, champagne is the only real ruler of these parts.

As day two crisply dawned, we realised we had yet to visit an actual cellar. So we headed to the expansive Vranken-Pommery

estate. The estate’s bright blue Elizabethanstyle mansion is worth a visit in itself, but we were there for the champagne, so our tour began more than 30 meters below ground.

Originally mined for chalk by the Romans, there are now a staggering 18kms of caves below the estate, which are deemed perfect for cellaring champagne.

As you walk past rows of bottles destined for international export, learning about the evolution of the industry, the history of the famous brand is never far away.

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17th-century barons toasting their glory with flutes of sweet champagne.

Although these carvings date back to previous centuries, the estate continues the artistic tradition set in the time of Madame Pommery.

For more than a decade, the caves have hosted a series of annual contemporary art exhibitions. The vast caverns and long, dark corridors lend themselves perfectly to light shows, towering sculptures and multimedia installations.

But the caves aren’t just for show. The depth and soil composition keeps the bottles at a constant temperature of 10 degrees celsius, ideal for those finicky grapes.

According to the méthode champenoise developed in the 17th century, champagne is fermented twice; first in the vat, then in the bottle.

During the second stage, the bottles are aged in cool dusty caves for years on end, before finally going through the painstaking remuage process. Every day for just under a month, the downward angle of the bottle is slightly increased, and it is rotated a fraction. This meticulous process ensures that the dead yeast, an essential part of the fermentation process, moves to the neck of the bottle where it can be easily extracted.

It only takes a second to open a bottle (and not much longer to drink it) but when one considers the amount of time and effort that goes into its creation, its enormous price doesn’t seem so unreasonable.

Sipping on a flute of crisp brut while wandering past thousands of silently fermenting litres, I couldn’t help but smile to think of all of the future celebrations that

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each bottle represented.

Not everyone will be able to visit the home of champagne or walk through the ancient cellars where it has been brewed since the 14th century, but people will always want to celebrate the great moments in life with a glass of bubbles in their hand.

And thanks to the carefully maintained traditions and cultures of the great houses in this beautiful corner of France, it looks like they will be able to keep doing so for years to come.

I'll drink to that. PL

Champagnes are described according to their taste. The scale from dry to sweet is: extra brut, brut, extra sec, sec, demi-sec and doux.

Blanc de blanc "white from white" champagnes are made from 100% white chardonnay grapes, while Blanc de noir "white from black" champagnes are made from dark pinot noir grapes, pinot meunier grapes or a mix of the two.

Until quite recently, most champagne was unbearably sweet. In 1874 Madame Pommery developed the first ‘brut’ or dry champagne to appeal to the large British market and brut champagne now accounts for most of the champagne consumed worldwide.

To sabre a bottle of champagne is to open it by cutting off its neck with a specially designed sword.

Nowadays champagne is usually served in tall thin glasses called ‘flutes’ but it wasn’t always so. Until the mid-19th century, it was de rigueur to drink your champagne from a shorter glass said to be modelled in the shape of Marie Antoinette’s breasts.

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Nestled among an old group of shops in Scarborough lies a little family-run pizzeria that the locals have adopted and made into an institution.

Homemade slices and goodies are baked daily and breakfast or brunch is cooked to order.

For those eating on the run there’s a takeaway fridge offering flatinis, bagels and rolls-to-go.

Delicious fresh juices and Fiori coffee are poured all day for punters in need of their daily Pizzaca fix.

The usual suspects are on the menu: Beefburgers, ChicBurgers, Club sambos. And don't forget the Pizzaca Pizza faves – The Underbelly, Almost Famous. Budgie Smuggler and Sex on Fire.

Definitely a homespun feel to the place!

It's food cooked with love OPEN Breakfast 8am til 3pm, Tues to Sun Pizza dine in or take away 5pm to 9pm (last orders 9pm) to nurture and harvest your prized plants.

The handbook contains over 100 pages of organic growing advice across a wide range of topics including organic principles, soil, seed-raising, transplanting, mulching, fertilisers, seed-saving and much more. There are useful charts for seed sowing, crop rotation (to ensure the soil doesn’t become overworked and nutrientstarved), a vegetable gardening calendar and instructions for making compost, all from the organic perspective.

Beautifully illustrated with glorious, aspirational photography (yes, your vegies will look that perfect if you follow these instructions) The Vegie Box is a perfect gift for anybody who wants to fill their pantry and fridge with fresh, homegrown produce, without costing the earth.

And if all that wasn’t enough, for every sale of The Vegie Box, $1 is donated to Hagar, an international organisation committed to the protection, recovery and reintegration of women and children who have suffered severe human rights abuses. PL The Vegie Box by Jackie Dargaville (Busybird Publishing), $64.95.

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A marvel mini

Matthew Mills and son Sam enjoy a time-travelling adventure in the MINI Countryman

What I see as nostalgia, Sam sees as history.

He is, after all, just 11 years old so he’s only seen the 20th century on television, in films, in textbooks.

He’s never used a payphone, wouldn’t recognise Simon Le Bon in the street and still doesn’t quite believe me when I tell him that there was a time when TV shut down for the night – and that for vast tracts of the day, there was nothing on that a kid would want to watch.

In his mind, the world his dad grew up in was a different planet, a fuzzy, slightly out of focus realm full of corner shops, old men in ties and computers the size of bungalows that couldn’t scrape enough RAM together to process the first level of Super Mario Bros.

Mostly, then, he sees the trappings of my childhood as quaint, funny even, but definitely not as cool as the sleek comforts available to a boy in 2014.

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And, to a point, it’s hard to disagree when he points out that my James Bond was Roger Moore and his is Daniel Craig.

It is a glorious moment, then, when a blast from my past appears in his world to prove that the olden days weren’t all bubble perms and Benny Hill – as it did the other morning when we pulled up in our local mall’s underground carpark.

There, sitting proudly in a space between the herd of anonymous SUVs and sedans that filled the cavernous expanse was a Mini.

It was a Cooper, bright red and immaculately cared for, tiny in the massive space built for the motors of today – you could have got another one in next to it without scraping the paintwork. It had to be 30 years old if it was a day.

Sam was amazed, he couldn’t keep his eyes off it. This was a car from the past that, he told me again and again, was just so cool.

He wanted to know what it was, where it came from, and I reveled in telling him

about The Italian Job, James Hunt’s first racing experiences, my mate Barry who had a battered blue one that he used to drive us to gigs in.

“Do they still make them?” he asked, obviously picturing himself behind the wheel of one in six or seven years time.

“Well, yes, they do,” I told him.

“Are they still this cool?” he asked.

I paused, smiled.

“Oh, yes, Sam,” I said. “They’re still cool.”

And that is the beauty of the Mini today – as Sam found out when I talked the good people down at Auto Classic into lending me a Countryman for this month’s review.

You probably know the story of the Mini, how the ailing and broken British car industry couldn’t keep going and, for a while, this icon of motoring looked like it was going to disappear until BMW stepped in and pulled off one of the greatest brand relaunches in the history of car production. primolife.com.au

Today’s Mini or MINI as it’s correctly titled - the rebirth brought with it three extra capitals – is every bit as iconic as its classic ancestor

It was an immense task, taking this little piece of history and breathing new life into it, making it fit for the new millennium.

But those clever Germans more than pulled it off.

Today’s Mini or MINI as it’s correctly titled - the rebirth brought with it three extra capitals – is every bit as iconic as its classic ancestor. It’s a stand-out car, instantly recognisable in the sea of practical anonymity that makes up the majority of today’s motoring choice.

Its beauty is that it still looks small – it’s a Mini after all – but the reality is that when you get inside it you can’t help but think 'Tardis'.

From the outside it retains that quirky, stylish impish charm that ingrained its predecessors on the motoring world’s consciousness – beautiful curves, flat rear end, luscious grill – but it is as though it has been inflated, injected with a dose of raw power, its wheels pouting proudly from its petite frame. It is, in short, a gorgeous car, both handsome and alluring.

But inside, there’s none of the cramped driving space we were aware of but ignored in the Minis of yore. At six feet tall, I felt as comfortable as if I was behind the wheel of a 5 series – and the same feeling of space was there for the passenger and even anyone in the rear seats.

Just sitting in the driver’s seat was a rush – the dash is a work of design genius, modern, sophisticated but also so fantastically retro. It is impossible not to fall in love with the central speedo boasting fonts from a distant age, somehow sitting perfectly at ease next to the trappings of modern motoring.

This particular evolution of MINI, the Countryman, matched my evolution too – my last Mini experience had been as a single, twentysomething, now as married father of many, to be lent the four-door was

a bonus.You can, mums and dads, have this unique piece of metal even if you have a brood to ferry around.

And then driving it. Well, it’s a treat.

Powerful, quick, responsive, glued to the road, perfect on corners. Its 1.6-litre, direct injection, four-cylinder engine delivers 90kW/160Nm, more than enough to have a bit of fun. And my loaner was the sixspeed manual which added to the thrill – flicking through the gears always makes for an exhilarating ride.

Oh, and of course it’s economical, another bonus it has inherited – 100km on 6.5 litres, just so you know.

All in all, then, I loved this reboot of the car that I’d loved as a kid – and so did Sam. So much so that when the day came that I had to give it back, he pointed out the MINI Countryman’s only flaw.

“Actually, dad,” he said, “I think this one’s cooler than the old one.”

And frankly, I have to agree. One day, though, I’m sure I’m going to find something that rocked more back in the day. PL MINI Countryman starts at $37,700. Auto Classic, 49 Burswood Road,Victoria Park, Perth WA 6100.Tel: (08) 9311 7533. april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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rebooted

Just seven months ago, Laura Ashley opened the doors to their largest store in WA in the heart of Perth city, and already the iconic brand has found lots of new fans

By Suesha Rana

Stocking everything from wallpapers to womenswear and fashion accessories, sandgropers have given Laura Ashley a very warm welcome.

The famous UK brand, loved for their English country-style fashion and homewares, celebrated its 60th anniversary

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recently and, rather than resting on its laurels, demonstrated its ongoing strength in fashion and homewares.

There are five Laura Ashley stores across Perth and the brand has reinvented itself to suit the Australian market, with edgier garments to suit the Aussie weather, attracting a much younger demographic than perhaps our mums remember from the past.

Browsing through their latest collection for autumn/winter, I found myself falling in love with some of the pieces in their collection - so forget 70s-style skirts, say hello to cutting-edge leather pieces and structured tops.

The collection features an array of simple yet stylish casualwear, from bold printed dresses and of course the Laura Ashley signature floral prints. The palate plays with black and whites this season, as well as splashes of deep blues and reds, resulting in a young, fun, fresh and trendy vibe.

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CLASSY (left to right)Leather look neck bind oversized tee $59.95, Deco print pull on pant $139, Gem encrusted stretch, bangle $39; Lined lace dress with chiffon sleeves $199; Front coated ponti skirt $79.95, Metallic print front jumper w chain $149, Gem encrusted stretch bangle $39, Snakeskin imprinted tote $139, Wide brim floppy hat $59; Parisian digital print dress $179; Sueded sleeve shell top $99.95, Front coated ponti skirt $79.95, Gem encrusted stretch bangle $39.

combining the feel of an English winter with transitional pieces to suit our warmer Aussie climate.

Autumn, to me, marks the start of knitwear season, where people slowly start pushing their summer dresses to the back of their wardrobe and sleeves start appearing.

Like me, you will love Laura Ashley’s lightly knitted skirts, boleros and dresses, and, the relaxed style of individual garments means that it's easy enough to create a flattering outfit for most body shapes.

No winter wardrobe would be complete without a little bit of leather.

Leather items are often worn as a statement pieces and Laura Ashley’s pencil leather skirt is the definition of ‘cool by day’ and ‘sexy by night’.

This skirt is fabulous and so flattering when it’s paired with a tucked-in oversized tshirt, and booties. It's enough to make you long for the winter chill.

Accessories are a great way to complete an outfit and let's not forget the biggest must-have for this season, the ‘floppy’ hat.

Hats and woollen beanies are great in

winter; you can use it to hide your hair, frame your face, or better yet, keep warm.

There's also a really funky collection of gloves in various lengths and handbags in a kaleidoscope of different styles and colours.

It's worth having a look around their giftware selection too. The stores are nicely organised, staff are very helpful and when you enter their homewares store it almost feels like you’ve slipped into someone’s luxurious country home.

The largest Laura Ashley store is located in the newly developed Raine Square, which has recently been converted into a community space for the people of Perth to enjoy.

Walking outside and around the shopping centre, locals can enjoy sculptures

by Peter Zappa and visit other speciality stores such as Seduce, Betty Tran.

With even more new stores opening, Raine Square will soon be a popular destination for Perth shoppers - and the is perfect home for one of the world's greatest fashion brands. PL Visit laura-ashley.com.au or call 1800 033 453 april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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get the reven e look

If the gorgeous homes and interior design features of the hit series Revenge make you long for the Long Island lifestyle, then Veranda's Sandy Harvey has ideas about how to transform your home and get the look of Emily Thorne's beachside mansion Revenge is set in the exclusive US island enclave of The Hamptons, and as such, the set design reflects the specific look of the area. From our point of view here at Veranda, the demand for the Hamptons style never dates and continues to grow in demand at an increasing rate.

We're lucky too that the Hamptons

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style suits our WA lifestyle perfectly, with its timeless good looks, classic furnishings, and the chance to invest in furniture pieces which will stay within the family for years.

Classic pieces will always be an asset because each item will enhance and anchor a room.

Our WA homes, with their generous proportions, seaviews and big windows can reflect all the elements you'll see on Revenge, whether the dwelling is a smaller, city-centre home with carefully chosen furnishings or a sprawling Hamptons-style mansion filled with ocean driftwoodinspired colours and lots of light.

If you want to create a look like Emily's home, then think much loved furnishings such as large oak dining tables, side boards, inviting comfy upholstered chairs, lots of

cushions, candles, books and flowers.

Key pieces can act as a focal point or mould into a much loved room. Pick a combination of timbers, driftwood like colours, a combination of textures and lots of washed colours with a definite burst of colour here and there.

Blue is a key part of the colour palate in the Hamptons style reflecting the area's proximity to the ever-changing sea.

Items such as little iron tables and bakers' stands, cane wear along with beautiful mirrors with the timber or gilt frames compliment the style.

Depending on personal choice this style can be over-the-top or toned down to a more ‘tailored’ look.

A gorgeous big solid dining table in maybe oak or elm will always be the centre piece for all your celebrations shared with family and friends and of course everyday living is a must in creating this style. Above all, the Hamptons style is eminently liveable it's designed to be comfortable, adaptable and not precious. It's the kind of decor which suits family living, with its emphasis on older, family heirloom items matched with primolife.com.au

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carefully curated new pieces.

Always buy the largest table that you can to suit the area you have as it will stand you in good stead for years to come.

Chairs don’t need to match but can be formal, wingback carver chairs placed in a stately fashion at the ends with less formal chairs flanking the sides.

Bentwood-style with rattan seats suits both styles. Choose linen because of its easygoing yet luxurious look coupled with an inviting texture; you'll find it fits in easily with most furnishing choices.

Washed grey, chunky cane chairs feature both indoors and in outdoor alfresco areas along with cane baskets holding anything

from outside fire side logs to household items like magazines and plants.

Another much-loved basic is a big comfy, inviting linen sofa with occasional chairs, again which do not need to be the same design, but should go together. Invest in a large ottoman supporting generously proportioned trays and lots of books, and if budget allows, consider installing a chandelier to add shimmer and romance.

Other oak, elm or white painted furniture pieces, cushions, candles, hanging dome lights, table and floor lamps, hurricanes and candelabras are also great additions to ensure that for your family at least, Revenge is sweet. PL

Interior walls are often plain white with just a hint of softness to them.

Adding subtle panelled detailing to an otherwise plain room gives it so much more style and interest.

Timber floors throughout are all part of the look, either in a very dark chocolate brown or pale and bleached.

Add natural rugs such as sisal, jute or light coloured carpets for softness under foot.

Linen upholstery is a popular Hamptons pick, it always looks great. Slipcovers in pure linen or perhaps white cotton drill are easy on the eye and cool on hot summer days. Accessorising is easy with soft scatter in pillows with toning colours.

Wicker or cane furniture is popular too. The key to this look is high end and sophisticated.

Choose smart occasional tables along with a comfy chair with cushion. Keep wicker natural or consider painting in pastels such as soft blues and greens or stain dark brown, almost black for a dramatic contrast to white walls.

A variety of lamps adds subtle ambience to a room. Look for medium to tall sized bases in ceramic or wood and choose shades in natural fabrics such as linen, cotton or silk. For overhead lighting consider pendant lighting over tables and island benches as well as to illuminate key areas of your home.

Keep this look fresh and interesting by mixing old with new.

Go antiquing for a few rustic items and mix with new timber dining chairs paired with a new plain oak table. Retro kitchen canisters, old shop signs and bottles add charm and fun while contemporary art, lamps and furniture pieces keep things very young and very now.

Include a few natural items such as driftwood and shells and display them in glass jars throughout the house.

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A moment with Myles . . .

Myles, 10, meets Trevor Nisbett (below), long-serving CEO of the West Coast Eagles as the team faces a challenging year with a new coach and high hopes for greatness

Myles: You've been involved in footy for 37 years.What would you say you've got out of the sport?

Trevor: For me, footy is all about relationships - it's a people game. During my time in footy I've hopefully got to shape part of the game and provide opportunities for people not just playing on the field, but also for the umpires and people in admin.

I'd like to think I've played my part in helping build the game to where it is today.

Myles: Are you looking forward to Adam Simpson's coaching of the team?

Trevor: He's got experience as a coach at Hawthorn, and when he was at North Melbourne, he also helped coach the midfield, like Coxy does now with the ruckmen. It's a great learning curve for him - he's obviously had a good grounding but has a lot more to learn about coaching.

John Worsfold was fantastic for us over his 12 years and we were sorry to see him go, but we are all excited about Adam joining us here at West Coast.

Myles: How important is the number of members to the club?

Trevor: One of our strengths is our membership - we've got 55,000 renewed members and we'd like to top 60,000. It puts us in the top three or four clubs in terms of membership in the AFL, but we don't have three game memberships like some other clubs. The waiting list last year got to between 12 and 13,000 and I'm very proud of that. Our community programs and things like Eagle Vision are probably the cornerstones of how we keep our membership engaged with the club.

Myles: Have you been offered other job opportunities - I heard St Kilda offered you a contract for instance.

Trevor: St Kilda didn't offer me a contract - they asked if I wanted to be CEO and I said I wasn't interested. I was fortunate to be given the chance to be involved with the club that I support and lucky to work in the national competition.

It's a club with so much potential so I'm happy to stay here. I've been approached

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a few times but my energy has always been channelled here. We're facing new challenges here including the new stadium and new facilities.

Myles: What do you feel about Nic Naitanui's fitness levels?

Trevor: He's tracking really well. We hope his season will run like other players will do but of course we will keep an eye on him.

Myles: Do you think the umpires are treated unfairly?

Trevor: That's a good question. They don't make many mistakes and I'd say players far outnumber those mistakes, so yeah, I think they get treated unfairly. I get upset when umpires get criticised by reasonably knowledgeable commentators. They should acknowledge how good they are.

Myles: Do you think there's racism in footy? primolife.com.au

Trevor: On field, I'd say there's very little racism seen these days. And for that players and coaches should be commended.

Over the fence I think there are still some ignorant people around. Fortunately we educate our players every day and hopefully that will extend to the public too, which in turn will set the level with the lower grades.

Myles: Do you think country footballers are tougher than city players?

Trevor: It's different with country boys who at 16 or 17 will be playing against men whereas city boys play against their own age group. I'd say country players adjust quicker when they're at the senior level.

Myles: How are the renovations going here at Paterson's?

Trevor: We're working through gradual upgrades and renovations here. We're upgrading the audiovisual system and are installing a much bigger screen. The old wooden seats have been there forever and a day and the problem with changing them is you'll lose 700 seats - that's 700 memberships which we'd lose. When we did the new stand in 1999 we put in a lot of bucket seats but did lose space, so you have to weigh that up when you're renovating.

We're still going to be here for a fair amount of time before the new stadium is up and running so we're looking forward to making the most of our time here for our fans.

Myles: Who did you look up to as a youngster?

Trevor: I would have to say, as an East Perth supporter, when I was coming through the ranks Gary Gillespie (Flea) was fabulous and Derek Chadwick were my heroes.

Myles: Who do you think is the best Eagle ever?

Trevor: That's hard, I'd say different people suit different eras of play and there's probably too many to single out. But if we go back to the '90s, then Glen Jakovich, who played in his first Grand Final at 19 and Dean Kemp would be my picks, then in the next era it would have to be Cousins and Judd and in the current era Cox, Glass and Embley.

Myles: How did the club react to the news that Ben Cousins was taking drugs?

Trevor: No doubt, we went through this terrible stage with Cousins' drug use and membership may have been affected by it. We had to address cultural aspects in the playing group to the detriment of the players on the field. We had to start again and it probably took three years to rebuild the group from 2007 to 2010. We were very disappointed for Ben and the club.

Myles: Does your heart still race when the siren sounds?

Trevor: If you can't get excited when

Fast Facts

• Trevor played for South Bunbury and was a midfielder for five years at East Perth.

• Trevor joined the West Coast Eagles in 1989 as Football Manager before replacing Brian Cook as CEO in 1999.

• He is also deputy chairman of the David Wirrpanda Foundation and received the Australian Sports Medal in 2003.

your team is playing then it's time to go. I'm a member and a supporter too and this club is where my heart lies.

Myles: How important is the corporate side of the business to the club?

Trevor: Without corporate support the club wouldn't exist - it's as simple as that.

It's a massively important part of our club.

We wouldn't be able to support community events and wouldn't be able to reinvest in new facilities (our investment is $25m currently) without our corporate clients.

Myles: In your opinion who was the best coach - Worsfold or Malthouse?

Trevor: That's an impossible question to answer. They both had their strengths and weaknesses with different styles although similar philosophies.

Myles:What are your hopes for the 2014 season?

Trevor: There's got to be a vast improvement on 2013. It was a very ordinary year and we have to work on our home ground advantage much more this year. We only won three home games in 2013 and if we can address that we

I'm a member and a supporter and this club is where my heart lies HEROES Trevor admires players past and present on the West Coast Eagles' Hall of Fame from past greats like Andrew Embley (below left) to top ruckman, Dean Cox (below right).

will be in a pretty good position. Subi is a challenging stadium, long and narrow compared to other grounds so visiting teams have to modify how they play here.

Myles: What do you say to people who criticise the more over-the-top West Coast fans?

Trevor: Fortunately I'd say not too many go over-the-top and I don't mind them being one-eyed. I just don't want that passion to get personal and interfere with other people's right to have a good time at a match, especially if kids are around. We've had some people ejected from games. I'm in Melbourne a lot and I get a lot of nasty things said, but it's just banter. I've learned to live with it.

Myles: What would you do if you hadn't been in footy all your life?

Trevor: Oh I'd still be in sport somewhere. My grandfather, Len Nisbett, started junior competitions down in Bunbury and my father Ted was playing and umpiring in Bunbury too. I'm in a horse racing syndicate or two and that's how I like to relax - by going to the races. I like jogging and travel a bit as well. PL april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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Gratitude is the only attitude,” says Cameron Diaz, explaining the ever-present smile on her beautiful face.

“That’s the motto I live by. I seriously believe that true happiness comes when you feel grateful for what you have,” says the actress who has overnight become a selfhelp queen thanks to her best-selling guide, The Body Book, detailing everything from intimate grooming to advice on checking the colour of your poop.

Of course one might argue that Diaz has more blessings than most, although she won’t hear a word of it.

“Comparison is a brutal assault upon one’s self,” she says, good-humouredly shaking her head when we meet at a Beverly Hills hotel.

“When I say ‘She has something more than I do,’ then I’m saying that what I have isn’t good enough - and that’s negative and makes us waste a lot of time hating ourselves instead of understanding how we work on a cellular level; taking care of ourselves and knowing we have the best body we can in terms of wellness and strength and capability.

“We should take all that negative energy that we were focusing in on ourselves, and put it out into the world and do beautiful things.”

She makes it sound so easy, so I promise her I will give it a go, but right now we must talk about more pressing matters such as cheating and revenge.

“Everyone gets cheated on; everybody does; there’s not one person in the world who hasn’t been through some form of deceit or being cheated on,” she insists, causing you

to mentally go through the list of her own previous loves such as Matt Dillon, Justin Timberlake and Jared Leto . . .

“But that’s life.

“You take your lesson and figure out why you ended up there and what you can do different. But it’s something that happens, it’s something that we all have been through. There are no exceptions, I don’t think - even people who have been with their spouses for their entire life have some sort of dilemma between whether this sh*t is going to work out or not,” she shrugs matter-of-factly, sipping on her recyclable water bottle which she’s brought from home.

The reason we’re actually discussing this intimate subject is for her latest role in comedy The Other Woman, in which she and Sports Illustrated’s favourite pin-up

Kate Upton play women who have both been dating a married man, played by Game of Thrones’ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, under the illusion he is single.

When Leslie Mann, who plays the duped spouse, discovers her husband’s infidelity, her revenge is nothing short of creative, including an interesting scene where she replaces her husband’s shampoo with hair remover.

Diaz is not going to tell me if she’s ever taken such revenge, instead smiling mischievously and saying: “We are all human, I think we’ve all done these things, you know what I mean?

“But I have no interest in revenge stories, honestly.

“This movie is not that for me at all.

It was always just a funny catalyst to tell the story of the relationships between

LOVESTRUCK Cameron Diaz and her co-stars, Kate Upton (top) and Leslie Mann, have all been strung along by the same guy in The Other Woman.

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these three women.

“They may start out by taking the low road and getting revenge but then they move on and are like ‘Who needs that guy?

He is gonna continue to do what he is doing, you can’t change that guy.’ So these women move on, they all get a life, and the way they do that is through friendship, not revenge,” she says emphatically.

And she has zero tolerance for dating married men, urging all her friends to dump the guy if it turns out he’s leading a double life.

“I’m never happy when my girlfriends get in those positions” she says.

“It’s all the things that come with it, but mostly what I feel sorry for my girlfriends is that they’re in a position where they don’t think they deserve something more than that, that they don’t deserve somebody being there for them and available to them.”

Audiences first fell in love with Diaz 20 years ago when the ex-model first hit the screens in her break-out movie The Mask, going on to enjoy a career where she’s equally at home in raunchy comedies like Bad Teacher or There’s Something About Mary

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Everyone gets cheated on; everybody does; there’s not one person in the world who hasn’t been through some form of deceit or being cheated on,” she insists, causing you to mentally go through the list of her own previous loves such as Matt Dillon, Justin Timberlake and Jared Leto . . . to dramas like Gangs of New York or The Counselor, not to mention voicing Princess Fiona in the Shrek movies.

If she makes it all look easy, then she insists she’s worked hard for her success.

“I was lucky in that I had a really good, strong family but I worked my ass off for everything I’ve done.

“Nothing’s for free and I think our youth really needs to start understanding that. This idea that wealth and fame takes nothing to accomplish is very detrimental to our society.

“There’s a lot of people who have fame and they’ve done nothing for that celebrity status other than be willing to do a lot of things that I don’t think should be celebrated,” she says taking a thinly-veiled shot at so-called celebrities who kickstarted their careers on the back of a dodgy sex tape.

If most fortysomething actresses might be a little worried about a scene that calls

for her to run along a beach in a skimpy bikini alongside Kate Upton, a woman half her age and arguably the world’s hottest pin-up, then Diaz wasn’t fazed.

“I hate competition between women.

I’m not a competitive person, I’m always about celebrating people,” she says.

“I want everybody to succeed, and definitely when it comes to other women, I want them to succeed. I don’t believe in being jealous of other people for their beauty, or their talent, or their ability, it’s just not something that I’m really into,” she says with the confidence of a woman who remains stunning in her bikini at 41.

“But I make sure it stays in all the right places,” she giggles.

“It could be really ugly if it slips up. I’m pretty damn okay, by the way. I think it’s just one of those things - you don’t want to end up with less than what you started with.” PL The Other Woman is released on April 24

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spawned the hit single Anything Could Happen, reaching number 20 on the ARIA singles chart, number five on the UK singles chart and number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs Chart.

Halcyon also teamed Ellie with Rita Ora’s beau, Calvin Harris, on I Need Your Love which climbed to number 3 on the ARIA Charts.

Burn ignited Australian and New Zealand audiences with the single peaking at number six on the ARIA singles chart, number four on the iTunes chart, and was certified double platinum.

Produced by LA pop legend Greg Kurstin (Kylie Minogue, Lily Allen), Burn’s official video has now passed an astonishing 70 million views to date. The deluxe

Golden girl With over 15 million singles and four million album sales worldwide, Ellie Goulding is bringing her uniquely exquisite voice and userfriendly brand of indie-tronica to Australia and New Zealand for a tour in May and June Having toured Australia last year as both part of the Future Music Festival line-up and her own headline side shows, Ellie Goulding is set to deliver an electrifying live performance here in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane before heading to New Zealand for shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

The songstress arrives Down Under after a demanding European tour throughout January, and an electrifying final show at London’s the O2 Arena last month, which was part of a UK arena tour.

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the US earlier this year, Ellie recently performed her No 1 UK smash hit Burn on The Ellen Show.

During her US visit, Goulding also joined Katy Perry on stage at the Hollywood Bowl in LA for a powerful performance of Katy’s hit Roar.

An avid user of Instagram, fans were treated to seeing Ellie’s encounters with stars like Sam Smith, Calvin Harris and others as her star continues its rapid trajectory towards ‘super’.

In October 2012, Ellie released her career-changing album, Halycon which

edition of Halcyon – Halcyon Days – was released with seven new tracks including collaborations with Madeon, DJ Fresh and BURNS. With her most recent hit, Goodness, Gracious Me, climbing the charts and no doubt more collaborations and opportunities on the horizon, Ellie’s future proves that anything could happen - and probably will. PL Catch Ellie at Perth’s Challenge Stadium, Wednesday May 28. Call 136 100 or visit ticketmaster.com.au. For other national and NZ dates visit frontiertouring.com/elliegoulding primolife.com.au

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Holy cow - Noah without a single real animal on his ark.

Gill Pringle reports exclusively for PRIMOLife Doubtless there will be many surprised faces when Russell Crowe’s Noah unleashes the first Old Testament biblical epic in 50 years this month.

“People think of animals when they imagine the ark but Russell and I were determined not to use real animals in the film," promises director Darren Aronofsky, who first had a vision of making Noah when he was 13 years old.

"It would have been very cruel.

"The creatures we created using visual effects are more extraordinary than anything we could have done with real animals."

Starring Anthony Hopkins as Methusalah, Jennifer Connelly as Naameh (Mrs Noah) and Ray Winstone as Tubal-cain, Noah’s nemesis, Noah also serves as Emma

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Watson’s first major screen role since graduating from Harry Potter three years earlier, playing Ila, Noah's daughter-in-law.

“I really felt like the part belonged to me - and I haven’t felt that since Hermione,” confides Watson, 23, who has appeared in low-budget independent movies like The Bling Ring and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, hesitating before dipping her toe back into a big studio film.

After growing up on the set of Potter, she’s thankful for this new opportunity.

“I played the same role for over a decade.

"I don’t know the last time someone has done that for so long in a film franchise.

"So I knew it wasn’t going to be easy for people to imagine me in a new way,” says Watson.

“I think a lot of the fans liked imagining that in real life Dan wore glasses and Rupert was Ron, and I was Hermione and that there was no other universe.

"They just wanted to believe that there was that universe.

"But of course I was acting that part -

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there are differences.

"My family know there’s quite a significant line between Hermione and I,” smiles the actress who struggled during her early months studying English Literature at Brown University in the US, forced to deal with every comedian in the classroom shouting “Ten points to Gryffindor!”

She felt drawn to the role of Ila, a young woman making tough decisions.

“I feel like I’m making the same transition that she is; I’m at that age where I’m deciding what do I want to do? Where do I want to live? What kind of person do I want to be? Who am I going to choose to love?

“You’re making all these big, important life choices.

"It’s very intense in many ways. I feel like that’s what your early 20s are all about; figuring out your place in the world and that’s what Ila is going through.

"She’s becoming a woman.

“Noah is this very strong patriarch so I understood how you reach that interesting

I’m at that age where I’m deciding what do I want to do? Where do I want to live? What kind of person do I want to be?

Who am I going to chose to love? ~ Emma Watson on life after Harry Potter stage with your parents where you might not necessarily agree with everything they believe, and you’re trying to figure out which parts of my upbringing do I take with me, and how do I have my own independent mind?

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to overcome at that age it's where you’re becoming your own person but you don’t want to lose your parents and they don’t want to lose you but they don’t know how to be this new person in your life if they’re not this dogmatic figure.

"That felt very real to me.”

If the Old Testament story of Noah is known throughout the world, interestingly there are few pages devoted to him in Genesis, providing something of a challenge to director Aronofsky whose previous films include Black Swan and The Wrestler.

“Its been 50 years since anyone has done the Old Testament, and we really wanted to re-invent the biblical epic for the 21st century.

"No long beards, no robes, no sandals and no Middle East landscape.

“Its actually a story that belongs to

all cultures and religions of the world; everyone has a story about the flood and Noah has been interpreted in many ways.

"Most people think of Noah’s ark as a ship with a keel and a bow and Noah standing on the edge of it, but if you actually look at the description in Genesis, it’s described as a box whose dimensions are pretty much accurately presented in this movie,” says the director who shot part of the film in Iceland, as well as constructing an enormous full-scale ark in New York.

“We took those ideas and re-interpreted the first rainbow, the dove - all the great symbols.

"We wanted to do them in new and fresh ways,” says Aronofsky who will face competition at the box office when Ridley Scott releases his all-star Exodus later in the EPIC Left, Emma Watson with co-stars Logan Lerman and Douglas Booth found playing Ila resonated with her real life. Below, Jennifer Connelly and Russell Crowe as Noah.

year, starring Christian Bale as Moses and Joel Edgerton as Pharoah Rameses II. Introducing hot British actor Douglas Booth, 21, as Shem, the lover of Watson’s Ila, Noah will likely put the former Burberry model on the map.

“I’ve slowly built my career and tried to make interesting choices," says Booth.

"My career has been a bit like watching your pet grow - you don’t notice it because its in the house every day. It’s only when your friend comes over and says ‘Oh my god, that’s grown’, that you notice.

“I’m lucky that I haven’t been put in some Twilight movie which means that the next day, I can’t walk out of the house without being followed,” says the impossibly handsome Booth.

Also featuring Logan Lerman as Ham, the US actor views Noah as a modern-day allegory for global warming.

“There are some pretty dark themes in this story if you think about it; the movie’s all about wiping out humankind, right?

"God is showing Noah visions of how

humankind has become this cancer destroying the planet, and certainly that is relevant to how we might be destroying the planet nowadays in terms of exhausting our natural resources. It’s pretty relevant and timely.”

And when the heavens open, audiences will almost feel like the great flood is upon them, thanks to Dolby Atmos sound systems with speakers installed on cinema ceilings.

“That’s really good for this movie because there’s a lot of rain,” Aronofsky smiles.

“Forget all your preconceptions.

"This Noah is very different.” PL Noah is on general release nationally. april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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A story about a beloved children's toy has managed to pull off a coup that few films could ever emulate, dominating the US box office for almost a month. Gill Pringle meets the stars behind the year’s surprise hit, The Lego Movie While Hollywood's biggest stars were dressing up in tuxedos and glittering gowns for award season, the rest of America was out at a local cinema watching an inventive animated toy tale about Lego.

A clever comedy with all the building blocks of a crowd-pleaser, it follows the adventures of an average mini-man in his quest to save the Lego universe from the evil Lord Business (Will Ferrell).

With the aid of Batman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman, these subversive superheroes take on the ultimate challenge.

Startlingly sophisticated, actors needed little persuasion to climb on board the Lego train; Morgan Freeman voicing a wizard named Vitruvius, Mad Men’s Elizabeth Banks as tough kick-ass babe Wyldstyle, Liam Neeson as Good Cop/Bad Cop and Will Arnett as Batman.

At the heart of the film is a lowly builder named Emmet, voiced by Chris Pratt. He’s not the smartest Lego piece in the bucket but that’s his charm.

Reflecting on his own Lego past, Pratt says: “I come from a generation where it was just a box of Lego bricks and you were

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left completely with your own imagination.

“They didn’t have all the different versions the way they do now. I was more of a ‘create my own instructions kind of guy’. I liked building weapons best.”

For writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, you could argue that they’ve been building on this idea since childhood.

“We’d build spaceships and all kinds of crazy things, but it wasn’t just the building.

It was the infinite possibilities of things to make and express that was so irresistible and exciting,” says Miller whose previous collaborations with Lord include Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and 21 Jump Street.

For all the voice talent, The Lego Movie began by meeting with the Danish toy makers.

“There was a big presentation with the Lego people in Denmark where we saw lots of the Lego pieces. They are very unique and enthusiastic people. They love their product,” says Pratt who looks forward to sharing his love of Lego with his two-yearold son Jack as soon as he gets beyond the ‘choking hazard’ age-group.

If Lego laid some stringent ground-rules on how their product should be represented, then everyone involved in the film was inspired by the hilarious Lego videos which have become a mainstay on YouTube.

“There’s a ton of them and they’re all so cool.

“There’s one I particularly loved where Captain America is killing all these Lego bad guys and Lego Hitler and Lego Nazis,” laughs Pratt.

“It’s super bloody and gory and hilarious and way over the top.”

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A clever comedy with all the building blocks of a crowd-pleaser, it follows the adventures of an average miniman in his quests to save the Lego universe

youthful introductions to the toy bricks.

“I’m one of four kids so any time a toy came into the house, ten seconds later it was in a bin with 50 million other toys and the instructions were long gone,” recalls Banks.

“They were always a part of ‘Barbie needs a car to drive in,’ or ‘My Little Pony needs a barn to go to.’”

With The Lego Movie proving to be the unexpected coolest ticket in town, Banks has suddenly become very popular, she laughs.

“I have a lot of ticket requests. Everyone wants to go to the premiere and be the hero to their kids.

“I got an email today from someone I hadn’t spoken to in seven years who has some pretty big balls asking me for tickets.”

Inevitably the humour turns blue among

these comic veterans when asked what they would personally like to build out of Lego.

“Probably something phallic,” quips Pratt.

“I’d build cars or a life-size Morgan Freeman just to have in my house,” muses Banks at which Freeman’s face instantly lights up as he suggests, “Why don’t you just give me your door key?”

All of the cast have been presented with numerous boxes of Lego, with not always happy results.

“My boys woke me at 6am wanting to build a new box,” laments Arnett.

“I hid under the pillow while they yelled ‘Can we do it now?’”

While every self-respecting Lego fan knows that glue is not an option, Arnett has a confession.

“I have considered it lately because we’ve had a few mishaps. I’m really not a hard-ass about it but there are times where you emerge from a four-hour session of building and you’ve just finished something and then my boys take it and within seconds its broken and I’m like, ‘Lets just keep it together for a minute because I’ve just spent the whole morning building it.’

But what can you do?”

If the film’s disco-pop theme song Everything Is Awesome is impossible to erase from your brain, then co-director Phil Lord makes no apology.

“We’ve killed the word ‘awesome’.

“No-one in humanity will ever be able to use it again - which I feel is a service.” PL The LEGO Movie is now playing nationwide. april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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red alert Forget Catwoman and Wonder Woman.

There's only one female superhero worth watching and Scarlett Johansson's just the girl to pull on the spandex By Gill Pringle Throughout comicbook history, superheroics have been largely a male enterprise, and yet the secret weapon behind Iron Man, Avengers and now Captain America: Winter Soldier, is all woman.

For Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, aka Natasha Romanoff, has emerged as the common denominator behind all these hit films, putting a shine in Captain America’s shield and a sizzle in Iron Man’s suit.

Sorry, Catwoman and Wonder Woman but nobody does it quite like Scarlett, and Marvel Comics - the comic book giant behind all those superheroes - has been paying attention.

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On the cusp of giving Johansson’s Black Widow her very own movie, the actress’ pregnancy has, however, temporarily shelved plans.

Johannson is typically modest when asked about going it alone.

“I think the way these films seem to go, it's back by audiences' demand, and if the audience was interested in something like that. But I think there’s a place for a stand-alone film, for sure,” she says in that inimitable husky voice without which Joaquin Phoenix could never have fallen so giddily in love with his computer's Siri-like OS in Her.

She wears her Black Widow character like a glove.

“It's very important for me that she never acts out of character, that the Widow stays true and there’s a progression to the character so the audience aren’t going to watch and go ‘that’s weird! All of a sudden she’s in the middle of a sloppy romance and her heart is in a million pieces,’” she laughs addressing rumours that there may be more to her relationship with Captain America this time round.

“That’s not the character and it never would be and all of those witticisms and sass she has should be consistent with the rest of the films through to Avengers 2.

"That’s what you love about her and that’s her signature as much as her moves and the gymnastics and acrobatics she displays in her fighting style,” says Johansson, 29, who assists Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, as he battles a new threat from old history, a Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.

Even though she wasn't pregnant when I chatted with her, she confessed her excitement at becoming a children’s icon.

“I definitely have a much more varied group of fans than I ever had before, a lot younger audience.

"My friends’ kids think I’m super cool now although, without the red hair, I could be anybody. As soon as they see me with the red hair they’re like ’Aaah! it’s the Black Widow!’ It's nice to share that excitement of the fantasy of the universe.

"It's not something I have ever experienced before,” says the actress who returns for the fourth time as Black Widow in next year’s Avengers: Age of Ultron before hopefully making her solo debut the following year.

Previously wed to Ryan Reynolds, she is engaged to French journalist Romain Dauriac, and expecting their first child in July. PL Captain America:The Winter Soldier is out now. primolife.com.au

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THE MAGIC CONTINUES Two new channels – Foxtel Movies Disney and Disney XD – will be launching from April 10 There’s a new place to find all of Disney’s much-loved movies in a new dedicated Foxtel channel. Featuring a range of classic titles and contemporary movies including recent releases, its timeless liveaction and animated library films, as well as Disney-Pixar box office hits, it’s sure to be a life-saver on rainy days and chilly nights.

Meanwhile, Disney XD is the ultimate destination for boys aged six to 14 with an exciting mix of live-action, sport and animation,

transporting viewers into different worlds full of humour, unexpected fun, and inspiring action-filled adventures.

The two new Disney channels will expand Foxtel’s range of kids and family viewing to include eight non-stop children’s channels, and two dedicated movie channels specialising in entertainment the whole family can enjoy together.

“Foxtel is proud to be the home of Disney and families with Foxtel will be treated to two new channels with something for everyone,” said Foxtel CEO Richard Freudenstein.

“Foxtel Movies Disney will provide our viewers with non-stop Disney magic and adventure, and, with Disney XD, for the first time we’re offering a Disney channel aimed primarily at boys drawing on the huge collection of Disney brands from around the world, providing the best in television entertainment to our younger audience.”

“Australians have a strong affinity and connection with Disney, and a passion for our stories and characters,” said John Cracknell, managing director of the Walt Disney Company Australia.

“Disney is thrilled to join with Foxtel to bring Australian families the very best in family entertainment through two new channels – the magical storytelling of Disney’s classic films on Foxtel Movies Disney and the adventure and humour of Disney XD, featuring some of the world’s most iconic characters from Marvel and Star Wars.”

Movie highlights for the launch will include Monsters University, The Lion King, Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3, Cars, Alice in Wonderland, Bambi, Cinderella, Mary Poppins, Brave, Oz The Great And Powerful, and Honey I Shrunk The Kids.

Disney XD will feature the exclusive premiere of Star Wars Rebels, a new animated series from Lucasfilm that takes place in the time between Episodes III and IV. A Star Wars Rebels hour-long special and shorts will premiere on Disney XD this spring, followed by the series launch in October. PL

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keep calm and carry on When a group of diverse individuals comes together in the workplace to operate as a team attempting to achieve a shared business goal, it can be a challenge for the team leader to manage such differing personalities. Phil Schibeci reveals how to avoid conflict at work AFTER WORKING WITH people in a variety of workplaces over a 25-year period coupled with 21 years of studying human nature I have come to the conclusion that the best way is to just give people what they need to work effectively.

Rather than follow the old golden rule which states: “Do unto others as you wish to be done to,” I prefer the platinum rule: “Do unto others as they want to be done to.”

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To help clarify this let’s take a look at how the well-known Extended DISC system categorises human behaviour into four distinct behavioural styles and how each prefers to be treated.

The Four Behavioural Styles: • Dominant • Influencial • Steady • Compliant To give you an idea of the difference between each style, let’s look at an example of how you would possibly react depending on your preferred behavioural style if your boss was to praise you for good work.

If your behavioural style is dominant you may think to yourself, “What are they talking about, I always do a good job.”

If your behavioural style is influential, you will just talk and talk and talk.

If your behavioural style is steady you might say, “I was just doing my job.” And think to yourself, “How can I do better?”

If your behavioural style is compliant you may think to yourself, “Why are they saying this?” or, “Wasn’t I doing a good job before?” primolife.com.au

As you can see, each of these styles of people will respond differently.

The secret to getting the best from people is to firstly to gauge what their preferred style is and then adapt the way you manage that style to each of them.

Let's take another example.

A dominant behavioural style prefers that you to get straight to the point. They will focus on the big picture. They are very taskorientated, so they will ask questions like, “What needs to be done now?”

An influential behavioural style likes to have a chat and socialise, they prefer to discuss business in the local café while sipping on a latte. They enjoy working with others so they will ask questions like, “Who else will be involved with this project?”

A worker with a steady behavioural style will want you to explain things slowly and carefully. They will want to know that you have thought this through properly. They are very cautious so they will ask questions like, “How are we going to do this?”

Finally a compliant behavioural style needs to know that all the rules will be followed and that tasks will be done in an orderly fashion. They will want to know at least some of the details up front. They are deep thinkers so they will ask questions like, “Why are we doing this?”

Start to think about people you know and see if you can place them into each of the four behavioural style categories.

When you meet someone for the first time also see if you can quickly work out what their behavioural preference is.

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Things to look for are: ✔ Are they a fast talker (either dominant or influential).

Tip Talk fast. ✔ Are they a slow talker (either steady or compliant).

Tip Talk slow. ✔ Do they talk about themselves a lot (probably a dominant type).

Tip Just listen or at least look like you are. ✔ Are they very chatty (very likely an influential type).

Tip Be up-beat and energetic. ✔ Are they a good listener (probably a steady type).

Tip Try to appear credible and genuine. ✔ Do they ask a lot of questions (most likely a compliant type).

Tip Don’t stand to close, and make sure you know what you are talking about.

If you practice using the ideas and tips presented here to look for clues in people’s behaviour you will be able to quickly determine their preferences.

If you then adapt your behaviour to match theirs, you will be able to quickly develop rapport with your colleagues, and you will find that communication and exchange of ideas will be smoother and more efficient allowing for increased productivity, easier management of teams and a happier workplace. PL Phil Schibeci is a renowned corporate speaker and workshop facilitator. He teaches businesses and organisations the skills to create positive and productive workplaces. In his book, How to Get Out of The RUT Race, Phil has put together a practical guide that provides readers with the tools to get what they want from all areas of their life. For more information visit philschibeci. com or contact phil@therutrace.com.

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with Paul Hamilton, General Manager of Peard Finance

Keeping a clean sheet Australian credit reporting agencies are changing the way they report credit profiles so how do you avoid the pitfalls of a less than perfect credit score?

From now on, credit agencies will start using the Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) system which will change the way that lenders assess the credit-worthiness of a potential customer.

Historically, credit reporting was mainly focused on the negative aspects of a person’s credit history.

Under the new CCR system a greater level of information will be provided, on a more frequent basis, which according to credit providers, will provide a greater insight into someone’s ability to repay a loan.

As a result, this shift in reporting should reward positive credit

behaviour and not just report bad credit behaviour.

Let’s take an example of James, a 28 year old who recently met with me for financial advice.

James has been married for two years and has one child. He and his wife had recently migrated to Australia but James had previously spent some time in the country living in a shared house.

Their joint household income was $180,000 and they had no other liabilities as they have recently paid off their car loan and interest free store facility.

James had purchased a house and had saved $50,000 which was a 10 per cent deposit.

When we applied for the loan we were amazed when the lender automatically declined the loan as it had been “credit score declined”.

Upon further investigation it turned out that James had a payment default with a telco company for $250 from four years earlier, and it had remained unpaid.

When James left the country he had paid the bill but the telco had inadvertently charged him for one more month.

It was only after paying $2,000 to a credit repair company, and eight weeks of emotional torture for James and his family, that he was able to re-apply for finance.

Let’s hope for James’s sake and others like him that the new reporting regime will reward his positive credit behaviour in paying off his car loan and store card and that lenders will no longer solely focus on negative, one off incidents.

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Having trouble meeting your repayments? – If you are in financial difficulty talk to your credit provider, they can likely assist you.

Get your VedaScore and your credit report and check the information is correct.You can even monitor changes through Credit Alerts and help protect your identity. PL Visit veda.com.au for more information about your credit report.

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GEMINI

March 21-April 20

Your sign’s ruler, Mars, is retrograde throughout April, suggesting you’ll benefit by pacing yourself and ensuring you’re meticulous, especially in connection with a particular relationship, at work and regarding health matters. The lunar eclipse on April 15 will signify important developments in one of these areas.

TAURUS

CANCER

April 21-May 21

The eclipses on April 15 and April 29 will fall in your work and health zones; and, for April bulls, in your personal zone. Eclipses signify significant change and you may find your work/play balance becomes a focus in April. For some, finances will be at a turning point. Your association with a friend or group could take a new direction.

July 24-Aug 23

Events this month will help you to revitalise your finances, your self-esteem and your general joi de vivre; as long as you pace yourself and avoid being swept up in other people’s dramas – and without losing a sense of compassion. Making changes to the way you share your various duties could figure largely, too, as will your focus on romance.

VIRGO

June 22-July 23

A healing and healthy approach to your life this month will bring the best results your way, as you may find life could become a little tense due to developments both in your personal life and regarding travel, your neighbourhood and/or your siblings. The quickest path to success will come about through clear communications.

CROSSWORD

LEO

May 22-June 21

The spotlight is on your values, finances and friends in April.

The lunar eclipse mid-April suggests a new love affair or a change in your family circumstance could cause a redistribution of wealth or of duties; and the solar eclipse on the 29th suggests a new approach to a group or an organisation may be fruitful.

Aug 24-Sep 23

April is largely to do with negotiations. Flashpoints towards mid-month, April 21 and 29, could encourage you to voice your more immediate concerns, and yet, if you keep your sights set on your long-term goals, you may find that April is particularly conducive to achieving at least one long-term goal.

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Good journey! (8) Foundation (5) Summary (6) Essay (12) Biggest ape (7) Sediment (4) Depressed (12) Of late (8) See (7) Smear (6) Wide bay (5) Fling (4)

SUDOKU How to play: You are given a 9x9 grid which has been divided up into nine 3x3 boxes.

The aim of the game is very simple: to fill each row, column and 3x3 box with the numbers from 1 to 9 inclusive.

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Sep 24-Oct 23

The full moon lunar eclipse on April 15 will feel most significant if you were born around october 19, as you’re all set to begin a fresh phase within your personal life. Many librans will enjoy adopting a fresh approach to someone close; or changing your appearance. A new agreement or understanding with someone you share duties or space with may arise.

capricOrn

Oct 24-nov 22

your daily schedule may become more balanced, so this is a great month to look for ways to create more harmony in your life. If you adopt a laissez-faire attitude, April may bring feelings of being under pressure, as the need to make a major decision increases. The eclipse in your partnership zone on the 29th signifies major change within a relationship.

piSceS

Dec 22-Jan 20

This month you take the next step along a path you chose a while back. The knock-on effect from a relationship to your career, status and your home life could be considerable. You may find you’re successful, although not without some trials and tribulations, the likes of which only you know how to overcome.

Alcoholic mead is made by fermenting water and what?

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What nationality is singer-songwriter Adele (pictured)?

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True or false: the planet Mercury is smaller in diameter than Earth’s moon?

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Semibreve, crotchet and quaver are all types of what?

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In which body of water is Bahrain: Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf or Red Sea?

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Which huntress of Greek legend would only marry a man who could outrun her: Aphrodite, Atalanta or Medusa?

“The Rats of Tobruk” was a nickname given to a garrison of Australian soldiers and their allies during which war?

10 A moped is a type of light what: aeroplane, motorcycle or truck?

1. Roald Dahl. 2. Tim Burton.

3. Honey. 4. False. 5. Persian Gulf.

6. Atalanta. 7. English. 8. Musical note. 9. World War II. 10. Motorcycle.

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Who wrote the 1961 children’s novel James and the Giant Peach?

feb 20-March 20

April is largely about your relationships; how you share duties and responsibilities, space and finances and, ultimately, who you spend time with. You may find that much of your month will be spent with those you adore – and yet the intensity of emotions and events this month could be tiring. It’s important to seek quiet time.

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Jan 21-feb 19

The lunar eclipse mid-April suggests you’ll be happiest when you’re emotionally invested in your activities; you will no longer enjoy treading a particular path unless you feel truly motivated by it. circumstances may lead you to make changes to your daily routine which better suit your interests and abilities.

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Sometimes, for life to flourish, we need to make resolutions; to clear dead wood and forge new alliances and friendships. This month could see considerable change – if you want it. If you’re happy with the way things are, this is an excellent month to press forwards on your way onwards and upwards, especially at home and within a special relationship.

acrOSS: 1 Go by; 3 Prodigal; 9 Dismiss; 10 surge; 11 Posthumously; 13 Endear; 15 Escape; 17 contemptible; 20 ocean; 21 Drought; 22 steadier; 23 stay.

DOWn: 1 Godspeed; 2 Basis; 4 Resume; 5 Disquisition; 6 Gorilla; 7 lees;8 Disheartened; 12 Recently; 14 Diocese; 16 smudge; 18 Bight; 19 Toss.

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PEARD REAL ESTATE OFFICE LOCATIONS

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Luxury, Location, Lifestyle!

March was an historic month for the Peard Group as we officially opened our new Corporate Operations Office in Subiaco The iconic Freemasons Hall at 181 Roberts Road, which the company purchased last year for $5.75 million, is now home to over 50 staff members from Peard Real Estate Corporate Operations, Peard Finance, Peard Careers Centre, Evolutions Settlements and Premium Publishers.

The building, which is heritage-listed, speaks for itself. It's packed with original character and charm, having been built in the 1920s, but it's still a thoroughly modern office for us all.

I am personally very honoured to be working not only in such an elegant building, but also in an area like Subiaco, a part of town which has such a fantastic vibe and culture surrounding it.

We were incredibly proud to host a 'home open' of the new office for all of our staff and business suppliers, who enjoyed an afternoon sipping a glass or two of Veuve Clicquot champagne and looking around the building.

Many of our staff had family who were, or were involved themselves, in the Freemasons, so it’s amazing that our company can build our own history within a piece of such a venerable organisation.

In real estate market news, as we enter autumn, the WA market continues to forge ahead thanks to continued low interest rates.

The good news for local property buyers and sellers is that these low interest rates are likely to remain low for some considerable period of time with the Reserve Bank indicating, in its most recent public statements, that interest rates will stay stable in the near future.

Looking to the year ahead, I believe there will be a number of hot spots in WA's property market that are currently undervalued. For example, Mandurah is a suburb to watch, being one of the most undervalued premium lifestyle real estate markets in Western Australia.

This trend is underlined by greater activity in the $1 million to $1.5 million price range especially around the Canals area, with our Mandurah office selling a growing number of homes in this area.

The top end of the Mandurah property market was hit hard following the global financial crisis with some property values at the top end falling by as much as 50% compared to their pre-GFC levels.

I hope you enjoy this issue of PRIMOLife magazine, and all my staff are looking forward to being part of your next move, wherever that may be.

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Marg Kudla 0457 515 007

65 Broadhurst Cres, Bateman has to be one of the most beautifully presented homes in Bateman. The degree of excellence, thought and attention to detail that has gone into creating this masterpiece is immediately apparent.

Style, class and quality abound! With so many reasons to view, it has to be top of your list.

This high quality fully renovated home, in sort after Bateman is situated on a 698sqm block. A very peaceful and serene location, this beautiful home is located close to schools, Murdoch University, St John of God Hospital and the upcoming Fiona Stanley Hospital, major transport, shopping centres and parks.

Opportunities to purchase homes of this calibre in the area are rare, so don’t delay! To view this property call Marg Kudla today on 0457 515 007.

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marg.kudla@peard.com.au

Tom Price Paraburdoo

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Peter Peard CEO of The Peard Real Estate Group

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pioneering Careers hub opens Sylvia Stephens, Peard Real Estate's training manager, is looking forward to welcoming the first recruits to the Peard Career Centre - a first for the industry in WA Peard Real Estate's corporate operations office, the Freemasons Hall, 181 Roberts Road provides a fittingly imposing entrance for a newly launched career centre - the first of its kind in the industry in WA. Tasked with heading up the training centre, Sylvia Stephens is looking forward to taking the first crop of newly-qualified recruits through a 12-week course, designed to give them the best chance of making a success of their careers in real estate.

"The course is specifically designed for brand new sales associates who have just finished their registration course," says Sylvia.

"They'll come to the career centre straight off the course and over the following 12 weeks, we'll work with them to maximise everything they've learned so far and give them the tools of the trade."

As any newly qualified Sales Associate knows, starting off a career in real estate can seem like a daunting proposition and that's where the career centre comes in, says Sylvia.

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develop their career with us here at Peard Real Estate. So for instance we will teach them in the first two weeks the basics of prospecting for new business, the Peard Real Estate points of difference, the listing process, appraisals and contract writing among other essential components of life as a Sales Associate."

Sylvia says that although the first two weeks for students will be 'intense', by the third week new Sales Associates will be able to go out prospecting for new business as part of the course.

"They'll use the career centre as their base, and as there will only be a maximum of ten students at any one time, there's plenty of opportunity for one-on-one support."

Sales Associates will also be aligned to a specific Peard Real Estate office, spending time with Licensees too.

"We will be encouraging the new Sales Associates to attend home opens on their own from week three onwards, we'll set targets and help them drive their career forward every day."

Thanks to Sylvia's experience as both a

Sales Associate (20 years in the industry) and a training manager, the new recruits will be able to make the most of one of the best in the business at one of the most respected real estate businesses in the country.

"We'll be very heavily investing time in our recruits, instilling in them the 'Peard way' of operating, with a strong emphasis on the importance of prospecting for new business, helping them find and develop leads, investing time in networking and helping them understand the business of self promotion and marketing."

With this uniquely disciplined approach to investing in the company's newest recruits, Sylvia and the rest of the corporate team at Peard Real Estate are confident that the investment behind establishing a dedicated career centre will bear fruit in months to come.

"We're proud to be part of a first for WA - and personally I'm thrilled to be given the opportunity to mould the Peard Real Estate Sales Associates of tomorrow," says Sylvia.

"Each Sales Associate will receive a special pack of course materials and primolife.com.au

although some may feel 12 weeks is a long time to attend a training centre, we believe it will be worth it for each and every person who attends."

After the course ends, each Sales Associate will continue working at their respective Peard Real Estate branch, and Sylvia anticipates keeping an eye on exattendees as the months go by.

"I'll be helping give them strategies to

win new business and motivational ideas to keep them positive and focused on building a successful career. I've achieved all the goals I set myself during my career as a sales rep and now feel very committed to sharing those experiences with the next generation of Sales Associates." PL For more information about the Peard Career Centre, contact Melissa Farrell, Business Resources Manager on 0404 084 244.

The course is specifically designed for brand new Sales Associates If you are thinking about a real estate career or you are currently working in a real estate office and want to take the next step to becoming one of Perth’s most successful Sales Associates, phone Melissa Farrell, Business Resource Manager, for a confidential chat on 0404 084 244.

There was much to celebrate in February for the Peard Real Estate Team, and March is shaping up to be another red hot month for sales across many areas. REIWA February 2014 statistics

Top 30 Rookies 3

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CAMILLE AINSLEY Peard Real Estate Rockingham 5 Listings sold leigh wilson Peard Real Estate Hillarys 2 Listings sold

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Top 30 teams

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gaylene bicheno Peard Real Estate Hillarys 10 Listings sold david weir Peard Real Estate Scarborough 8 Listings sold

team jarrod o'neil Peard Real Estate Hillarys 10 Listings sold

Top 30 reps

by listings sold by auction for February 2014

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dean bradley Peard Real Estate Leederville 1 Listing sold

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karen riches Peard Real Estate Hillarys 1 Listing sold

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chas paridis Peard Real Estate Hillarys 1 Listing sold

by listings sold

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jarrod o'neil Peard Real Estate Hillarys $7,535,501

by listings sold

matthew quinn Peard Real Estate Canning Vale 2 Listings sold

Top 30 Salespersons

Top 30 branches

Top 30 Salespersons

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PEARD REAL ESTATE HILLARYS 59 Listings sold

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PEARD REAL ESTATE JOONDALUP 33 Listings sold

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PEARD REAL ESTATE rockingham 25 Listings sold

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PEARD REAL ESTATE mindarie 21 Listings sold

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PEARD REAL ESTATE leederville 19 Listings sold

Top 30 offices by value sold

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PEARD REAL ESTATE HILLARYS $44,072,251

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PEARD REAL ESTATE JOONDALUP $19,908,999

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PEARD REAL ESTATE leederville $13,810,000

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FOR SALE Alkimos 84 Shipmaster Avenue

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Ashby 18 Hennessy Drive

$595,000 - $635,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Atwell 224 Tapper Road

$690,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balcatta 3/287 Albert Street

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BRAND NEW DISPLAY HOME This contemporary open plan design offers plenty of space to entertain family and friends. Yet when It is time to relax and unwind its the perfect retreat from the world.

CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

Families look no further! This is the perfect home for you.

Massive kitchen for mum, Shed & alfresco kitchen for Dad, sparkling pool & games room for the kids. What more do you need? The new Ashby neighbourhood centre is coming soon plus we are Just minutes from the new Wanneroo shopping mall, 8 mins from Joondalup & 10mins to the beach.

CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

This 7 year old home, nestled securely on Tapper Road with great access to shops, schools and freeway access is a great family home that represents a pinnacle of modern building. It stands as a showcase to fine finishings and attention to detail and shouldn't be missed!

CONTACT Alexander Moss PHONE 0423 919 066 EMAIL alexander.moss@peard.com.au

DOWNSIZING?... FIRST HOME BUYER?...

Great opportunity to get into the market with this well-priced property representing fantastic value and easy living. The extra-large outdoor entertaining area means you can invite the family to enjoy those long hot summer BBQs with a very low maintenance lifestyle.

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

Applecross 1/8 Simpson Street

Auction bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Ashby 20 Hennessy Drive

$499,000 - $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Aveley 11 Cochrane Loop

$399,000 - $419,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 28 Pymmes Junction

$519,000-$559,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Step inside and you will find spacious formal and casual living areas that spread throughout downstairs with the upper level reserved for private living quarters. There is plenty of room to add your own unique creative flair to an already stylish abode. There will be no arguments for space, with plenty of room for the whole family to live in pure comfort.

CONTACT David Lynch PHONE 0409 955 554 EMAIL david.lynch@peard.com.au

This beautifully presented 4x2 family home, plus theatre huge garden and side access really won’t last, so don’t delay view today! Buyers waiting to view already! New Ashby neighbour centre coming soon. Close to public transport, childcare centre and local parks. Joondalup CBD just 7mins drive, Burns Beach less than 10 mins drive.

CONTACT Diane WilliamsonPHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

Why bother with the long drawn out process of building when you could be in your very own home within a matter of weeks. This picture perfect home has absolutely nothing required to be done and no more money to be spent. Simply book the removalist, move in and enjoy the fantastic lifestyle that this outstanding private estate has to offer!!

CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Amazing New Summit 4/5 bedroom home.

What a buy! This great sized home of 272.66 was completed 2013 and has all the features you will appreciate. Close to schools & shops this property is located near lovely parks and surrounding lovely homes.

CONTACT Camille Ainsley PHONE 0417 508 364 EMAIL camille.ainsley@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Baldivis 34 Litoria Turn

$479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 1447 Mandurah Road

$1.39 Million bed 6 bath 3 car 4

Beldon 16 Sailfish Close

From $579,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 1

Open plan living with a real modern funky feel.

This property offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, huge home theatre activity room, extra sized garage with built in benches, huge thatched pitched patio with wooden decking and is a real entertaining dream. Keep as an investment.

CONTACT Melissa Mendes PHONE 0400 459 411 EMAIL melissa.mendes@peard.com.au

Do you need access to a HUGE brand new 4 bay workshop that has its very own reception and 3 bedroom 2 bathroom accommodation? Plus a completely separate neat and tidy 3 bedroom 1 bathroom home overlooking the pristine, beautiful Rockingham Lakes Reserve all on the same lot?

Then this is the investment for you.

CONTACT Ken Gosper PHONE 0447 741 974 EMAIL ken.gosper@peard.com.au

Now here is a rare chance to get into this popular suburb with a great family home with the added extra of a rear fully self contained granny flat or short term accommodation with its own side access.

This property offers the best of both worlds! Whether you are looking to rent out or accommodate a short stay with potential to earn a weekly return or just looking for the extra space for the extended family or friends, you must view this property to see the CONTACT James Kennedy potential on offer!

PHONE 0421 420 450 EMAIL james.kennedy@peard.com.au

Baldivis 148 Clyde Avenue

From $469,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Beechboro 26b Hope Street

$389,000 - $419,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Bull Creek 20 Hartung Way

From $959,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE !!

Burns Beach opposite beautiful parklands, this cottage lot 3 112 Grand Ocean Entrance Located bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers the perfect low

Burns Beach 19 Southport Loop

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 3

$799,000 - $829,000

maintenance lifestyle for busy couples. With north facing, light filled living areas, Tasmanian Oak floors and r/c air conditioning, you'll be hard pressed to find a better valued home at this price !! CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

From $885,000

BRAND NEW BUILD READY TO MOVE IN First home owners can take advantage of the $10,000 New Build Government grant! Minor bedroom sizes are generous and with open plan living and a separate theatre room this home caters for a growing family. Be the first to call this property home CONTACTS Michelle Dasborough/Michael Mocnaj PHONE 0403 939 430/0437 907 150 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au

Whether you are looking for your first home or your retirement home (or somewhere in between), this great value property is sure to please and is waiting for you to call it home. Gems like this are currently moving very quickly indeed. Don't miss out.

CONTACT Jennifer Jones PHONE 0409 684 213 EMAIL jennifer.jones@peard.com.au

Meticulously renovated throughout by the current owners, this stunning 4 bedroom 3 bathroom residence will capture the imagination of professional couples and families alike with its impeccable attention-to-detail and a wonderful location that truly is within close proximity to all of your everyday amenities.

CONTACT Megan Stone PHONE 0407 120 166 EMAIL megan.stone@peard.com.au

A SERENE PARK OUTLOOK WITH AN OCEAN GLIMPSE Luxurious low maintenance living, perfectly positioned opposite parklands and designed to suit those seeking the finest in quality and modern day living. This outstanding abode, with a European influence, will simply make your heart sing!

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You'll have to be quick to snap up one of the few remaining apartments at Oceanna 29, a development which looks set to really put Scarborough Beach living on the map

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For many, the dream of living within sight of the sea is a long held one, especially perhaps when we are so blessed here in Perth to have so many suburbs with their feet, so to speak, on the beach.

Some would say that Scarborough is perhaps more blessed in this regard than many, with its collection of low and highrise residential developments, its laidback vibe and awe-inspiring surf. In short, for many who've made Scarborough their home, the dream is a reality.

New developments make the most of this desire to drink in the gorgeous marine views, and Oceanna 29 is no different. The beautifully designed boutique development offers not only spacious, open-plan style apartments with generously proportioned internal and external living spaces, but also all the advantages of living a seaside lifestyle.

Many of the apartments have as far-as-theeye-can-see sea views from the completely private balconies. And as there are only three-bedroom apartments left, the good life means more space, but less time spent on cleaning, maintenance and gardening.

As well as benefiting from a contemporary, modern design throughout,

including top of the range Italian appliances and kitchen, residents also have exclusive use of an inviting pool, al fresco and BBQ area as well as a residents-only lounge and gym.

It's like being on holiday, every day of your life.

The rejuvenated Scarborough Beach precinct is enjoying a real boost in recent months thanks to a commitment by authorities to invest in one of the city's most iconic locations. Despite all the buzz around the beachfront and surrounding streets, Oceanna 29's quiet location on Hastings Street makes this the perfect place to enjoy all the benefits of a vibrant beachside community without compromising on privacy, and still allowing residents to make the short 500m walk to the beach and all its attractions.

The developer has recognised that many people are keen to downsize in the current climate, without giving up their desire for a quality, roomy living space.

To that end, the one and two-bedroom apartments were snapped up rapidly, and surprisingly most have been sold to owner/ occupiers rather than investors.

Picture windows, giving floor to ceiling views, make the most of the special location, primolife.com.au

FLOWING DESIGN The remaining threebedroom apartments at Oceanna 29 have been designed to make the most of the gorgeous seascape and city views.

Actual view from level 3, Apartment Type A

car 2 bed 3 bath 2

while the flow-through design brings the outside in with many of the apartments' terraces effectively acting as an extra 'room'.

Oceanna 29 is a truly unique opportunity to buy a part of the new Scarborough Beach success story; observers have noted that it will be hard for future developers to match this property in terms of the building quality, design ethos and most importantly, location.

For corner apartments, residents have the advantage of two views - one, across to the

azure blue sea, the other, to the shimmering silver of Perth's CBD skyline.

With three-bedroom apartments priced from $855k to $1.315m, and only 15 out of 55 apartments left, it's clear that dreamers still intent on bagging themselves a slice of the Scarborough dream will have to act quickly.

Contact Paul Kettle at Peard Real Estate Scarborough on (08) 9245 3999 or Enrico Pennacini on 0411 152 885, email sales@ oceanna.com.au or visit oceanna29.com.au PL

OCEANNA 29 Hastings Street, Scarborough $855k to $1.315 million CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 08 9245 3999 EMAIL sales@oceanna.com.au

It's like being on holiday, every day of your life

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FOR SALE Butler 17 Medstead Way

Offers over $459,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Butler 25 Rosegreen Avenue

From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

A tidy 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home with a modern open floor plan and neutral decor. In a great pocket of Butler with the primary school on your doorstep. Less than 10 minutes walk to the future Train Station, this location is hard to beat.

CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Paul Turner PHONE 0421 277 366/0400 072 005 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

A great family home that wont last long in the current market, get in quick to secure this one. Ideally located in the Premium Green Estate of Butler, This beautifully presented home is within easy reach of all the local amenities including Butlers new train station and Centro shopping precinct.

CONTACTS Paul Turner/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0400 072 005/0421 277 366 EMAIL paul.turner@peard.com.au

Butler 2 Braemar Approach

From $569,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 1 Centella Circle

From $849,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

You will be spell bound by the beauty and presentation of Canning Vale wonderful 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home plus 10 Caribbean Approach this study. Spacious open plan living areas with formal dining and

Canning Vale 10 Vere Parkway

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $749,000

Canning Vale 2/18 Malting Corner

From $489,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

lounge add a simple yet sophisticated elegance to this grand home. Double lock up garages with huge store area and a neat and tidy backyard. For your private viewing call Jemima Botha today!

CONTACT Jemima Botha

From $649,000

DOWNSIZE TO CAMBRIDGE WATERS! And enjoy this beautiful modern home perfect as an investment, 1st home buyers starter home or downsizing to a spacious and well situated property. Boasting 3 double bedrooms all with BIRs, air conditioning, open plan living, & alfresco. Located only minutes from shops, transport, local schools, restaurants, parks and lakes.CONTACT Jemima Botha

Canning Vale 7 Trinity Close

PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

A cleverly designed floor plan with vast living space will allow you to live in the lap of luxury whilst giving you the option of having visitors stay over in this 4/5 bedroomed home. Relax by the pool, entertain guests with a BBQ or stay cool & watch a movie in the endless options of living space this great home has to offer.

CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

Fantastic design If you are looking at having extended family living with you, parents or grown up kids or just want a huge family home with guest wing with a kitchenette, huge bedrooms, sep lounge, huge kitchen, alfresco dining, side access, solar panels, overlooking parklands.

CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

Located in one of the most desirable streets of Ranford Estate, this stunning 4x2 plus study home on a 609sqm block, is the one you have been waiting for!! Built in 2001, offering 240sqm of total living space.Ranford Primary School, playground, parks and public transport are literally at your door step.

CONTACT Pierre Leroy PHONE 0406 473 048 EMAIL pierre.leroy@peard.com.au

Be quick to view this amazing quality home! Located in the exclusive Cambridge Waters Estate surrounded by beautiful new modern homes. This home is perfectly located close to shopping, restaurants & parklands. Everything is right at your fingertips, there is no need to want for anything more when moving into this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home!

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

FOR SALE Canning Vale 12 Karri Avenue

$1.278 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Be the first to view this fantastic triple storey home. This home has all the features including; a 3 car garage, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & powder room downstairs, a huge study that would be great as a home office with built in cupboards.Call Karen Willis on 0437 704 427 CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

Canning Vale 17 Cotula Way

Offers Over $1,200,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Your perfect home has just hit the market, ticking all the Canning Vale from a large country style kitchen to big bedrooms on 17 Eucalyptus Boulevard boxes, a big block offering rear access plus more than you can

Canning Vale 20 Treetop Circle

bed 4 bath 2 car 3

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $699,000

Canning Vale 25 Draycott Loop

$675,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 49 Samphire Road

Fr $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

imagine. This home is a must see, be sure to view this weekend, you wont be disappointed with this rare style property which is perfect for your family.

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Located in Ranford Estate in a quiet street, this stunning 4x2 home is in immaculate condition!!! Built in 2001 on a generous 701 m2 block, offering 266m2 of total living space.

This home has so much to offer. Great and safe neighbourhood, close to Ranford primary school, shops and transport.Call Pierre now to organise a viewing!

CONTACT Pierre Leroy PHONE 0406 473 048 EMAIL pierre.leroy@peard.com.au

In this magnificent location in Livingston Park, set amongst other prestigious properties is this beautiful two storey home.

4 huge bedrooms with robes and walk-in to the master, 2 bathrooms, separate formal lounge and dining, huge open plan living. The kitchen is a great size with lots of cupboards and bench space. Amazing value. Call Karen Willis now to view this amazing property! CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 043 7 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

$850,000

Canning Vale 37 Lomandra Drive

From $970,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Carabooda 54 Pipidinny Road

$1.075 Million neg bed 3 bath 1 car 1

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! This is an absolutely stunning home in one of the most prestigious estates in Canning Vale. Five big bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3 toilets. Fantastic living area with soaring ceilings, amazing solid timber floors, modern kitchen, formal lounge /dining with gas fireplace, sep theatre. Spectacular outdoor area with below-ground pool and spa - a must view! CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

Relax in your own private tropical paradise in the heart of Canning Vale! This beautiful, renovated home features a modest frontage with well-maintained gardens that conceals the real riches within! Set on a massive 1036sqm block, this large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is perfect for the distinguished buyer.

CONTACT Alexander Moss PHONE 0423 919 066 EMAIL alexander.moss@peard.com.au

This is the house for you! Set in prestigious Livingston Park.Beautiful entry with high ceilings 4 extra large bedrooms. Bedrooms 2, 3, 4 all have built in robes and roller shutters. Huge master bedroom with large en-suite. Separate study. Beautiful lounge and dining.Amazing kitchen lots of cupboard and bench space with extra display cabinet and 2nd Kitchen in garage. CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

2.02 hectares of picture perfect Rural land with the most gorgeously renovated 3 bedroom, 1940 cottage some of the special features include original polished Wandoo floor boards, high ceilings, wide, new, verandahs all round and massive party sized alfresco area and a very special shed with a bathroom, storeroom and granny flat style accommodation.

CONTACT Deb Treloar PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Beautifully presented and generous in its proportions, this 4 Carine + Study Home creates a fabulous environment for family 10 Lake Carine Gardens Bed living and entertaining. Boasting a huge workshop, double

Carine 5 Holmesfield Crescent

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $1.175 Million

Carine 65 Silica Road

From $749,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

Carramar 16 Glenfine Way

Offers over $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

garage, plus parking for boat or caravan, and enviously located on a 1008sqm block surrounded by quality designer homes only steps to Carine Open Space.

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

From $949,000

This very affordable 4 bedroom home boasts a highly desired location across from Fred Marsh Oval & steps to Carine Primary & High Schools & minutes from Carine Open Space. A must to inspect, this home features timber flooring, open-plan living, built-in robes in all bedrooms, plus a fully enclosed private yard which offers a blank canvas for you to create great entertaining areas with room to put in a pool (STCA). You'll need to act fast as this CONTACT Karen Riches one is all set to go!

Land size 700sqm PHONE 0408 646 651

Carine 8 Parant Place

You will love this fantastic family home with great size below ground solar heated pool, ideal for those hot summer days.

This gorgeous 4x2 home has just been freshly painted & has great sized bedrooms, all with robes. Short walk to local schools, shops & lovely parks. Situated in a quiet street on 610sqm block.

Carramar 17 Mallina Circuit

EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

CONTACT Sandy Watts PHONE 0412 448 891 EMAIL sandy.watts@peard.com.au

From $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

$799,000 - $839,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Beautifully designed Scott Park home. 4 spacious brms all Carramar built in robes, 2 modern bathrooms, theatre room, 42 Westwood Meander with stunning open plan living areas with a well-appointed large

Champion Lakes 24 Gertrude Avenue

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $659,000

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kitchen & stainless steel appliances, overlooking the casual meals and family room which lead out to 2 fantastic alfrescos with extensive paving and an awesome solar heated swimming pool.

CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

From $829,000

This deluxe modern 2012 Built 2-level residence has been designed as the ultimate downsizer or low maintenance family home with ability to lock up and leave. You will be delighted by the well-considered floor plan that capitalizes on the sunny northern paved rear courtyard, with on-trend stacker doors sliding away to give an open air feeling and adding an extra dimension from the living area to the cedar-lined alfresco entertaining area. Located within walking distance to all Carine's amenities.

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Located in South Carine on the Karrinyup border near the Lake Karrinyup Country Club. This stylish home is a freshly rejuvenated four bed two bath solid family home in a much sought after community minded neighbourhood. Sleek stylish lounge overlooks the beautifully maintained front garden & park. The formal dining area has access to the rear alfresco & creates a great transition from indoor to outdoor entertaining. Block 702sqm CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au

This Stunning 5x3 family home has EVERY box ticked. From the supreme quality of the build and fittings, to the tranquillity of the beautiful garden oasis including , huge patio alfresco entertaining area, sparkling pool plus well manicured lawn for the children & family pet to play.

So sit back, relax take a sip of wine whilst watching the children play in this CONTACT Diane Williamson resort style family home!

PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

Beautifully located, this elevated Webb-Brown Neaves family home on a 2 and a half acre block with future re-zoning potential. Features: 4 double sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Open plan kitchen/meals, family room and games room, 50x25ft rain water tank, 3 phase electricity, Gas and scheme water, Good views & close to schools, shopping centres &transport.

CONTACT Eric Fernandes PHONE 0421 074 963 EMAIL eric.fernandes@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Churchlands 8/7 Waterway Court

From $479,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Coogee 7 Parakeet Way

$1,900,000 bed 5 bath 4 car 2

Cooloongup 13b Meadow Court

$339,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Currambine 38 Nashville Loop

$549,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Are you seeking the perfect investment or city escape?

Then this immaculate 2 bedroom x 1 bathroom ground floor unit in an absolute lakeside complex featuring a glistening below-ground pool, & lovely mature, shaded gardens with a tranquil gazebo - is sure to impress! A pleasure to present!

CONTACT Belinda Lawrence PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

Set high on the hill overlooking parkland with panoramic ocean views this amazing triple storey home; 5 bedrooms (or 4 plus study), 4 bathrooms is really something special. Full Federation in every detail from lead light windows, to solid timber floors with too many amazing extras to list! Award winner building & home design of the year 2000!

CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

Are you looking for your very own affordable home that comes complete with ducted air-conditioning? Then this is the home for you!Neat and tidy inside and out, your new home is located smack in the middle of all the things that make the prestigious Woodbridge Estate the perfect place to live.

CONTACT Ken Gosper PHONE 0447 741 974 EMAIL ken.gosper@peard.com.au

A great opportunity to get into this sought after growing suburb. An attractive modern townhouse in the heart of Currambine, located near shops, restaurants, transport, freeway, parks and schools, this is likely to be snapped up.

Neutral & fresh presentation throughout! If you're looking for a low maintenance home in this fantastic suburb or an investment property, this CONTACT Berny Wales is the one!

PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

Clarkson 2 Warby Lane

$429,000-$449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Coolbinia 69 Elstree Avenue

From $3.75 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 3

Craigie 13 Corima Place

From $499,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 3

Darch 26 Sandringham Drive

From $589,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Youll love the peace and beauty this property has to offer.

Tucked away in a quiet elevated location next to park and close to schools, set on huge 715sqm block with double carport. This superbly appointed family home has so much to offer with an amazing outdoor entertaining area, perfect place to share memorable times with family & friends.

CONTACT Alba Gurney PHONE 0400 097 760 EMAIL alba.gurney@peard.com.au

Located on a massive 1166sqm block, on the corner of the iconic Carnarvon Crescent, this majestic Zorzi built executive residence offers a palatial 693sqm of stylish, elegant living.

The dimensions of this very substantial property ensure that the first impression is a statement of opulence, grandeur and spaciousness.

CONTACT Paul & Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391 - 0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

With not a cent to spend this 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 w/cs home ideally located within a quiet Craigie cul-de-sac is sure to impress! Within walking distance to the local shops, medical centre, primary school, transport and park it really is the perfect family/investment home. Be quick to secure this lovely neat and tidy home today as properties of this calibre don't come along every day.

CONTACT Belinda Lawrence PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

PRESENTATION AND LOCATION ALL IN ONE!Situated in the most convenient location, this wonderful home has all that you need. Step through the double door entry to discover the open plan living and privacy this home has to offer, not to mention how perfect this house sits on this 440sqm approx block. Great for entertaining on those summer days with a below ground pool and alfresco. This home is in such a sought after suburb and with great access to all amenities, this is definitely not one you can miss! CONTACT Sarah Craig PHONE 0409 685 665 EMAIL sarah.craig@peard.com.au april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Darch 143 Landsdale Road

From $589,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

This 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home is in the perfect location.

Perfect for the investor or 1st home buyer make it yours before its too late!!

CONTACT Sarah Craig PHONE 0409 685 665 EMAIL sarah.craig@peard.com.au

Like new architect designed street front townhouse with quality Doubleview style to impress. A functional open plan layout, vogue décor 10/150 Flamborough Street and throughout and all the extras. A must inspect & a funky finish

From $699,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 2/244 Wilding Street

$499,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Doubleview 37a Paramatta Road

From $429,000

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that is all class!! So much class and a super Doubleview location with easy freeway access with both Innaloo and Karrinyup shopping centres nearby. A must inspect!!

Doubleview 1/142 Ewen Street

Offers bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Doubleview 2/217 Herbert Street

From $389,000

CONTACT Jesse Bullied PHONE 0422 335 594 EMAIL jesse.bullied@peard.com.au

This 288sqm rare parcel of land is located on a quiet street in a secure position and only a few minutes away from an abundance of local and Major Shopping centres, fantastic schools, and only minutes to Perth’s best beaches, easy access to the freeway and public transport. This rear block has potential second storey views from its elevated position and laneway access. Build your dream home on this fantastic piece of strata titled land and enjoy the many benefits this outstanding Suburb and Location have to offer.

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Build your dream home on this exceptionally located rear lot, totally private and secure with ROW access. Superb location, with just a short stroll to magnificent parklands and open spaces. This often sought but seldom found site won’t last so don’t delay, Lot Size: 305 m2, Clean R O W lane access, Close to all amenities (All lot dimensions as shown are approximations) CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Ideal for first Home Buyers & Investors Group of 4, fantastic location great for first home buyers or investors. Very affordable & guaranties to spark some interest

Low maintenance street front townhouse in a fantastic Doubleview location packed with stylish finishes. If you’re looking for a well maintained & modern home that is close to everything you need…then look no further! Situated in a tidy and secure group of three, it has a functional & spacious floor plan and tastefully finished with neutral tones throughout, this townhouse even boasts ocean views from its elevated position, making for the perfect family home!

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Doubleview 36a Beatrice Street

From $620,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 85b Paramatta Road

From $780,000

Circle This One! Featuring an open plan living area, divine kitchen and perfectly positioned within walking distance to gourmet shops & cafe’s, this 3x2 home is the low maintenance, no fuss lifestyle you’ve been looking for.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Two adjacent green title blocks, arguably the best Doubleview has on offer. Both 489sqm, with 11m frontage and approx. 44m deep, with an abundance of possibility to build your dream home with potential second storey views. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy the many benefits this outstanding Suburb and Location have to offer….so call your builder and come on over.

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Doubleview 169a Wilding Street

From $779,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Duncraig 17 Shalvey Close

$1.089 - $1.149 Million bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Duncraig 6 Stenness Place

From $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Ellenbrook 24 Arbor Drive

From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Stylish and low maintenance family home with multiple and spacious living areas and quality city views. Offering the perfect lifestyle with this elevated lock up and leave home, this perfect outdoor entertainer really is a must see!! Super Doubleview location with easy freeway access, and within reach is major shopping centres, schools, parks, cafes, restaurants and entertainment, with no common areas or strata fees whatsoever!

Doubleview 87a Paramatta Road

From $789,000

CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Why settle for a house when you can buy a mansion! With large living areas, 5 big bedrooms plus study, 3 bathrooms & amazing space to spread out in! The most distinctive feature of this house is the enormous size of every room be it the living areas or the bedrooms! Whats more by enclosing the front yard the owners have created a big outdoor space as well as a enough room for a pool should you want to put one in. The floorplan of the house has been cleverly designed so that all the living areas not only flow out to CONTACT Namita Mehra the outdoors but also interlink PHONE 0409 920 737 with each other!

EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Duncraig 32 Plumosa Mews

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac in a desirable Duncraig pocket, surrounded by well-maintained homes this attractive 4 bedroom (or 3 plus study), 2 bathroom home is fully renovated and ready for you to move straight in!

The fantastic outdoor entertaining area is a star attraction here. Extra large in size, it features a high pitched roof, caf blinds & a ceiling fan. A great home for young families, couples & discerning investors.

We welcome you to view this stylish property today!

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Edgewater 31 St Clair Circle

This ideally located ex display family home complete with the white picket fence is the best located and best value for money home on the market in the very sought after location of Charlottes Vineyard. There is simply nothing that is required to do in this perfect family home except simply move in and enjoy the quality and location that it has to offer.

CONTACT Rod McDougall

Ellenbrook 6 Stott Way

PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

$1.2 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 2

END DATE SALE bed 5 bath 2 car 2

From $639,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Now’s your chance to secure one of two (or both!) rare blocks of land in the highly sought after suburb of South Doubleview. Set in a commanding position, elevated on the hill, are two adjacent green title blocks, arguably the best Doubleview has on offer. Both 489sqm, with 11m frontage and approx. 44m deep, you’ll have an abundance of possibility to design & build your dream home on the hill, and have potential second storey views, set amongst the million dollar residences high on the hill.

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Nestled in beautiful Plumosa Mews on a large block just over 600sqm this home is adjacent to Carine Glades Shopping Centre and next to beautiful Juniper Park. Around the corner is Carine Open Space Playing Fields. Further, there are great schools like Davallia and Carine with buses to private schools right outside. Warwick cinemas are a stones throw away, you are close to Perths most beautiful beaches and the train station is up the road. It really is an exclusive location.

CONTACT Mick Evans PHONE 0417 933 620 EMAIL mick.evans@peard.com.au

SHE’S A BIG ONE!!!

This family 5x2 home is large & offers heaps of space! Sitting on an 873 m2 block. Multiple living zones, home office or 5th brm. Large master brm. Theatre, family meals & living, 3 double minor brms with large extension to the rear, perfect kid’s zone or granny flat! Large patio ent area with BGP! Homes this big in Edgewater CONTACT Tony Mullen generate a lot of interest so PHONE 0402 020 331 don’t delay!!

EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au

This family home has everything you need as well as a fully equipped granny flat under the main roof. Enter and be impressed by the functional floor plan consisting of generous sized bedrooms, separate living rooms, formal dining room and outdoor alfresco entertaining area and loads of grass.

This property is unique and is not be missed!

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FOR SALE Ellenbrook 52 Geographe Loop

$629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Greenwood 4 Cantua Court

From $665,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Greenwood 47 Elmhurst Way

From $569,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

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Be prepared to be impressed by the quality and style of this near new contemporary home. Boasting generous bedrooms, a Hollywood inspired walk in robe, top quality kitchen with stone bench tops and a walk in larder, and a lock up store room combined with drive through access. With a functional floor plan combined with a touch of luxury and a unique design, this ones hard CONTACT Fiona Moir to beat!

PHONE 0429 294 850

Floreat 1 Kirwan Street

This beautifully renovated 4 x2 home with a generous 773sqm block is positioned in an elevated and quiet cul de sac, enjoying the proximity to public amenities, parks and school. Living areas which connect to the outdoor entertaining area, kitchen is centrally located, minor bedrooms are all well sized, split system air con units & built in gas heating.

Manicured & reticulated gardens. For more details contact us today.

Greenwood 411 Warwick Road

EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403 809 209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

End Date Sale bed 2 bath 1 car 2

From $645,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

High on the Hill! This spacious 4 bed home includes a sparkling pool & an wonderful elevated position which enjoys the tree top inland view of the suburb. Patio includes a built in servery area & over looks the sparkling salt water swimming poo. The elevated 688sqm block has a front brick screen wall which has created both privacy to the property as well as providing a practical & level front courtyard. Access to public transport, schools, parks & shops are all close by.

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403 809 209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

Greenwood 50 Sherington Road

This spacious double storey family home enjoys quality finishes throughout, with an elegant portico entry leading to a spacious formal lounge and dining room, adjacent to the home office and powder room.

With dual entry through to the kitchen, casual dining and family lounge the neutral tones and quality Zuccarr stone flooring are carried through to a large theatre or games room. This spacious family room & casual dining area create a sense of light & space with access to the pool & alfresco entertaining.

CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

Harrisdale 16 Northerly Drive

From $629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

From $950,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Escape the hustle and bustle without leaving the city, perfectly located just minutes from the beach as well as the close proximity to the city, this 2x1 plus sleep out home offers a fantastic lifestyle opportunity. This home has been designed to be used all year round with great outdoor entertaining spaces including a decked pool area.

CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

2 rentals in 1! Earning $750 rental income a week. The fully renovated front 3x1 home rents at $450 pw. The 2010 built 1x1 rear home rents at $300pw. Both leases are currently periodic, however should an investor purchase this property then both tenants are keen to stay on with fixed term leases. Rendered 3x1 with renovated kitchen, bathroom & split system air con. 1x1 with modern design, built in 2010, modern kitchen.

For more details contact us today.

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403809209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

This beautifully renovated home has a lovely elevated North facing position. Very comfortable living with its open plan living & stunning kitchen which overlooks the huge outdoor entertaining area & spacious backyard & workshop. 4 bedrooms, master bedroom has a wall of built in robes as well as a stylish new ensuite bathroom. Modern decor, quality window treatments & lighting plus the beautiful timber flooring.

This home must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/0403 809 209 PHONE 0403 809 445/ EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

Every room of this home is built for comfort on a large scale.

Beautifully appointed and focusing on easy living and entertaining. Features are open plan, high ceilings, kitchen with butlers pantry, large main bedroom with en-suite & spa, entertainment, family, games, dining room, 8 person LA Spa and more. Call Rob. CONTACT Rob Farmer PHONE 0433 521 305 EMAIL rob.farmer@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Harrisdale 17 Victory Street

From $535,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Heathridge 7 Penguin Close

$459,000-$499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Hillarys 10 Cornfield Place

From $849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 6 The Corniche

$2.5 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

New 3 X 2, Would suit first home buyer or FIFO/ Investor buyer. R/C A/C family room, premium fittings t/out. Essa Stone bench top, plenty cupboards & S/S Dishwasher. Easy care retic gardens & alfresco.Close to Parklands & lake.

Qualifies for $10K FHOG grant. Lifestyle living starts here. For your private viewing contact: Trevor & Prem Wills now on: 0413 831 324!

CONTACT Trevor & Prem Wills

Heathridge 4B Noetia Court

Whether this is your first home, last home or an addition to your investment portfolio, this ticks all the boxes!

Conveniently close to shopping centres, transport, beautiful beaches and easy access to Joondalup and the freeway.

Located in a quiet culdesac with a country feel is an opportunity to add value with a personal touch!

Hillarys 1 Ranford Way

PHONE 0413831324-0438455200 EMAIL trevor.wills@peard.com.au

CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

From $739,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Built as a display home in 1993 this property was given extra attention to quality of both fixtures & finishes & given some extra special attention utilising only their best trades people to build (in their words) The Marsanne could be equally at home in the south of France as it is in the Mediterranean environment of Western Australia. Tightly held by one loving owner for the past 20 years, this property has been beautifully maintained & is in immaculate condition.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 12 Long Reef Place

Located in Harbour Rise, amongst the most prestigious of homes on The Corniche. Consisting of 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate home office, purpose built home theatre, big open plan living incorporating both formal & informal areas to the central state of the art kitchen finished in beautiful Cherry wood with stone tops adjoining the bar service area to the cedar lined alfresco with European courtyards. Phone now for your personal inspection.

Hillarys 7 Long Reef Place

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

$2.280 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$1.1 Million

This fantastically priced duplex half, is set in a great location.

Situated in a quiet culdesac with beautiful views this three bedroom, one bathroom property offers a spacious kitchen, renovated bathroom, new carpets, freshly painted, outdoor patio area & plenty of room for additional parking or grassed area! . You won't buy better in this location so register your interest today, at this price, this wont last!

CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

The choices are all yours to either rent, renovate or re develop this awesome corner location opposite the new Hillarys Parkside Estate.

Currently consists of a 1977 built 3 x 2 in average condition with lockup garage and a below ground pool, allowing you to reside or rent while you organise your plans and approvals for your extensions, renovations or your dream home. The 666sqm lot, makes for a unique redevelopment opportunity.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Chinese art or practice of creating harmonious surroundings that enhance the balance of ying & yang, determining the sitting of a house.

Every detail has been given during the fully consulted architectural design/build that took place over 3 painstaking years to complete this very special & unique residence. The energy flows have been given the utmost priority to allow for a healthy & prosperous lifestyle for all those that reside. The home is located one from the beach, offering beautiful ocean vistas.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

One of only on offer for sale level 742 square metre lot never to be repeated. Located just one street from the beautiful white sands and deep turquoise waters of the Whitfords beachfront. The lot is surround by arguably some of Hillarys finest residences. It is no wonder with the fantastic lifestyle the beaches, parklands, marina, boat harbour, restaurants, cafes, shopping centres, transport & easy freeway access this location has to offer.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Hillarys 12 Orbell Road

From $795,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 16 Tenerife Boulevard

From $1.195 Million bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Location Location! This gorgeous 3 brm plus study, 2 bathroom family home is just minutes to the beach & the Hillarys Marina. Beautifully renovated & presented this value packed home offers the potential buyer the addition of a separate utility room & work shed with own access & parking, just perfect for the tradesman, home business, teenagers retreat or potential granny flat. Some of the other many features of the property include ducted air-con, security system, bamboo timber flooring, 745 sqm block plus more.

CONTACT Kathy Clement PHONE 0403 539 820 EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au

Quality built residence by Craig Sheiles, very close to the waterfront with all the fantastic facilities of the Hillarys Boat Harbour. This home has a beachy limestone facade giving the property a true harbour side presence.Internally finished with quality fixtures, fittings and with beautiful porcelain flooring.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 130 Broadbeach Boulevard

From $1.15 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 24 Mallorca Avenue

From $1.195 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Bargain buying 2 bed, 2 bath apartment investment in Hillarys Harbour complex now available. *Can be lived in 314/68 Southside Drive Hillarys after March 2018* Currently subject to leaseback agreement

Hillarys 36 Founders Lane

bed 2 bath 2 car 1

bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$375,000

Hillarys 50 The Corniche

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to Hillarys Harbour Resort. This fully managed apartment would make a great no fuss addition to any property portfolio.

With a no stress guaranteed income of $4125 per quarter after all outgoings. CONTACT Ben Hanson Blue chip investment PHONE 0402 785 410 cash buyers only. EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

$2.45 Million

Architecturally built and designed residence located in one of Harbour Rise Estates finest addresses. Accompanying finishes & specifications are of a superlative level, presenting timeless luxury with an awe inspiring residential decadence. Stunning ocean, marina & parkland views located high on the rise with prestigious street appeal & presence offering a sunny North Westerly aspect in a commanding CONTACT Jeff Coghill position at the head of a quiet PHONE 0412 928 643 cul-de-sac.

EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 51 Deverall Square

$1.05 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Stunning The Tuscany by Ross North Homes. Quality single level family home in a fantastic location looking out over the beautiful lush green Flinders Park and only a short stroll to the crystal turquoise waters of Whitfords Beach. Family friendly residence offers 4 double bedrooms all with built in robes, 2 generous bathrooms plus separate study. Homes available in prestigious Whitfords Beach Estate are few and far between making them very sought after, be sure you act quickly on this opportunity.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Located on an easy care 450sqm lot, one street from the coast & a stroll to fantastic beaches, marina, boat harbour, cafes & restaurants. A variety of beautiful timbers & finishes both inside & outside the home, solid polished floor boards, staircase, lined alfresco & decking all enhancing a natural coastal feel, while utilising a great floor plan offering a total 4 beds 2 baths with large open plan living areas, spacious kitchen, central Island benc, meals, family room, big adjoining alfresco, outdoor entertaining & private backyard CONTACT Jeff Coghill plus a double garage.

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

With a facade of a European Sanctuary on a grand scale, utilising a very unique 805 square meter corner site with a north west aspect, gazing out over the beautiful white beaches of Whitfords, Pinnaroo Point & the stunning deep blues & turquoise of the Indian Ocean as far as the eye can sea. Quality & finish can only be described as opulent & royal. The only way to truly understand the quality & lifestyle that is on offer here is to inspect.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Welcome to this brilliantly designed, elegant and classy residence. It is stylish and most comfortable and has a lovely family glow as soon as you enter. This magnificent home has only had the one ownership. These generous owners have now made their entire property available to you.

CONTACT Michael Evans PHONE 0417 933 620 EMAIL mick.evans@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Iluka 2 Hayling Road

From $1.159 Million bed 5 bath 3 car 4

Iluka 30 Venice Entrance

From $1.25 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Iluka 465 Burns Beach Road

$565,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Iluka 64 Silversands Drive

From $1.35 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 3

*** BE QUICK! BUYERS CIRCLING! *** Enviably situated in one of Ilukas highset location with panoramic inland views, this exemplary residence defines excellence and ensures harmonious family living. Behind a pillared fence and with the benefit of an extra large triple garage, the street appeal is Grand and commands your attention!

CONTACT Jay Dass

Iluka 21 Anguilla Gardens

SPACIOUS, STYLISH AND SENSATIONAL !!

Generous in size and meticulously presented, this residence is the perfect family home with 4 big bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, home theatre, separate games, upstairs retreat and a spacious balcony with north facing ocean views. Big alfresco overlooking large grassed area - perfect for kids and pets. Don't miss this one !! CONTACT Todd Utley

Iluka 32 Coronado Ridge

NORTHERN OCEAN VIEW BLOCK !!

Looking for an opportunity to build your dream home? Don't miss out on this level 565m2 block in a prime location and within walking distance to the beach and parklands. Boasting a northern aspect with ocean views, the site is symmetrical in shape and has an 18 metre frontage.

Iluka 490 Shenton Avenue

PHONE 0407 205 421 EMAIL jay.dass@peard.com.au

PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

A CUT ABOVE THE REST This custom designed French Provincial residence commands attention with it’s unique, beautiful façade and high quality substance throughout. Located just footsteps from the beach, the home will spoil you with sweeping ocean views, generous living areas, a triple garage plus extra boat parking and a luxurious heated CONTACT Todd Utley pool. Truly ‘something PHONE 0417 910 967 special’.

EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

From $1,175,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $1.039 Million bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Iluka 9 Deerfield Place

From $2 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 4

RESORT STYLE OASIS!!

Located just metres from parklands and seaside walk ways is this exquisitely presented residence, privately set behind secure gates that access its charmingly landscaped north facing front garden. With a functional design the home boasts a perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living extending well into the CONTACT Todd Utley alfresco areas for impressive PHONE 0417 910 967 home entertaining. EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

SERENE BUSHLAND VIEWS !!

Immaculately presented double storey home backing onto Iluka's serene nature reserve. Boasting 4 big bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 separate living areas and a huge balcony with extensive inland views. Great outdoor area with plenty of room for a pool on a 730m2 block !!

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

THE BEST BUY… BY THE BEACH ! Located just 4 homes from the beach front, this stunning 3 bed, 2 bathe residence offers the seaside lifestyle at an affordable price. Includes study, upstairs entertaining, a glorious alfresco overlooking a pool - all on a 697m2 block. A quality built home by Webb & Browne Neaves!

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

OVERTAKING THE JONES’S! A commanding street presence in an irreplaceable location is just the tip of the ice-burg for this spectacularly designed home. Totally striking in its modernity, this residential masterpiece offers every luxurious extra while maintaining a practical aspect to aid everyday living. This is definitely one of the best CONTACT Todd Utley homes you’ll see !!

PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Karrinyup 3 Stoneman Street

From $1.259 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

GRAND-SCALE LUXURY MODERN LIVING, Perfect Park & Lake Location

Leigh Wilson 0410 056 092 leigh.wilson@peard.com.au

Every now and then a home of breathtaking style and quality enters the market. A classy 2 year old architecturally designed home, step inside and you are greeted by a double storey entry void and opulent staircase... A home of unrivalled luxury and proportion. Set on an easy care block, just a short walk to the tranquil waters of Lake Gwelup Reserve, this modern, contemporary family home features living and accommodation spaces over two levels. An entertainer's paradise, approx 371sqms of home is designed to allow seamless movement between indoors and out.With a feeling of warmth and laid-back luxury, the ambience is casual and contemporary, this is a home that will welcome family and friends for years to come.

Investors take note Innaloo located trendy villa in a boutique complex of 3. This 3x1 338A Scarborough Beach Road Well features a superb kitchen, open plan living area and massive

$540,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Karrinyup 8b Worner Crescent

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front courtyard. Currently leased to very good tenants at $500 per week until 18th Jan 2015.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Welcome to this immaculately presented townhouse and it is less than 7 years old. Rear location with inland views this property is whisper quiet. You are also close to schools, shops, parks and public transport, simply ideal.

CONTACT Mick Evans PHONE 0417 933 620 EMAIL mick.evans@peard.com.au

Kallaroo 8 Manly Vale

From $1.15 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Kingsley 15 Stoneykirk Loop

From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Return home after work to a sanctuary of peace & quiet in the North Shore home set in an enviable cul de sac locale just minutes from all your amenities. Finished with flair this stunning two storey well designed generously proportioned 4 bed, study, 3 bath home is a winner for those who appreciate living in luxury & entertaining in style. The property has recently been the subject of a stunning makeover, the calibre of which is evident from the moment you walk through the front door & includes reverse cycle air con CONTACT Sheila Stritch & security alarm.

PHONE 0412 212 748 EMAIL sheila.stritch@peard.com.au

Live the high life in this grand Kingsley home nestled in a quiet location. Complete with 4 big bedrooms, (all with birs) two separate bathrooms plus a separate study. Open plan kitchen, meals, family and games room, plus private, established gardens. Walk to parks, primary, transport and located in Woodvale College catchment.

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Kingsley 2 Alderhaus Drive

From $549,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Kingsley 25 Dalton Crescent

From $699,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Kinross 11 Wishaw Loop

END DATE SALE bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Langford 17A Finch Close

From $269,000

THIS IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM HOME SITS ON A LARGE 710M2 CORNER BLOCK & HAS A WONDERFUL OPEN FEEL WITH NATURE AT YOUR DOORSTEP. OPPOSITE GOOLLELAL PRIMARY SCHOOL & LOCAL PARK & BUSHLAND THIS HOME IS SURE TO IMPRESS.SET IN THE HEART OF THIS THRIVING SUBURB & CLOSE TO ALL MAJOR FACILITIES YOU MUST VIEW THIS HOME TO APPRECIATE WHAT IS ON OFFER! CONTACT James Kennedy PHONE 0421 420 450 EMAIL james.kennedy@peard.com.au

Kingsley 24 Aviemore Loop

From $779,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This immaculate family home will please the most particular of buyers with plenty of renovation & attention to detail, spacious living areas, high ceilings & wonderful outdoors. Renovated kitchen overlooks the pool & outdoor entertaining areas. Fantastic location located in one of Kingsleys best streets, stroll to Lake Goollelal, a variety of parklands, Kingsley shopping centre & primary schools.

Ducted air con, indoor & outdoor gas points, security screen CONTACT Shane Capelli doors & so much more!!

Block 765 sqm - Year 1988 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

BE SURE TO VIEW THIS VERY SPECIAL & UNIQUE SPLIT LEVEL PROPERTY SET IN A SOUGHT AFTER COMMANDING POCKET WITHIN THIS THRIVING SUBURB! WITH MANY FEATURES & BENEFITS THIS HOME IS TRULY ONE THAT MUST BE VIEWED. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THAT SPECIAL HOME WITH LOADS OF CHARACTER & CHARM IN A SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION THEN YOU MUST VIEW THIS WONDERFUL PROPERTY!

What a perfectly located parcel of land. Survey strata land Kingsley sqm in size. Build your dream home, with views of 56B Shepherds Bush Drive 450 Shepherds natural bushland and located close to shops,

LOCATION! LOCATION!

Landsdale 42 The Broadview

From $429,000

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

CONTACT James Kennedy PHONE 0421 420 450 EMAIL james.kennedy@peard.com.au

This lovely BIG family home is situated in one of the ‘BEST’ streets of Kinross. Superbly presented, all it needs is a family to enjoy & to make the most of the stunning outdoor entertaining area.

CONTACTS Anne Dearson/Lyn Stowe PHONE 0417 773 490/0405 109 113 EMAIL anne.dearson@peard.com.au

This newly created 616 SQM survey strata rear lot is all ready to build in a quiet residential cul-de-sac. The land has been cleared, all water corp and electrical utilities have been organized and paid for. Just pick your home and build your dream.

Contact me now for more information.

CONTACT Seroja Kasli PHONE 0404 036 333 EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au

parks, primary school and in Woodvale College Catchment area.

$998,000 bed 4 bath 4 car 2

Mandurah 12 Georgette Court

$495,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This truly magnificent four bedroom, four bathroom home located in a lovely part of Landsdale with lake & parkland views would have to be right up there amongst the best homes in Landsdale. This is a large luxurious home, yet it also gives a cosy homely feeling throughout. The home has been designed to take full advantage of the 631sqm block.

Buyers looking in this price range & wanting something special will not be disappointed with this outstanding property & viewing is a must.

CONTACT Ian Gardner PHONE 0408 910 417 EMAIL ian.gardner@peard.com.au

MEADOW SPRINGS: DON’T DREAM IT, LIVE IT. Meters to the Estuary rendered Ventura built family with 4 large bedroom 2 bath plus study high ceilings and open plan living. Large Alfresco, below ground pool and auto retic gardens.

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FOR SALE Mandurah 14 The Ridge

From $595,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 8 Arundel Drive

$369,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Mandurah 24 Branchfield Way

$945,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

HALLS HEAD(Seascapes), instant street appeal. All 4 bedrooms are doubles, with extra robes, and high ceilings are a feature throughout. Extra spacious living areas with huge family room, separate theatre plus activity room or study.Private outdoor area, dominated by fully glass fenced salt water pool with feature blade waterfall, undercover alfresco area CONTACT Paul Yates

Mandurah 2/22-24 Day Road

HALLS HEAD:There are two positive statements regarding this property:1. The location - 2. The price. The old adage of the worst house in the best street applies here! New buyers can only improve this property and add value, in this sought after location. The home consists of 4 good sized bedrooms 2 bathrooms, separate lounge and family room.

Mandurah 177 McLarty Road

PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

CONTACT Paul Yates PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

FALCON: SHEER CLASS Timeless elegance Webb & Brown- Neaves home on immaculate 2097m2 block. Immaculate presentation.

Side access to huge workshop. Stroll to Blue estuary waters.

Close to Schools and Shops.

CONTACT Irene Martindale PHONE 0417 355 257 EMAIL irene.martindale@peard.com.au

Buyers over $299,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

$399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Mandurah 29 Bortolo Drive

$349,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

MEADOW SPRINGS: Welcome to this outstanding 4 x 2 Mandurah home. Built by Celebration Homes it showcases style, 315 Pebble Beach Boulevard quality design and spacious family living.This property boasts many

Marangaroo 12 Thurburn Retreat

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $479,000

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features and is a must to see. Enjoy living in this home from dawn to dusk, summer through to winter.Perfect in every way.Close to Quarry Park, the Meadow Springs Golf Club, Shopping Centre and Schools. CONTACT Rick Uren PHONE 0414 779 834 EMAIL rick.uren@peard.com.au

Low $500,000's

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Gorgeous well looked after Villa with 3 good size bedrooms, built-ins and semi ensuite. Formal and casual living with spacious covered outdoor area. "NBN connected" Located close to all amenities and the CBD. CONTACTS Helen Clark/Michael Klyne PHONE 0433 621 468/0426 502 023 EMAIL helen.clark@peard.com.au

Halls Head: Ideal for the family and home handyman. Very well presented 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home . Separate lounge and good sized family room with feature brick walls.

Full length covered pergola is perfect for outdoor entertaining The home is currently tenanted by the perfect tenant who would love to stay...but will vacate if required.

CONTACT Paul Yates PHONE 0418 928 134 EMAIL paul.yates@peard.com.au

Don't miss your opportunity to view this property in popular Greenfields 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. On 740m2, there is a great size workshop, drive thru access via enclosed carport,room for boat or van.Keep your gardens lush all year round with water from a reticulated bore.

Periodical tenancy in place.

CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

Set in this peacefully elevated street with John Moloney Park, Highclere Medical/Dental & local shops all within a few minutes walk sits this solid built 4 bed 2 bath home on a big 683m2 block.

With a little TLC this home has huge potential both inside & out.

With Marangaroo growing fast & prices on the up this home is a super investment for both investors or first home buyers alike.

This property is currently tenanted till the end of June 2014.

CONTACT Steve Ryding PHONE 0400 441 272 EMAIL steve.ryding@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Marangaroo 84 Monash Circle

Offers bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Be sure to have this one on your viewing list. Very large family home with so much to offer With Kingsway shops, Alexander Heights shops and Rawlinson Primary School only a short drive away and Marangaroo Golf Course at your door step this great family home represents a golden opportunity in a fast growing suburb.

CONTACT Steve Ryding PHONE 0400 441 272 EMAIL steve.ryding@peard.com.au

Marigininiup 25 Pennygum Place

$1.6 Million bed 4 bath 4

For sale for the first time in 64 years by original owner! Second property from the beach in quiet elevated street. 1012 sqm (approx) of prime NORTH / SOUTH ASPECT land, 20 metre frontage room to build substantial ocean view family home with all the trimmings or potential to subdivide into 2 blocks, ( side by side?), build on one sell the other.

Ideally located to build with desirable private north facing garden, outdoor entertaining.

CONTACT Mary Peard PHONE 0407 151 153 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

Marmion 11B Beach Road

This beautifully constructed large quality home with its contemporary elevation is complemented by practicality in terms of both floor plan design and function. Located in the very sought after exclusive Marmion Cove Estate, a short stroll to the stunning Marmion coastline, beaches and the pristine Marine Park, plus local schools, shopping centre and transport.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill

Marmion 3A Leach Street

Presenting to you an absolutely picture perfect, meticulously Merriwa residence that is breathtaking in quality and attention 48 Seagrove Boulevard styled to detail. A substantially proportioned and cleverly zoned

Merriwa 7 Pennine Pass

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Marmion 1 Ozone Road

From $1.99 Million

Marmion 14 Verve Court

From $1.795 Million bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$439,000 - $459,000

OFFERS

CONTACT Tertius Du Toit PHONE 0416 239 306 EMAIL tertius.dutoit@peard.com.au

CONTACT Deb Treloar PHONE 0402 472 006 EMAIL deb.treloar@peard.com.au

Located just a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Indian Ocean; this sizable 479m2 individual (non strata) block is truly located in the perfect position to build your dream home!! Situated in the sought after coastal location of Beach Road, Marmion - opportunities like this are rare!

CONTACT Claire Ramsey PHONE 0416 329 004 EMAIL claire.ramsey@peard.com.au

Auction

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

layout is enhanced by a fantastic enclosed outdoor area fitted with caf blinds overlooking stunning low maintenance reticulated gardens with private parents retreat.

2.5 acres of splendor Finest landscaped gardens Thoroughly impressive quality residence The perfect granny flat

From $399,000

This unique block of land awaits a buyer with some vision to maximise the wonderful position & ocean views on offer at this iconic Leach Street address. It has great elevation above sea level, without huge retaining issues & the 344sqm building parcel + 96sqm of common driveway (440sqm) provides ample room to construct a home of substance. The home to the immediate west which is sharing the lot, is a recent quality built home - so you know that with the help of a designer you can maximise the wonderful ocean CONTACT Les Lindsay views that can be secured here. PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

Light & bright 4 x 2 in the heart of Seagrove Estate. Has had solar panels installed, so say goodbye to those expensive power bills. Escape the heat with the reverse cycle air conditioning & if you are looking for drive thru access, then look no further. Close to schools, shops & transport, & less than a 5 minute drive to the beach.

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FOR SALE Merriwa 8/4 Allum Green

From $309,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Mullaloo 1 Scaphella Avenue

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Mullaloo 2 Castella Way

Mid - High $900,000's bed 4 bath 2 car 2

An opportunity exists to secure the best unit in the complex Plenty of room to move , a rare find in this high demand sector of the market.Excellent Ground Floor Unit featuring 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning & Large Courtyard. Residents to be over 55 but any Investor can Purchase.

CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

Downsizing? Allow me to introduce a perfect, neat, secure home in a perfect location for all major amenities with local shopping ,vast parklands virtually on your doorstep.

Presenting 3 bedrooms 1 Bathroom separate w.c.Good size Lounge,Dining area, light, bright Kitchen, covered parking and relaxing gardens.

CONTACT Stephen Simpson PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au

Presenting an exceptional 2 storey home with superb floor plan to accommodate any growing family's needs and requirements.

Guaranteed to ensure a high standard of quality ocean side living by boasting 4 generous size Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms plus 1st. floor Parents retreat/Study AND ground floor Activity area, continuing on with a display home presentation of Formal Lounge & Dining leading through to open plan Kitchen, Meals and Family.

CONTACT Stephen Simpson Built 1989 PHONE 0408 944 282 EMAIL stephen.simpson@peard.com.au

Mount Hawthorn 17A Lynton Street

From $855,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

From $1.495 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 4

Mullaloo 39B Tellen Street

From $939,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Nollamara 430a Flinders Street

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

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definitely makes up for that! Ultimately this will suite the young couple starting out, those looking to downsize with super a low maintenance lifestyle or the FIFOs. CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au

CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

Sunning modern family home built by Peter Standard, and Mullaloo perfectly overlooking the beautiful dunes and 150 Oceanside Promenade positioned Indian Ocean. This exquisite residence encapsulates the

SECURE AND PURE CLASS Nollamara inside this villa and you will find very high ceilings and an 152A Ravenswood Drive Step executive fit out! A bit smaller than some but the prestige

$435,000 - $455,000

This lovely home exudes warmth and tranquillity. The open plan living areas downstairs opens onto a private courtyard.

The home has a very retreat like feel, with established gardens, limestone pillars and shaded areas where you can sit, entertain and enjoy with your family and friends.. The home has two separate living areas over two floors.

$409,000 - $439,000

ultimate in coastal living, being within walking distance to the iconic Mullaloo Beach, Mullaloo Beach Hotel & surf club.

CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

Fantastic opportunity to own a beautiful two storey in the awesome suburb of Mullaloo with its great schools, local & close by major shopping centres, natural bushland & beach side parks, sandy white beaches, hotel, restaurants, cafes, transport & easy access to the freeway, what more could you ask for? Maybe an as new home without all the hassles of finding a vacant lot, designing & building. This property will suit the most fastidious of buyers looking for low maintenance easy care lifestyle without CONTACT Jeff Coghill compromise to your high standards PHONE 0412 928 643 of living.

EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

RARE REAR DUPLEX This property would make a great starter for first home buyers entering the market or achieve a great rental return for those looking for a great investment. Located conveniently to all amenities and secure, the open plan interior leaves you wanting to take a deep breath of relief, this is the one for you!

CONTACT David Weir PHONE 0402 930 908 EMAIL david.weir@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE North Beach 1/112 Flora Terrace

High $1.3 Million bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Oakford 46 Lakeman Place

From $999,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Ocean Reef 6 Courageous Place

Auction bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Padbury 4 Hume Place

From $559,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

One look and youll be hooked, there is nothing that can match the sleek style of this stunning 3x2 abode. Enjoy the superb coastal lifestyle from a choice of living areas both inside and out, there is plenty of space amongst this tri-story home. In seconds you can be playing in the surf and the next minute enjoying fine dining along the coast. This premium location offers a large array of conveniences all just minutes from your doorstep.

CONTACTS Ben Keevers/Les Lindsay PHONE 0404 056 010/0407 420 384 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

What an opportunity to buy this magnificent homestead property in Oakford. Situated on almost 5 acres of paddocks and cleared land, this lovely 4x2 makes the perfect family home. Nestled in a quiet and peaceful cu-de- sac location you can have the country living feel, yet be close to Byford convenience.

CONTACT Eric Fernandes PHONE 0421 074 963 EMAIL eric.fernandes@peard.com.au

North Beach 8 Chrysostom

Auction bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Ocean Reef 21 Windward Loop

From $999,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Perched high above the roadside on 529sqm, at the northern end of much loved Chrysostom Street, this fully renovated, brick & tile character home has sweeping bush land views from within – never to be lost. Plus it is simply a short stroll down Saunders Street to the beach & the popular Soda cafÊ !This sensational home is a genuine sale & will suit young families or perhaps a professional couple, there is literally nothing to do except move in & enjoy the breathtaking views & unique coastal lifestyle.

CONTACT Les Lindsay Auction 12th April, 12pm.

PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

This expansive home exudes quality & style. With sweeping ocean views, high ceilings, solid timber floors & French doors separating 4 formal & informal living areas, it is perfectly suited to large families. Reverse cycle air conditioning, solar electric panels, multiple gas points, security alarm, Rinnai HWS with individual temperature controllers & so much more!!

CONTACT Shane Capelli Block 730 sqm Year 2002 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

A family sized paradise awaits with unbelievable breath taking ocean views from this fantastic 4x2 Ocean Reef home.

The granny flat in the backyard is the ideal teenagers retreat and can also cater to hosting extended family. There are plenty of conveniences close by including Currambine Shopping Centre. A stroll along the sand is just seconds away.

CONTACT David Lynch

OCEAN FRONT LIVING Ocean Reef level 483sqm ocean front block with 14.6 m frontage 69 Southern Cross Circle This faces the proposed Ocean Reef Marina and boasts its own

If you have been searching for the property with a beautiful homely feel and one you can simply move straight in & enjoy, then this could be the one! Situated on a large 756sqm block, this immaculately presented home comprises of; 4 bedrooms, master with walk in robe, Semi ensuite, 2 separate living areas, kitchen with stunning outlook to the backyard, ducted air con & gas bayonets for year round comfort, Solar hot water system, big outdoor entertaining area, Large grassed area, manicured gardents, retic from own CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil bore, sheds for added outdoor PHONE 0411103617 storage.

EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

Padbury 5 McKinlay Avenue

From $699,000

private entrance off the main road. Don't miss your chance to build your dream home in this high growth location !!

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

PHONE 0409 955 554 EMAIL david.lynch@peard.com.au

From $575,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to secure this beautifully presented 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home situated on a large 685sqm block in a whisper quiet, house proud street.

Boasting an ultra-convenient location within walking distance to local shops, parklands, transport and schools, this home is sure to impress.

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FOR SALE Padbury 10 Macdonald Avenue

From $595,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Pearsall 16 Boboli Way

From $675,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Perth 43/48 Mount Street

$629,000 - $669,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to secure this beautifully presented home situated on a large 713sqm block opposite leafy parklands. With nothing left to be done, this home is sure to please.

Boasting many features needed in todays lifestyle! Located opposite local parklands and so close to local shops, transport and schools and only a short drive to the beach, Hillarys Marina, Whitfords Shopping Centre and freeway.

CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

If you need room to move, then look no further. With 5 bedrooms, plus a separate study, 2 bathrooms and 3 living areas, this fabulous family home ticks all the boxes. This home has been completed with Daikin reverse-cycle air-conditioning (which can be zoned,) for all year round temperature control. The solar panels keep your electric bills low and are environmentally friendly. Close to great schools, parks, public transport and shops.

CONTACT Paul & Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391 - 0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

A fantastic renovation opportunity! Welcome to Mount Street. One of West Perths most exclusive addresses. An unbeatable location walking distance to some of Perths best attractions. This massive 2-bedroom apartment is oozing with potential. Bring your paintbrush & your creative flair and turn this property into exactly what you need it to be.

CONTACT Ryan Benade PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

Padbury 107 Forrest Road

From $679,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$419,000 - $449,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 1

From $599,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

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CONTACT Rob Davis PHONE 0439 843 776 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

touch of class. From the beautifully kept original flooring, to the thoughtfully designed and renovated kitchen, this single bedroom apartment is spacious, sunny & completely lovable in every way.

CONTACT Ryan Benade PHONE 0451 070 945 EMAIL ryan.benade@peard.com.au

Originally built in 1898 as a federation style warehouse and Perth used as the site for Perth's first radio station, this 44/569 Wellington Street later building has been transformed into a beautiful apartment

Port Kennedy 17 Athens Entrance

growing family. Is it time for you to start living the good life.

Its very rare to get a chance to own a quality family home like this.

EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

This wonderfully presented city loft apartment in the heart of Perth the action. A must see for all first home buyers, young 19/20-28 Robinson Avenue all professionals and investors alike. A touch of character with a

Family Loft Home by The Sea Port Kennedy is your chance to live your dream life. This 235sqm 158 Grand Ocean Boulevard Now Plunkett built loft home is a great opportunity for the

$585,000

Nestled opposite the stunning Simpson Park on a large 718sqm corner block, this immaculately presented home is just perfect for the growing family who needs space. With something to impress each member of the family, this big home is located within close proximity to shops, transport, schools & only a short drive to Hillarys Marina, Whitfords Shopping Centre CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil & the beach.

PHONE 0411 103 617

$469,000

complex. Situated on the top floor, number 44 is a double storey apartment with a style to match the city that never sleeps. Open living areas and spacious bedrooms.

CONTACT Ivan Helman PHONE 0421 416 144 EMAIL ivan.helman@peard.com.au

Nice big home on a good size block has just come available in lovely location of Kennedy Park. Superb kitchen, gas hot plate & range hood, ducted evaporative air con, solar panels, double lock up garage, stunning porcelain tiles throughout, roller shutters to the front of property.This home is approximately 205m2 of living & all situated on a 609m2 block.

CONTACT Vandy Russell PHONE 0424 937 034 EMAIL vandy.russell@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Port Kennedy 23 Bayside Boulevard

$225,000 - $245,000

All offers will be presented in this price range on this fantastic 403sqm block of land. Standing on the block the views to the golf park which are never to be built out, R40 coding which is limited to the 15 lots in this estate with a 33 metre frontage and only a 2metre building set back.

CONTACT Camille Ainsley PHONE 0417 508 364 EMAIL camille.ainsley@peard.com.au

Port Kennedy 28 Sheridan Way

$469 000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 11 Vulcan Place

$695,000 - $719,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 22 Wester Crescent

$517,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

ABSOLUTLEY PRISTINE PRESENTATION 0Without doubt one of the best presented properties I have had the pleasure to offer for sale and in a great central location. This 4x2 home is on a HUGE 904m2 block which is rare these days and on corner of cul-de-sac allows ample access to the rear of block.

CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

Incorporates all the ideal living areas for todays lifestyle. Well appointed kitchen overlooking family & dining, s/steel appliances including dishwasher, 4 spacious brms incl master with ensuite & walk in robe, separate purpose built theatre room, magnificent timber decked alfresco area and sparkling pool.

CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Sara Revet PHONE 0421 277 366/0449 833 508 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

Loaded with character and charm Owner would love to rent back for medium term An air of tranquillity surrounds this gorgeous home with some stunning features. Short walk to large park, and then mins to beach. Homes rarely come up for sale in this pocket so you had better be quick.

CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

Port Kennedy 23 Eiffel Crescent

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 38 Bordeaux Ramble

$439,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 12 Parham Road

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 48 Ocean Drive

$995,000 - $1,150,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This beautifully presented, freshly painted 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home is located on a 630m2 block in the heart of Port Kennedy. Just a short walk to the local shops and primary schools, parks, public transport links and a short drive to the crystal blue waters of Warnbro Sound beach.

CONTACT Rhyanna Stroot PHONE 0416 333 969 EMAIL rhyanna.stroot@peard.com.au

Welcome to your new home! If presentation and location are important to you, then this gorgeous home will not disappoint. This warm & welcoming home has been freshly painted providing a tasteful neutral decor and with new floor coverings as well, there is not one thing left to do but move on in! This is your wonderful new home! It just takes a phone call, and its yours! CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

Rare opportunity exists to secure sought after property Perfect layout for tradies or anyone that needs space for the big toys .Parking for 6 vehicles plus

CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

This gorgeous Iconic classic beach front home with absolute Panoramic Ocean Views, nestled in character laden old Quinns Rocks estate, offers plenty of living space for the family. The opportunities are endless to build a large single residence, subdivide into several dwellings once the proposed R60 rezoning takes place.

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FOR SALE Rockingham 15/36 Epsilon Drive

$439,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

If you have been looking for the perfect place to call home and are not a fan of looking after lawns and gardens then this fantastic 3 bedroom 2 bathroom unit with parking for two is for you! You will be safely tucked away with secure gated access to your very own little community. Your new home is located smack in the middle of the highly sought after prestigious Anchorage Estate. CONTACT Ken Gosper PHONE 0447 741 974 EMAIL ken.gosper@peard.com.au

Rockingham 16 Aries Court

$439,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

DOWNSIZE IN STYLE Rockingham might be buying to downsize or invest and this 2/52-54 Lewington Street You LOCATION is ideal, with the pristine ocean & the popular cafe

Rockingham 9/14 Hefron Street

bed 3 bath 1 car 2

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Offers Over $590,000

strip within walking distance you are sure enjoy a relaxing lifestyle. Built in 2004 this two storey town house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with neutral dĂŠcor and plenty of storage throughout.

CONTACT Dawn Palmer PHONE 0406 827 494 EMAIL dawn.palmer@peard.com.au

$270,000-$280,000

Ocean front Apartment in Sails complex Rockingham retreat, holiday home or your new home. If you 9/59 Rockingham Beach Road Weekend enjoy an easy, low maintenance lifestyle with the ocean

Safety Bay 13 Radford Place

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$680,000 - $700,000

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opposite and many options for dining and socializing, this is the one for you. Features include pool & gym with complex, security, 184sqm living, air con & more!

CONTACT Julie Pym

Offers Over $609,000

A STATEMENT IN STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION! Located only a few hundred metres from some of W.A.s finest beaches is the home of your dreams! Welcome to the finest renovation in Safety Bay...pure class!! This amazing property on a generous 690 sqm block is a dream come true!

This is a lifestyle you can have! Imagine a location that makes every day feel like a CONTACT Jodie Lindner holiday.

PHONE 0408 518 514

Safety Bay 9 Cascade Close

PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

Offers Over $515,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Position Peace and Privacy Wonderfully renovated 4 bedroom home in a very quiet cul-de-sac close to all amenities. Features include a huge 747m2 block, 4 double bedrooms, large lounge, large kitchen family room, immaculate outdoor gardens with sparkling salt water below ground pool..

CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

Settle only for the best with this lovely light & bright, brick & tile villa unit two good sized bedrooms, one bathroom and large laundry with kitchen looking out over the gabled patio which is paved. Its Central location will be very appealing to the downsizer who doesnt want the hassle of driving everywhere for a view, give me a call.

CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

BEACH LIFESTYLE HOME ON 949sqm BLOCK OF LAND Stroll to local beach and local shopping centre, only a minute or two walk to facilities. This is a unique location in a quiet cul-de-sac & an opportunity for you to settle in and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle close to the beach. side access to workshop, beautiful private gardens.

CONTACT Fran Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

Tranquil Lakeside Living Opposite stunning lake with abundant birdlife, meandering paths and water features. A quiet front living room overlooks the lake and would make a great music room, library, study.This is truly a lovely family home in one of the best locations in Safety Bay. CONTACT Fran Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Scarborough 11/59 Hastings Street

From $635,00 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 14a Hinderwell Street

From $965,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 18/29 Hasting Street

$895,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 7/29 Pearl Parade

From $439,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Sunsets forever !!

Comfortable townhouse designed with a spacious living area & kitchen. Windows to ensure you never miss a sunset, priced perfectly for anyone who loves the extra charm that life on the coast has to offer.

CONTACT Jesse Bullied PHONE 0422 335 594 EMAIL jesse.bullied@peard.com.au

Are you and your family looking for the ultimate sea change?

Then look no further! This magnificent family home is situated in one Perths most iconic beachside locations and just a few minutes walk to the beach. If this fantastic home is in your price range and it is quality and space that you are looking for then do not hesitate to book your essential viewing today!

CONTACT Rod McDougall

Sacrborough 14/2 Brighton Road

$949,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 17 Nautilus Crescent

From $1.225 Million

PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Buy now off the plan and secure your beachside apartment on Perth’s legendary sunset coast. Oceanna29 is a boutique development offering spacious, open plan with large internal/external resort style amenities. Located in the rejuvenated Scarborough Beach precinct, this is the sea change you can afford, but can’t afford to miss out on.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Perched high up on Pearl Parade with ocean glimpses, this 2 bedroom townhouse offers cooling ocean breezes and killer sunsets, all just an easy stroll to all that Scarborough beach has to offer.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Scarborough 4/59 Pearl Parade

From $429,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Scarborough 8/113 Abbett Street

From $459,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

So much more than an Oceanside Apartment Safe & secure complex, located in the heart of vibrant Scarborough. This first class, 3x2 apartment features an open plan living area, quality kitchen and appliances, outdoor pool & BBQ area. Location and lifestyle and it’s best.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Every now and then a parcel of land comes along that gives you the opportunity to create something exceptional. Something that will not only make you the envy of all friends and family, but one that will help create a lifestyle and a way of life that you have been waiting for. This elevated 598sqm survey strata lot set in a quiet cul-da-sac is just a short walk to Scarborough’s stunning beaches, cafes, restaurant, with many more to come in this fast changing and developing suburb..

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Throw away the car keys, grab the pushy and/or the surf board and head down to the beach from this freshly renovated two bedroom stunner, with nothing to do but unpack and enjoy. Set on the ground floor of a small well-presented group with parking at the door, this light and bright, open plan property overlooks an open grassed area from the living area bedrooms alike.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Your very own “Block” project If you’ve got the tools and flair then we’ve got the place for you with this superbly located renovators delight. Be quick to view this 2 x 1 end villa in a group of 8 featuring fabulous high ceilings, separate living, kitchen/dining with MASSIVE courtyard.

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Why I love . . .

scarborough

There’s so much to love for this still-affordable popular seaside suburb located just up the coast from Perth's CBD, says Peard Real Estate licensee/director Sam Mannino One of Perth's favourite beachside suburbs may be named after a popular seaside spot in the UK, but the Scarborough in WA couldn't be further from the blustery northern English resort which shares its moniker.

The family-friendly beachside suburb has many attractions for visitors and residents alike, with over two kilometres of white sandy beaches as well as a developing foreshore which already hosts a wide range of festivals and concerts.

Its landmark high-rise hotel, the Rendezvous Grand Hotel, was originally built in 1986 for Alan Bond, who hoped to profit from a spike in anticipated accommodation demand when the 1987 America's Cup challenge was held at nearby Fremantle. Love it or hate it, the Rendezvous building gives Scarborough a distinctive identity, making it hard to miss on the Sunset Coast's collection of suburbs.

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Visiting international and national acts regularly pack out the specially built amphitheatre as well as local artists, contributing to a distinctive laid-back vibe in the area. There aren't many places within sight of Perth's skyscrapers where you can listen to the likes of the Birds of Tokyo and also hear the waves crashing on the beach after all.

Meanwhile, thanks to our proximity to the sea, the annual lifesaving competition continues to put the spotlight on the suburb introducing thousands of new visitors to the area each year.

Housing-wise, there's plenty in the pipeline currently with proposed approved improvements set to turn Scarborough into Perth’s premier beach suburb.

The changes will enhance the beachfront making it more attractive for visitors and the faithful locals who have been waiting patiently for the transformation to take

place over the past few years. There are also exciting developments afoot to improve the area's entertainment options, with the Matisse Beach Club, for instance, set to open imminently.

It's a suburb which attracts a wide mixture of residents including singles, professionals, young families and those who just love the beach.

On average in the current market buyers are looking at paying in the $850 to $900k range for older type homes.

However with properties offering extensive views, with a decent block size, and relative distance from the water will see those prices shift towards the million-dollar mark and in many cases, well above that point.

There's also a wide range of zoning options in the suburb ranging from R30, 40, 80 and 160. Thanks to the generous zoning options, not a lot of the older properties primolife.com.au

AZURE Scarborough is rightly famous for its stunning beach and oceanfront setting, attracting locals and holiday-makers in their droves, keen to soak up the laid-back lifestyle and impressive waves (right). Below, the mix of residences on offer is part of Scarborough's appeal.

lend themselves to renovation as most get subdivided and redeveloped.

The empty-nesters and elderly are also drawn to the area for its low maintenance, relaxed lifestyle, downsizing to affordable apartments and townhouses enabling them to enjoy a fine quality of life while remaining close to their children, grandchildren and the city, which is just 12

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kilometres from the beachfront.

There are currently a number of approved eight-storey apartments right on the beachfront which have attracted investors and owner-occupiers, confident that they can invest within an area which we at Peard Real Estate consider still seems somewhat undervalued compared to other neighbouring beachside suburbs.

A huge transformation is underway with a dramatic shift in the number of premium new apartments along the coastal strip, a change we really welcome, reflecting the premium lifestyle Scarborough should be offering considering its wonderful location and views.

Popular established bars and cafes, like the Sandbar, Wild Fig, the Shack, CafĂŠ Del Pescatore and a number of others are looking forward to catering for the growing numbers of customers expected to visit the foreshore once the changes are under way.

Take a short stroll east along Scarborough Beach Road and you'll find Pizzaca's, a popular cafe, serving exceptionally good coffee. It's the perfect meeting place for friends, families, to catch up for breakfast, lunch or an evening meal.

The suburb offers easy access to the major shopping precincts of Innaloo and Karrinyup with a large number of smaller boutique shops also very close by.

If you're after recreational amenities and

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open spaces, then there's the Scarborough Sportsman’s Club, Doubleview Bowling Club, Butlers Reserve, Abbett Park and Jackadder Lake, all popular amenities and all within easy reach of the main drag, offering a wide variety of sporting opportunities including football, cricket, lawn bowls,

squash and tennis.

If you've got kids in tow, then the suburb has a good collection of schools, both private and public, with Deanmore Primary, St Johns, Doubleview Primary, St Marys, Churchlands, Hale, Newman College, with some rated as the best and most popular primolife.com.au

WARM WELCOME Above, the team at Peard Real Estate Scaroborough are happy to help clients find their own sweet spot in the suburb, while left, surfing is a big part of the Scarborough lifestyle. The international lifesaving championship rolls into town every year, bringing a big boost in visitor numbers to the area.

educational facilities in the state.

And if you fancy a day trip away from Scarobourgh then take a short stroll up the coast to Hillarys or down to Fremantle, jump on the ferry for a day trip to Rottnest or continue along the freeway for a feed of crabs in

A huge transformation is underway with a dramatic shift in the number of premium new apartments along the coastal strip Mandurah. PL If you would like to find out more about real estate opportunities in Scarborough, contact Sam and his team at Peard Real Estate Scarborough on (08) 9245 3999 or visit peard.com.au for a full collection of current properties for sale in the area. april 14 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Scarborough 187 Westview Street

ALL OFFERS PRESENTED bed 3 bath 2 car 2

PRIME DEVELOPMENT OPPURTUNITY Looking for land in a fabulous location commanding Great Ocean and Valley view’s then look no further. Be quick to secure this 690sqm block zoned R30 with DA conditionally approved for “two” side by side townhouses.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Absolute Resort Style Living On the Coast Scarborough in the Observation Rise complex, this superb 203 183 West Coast Highway Situated apartment offers resort style living at its best. Boasting a

From $949,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

WOW..... What great value this two bed apartment in Scarborough Rise Scarborough, with incredible views of R410/183 West Coast Highway Observation Scarborough, Trigg and Hillary's spectacular beaches. Located

Seabird 9 Larwood Elbow

bed 2 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$795,000

Secret Harbour 2 Pago Way

$369,000 - $389,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

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on the top floor, with NINE FOOT ceilings to give an amazing feeling of space; this apartment is simply awesome.

CONTACT Mick Evans PHONE 0417 933 620 EMAIL mick.evans@peard.com.au

Perfect Investment or First Home in Secret Harbour This compact 4 x 2 on small manageable block is a superb investment, starter home or retire pad. Clever use of lot size allows for comfortable living spaces and decent sized rear yard.With a park opposite this one wont last long. Spacious, light filled, attractive property CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

This is a rare opportunity to buy a solid brick 3x1 home in this exclusive beach side suburb central to beach, shops and bus route with sporting oval across the road. This is an absolute must see if downsizing or if you are a first home buyer as there is nothing to be done but move in and enjoy.

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CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

$460,000 - $480,000

Secret Harbour 58 Greeson Parkway

Buyers Over $570,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Shoalwater 67a Frederick Street

$370,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

lagoon style pool, BBQ area, gym facilities, sauna and heated spa, catering to all the family’s needs. This renovated 3x2 with BIR has it all.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Owner currently holiday renting this property at $200 to $300 a night. This beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bathroom character seaside home will impress from the moment you walk onto the big sweeping verandahs and through the front door. With an Immaculate presentation and a real holiday home feel this property boasts multiple options for any potential buyer.

CONTACT Steve Ryding PHONE 0400 441 272 EMAIL steve.ryding@peard.com.au

Beautifully presented home with great street appeal that will not disappoint situated in sought after Comet Bay. Built in 2007 this gorgeous lofty Plunkett home will accommodate the growing family. Imposing entry and beautiful finishes.

CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

This neat and tidy duplex is absolutely perfect for those who are new to the market or looking to downsize. It features a tiled living and meals area with reverse cycle air conditioning and gas bayonet. Quaint kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms, modern bathroom tiled from floor to ceiling with twin shower, good size laundry& side access big enough for CONTACT Bill Penny the trailer.

PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Sorrento 140/7 Harman Road

$255,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 1

Sorrento 25 Parker Ave

From $995,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Sorrento 5 Manakoora Rise

$1.1 Million

Fantastic opportunity to invest in the ever popular Seacrest Retirement Village. Positioned in the Lodge, near the entrance, this very neat and serviceable 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Strata Titled unit, with private courtyard & air conditioning is now available. The complex is very well maintained and has many facilities available.

These include swimming pool, gym, bowling green, library, dining room, community lounge, art and craft room.

CONTACT Bob Edmiston PHONE 0409 990 850 EMAIL bob.edmiston@peard.com.au

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$799,000 - $849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 storey home on easy care ocean view 447sqm block located in a prime highly sought after Blue Chip location, just a short stroll to the beach, Hillarys Marina & popular restaurants & cafes.Tucked privately away behind a much talked about & admired landscaped garden this beautifully renovated home features extensive ocean CONTACT Kathy Clement PHONE 0403 539 820 views.

Sorrento 3B Cervantes Place

761 sqm lot, with breathtaking ocean views. Prestigious whisper quiet cul-de-sac, retained and ready to build your dream. Surrounded by some of Sorrentos finest quality homes. Opportunities to purchase land of this calibre at this price are generally unheard of. You must take the time to have a look for yourself. For a lot plan & further details phone Jeff Coghill CONTACT Jeff Coghill

Sorrento 7B Hood Terrace

Fantastic spacious Content living home with approx 228sqm of living. Built in 2007 on great 655sqm block. Complete with four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus study, 32 course high ceilings, double door entry, below ground pool, even energy saving solar panels plus your own pizza oven. What are you waiting for!!!

Tapping 6 Colwyn Loop

EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Tapping 14 Strauss Boulevard

Sorrento 17 Angler Way

CONTACT Sandy Watts PHONE 0412 448 891 EMAIL sandy.watts@peard.com.au

From $760,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

From $939,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 4

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

An ideal entry level home awaits you and your family at 17 Angler Way in coastal Sorrento. 804m2 of highly sought after property provides a beautiful home where many happy memories will be made. Entertaining opportunities are endless with a fantastic outdoor area, perfect for the warmer months. A popular but hard to find family friendly layout is sure not to disappoint.

CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

INVEST or NEST! The choice is yours with this stunning park location, spacious 3 bedroom duplex. Situated directly across from Seacrest Park and walking distance to the beach and the Hillarys Marina this brick and tile duplex offers plenty of living areas including a spacious formal lounge and dining, kitchen meals plus a family room.

CONTACT Kathy Clement PHONE 0403 539 820 EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au

Situated in one of Sorrentos best known streets, just a stroll to the beach, cafes and Marina, this home will appeal to those seeking lock up and leave change without compromising your lifestyle.

Land area 463 sqms approx.

CONTACTS Maggie Pawlik/Paul Sharry PHONE 0438 876 727/0417 174 180 EMAIL maggie.pawlik@peard.com.au

** NEW PRICE ** Look no further! This fantastic 4x2 + 3 wcs, Invogue home is easy care, opposite a lovely leafy park and within walking distance to local schools, shops & bus route.

The four bedrooms are double and all have their own reverse cycle split air conditioners. Situated on an easy care cottage block.

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FOR SALE Trigg 2/6 Ozone Parade

From $529,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Two Rocks 20 Valkyrie Place

From $545,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Waikiki 28 Mends Way

$329,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

***Trigg Special*** Be quick to secure this fully renovated 2x1 Villa in a complex of 10 in this excellent Trigg location, boasting 2 exceptional entertaining areas. Look no further, this is a must see!

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Tuart Hill 106B Lawley Street

From $659,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the views from this rare and magnificent property.This 4x2 house in a quiet cul-de-sac boasts sensational sea and marina views over lovely parkland. Enjoy the serenity of this seaside town. Ideal for anyone looking for a great investment or a sea change.

With million dollar views at about half the price, this property wont last long!!!! CONTACT Tammy Peard

Waikiki 28 Fendam Street

This lovely three bedroom two bathroom home is perfect for those that want to lock & leave! Modern kitchen complemented by stainless steel appliances, large breakfast bar, large family room which has a split system air-conditioner. The home is on a low maintenance 482 square metre block that has a bore, reticulation, roller shutters and is fully fenced. CONTACT Phil Carnaby

Waikiki 32 Fairview Drive

PHONE 0448 803 741 EMAIL tammy.peard@peard.com.au

PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au

$750,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$379,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This fabulously appointed luxury home flows beautifully from Waikiki to finish. Fantastic views from both levels and superb 42 Harrington Waters Drive start luxury finishes create a wonderful visual experience over

Waikiki 5/4 Marlo Place

bed 3 bath 3 car 2

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

$749,000

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looking the beautiful Harrington Water Lake.

The sheer luxury of this property will leave you amazed!

With too many features to mention this property is a MUST view.

CONTACT Vandy Russell PHONE 0424 937 034 EMAIL vandy.russell@peard.com.au

$315,000

This delightful rear home is the perfect start to home ownership. Comprising of 3 bedrooms, 2 x bathrooms and 2 living spaces, double lock up garage, with ample storage space this home ticks a lot of boxes. The rear property is private and secluded. Close proximity to schools, transport routes and shopping, what more could you ask for.

CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

YOUR CHOICE - POOL OR BEACH......... THIS PROPERTY HAS BOTH! LOCATION - FEATURES 1025m2 Block Short stroll to beach, Gas hot water, Close to shops - Train station - schools, Double lock up Garage, Built 1989, Two Storey, All bedrooms built in wardrobes & more. A MUST see property.

CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

Very well presented 4x2 home. The owners of this home have decided its time to move but have priced there home to sell. If you enjoy gardening then you will feel right at home with lots of fruit trees and grape vines. There is also a powered workshop out the back.

CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au

Ready to down size or looking for somewhere you can lock and leave? This 3 bedroom unit with semi ensuite in a neat and tidy secure complex could be perfect. With new floor coverings and fresh paint it is ready for you to move in unpack and relax. Out back you have your own private court yard and storage shed.

CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!! ABSOLUTELY GLAMOROUS!!

Waikiki in the prestigious Estate of Harrington Waters is 9 Buttermere Approach Positioned this 12 month old stylish and sophisticated residence. You

FROG CHOIR !!

Wanneroo Yellagonga Regional Park and lake frontage with an 36 Banyandah Boulevard With abundance of natures wildlife literally on your doorstep, this

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 1

$479,000

Wanneroo 75 Donnelly Ramble

From $749,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 5 Manta Court

$479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warwick 7 Benton Way

From $575,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

would be forgiven for thinking this is a show home...it is modern, fresh and presents as new! Call Jodie to arrange your own personal viewing before its too late, and there is a SOLD on this sign!

CONTACT Jodie Lindner PHONE 0408 518 514 EMAIL jodie.lindner@peard.com.au

WHAT A PACKAGE! Located opposite Yellgonga Regional Parklands, this spacious and immaculately presented home includes a huge home office, theatre room, spacious open plan living area and solar heated pool. This one is a real gem - secure today !!

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

$499,000 - $529,000

Warnbro 12 Manly Crescent

$400,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

TROPICAL RETREAT- FANTASTIC!!!!

This immaculate four bedroom, two bathroom home is nestled in a lovely quite cul-de-sac location, only ten minutes from the beautiful Warnbro beach. There is great shopping close by and not far too local primary school and high schools and aqua jetty. Inspect this beautiful family home, call Vandy Russell today! CONTACT Vandy Russell

Waroona 42 Jackson Street

Born free..Is how you will feel in this beautiful three big bedroom, one bathroom home. With two large separate living areas plus a huge renovated kitchen, renovated bathroom, below ground pool, tree lined park and playground just outside your back gate.

Watermans Bay 22 Margaret Street

PHONE 0424 937 034 EMAIL vandy.russell@peard.com.au

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

$299,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2

$1.295 Million bed 4 bath 2 car 2

is a truly unique location! So quiet and peaceful, this is the perfect place to share with your loved ones. You'll appreciate everything this home and its surrounds has to offer.

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

Looking for an investor here with fantastic long term tenants wishing to stay on. Lovely 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home on a huge 691sqm corner block. Built in 1992 this is a well-built home. This would make a great addition to someones property portfolio. Please give me a call to arrange a viewing.

CONTACT Bill Penny PHONE 0433 373 505 EMAIL bill.penny@peard.com.au

This home offers piece of mind to any first home buyer. Its a neat home with four bedrooms and one bathroom, with ample room out the back! Built on 800m2 this home offers a great size lounge and dining area, tile fire place, plenty of cupboard space in the kitchen, a separate sun room and access to the backyard via the carport.

CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

You can see the Sea, feel the Sun and enjoy the fabulous Sandy beaches when you move into this fantastic home in the sought after suburb of Watermans Bay. Positioned on the highest point of Margaret Street, this street front property has the character and charm of idyllic Watermans Bay and the enjoyable waterside lifestyle desired by many.

450 sqm Survey Strata BlockCONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Wembley Downs 28 Maisie Crescent

Auction bed 3 bath 3 car 2

Wembley 5/32 Salvado Road

End Date Sale bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Willetton 12 Rana Court

From $770,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

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In one of the areas highest points this two storey home has been lovingly maintained by the original owners. An easy stud frame installation on the top floor would give you a 4th bedroom & still leave you with two good size living areas on the top floor. It offers a rare chance to secure a substantial home on a full sized block of 754sqm in this most sought after suburb. Approx. a 500m stroll to Hale School & close to the Wembley Downs Tennis Club CONTACT Chas Paridis & Wembley Golf Club, this is blue chip property.

PHONE 0418911289

Wembley 240 Jersey Street

Immerse yourself in the abundant culture and convenience that surrounds you, with both Wembley and Subiaco on your door step. Lose yourself on a weekend in the famous Subiaco Station Street Markets, indulge in the many cafes and restaurants nearby or walk to the game during Football season.

West Leederville 111 Northwood Street

EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au

CONTACT Ivan Helman PHONE 0421 416 144 EMAIL ivan.helman@peard.com.au

First Time Offered! - Four bedroom, two bathroom home, loved for over 30 years. Looking for the right buyer to continue loving this home. All bedrooms have built-in robes and the master bedroom has an updated ensuite bathroom.

The four living areas provide lots of room for the growing family. Pool, pizza oven and a built-in BBQ. CONTACT Seroja Kasli PHONE 0404 036 333 EMAIL seroja.kasli@peard.com.au

A rare find in this sought after suburb is this very neat duplex on an easy-care lot with no common walls and a cute facade.

This wonderful freestanding 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located in an ever so quiet pocket of Woodvale, as well very conveniently located to transport, shops, doctors and restaurants CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au

End Date Sale bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Auction bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Woodvale 36 Castlegate Way

END DATE SALE bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Woodvale 9 Solaia Loop

from $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Families will take delight in the versatile space and lifestyle offered by this fantastic 4x2 Wembley abode. This home is perfectly suited to todays green way of life being solar powered and containing a large sustainable garden filled with fruit and vegetables. A modern approach for a modern family.

CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

This is the one you have been waiting for... This 994m2 green title site in our lovely lake precinct is being taken to Auction on Sunday 6th April so get your finances in order and get involved. DO NOT MISS OUT on this rare and beautiful piece of West Leederville earth.

CONTACT Ivan Helman PHONE 0421 416 144 EMAIL ivan.helman@peard.com.au

A CASTLE SIZED HOME ON CASTLEGATE WAY It’s not often prestigious Woodvale family homes offering this amount of space in a sought after location come to market.

This 5x2 family home offers multiple living areas over two floors. Located on the high point of Castlegate Way. Block size 752sqm. 4pm 18 May unless sold prior.

CONTACT Tony Mullen PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com

This exceptional family home was the ex-display home of AVELING HOMES and as you would expect is finished to the highest of standards.From the high quality fixtures and finishing's internally to the high level of external landscaping there is absolutely nothing to do...why would you build?

CONTACT Tony Mullen PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au primolife.com.au

FOR SALE Yanchep 120 Beachside Parade

END DATE SALE 20/4/14 unless sold prior bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Yanchep 78 Seaside Avenue

Superb property overlooking reserve and beautifully presented inside and out!Designed with beachstyle living in mind the home features sunken lounge, kitchen dining area and massive family living. Find outdoors a huge patio covered entertaining area plus wooden deck with sunken SPA and terraced garden.Cool pool, Bali hut and easy care garden.

CONTACT Peggy Middelveld

Yanchep 135 Beachside Parade

PHONE 0402 020 331 EMAIL tony.mullen@peard.com.au

Yanchep 81 Lagoon Drive

from $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME WOW this large impressive young Dale Alcock built quality home will impress the most demanding of buyers. No expense has been spared on fixtures & fittings. 31c ceilings throughout, home theatre, games, impressive chefs kitchen with island bench, huge central living zone, home office and RC/AC. CONTACT Tony Mullen

PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

$559,000 + bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$399,000-$419,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

TOP SPOT! Located in the sought after Lindsay Beach pocket of the Capricorn development this fabulous home is just meters away from the new beach access leading to famous Yanchep Lagoon Beach!

CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

Surprisingly spacious cottage style property situated in award winning Capricorn Estate featuring 3 bedroom, plus study, open plan kitchen, dining ,living plus separate lounge.Well located in the heart of Capricorn Estate just meters from beautiful new parks, playground, school & just a short walk to the pristine beaches Yanchep has to offer!

CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

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The Bluegum

The Oakland

The Trend

The Aria

Nothing compares to an Atrium display home.

(Besides another Atrium display home)

Discover the difference with the full range of Atrium display homes.

Atrium Homes has been building luxury family homes for Western Australian families for over 20 years.

We believe the only way to truly showcase Atrium quality is to build the best display homes in WA. Our industry awards for construction quality reflect this commitment to building luxury homes.

To see why Atrium Homes continues to set the benchmark, visit any one of our display homes.

Display Homes Open: Monday & Wednesday 2-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 1-5pm or by private appointment.

The Bluegum – 28B Moolyeen Road, Mount Pleasant The Trend – 15 Umina Way, Burns Beach The Oakland – 12 Romano Cresent, Iluka The Aria – 12 Bruny Meander, Wandi Head Office: Suite 1, 88 Catalano Circuit, Canning Vale WA 6155 Telephone 9455 7888 or 0418 941 415 (a/h)

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$549,000 Leeuwin Lane Unit Absolutely delightful unit in marvelous position with easy river access.

A mixture of limestone and timber gives this unit a very special feel throughout the 2 bed, 2 bath, open plan lounge spacious kitchen and activity area. Quality throughout and many extras, don’t hesitate on this one!

Augusta

Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300

$775,000 Ocean Front Huge 2023sqm property with 3 bed, 2 bath brick home. Spacious lounge and dining, informal sitting room, enormous undercroft with 3 garages, workshop and large hobby and storage room. Terrific views from living areas and master bedroom.

Augusta

Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300

From $950,000 Tree Street Area With It All Set on a flat 1013sqm block, the 7 year old 4 bed, 2 bath 2 WC plus study Federation limestone 397sqm home offers the ultimate package.

Incorporating large living areas, the best theatre in town, huge triple garage, B/G pool with shade sail and a shed workshop with side access.

Features include ducted R/C A/C, ducted vacuum system, high ceilings with bulkheads, poolside shower, town gas to alfresco, the list goes on.

Bunbury

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

From $450,000 Everything for the Growing Family Not many properties offer as much as this very appealing ‘Crosslands’ home set on 805sqm block. 4 bed, 2 bath plus study, A/C, B/G pool with cover, large patio area, shed/workshop, bore and double garage with rear roller. This home has generous room sizes with all minor bedrooms having built in study desks, fans and built in robes, while the master has ensuite, walk in robe, bay window and A/C. Carey Park

BUNBURY 9792 1888

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888

$630,000 Modern Home - Top Spot If you are looking for a large modern home, circa 2001, that has extensive living areas and access to a private jetty then you need to inspect this property today. Set high on the hill overlooking the magnificent Hardy Inlet this brick and colorbond home consists of 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 living areas, fabulous roomy kitchen, and much more!

Check it out now!

Augusta

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

$790,000 Easy Living With Style Stylish 3 bed, 2 bath with great water views in a quiet location would suit retirees, holiday makers or permanents wanting a home which has self contained accommodation for family or guests. This home ticks all the boxes. Inspection is a must to appreciate the high level of finishes and what is on offer.

Augusta

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

$2.65M Luxury, Lifestyle, Location and Water Views Unique location with sand dunes, ocean, dolphins and whales as neighbours. Magnificent, architect designed double storey mansion.

Upstairs features a ballroom size master bedroom, spa, ensuite, massive WIR and views of the ocean and marina plus second bedroom with its own ensuite. Downstairs is equally magnificent with 3 bed, large living, kitchen and meals areas, all tastefully decorated.

Bunbury

Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888

$2.59M A Classic South West Property This 58ha property has 2 quality residences, native forest, pasture, 2.5ha dam and 10ha wine grapes with a solid contract. The package is rare and extremely appealing. Bordered by State Forest and only 8km from popular tourism village of Cowaramup and 16km from famed Gracetown surf beaches, the property is secluded but central to all the delights that the Margaret River Region is internationally renowned for.

Cowaramup

COWARAMUP 9755 5123

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Clare Andrews M: 0448 023 265 P: 9780 5777

MARGARET RIVER 9780 5777

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WHY I LOVE . . .we Bunbury st Lifestyle South Your

Awaits

$1.1M Rural Lifestyle - Live the Dream Only a few mins drive takes you into the local town of Dardanup with the City of Bunbury also just a short drive away. Sweeping bitumen driveway leads past manicured lawns and water features to the stunning home surrounded by jarrah colonial style verandahs with Secretfix polished jarrah floorboards. Double garage with automatic roller doors. 2.02ha of space and tranquillity. Zoned smallholding.

Dardanup West

Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888

$795,000 Beach Road Retreat Charming, modern, spacious home on a 542sqm block with downstairs living, kitchen and dining with a north facing outdoor area, master suite and upstairs 2 queen bedrooms, second bathroom and family room. Beautiful gardens.

Dunsborough

John Reid M: 0418 931 100 P: 9756 8888

$530,000 Private Retreat or Development Plus...

Mins from beautiful Hamelin Bay and only 190m from Caves Road, you can build and live on this picturesque 20ha property, and/or approvals are already in place for any or all of the following: Art and Craft Studio, 4 Chalets, Gallery/Museum, Shop/Cafe, 1 Dwelling, Rural Pursuits including shed and intense agriculture, Recreational Activities, Ancillary Uses and Bush Conservation. Invest NOW for your future!

Hamelin Bay

Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123

$539,000 Urban Living Near The Forest Quality 2 storey home with 3 double size bedrooms, 2 separate living areas and 2 bathrooms. Stack bi-fold doors open out to a north facing cedar lined alfresco area, with a s/steel ceiling fan. Superior insulation and sound proofing between floors, feature wood fire, R/C A/C, Tasmanian oak flooring and high ceilings throughout. A stones throw to the forest and river, and a short walk to the cafes and shops.

Margaret River

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Susan Millar M: 0417 958 028 P: 9780 5777

DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888

$670,000 Outstanding Location Only 50m to the Beach Amazing rammed earth and colorbond 3 bed, 2 bath, double storey townhouse located in the heart of Dunsborough, only 50m to the beach and walking distance to cafes, restaurants, bars, the new foreshore development and feature parks. Features high ceilings, big bedrooms with BIR’s, modern kitchen with plenty of cupboard space and lounge area that opens to an entertaining balcony with ocean glimpses.

Dunsborough

Ross Sorgiovanni M: 0419 949 852 P: 9756 8888

$1.795M Optimum Location - Ultimate Luxury Dane Design and Tallwood Construction award winning combination.

Prime central beachside location only mins to the oceans edge and just a few steps further into Dunsborough town centre. A residence oozing inspiring features, 3 level glass facade, turquoise ocean views, abundance of space, 2 indoor and 3 outdoor living areas, primo top landing looking over bay, finished in high quality fittings and features.

Dunsborough

Tony Farris M: 0417 951 838 P: 9756 8888

$475,000 Quality Build - Immaculate Finish The home tucked away on the top of Lloyd Loop is a stand out home with the attention to detail on the finish apparent as soon as you walk in the front door. Large 4 bed, 2 bath home with 2 separate living areas and a spacious study that captures all the morning sun. The kitchen, dining and living area opens out onto a great undercover deck, with a skillion style gazebo tucked away in the corner of the yard.

Margaret River

John Mondy M: 0427 440 671 P: 9780 5777

$575,000 Beach, Margaret River - close to both What a place to build your ideal home... Perfectly positioned to hit world class beaches in 5mins and town in about the same time!

Accessed from a quiet cul-de-sac, with town water and power, this 1ha of rare earth is gently sloping and well protected with trees on 3 sides.

Great soils will grow just about anything, so fruit trees, native gardens or picturesque cottage gardens will bloom.

Margaret River

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$699,000 Central Seclusion Situated in a great little location behind Xanadu that most people wouldn’t even know exists is a beautiful 3.22ha property with tall trees, natural bush and a sea of wildflowers through spring. The rustic stone cottage has huge amounts of character with big open stone fireplace and amazing jarrah used throughout. You can have your quiet retreat with the beach, town and all the region has to offer close at hand.

Margaret River

Chris Jarrott M: 0402 609 726 P: 9780 5777

$820,000 A Frog Chorus Listen to the Frog Army Chorus every night on this 32.99ha (81.5ac) farm with 5 converging creeklines. This 4 bedroom home is large and is said to date back to around 1948. A windmill quietly pumps from the huge Yarragadee Aquifer, and a dam supplies plenty of groundwater.

Boundary fences are all near new, and the renowned but tiny White Bellied Frog resides where McLeod Creek exits the property.

Margaret River

Bob Scott M: 0438 907 656 P: 9780 5777

$995,000 Yearning for Space?

Close enough to civilisation, but far enough away from the hustle of Margaret River, this quality build 2 storey, 2 bed European style home is situated on a picturesque 3ha enjoying complete privacy between the town and beach. The perfect weekend retreat for family and friends or home for an astute buyer.

Margaret River

Ken Preston M: 0418 932 747 P: 9780 5777

$689,000 Peppermint Grove Beach Retreat – Fully Furnished Built of solid double brick construction, this 5 bed, 2 bath home would cater well for 2 families living permanently or sharing as a holiday retreat. There are 2 separate lounging area’s plus huge ‘open air’ entertaining space flowing from lounge and casual dining. Low maintenance grounds with outdoor shower and fully fenced rear yard with lawn and perimeter gardens.

Peppermint Grove Beach Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888

BUNBURY 9792 1888

DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888

$795,000 Location is the Key The location of this property is superb! Situated 9kms from town and only 4kms to the beautiful Gnarabup Beach plus walking distance to the river, in a secluded cul-de-sac, this 1.37ha block is surrounded by million dollar homes. Slightly sloping, 100m frontage with a central building envelope, it offers an excellent location to build your dream home in this exclusive enclave.

Margaret River

Morena Bamber M: 0407 203 072 P: 9780 5777

$875,000 Bursting with Potential This 2.91ha property is tucked away in pristine bushland off exclusive Kevill Road, and offers a lovely rural escape. With a 3 bed, 1 bath solid brick home, 2 massive rainwater tanks and a bush outlook from every window, you can enjoy the sounds of birdcall from your back verandah.

Utilise this as the perfect base for your Margaret River getaways.

Perfectly located between town and the ocean.

Margaret River

Shane Galbraith M: 0407 579 286 P: 9780 5777

$645,000 30ha of Lifestyle Being only a few mins drive from some of the Margaret River wine region’s most renowned wineries and restaurants, this centrally located rural property is situated just 5mins drive from Cowaramup and only 15mins from Margaret River. The positioning of the building envelope allows you to build your dream permanent residence or holiday getaway with a stunning outlook to the surrounding forest.

Metricup

Chris Stott M: 0477 091 371 P: 9756 8888

$925,000 Bayside Elegance and Quality This 2 storey 3 bed, 2 bath residence offers panoramic ocean and suburb vistas to the front with rural outlook to the rear. Ground level is comprised of 3 large bed, 2 bath, laundry and plenty of storage space with the kitchen, dining and living areas (plus powder room) upstairs.

There is a shopper’s entrance from the double garage plus wide side access to a large 68sqm powered shed with workshop at rear.

Peppermint Grove Beach Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888

COWARAMUP 9755 5123

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Augusta Stocker Preston's Alf Fandry sings the praises of his little hometown, Augusta - one of the most scenic and historic spots in the whole of WA images margaretriver.com

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If you're after magnificent views then Colourpatch Hill ticks all the boxes, facing north with stunning vistas of the Hardy Inlet

It's hard not to be awestruck by Augusta's natural beauty, from the majestic sea cliffs which are pounded by the Indian Ocean's surf every day, to the tranquillity of the Blackwood River and Hardy Inlet areas. Coupled with manmade features like the iconic Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, which stands proudly on the tip of a dramatic peninsula where the Southern and Indian oceans meet, Augusta is hard to beat when it comes to stunning photo opportunities.

And for those who are considering a move down south, there are lots of reasons to start looking for a new home in this beautiful area.

The Old Flinders Settlement is popular because of its historic significance, with quaint little streets (almost like laneways) and its proximity to the best beaches (Flinders and Granny's Pool).You'll find a mix of retirees, permanent residents and holiday homes here.

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DELIGHTFUL Augusta has some of the most beautiful landscapes in the whole of the south west, making it the perfect place to visit for a holiday or lay down more permanent roots, like the other 1200 residents of this quaint community.

Colourpatch Hill ticks all the boxes, facing north with stunning vistas of the Hardy Inlet. Again you'll find a mix of older residents, holiday homes and families here.

It's possible too to find a spot where homes face directly onto an inlet, without a road between your front door and the water - Dawson Terrace Precinct is the place to go if this is what you're after.

With a permanent population of around 1200, Augusta is a perfectly proportioned little town where you'll feel at home right away. There's ongoing work on the town's boat harbour, which will boost the area's accessibility for those who arrive via the sea.

Despite its relative isolation, which in many cases residents see as a bonus (who doesn't want to escape the hurly burly of city life after all?), the town's natural blessings more than make up for its quiet way of life.

From June to September, Augusta is visited by one of its biggest tourist

drawcards. Southern right and humpback whales make their slow journey from the icy water of the Antarctic to warmer seas to the north.

It's possible to see these majestic giants from Augusta's coastline as well as dolphins and fur seals, part of a noisy colony on one of the outlying islands.

Meanwhile along the Blackwood River, drop a line or push out on a dinghy for a lazy day in these beautiful dappled waterways - the region is well known for its good stocks of bream, herring and whiting.

The area is famous too for its stunning cave systems, the best perhaps being Jewel Cave. With magnificent formations and soaring chambers, the cave features the longest straw stalactite in any accessible cave.

Cape Leeuwin, discovered and named

by Matthew Flinders who arrived here aboard HMS Investigator on December 6 1801, is home to the iconic lighthouse, built by timber pioneer, MC Davies. It opened

in 1896 and still stands sentinel, providing essential navigational and weather facilities for its coastline for shipping today.

Augusta is only half an hour from Margaret River, with all its many food and wine attractions, but in the town itself, there's the Augusta Hotel, Colourpatch Cafe, August Moon Chinese, as well as a cafe at the lighthouse and Jewel Cave.

If you have school-aged kids, there's the Augusta Primary School, and the area is well served by the Royal Flying Doctor as well as a pharmacy, clinic and hospital.

With minimal traffic, a fabulous temperate climate and pristine environment, it's the ideal place to bring up a family or make that sea change you've always dreamed of.

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Quality and Quantity in a Dream Location $1.75M Breathtaking ocean, shoreline and Cape Naturaliste views from Bunbury to Dunsborough await the fortunate new owners of this iconic beach front residence. Sprawling living, dining and lounging areas that flow out onto a decked alfresco with endless views. 4 bed, some with ocean views and large walk in robes and solid timber messmate flooring.

2 bath (large marble tiled) plus 2 separate powder rooms and 1 WC. Peppermint Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888 Grove Beach

$1.99M - $2.19M Beachfront Location : 384 Geographe Bay Rd A premium beachfront home with panoramic ocean views on a 911sqm block in a stunning location. A double storey home, modern and perfect as a holiday home and permanent home, with 5 bed, 3 bath and 2 living areas. An enviable lifestyle and investment choice.

Quindalup

Debbie Bridges M: 0417 186 018 P: 9756 8888

$695,000 Ferguson Lifestyle ‘NITTARNI’ is located 2kms from ‘Gnomesville’ at Wellington Mill. This 2.39ha property has a renovated north facing home with separate studio and workshop in an elevated position with year round views.

Includes R/C A/C, dishwasher, solar HWS, spacious living areas, polished jarrah floors, high ceilings, picture rails, wide verandahs and a hint of leadlight.

Wellington Mill

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

Executive-Style Chalet, Moses Rock Resort $700,000 Superb 3 bed, 3 bath short-term accommodation lakeside chalet in close proximity to Saracen, Laurence, and Cape Lodge, in the heart of the Wilyabrup wine region. Features undercover deck and wide glass frontage lakeside. Get in quick to add your own finishing touches and be part of this now developing holiday accommodation precinct.

Wilyabrup

BUNBURY 9792 1888

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Jill Turton M: 0418 933 345 P: 9755 5123

DUNSBOROUGH 9756 8888

Quindalup Oceanfront Beach House! $1.99M Offers Invited This gem of a property is 809sqm in area and is opposite the edge of a magnificent swimming beach. Includes an attractive 2 storey beach house with 4 bed, 2 bath, 3 living areas plus a balcony verandah deck with beautiful ocean views. Also includes huge boatshed/workshop plus a boat mooring opposite.

Quindalup

Peter De Chiera M: 0418 931 206 P: 9756 8888

$1.59M Feature Dam on Reliable Rural plus Contracted Vines A beautiful 69.77ha rural property mins from town with comfortable 3 bed, 1 bath jarrah polished floorboard home overlooking big 2100sqm dam with established fruit trees. Easily managed established 16-year-old 8ha contracted Chardonnay and Merlot vineyard with an income from wine, cattle or sheep. Glass/stone studio makes a perfect teenage retreat and there’s a separate 6m x 5m shed.

Treeton

Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123

$570,000 Opposite New Hospital With great future possibilities, this 1688sqm site is zoned R15. Ideal for consulting rooms or a 5 unit development site (STCA). Currently includes a spacious 3 bed home with separate lounge, family and dining. 3ph powered workshop, bore and loads of parking including large boat/caravan port. Conveniently located just 5mins walk to beach, 2mins to shops and transport right outside the door.

West Busselton

Tony Branch M: 0408 921 812 P: 9756 8888

6.54ha (16ac) with Dam and 2 Titles $1.1M This stunning elevated property has a unique combination of premium white vineyard, native bush and a large dam with pump shed and power. Allowing for 2 separate residences the property has various ideal homesites with pretty outlooks and potential for ocean views.

Brilliant Yallingup location with multiple options.

Yallingup

COWARAMUP 9755 5123

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Louis De Chiera M: 0418 909 899 P: 9756 8888

MARGARET RIVER 9780 5777

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Situated right on the edge of Old Dunsborough beach with rear frontage to Thurstun Lane, this premier location is 1050sqm in area and commands panoramic views of Old Dunsborough beach and Geographe Bay. Improvements include a 2 level 1980’s brick and tile 5 bedroom plus study, 2 bathroom home in excellent condition with 3 living areas, 2 kitchens and balcony deck area overlooking the beach and ocean. The main living area is air conditioned and has a wood heater. Also includes under main roof carport and a Colorbond clad workshop that has been partly lined as a studio. One of the best, if not the best location in Dunsborough, which subject to approvals has strata subdivision potential.

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The launch of Taste of Perth was kicked off in style in February with a cocktail party at top CBD restaurant, The Greenhouse. The arrival in May of the prestigious world-wide food festival is a major coup for the city and confirms what we all knew already; that Perth loves a good feed and a glass of something delicious on the side. The inaugural three-day event represents

the first food festival of its kind to hit Perth’s shores.

Guests included the West Australian's restaurant reviewer and food editor, Rob Broadfield, as well as Kitchen HQ boss, Rick Hart, chefs Don Hancey, David Whitting (Bistro Guillaume) and Leif Huru (Nobu) as well as Adam Keane from Cocktail Gastronomy, creators of the fabulous fusion drinks supped by guest on the night.

Aisha Iscel & Suesha Rana

Robert Murphy, sous chef from Bistro Guillaume with head chef David Whitting

Mark & Saskia McNally

Chris Harris, Rob Broadfield & Ralf Vogt

Peard Real Estate Managing Director Maree Overton, Sonia & Colin Mackay-Coghill

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Gail Williams & Don Hancey

Bri Whitton, Scott Roberton & Renee Bergere

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Emma Tearne & Stephanie Patniotis

Peta Galloway & Sarah Thillagaratnam

Cassie Silver & Mark Gibson

Donna Bennett & Sophie Ridgeway

Denise Cheir & Nobu head chef Leif Huru

Joel Valvasori, Taste creator Simon Wilson & David Gillman

Clare Ryan & John Ryan

Zoe Vos & Ashlee Harrison Rick Hart & Nicholas Kirby

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by matthew mills

Easter comes but once a year (although I'm never quite sure when)

I

have some very strict theories on how my family should go about the various holidays and celebrations the year throws at it.

Christmas, for instance, should be all about the joy of simply being together, a time to feast on traditional bounty and revel in the glow of quality time with your clan. Birthdays should be a moment to elevate a child into the spotlight for a day of undivided attention or deliver a couple of bottles of good wine and three or four hours of good company to an adult.

Anzac, Labour and Australia days should be a celebration of both history and family, a time to reflect on how lucky we are to have been left the legacy we have by our noble ancestors over a barbecue, a board game at home or a picnic blanket in Kings Park.

I am, though, a working father of five, so none of these holidays ever plays out anywhere near my frankly quite pompous requirements.

Nope, when push comes to shove, me, my wife and my brood are the epitomy of modern-day holiday consumerism, which means that most of these special days pass in a whirl of wrapping paper, AAA batteries and gritted teeth and end in little more than a medicinal three-fingers of scotch and a couple of groaning credit cards.

It’s the 21st-century way, though, isn’t it?

As much as I want to hold onto the traditions of Dickens and the early pioneers of this great country, the siren call of K-Mart and the relentless peer pressure of keeping up with the other suburban Joneses means I’ll always cave and jump on whichever holiday bandwagon is rolling into town.

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As such, Christmas will always be a present-fest with barely a ding dong merrily on high and precious little mention of the baby Jesus and birthdays will be a panicky trawl around electronics shops for the last iGadget or MA15+ kill-frenzy Xbox title.

I do, of course, enjoy the end result. Part of my duty as a dad is to ensure that each and every one of my brood get ‘a day to remember’ at least a couple of days a year – and, on a personal level, I get the kick of finally sitting down with a glass of SSB once the day’s nearly over and revel in having once more successfully negotiated a big day.

But, still, mostly I can’t help but be left a little bit exhausted and wondering just where the magic of these celebrations has gone. I say mostly, however, because there is one exception – and it’s on the horizon as I sit and write this now.

Easter.

Now, I was raised in the shadow of Christianity and all that that entails – my school had hymns, prayers, a head teacher with a dog collar and a monthly trip to the cathedral for a eucharist – but I’ll admit that I take the word lapsed to new and greater heights.

So – and I offer this up a bit shamefully – it’s not the tale of the benevolent bearded chap rising from the dead to save us from all our sins that gets me goosepimply around this time of year. No, it’s the simplicity of the celebration that really floats my boat.

For all its importance in the Christian calendar, Easter is the one that doesn’t take hours of preparation and organisation – which is lucky really, because I never really know when it’s going to happen.

Its penchant for picking a Sunday based on the vagaries of lunar cycles means that it seems to crop up anytime after Anzac Day and before our middle child’s birthday in June.

As such, I just wait for the nudge from my wife a couple of days before the big weekend and nip out for six chocolate eggs – one each for each of the kids and one for the big kid I’m married too – and a couple of packs of hot cross buns.

The buns, of course, mark the beginning of the holiday, another part of Easter that I love. There’s no countdowns, no endless school concerts, no advent calendars to deal with – just, hey it’s Friday and I’ve got the day off so let's eat toasted currant buns.

Then there’s Easter Saturday which is, basically, just a Saturday. Then the big day arrives, coolly dropping by without much fanfare or palaver.

We do have traditions for the day, but, again, this is why Easter rocks so hard for me.

Ours is an Easter breakfast, the only day of the year when all seven of us sit around the table first thing and enjoy toast, bacon, eggs, OJ and good coffee together.

The chocolate eggs are laid out on each place setting, one big one each, generally themed on each child’s fad du jour, and one smaller one, a Kinder egg, perhaps, or those sickly caramel things that appear at this time of year.

And there are presents involved, but our family takes it as read that while Santa Claus does gifts by the sackload, the Easter Bunny is very much a one-child-one-parcel kinda guy.

And he makes them work for them – each child’s place setting has a letter from the big-eared, buck-toothed holiday icon, written in a hand remarkably similar to their father’s with a poetic clue as to where their tiny gift is hidden.

This is the only problem the season offers me – there are only so many places one can secrete a gift-wrapped stationery set or pair of socks and sometimes it’s hard to devise a rhyming couplet that will point a five-year-old to the dishwasher – but it’s a task I revel in.

And then, breakfast over, me and my wife can revel in the knowledge that our holiday duties are over and there’s nothing left to do except loll around for the rest of the day waiting for a nice bit of roast lamb before wine o’clock. And then, when Sunday’s over, there’s another day off waiting.You can’t get better than that.

So thank the Lord – literally in this instance – for Easter, the low-stress, low-cost holiday even a parent can enjoy.

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