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Silver Service Silverchair's Daniel Johns is back after years of silence

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ave you, like me, already forgotten what you promised yourself you’d do as the first days of 2015 dawned? Have you quietly stopped that 5:2 diet, folded away the Lorna Jane keep fit togs and put the rowing machine out with the junk? Well don’t feel guilty – after all there’s plenty of time left to put all those good intentions into action.

In the meantime, I suggest you take a well-earned break from that guilt trip and flick through the pages of the entirely fabulous February issue of your favourite lifestyle, entertainment and property mag.

If you like it hot, then you’ll love Norman’s story about chillies, great and small, and the current global appetite for super hot chilli sauce. Perth continues to smash it when it comes to new, cool venues and the recent opening of a new rooftop bar – The Sherry – is reason enough to dust off your best bib and tucker for a night on the tiles, literally.

Gill interviewed bad boy-turned good Mark Wahlberg for his new movie The Gambler, while if you love live music, you won’t want to miss our Future Music Festival feature and amazing giveaways.

Matthew reviews the Audi A3 Cabriolet (and rather loves it) and also interviews an amazing grandma who cares for her grandson James with the help of Activ, WA’s largest respite care organisation. I take the kids to Adventure World and find it a top spot for a full day of fun for all ages.

There’s houseboating in Mandurah and a gorgeous south of France escape which will make you wish you could swap these shores for Gallic ones.

And of course we’ve got a great collection of interior design ideas and features as well as the very best properties for sale in the whole of WA. Who needs new year’s resolutions? Everything’s just fine and dandy as it is, I say.

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PRIMOpicks Culture vultures are well served in February with a huge selection of original productions in town for the Fringe as well as music and sport galore.

Fringe line-up continues to thrill The swinging Perth sextet THE Darling Buds of May will perform some of Peggy Lee’s best known songs, taking you on a journey from her days singing with Benny Goodman’s Orchestra through to her recordings with Capitol and Decca Records, as well as her vocal styling’s in Disney’s Lady and the Tramp.

The Darling Buds of May present the life and times of the fabulous Peggy Lee in Fever: The Music of Peggy Leefrom 14 to 18 Feb, De Parel Spiegeltent, Perth Cultural Centre.

Soprano Penny ‘DivaLicious’ Shaw and pianist Tommaso 'Signor' Pollio combine with amusing stories as they strip opera naked and reveal its deepest secrets.

Featuring the music of Britten, Bellini,Verdi, Floyd, Gilbert & Sullivan and of course Puccini.

Penny Shaw: Opera Undressed! February 19 to 22, 5.30pm in Casa Mondo, The Pleasure Garden.

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La SoirÉe continues to wow audiences, fresh from its sell-out seasons in New York and London.

The award-winning theatrical sesnation made its Perth debut in January as part of its 10-year anniversary world tour. A cocktail of jaw-dropping acrobats, mindbending contortionists and thrilling chanteuses, spiced with a pinch of the exotic and the erotic and well-seasoned with humour, the show is a beguiling concoction that has left audiences around the world spellbound, titillated and amazed.

Featuring Bath Boy, The English Gents, Captain Frodo, Ursula Martinez, Jess Love and much more, it’s circus but not as you know it.

La Soiree, until February 22, Palais des Glaces Spiegeltent,The Pleasure Garden, James Street, Northbridge, Tuesday to Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 7pm and 9.30pm, $35 to $80. Visit fringeworld.com.au for tickets.

WIN! • Double pass to Matthew Mitcham Tuesday February 10 • Double pass to The Darling Buds of May Fever: The Music of Peggy Lee Monday February 16 • Double pass to Penny Shaw’s Opera Undressed! Thursday February 19 Visit primolife.com.au for details.

Winner of FRINGE WORLD Festival Best Cabaret Award 2014, Matthew Mitcham won gold with the highest single-dive score in Olympic history.

His life behind the spotlight was plagued by mental illness and drug abuse, which he has overcome to achieve greatness.

Matthew is a talented singer and musician who shares the highs and lows of his young life through theatre and song.

Matthew Mitcham’s Twists and Turns is in The West Australian Spiegeltent, February 10 to 16 at 8.30pm

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If you’re looking for a new furbaby, then put February 7 in your diary.

It’s national Pet Adoption Day from 10am to 2pm, the day when homeless pets in Perth may gain lifelong and loving homes in an initiative led by PETstock’s charity foundation, PETstock Assist, in partnership with not-for-profit animal rescue organisation, PetRescue.

The national Pet Adoption Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of pet adoption while encouraging Perthites to take action by becoming a pet foster carer or saving a life by adopting a pet of their own.

Local animal rescue groups and pet adoption experts will attend PETstock stores in Perth on the day to share information about the adoption process, becoming a pet foster carer and the multiple benefits of providing a rescue pet with a new forever home.

Rescue pets will also be at some PETstock stores to meet potential pet parents.

“Together with PETstock we are working towards a future where adoptive families can be found for all rescue pets,” says PetRescue Founder Vickie Davy. “It’s our mission to make adoption the first choice for all in Perth and initiatives such as Pet Adoption Day put this message in the spotlight.

“In the 10 years since PetRescue was founded we have re-homed around 250,000 pets nationwide including 70,000 in 2014 alone. In WA we have homed 5,753 pets and want to further grow this number in 2015."

Adopting a rescue pet has many advantages, including improving general well-being by having a loving companion for life.

Highly regarded worldwide and one of WA’s iconic events, the Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.7 kilometre open water swim from Cottesloe Beach to Rottnest Island. Whether competing as a solo, duo or team, the Rottnest Channel Swim is a ‘team’ event with all swimmers surrounded by a support network of paddlers, boat skippers and crew.

The event, managed by the Rottnest Channel Swim Association, is Rottnest Island’s biggest day, bringing together novices and regular competitors in one of the state’s most challenging sporting and fund-raising events.

Rottnest Island, first wave from 5.45am, February 21

Adopting allows people to find a pet most suited to their lifestyle and activity levels. Older pets can be less active and excitable, are often housetrained and one has a clear idea of the character of the pet they’re adopting.

Before joining their new forever family, adopted pets are desexed, vaccinated and treated for parasites as well as having undergone a prior comprehensive veterinary and behaviour assessment.

PETstock CEO Shane Young says: “Through our network of eight stores in Perth, PETstock works with PetRecue to support as many animal rescue groups across the state as we possibly can.

We are fully committed to helping nip, claw and scratch out animal homelessness and as such do not sell dogs or cats at any of our stores.

“Our team are advocates of pet adoption and encourage anyone thinking of adding a new member to their family to consider this option first.”

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The Famous Five are on Aussie soil again - Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and Zayn aka One Direction, have jumped on a plane back to Australia in 2015 for the first time in two years for another incredible stadium tour.

The On The Road Again Tour is the fourth headlining stadium concert tour by English-Irish boy band One Direction. The tour will visit all five major cities in Australia kicking off in Sydney and will conclude on this month right here in Perth. After that, the boys will be heading over to Asia and Africa.

One Direction will play songs from their latest multi-platinum album, Midnight Memories, as well as songs from their equally successful Take Me Home and debut album, Up All Night.

The ‘Sensible One’, Liam Payne said, “We can’t wait to come back to Australia and play for all our fans again on the On the Road Again 2015 Tour. Our Australian fans have been there for us since day one, and we always have such a great time there.”

Add all this to their three billion YouTube views, 109 million combined Twitter followers and 36 million Facebook fans and it’s clear that Liam, Harry, Louis, Niall and Zayn genuinely are a

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worldwide phenomenon.

So 1D mums and dads, it might be worth investing in some earmuffs - those fans will be screaming their heads off at Paterson’s Stadium in just a few weeks time.

One Direction, supported by Samantha Jade and McBusted, Patersons Stadium, February 20, 7pm.

Visit ticketek.com.au for any remaining ticket options - good luck.

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I The Big Yin’s big laughs Billy Connolly’s High Horse tour comes to Perth Arena on March 10 and 11, promising vintage Connolly comedy, unforgettable riffs and the kind of humour which has made the Glaswegian such a favourite, particularly here in Australia, for decades.

To say that Connolly is just a comedian is inadequate.

Inadequate because not only does he have an innate gift to make people laugh at the most ordinary observations of everyday life, but his talent is extended into many fields – playwriting and acting among them.

Connolly has enjoyed a longstanding career as one of the world’s best-loved comedians. His live shows have been enthralling audiences around the world for the past 30 years.

A recent critique from the UK makes comedy lovers’ mouths water: “Like no other, Billy Connolly turns our everyday life experiences into stunningly funny situations, carrying his audience from one irreverent story to another until a collective exhaustion sets in ...”

So stand by for the ride of the decade with this great jockey of jokes - larger than life on his High Horse Australian tour.

Billy Connolly’s High Horse tour, Perth Arena, March 10 and 11.

Visit ticketek.com.au for tickets.

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f you’re looking for a new way of playing your favourite board games, give Shuffle a go. It’s the new range of interactive card games based on Hasbro classics and by downloading the relevant app to your phone or tablet, Shuffle can bring the Chance cards to life in Monopoly Deal, animate a shopping mall in Littlest Pet Shop, act as mission control in Transformers, or create customised pictures of your friends and family using the Guess Who? imagery.

It’s the new generation of card games which make playing great games on the go more fun than ever.

Nine popular games are currently available; Monopoly, Cluedo,Transformers, Littlest Pet Shop, Battleship, Trivial Pursuit, Boggle Slam & My Littlest Pony and Guess Who? (all for $14.95 each).

And if you were an 80s kid plagued by an inability to solve the Rubik’s Cube puzzle, then you might like to look away now. Rubiks Void provides a modern twist on this classic game of skill. With a cool new style and void in the middle it gives the original fiendish cub an added extra dimension. Be prepared to kiss goodbye to hours as this addictive new spin on a classic takes over your life. Suitable for ages 8+, $23.95. primolife.com.au

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Win a double pass to the Perth Good Life Festival. Visit PRIMOLife’s Facebook page or primolife.com.au for entry details. For ages 14 to 17 only. Must have parent’s permission. Good luck!

TOURING the country ‘epic’ doesn’t even begin to describe this: a fully overhauled festival designed exclusively for 13 to 17-year-olds. More than 20 of the hottest names in music from Australia and beyond across three stages, combined with a Theme Park, a Water Park, a Sports Zone, an Outdoor Cinema featuring all the hottest flicks, plus the chance to meet your favourite TV celebs up close and personal.

With an all-inclusive ticket covering five super fun zones – there’s no need to spend extra dollars on additional attractions.

First up: get your dance moves ready friends, as Spotify presents more than 20 of the hottest local and international stars you’ll find anywhere across three massive stages. Swedish superstar Avicii, Aussie hiphop royalty Bliss N Eso and 18-year-old DJ wunderkind Martin Garrix will absolutely smash it up on stage with killer cuts like Animals, while Dutch DJ legend Afrojack will bring the big guns to the DJ stage. The audience will also be treated to the very special combination Will Sparks vs Timmy Trumpet vs Joel Fletcher, three locals

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Under-18 festival set to rock the city Coca-Cola, Nova FM, [V] Hits and Spotify have clubbed together to present the world’s largest under 18s festival: Good Life, taking place in Perth on March 2 at the HBF Stadium.

who’ve each enjoyed top three singles this year; pop star Havana Brown; Dutch house duo BlasterJaxx; Adelaide’s Allday; LA-based bass & trap producer Carnage; hardstyle legend Frontliner; Sydney’s Tigerlily; as well as Some Blonde DJ, Slice n Dice, Uberjak’d and more.

The all-new Meet & Greet Photo Booth gives the audience the chance to get up close and personal with their favourite stars of TV. Glee fans: grab a snap with Mark Salling, who plays Noah. MTV’s Geordie Shore legend Charlotte Crosby will be on site, as well as Pretty Little Liars star Tyler Blackburn.

you can cool down, enjoy plenty of shade, get pampered at the free hair and make-up station or check out a movie at our Outdoor Cinema. It’s the place to hang, meet friends, watch a cult flick and rejuvenate before deciding where to head next.

Good Life 2015, March 2 from 1.30pm, HBF Stadium, 100 Stephenson Avenue Mt Claremont, visit goodlifefest.com.au for tickets.

What else can you do?

Head over to the Theme Park, featuring five hair-raising rides (different attractions in each state), from the Claw to Air Walker to Hurricane to get adrenaline pumping.

Cool off from the summer heat in the Water Park. Get wet in the foam pit or misting tent, or score your thrills on three massive slides and tunnels. We’re talking the Cork Screw, Body Racer, a 50m mega slip and slide – dropping from a 10m height.

Addicted to basketball, soccer, gridiron or rock climbing? Impress your mates or make some new ones as you get competitive in Good Life’s Sports Zone, where even the most clumsy of punters can show off their skills and win amazing prizes.

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Fast Facts Safety first

Good Life prides itself on an impeccable safety record, with strict entry policies ensuring attendees’ safety. Parents can rest assured their kids are in safe hands: our 2013 events were highly praised by police, who applauded festival organisers and the behaviour of punters. Measures include ID and bag checks, breathalyser checks, metal detectors and a zero tolerance towards all contraband or alcohol. primolife.com.au

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Rockin’ Roxette

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s one of Sweden’s finest exports Roxette have a string of much-loved hits under their belt including Listen To Your Heart, The Look, How Do You Do, Spending My Time, Joyride, Dangerous, Sleeping In My Car, Dressed For Success, It Must Have Been Love, Almost Unreal and many, many more.

The popular power-pop duo, otherwise known as Marie Fredriksson (vocals) and Per Gessle (vocals and guitar), celebrated the 25th anniversary of their juggernaut hit single The Look, which hit the top spot on the Billboard US Chart in 1989. It was this track which kicked off one of music’s longest-running pop careers with the duo selling more than 75 million albums worldwide to date. The band topped the Australian singles charts three times with smash hits It Must Have Been Love, Joyride and The Look, with five of their albums reaching the Top 10 on the Australian album charts.

The band hit the come-back trail in 2011 and their 2012 tour was a triumphant success, with the first arena shows selling out instantly, extra dates added and rave reviews from fans and media alike.

“Unless you’d seen it for yourself, you can’t imagine the mass frenzy the return of Roxette caused,” said the Herald Sun. “Roxette’s is a back catalogue to die for,” said Life Music Media, while Tone Deaf raved “Every hit gets a big rock ending, every ballad sees several hundred lighters aloft and we love every moment of this trip back to the 90s.”

Supporting Roxette when they come to Perth on their global tour are Aussie rockers Boom Crash Opera, renowned for their high energy live shows that bring audiences to their feet. The band’s hits from the 80s and 90s are well-loved to this day and include Onion Skin, The Best Thing, Hands Up In The Air and Dancing In The Storm. Dale Ryder (lead vocals) will be accompanied by Peter Farnan (guitar/vocals), Greg O’Connor (keyboards/guitar), Peter Maslen (drums/vocals) and Ian Tilley (bass/vocals).

Roxette, Perth Arena, February 14, visit livenation.com.au to buy tickets.

If you've ever fancied yourself as a trapeze artist, here's your chance.

Access Circus' Twilight Flyers has brought to Perth WA's only publicly accessible trapeze rig. It gives locals the chance to feel the sea air ruffle their hair as they soar through the sky, with classes for all available throughout the summer until March.

Suitable for kids over seven years of age, the classes run five times a day making it the perfect way to fill those long summer days with something really fun and original to try.

Access Circus has provided family circus shows, outdoor aerial spectacles, water shows, circus workshops and international tours to Australia and world-wide since 2006.

Tickets are available at accesscircus.com.

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t’s now possible to enjoy the music festival vibe without the less awesome aspects because for the lucky few, Future Music Festival's First Class Lounge will be in full swing at the Perth show on March 1.

Picture the scene. Avicii’s just pumped the sun-baked crowd to the max, there’s a bit of a queue to the loos and you’re dying for a drink. Sound like a familiar festival experience? If so, then we strongly recommend you dig deep and upgrade your general admission ticket to something altogether more luxe.

Listening to feedback from last time, the clever Future Festival crew have upgraded their First Class Lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and here in Perth. They’ve taken them to the next level in terms of making the festival experience out of this world.

The First Class Lounge mezzanines give you the very best view in the house at the HBF Stadium, with swanky balconies overlooking the main stages.

Wanna see dance legend Darude kicking up a Sandstorm? Not a problem from the First Class Lounge balcony - you’ll see the world’s biggest and best acts up close and most importantly in supreme comfort.

No sweaty mosh pitting for you, this is all about the classy vibe of bobbing your head elegantly in time to the music with a

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a double pass to Perth’s Future Music’s First Class Lounge (refreshment package not included). Visit PRIMOLife’s Facebook page or primolife.com.au for entry details.

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cocktail in hand and friends by your side.

Forget dirty dunnies, you’ll find the facilities top notch and constantly monitored during the entire festival so when nature calls, it will be a thoroughly hygenic experience.

There’s an exclusive bar and even waiters to deliver your drinks - you don’t even have to lift a finger, it’s that posh.

Don’t worry if you haven’t got the dough for the full First Class Lounge package (a cool $345 plus booking fee per person), there’s still the chance to upgrade from the usual festival experience of lost friends, warm drinks and sweaty dance-offs.

Make The Sunset Club your Future base camp and you’ll be able to glow beautifully all day without mislaying your mates. It’s a glam oasis where you and your pals can take a breather, grab a cocktail, relax and recharge - literally. This is the place to come if your phone’s about to die, something that always happens just when you need it most (for an important selfie with The Hoods, obviously).

For just the price of your general admission ticket ($149) plus $65 (+booking fee) you can upgrade and ensure you’ve got all the creature comforts you want, making Future 2015 the ultimate summer experience in the Sunset Club.

fast facts First Class Lounge • Express entry into the festival • Access to the First Class Lounge, overlooking the Main Stage, with all its premium comforts: couches, cocktail lounge, cloakroom • Private toilet facilities with bathroom attendants and full-time cleaning crew • First Class Bar with premium drink selection, including an array of cocktails • Wait staff and table service • Enjoy free WiFi access and phone charging outlets (iPhone & Android).

Never lose your friends again.

• Gourmet Food & Beverage Package (5 x standard redeemable drink tokens & 1 x redeemable food voucher) • The Future Survival Station – those things you forget but always need!

• Access to the Sunset Club * You must enter the festival via the First Class entrance lanes to collect entitlements.

Sunset Club (national) For a $65 (+bf) upgrade to your general admission ticket Sunset Club will get you: • Pop-up bars, including a full range of premium drinks and our exclusive Sunset Club signature cocktail!

• Delicious food offerings exclusive to Sunset Club • Day beds, couches, tables and chairs to relax in with your friends • Free WiFi access and phone charging outlets (iPhone & Android) • Premium toilet facilities with bathroom attendants and full-time cleaning crew • Cloakroom facility and plenty of shaded areas to keep you cool • Big screen live feed from the Main Stages, so you don’t miss any action.

• The Future Survival Station – those things you forget but always need!

Future Music Festival, HBF Arena, Joondalup, March 1. Visit futuremusicfestival.com.au for the full line-up, to book your tickets and upgrade now.

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oday, his grandmother informs me, James is hanging out with the kangaroos down at Caversham – he sends his apologies, she laughs, but a day out in the sunshine proved too big a treat for him to miss.

I tell her not to worry, he should be able to make up his mind how to spend a day of his long summer holiday, just like any other boy of 14.

The thing is, though, James isn’t just like any other boy of 14, a fact that Shirley Fitzthum is not shy about explaining – in fact she bristles with pride like any good grandmother should when talking about

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their grandson.

“He has Down Syndrome,” she explains.

“And autism.”

She pauses, then continues, counting off James’ conditions on her fingers. Epilepsy, hashimoto’s – an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid – poor hearing and a severe speech impediment.

“And just before Christmas he was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis,” she finishes. “It’s just not fair.”

For the first time since I met her, Shirley’s tough, happy demeanour falters for a second and a shadow of sadness flits across her face.

Up until that point, this feisty, powerful woman who is “nearly in her 70s” had been all smiles and jokes as our photographer bustled around her taking the portrait shots for our interview.

And at that point I’m reminded why we are meeting here – at the Variety Pelican Children’s Respite Centre in Garratt Street, Bayswater, one of a number of centres run by Activ, the largest disability service organisation in WA. The respite centre has been a part of Shirley and James’ lives for the past six years, almost as long as the young lad has been living with his grandma, giving Shirley the primolife.com.au

HEART OF GOLD Shirley Fitzhum, above, looks after her grandson James, left, who is 14 and suffers from a range of conditions.

vital support even a whirlwind like her needs to meet the challenges her life has given her.

She has been caring for James since he was seven years old, ever since a call from Child Services with the news that son’s partner, battling drug and alcohol demons, could no longer cope with the responsibilities of raising James.

Shirley is a strong woman, but she admits the overnight change in her life was a steep, steep learning curve that she had difficulty adjusting to.

“He was seven, but with the intellectual age of two,” she said. “He weighed just 15kg

and was totally incontinent. I was angry at the relentless neglect.”

It’s a story Shirley tells with a steely resolve and a blunt modesty.

Today, James is a healthy weight for his age, the days of soiling himself long behind him. He’s a growing teenager who, despite the burdens he’s been given, is now a happy child.

“He can do his own breakfast now,” Shirley says. “He’ll get his own Weetbix. He loves playing with his iPad. When he was younger he had a fear of water – maybe something happened when he was little, I don’t know. But he loves swimming now – I had to buy a pool off Gumtree.”

As a younger child, James would sit rocking gently back and forth, but today this is a trait that only appears “in the car when there’s music on”.

“He’s still a very quiet child,” Shirley explains, “if he was here right now he would be sitting quietly, not running around. But he can be noisy if he gets excited – if he’s at the movies and he likes the film, then you’ll know about it.”

Rightly proud of the turnaround, Shirley’s modesty comes front and centre and she is quick to point out that she could not have achieved all she has achieved on her own.

Relocating James from the northern suburbs to her Midland home, for instance, was made much easier thanks to the staff at Kalamunda Ed Support Centre which caters for students with intellectual and physical disabilities. Now at high school, he attends Durham Road School in Bayswater – “he loves it there, he’s very settled now” – and a wonderful local out of school care

centre, the very centre which took him to Caversham with day.

She also gives a lot of credit to her dog, Charlie, a rescue mutt with bits of King Charles Cavalier, poodle and shitzu in him.

“James and Charlie are very, very close,” she says. “When James is unhappy about something he will sit and talk to Charlie who will just sit there and listen then lick his face.”

But the people at Activ’s Variety Pelican Centre have a special place in her heart.

Once a month, Shirley explains, she will drop James of at the Pelican centre on a Friday and kiss him goodbye until she picks him up on the Sunday afternoon.

This small break in her routine is like gold dust for Shirley.

“When I’m with James I have to be constantly alert, always know where he is and what he’s doing,” she says. “He has no road sense, for example, so would just walk into the road if he was alone. I’m under constant pressure. I can’t leave him and go out at night.

“So just knowing that when I drop him off he is safe and being looked after, that the people with him know him and how to look after him, that they know what his meds are is just incredible.

“And to know that he’s happy is so important. He can’t tell me a lot about what he’s done, but when I pick him up he’ll just greet me with a big smile and say ‘I’m at Activ!’”

And while the regular breaks are a Godsend for Shirley, she has once had to call on the centre’s emergency bed service – the Pelican Centre keeps one space free so they can step in if one of their clients needs them.

Shirley found herself having to take them up on the offer when she slipped and banged her head. At first she thought she was fine and then she realised she was bleeding badly.

A trip to the emergency room and 18 stitches later she was thinking of James, not herself – but a quick call to Activ and everything was taken care of. James stayed at the Pelican Centre for four days while Shirley recovered.

“It was wonderful,” she remembers. “The hospital staff were so impressed with how smoothly Activ dealt with things – and it takes a lot to impress hospital staff.”

Mark Furr, accommodation and community services general manager at Activ, is rightly pleased to say that Shirley and James are not the only families benefiting from the work the organisation is doing.

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Today, his grandmother informs me, James is hanging out with the kangaroos down at Caversham – he sends his apologies, she laughs, but a day out in the sunshine proved too big a treat for him to miss. suggestion that she should spend James’ time at the Pelican Centre sitting by a pool with a glass of bubbly in her hand, saying that her work on myriad disability and hospital boards kept her far too busy – but for all the 3,000 clients on their books the support is vital.

Activ delivers on average 1.5million hours of support and care per year. Respite is just one of many services Activ – which began 64 years ago as a group of famiilies banding together to support one another and has expanded to an institution employing nigh on 1,200 staff – offers.

“We offer the full gamut of services, for children and adults with intellectual disabilities,” he explains. “That includes

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respite, support, shared living, community access, supported employment right the way through to recreational programs. We organise day trips, weekends away, holidays inter-state and internationally.”

At the heart of Activ’s philosophy is offering their clients choice in how they live their lives.

“Support is an entitlement,” he says, “not a gift. You get help if you have children and you should get help if you have a disability. Our role is to offer the services our clients need to ensure they live the lives they choose to.”

The holidays are one area where Activ is driven by the wishes of its clients – trips to V8 Supercars, footy matches, music festivals and Rotto have all cropped up at the suggestion of the people that Activ supports. One recent holiday to Canada was organised after a client living in country WA said his life-long dream was to see bears in the wild.

Mark himself volunteers to join some of the trips and loves every minute of them.

But his favourite story to illustrate the success of Activ’s work is the tale of Dorothy and Daryll, an Albany couple with intellectual disabilities who met while on one of the organisation’s trips.

“They formed a relationship while they were away, then we helped arrange for them to live together. And now they’ve got married – they’re currently on their honeymoon in Tasmania. They have a support worker with them, but they’re in

You can make a difference and help people like James through donating to Activ. A $100 donation provides an evening of respite while allowing family members like Shirley the opportunity to reconnect. For more information or to donate to Activ visit activ.asn.au. Keep up to date with the latest Activ announcements and events by following the Activ Facebook Page at facebook.com/ ActivFoundation.

the background.

“Before they left, I met them at their home for tea and homemade carrot cake.

Darryl said to me, ‘my mum and dad said I would never do this, but look at us now’.”

It’s that kind of support towards the choices Activ’s clients want to make that ensure that Shirley sleeps soundly knowing the organisation is there.

“The future?” she says, as our interview at the Variety Pelican Centre draws to a close, mulling over the question.

“I just want to be around long enough to at least see him through school.

“James will never be able to support himself. He’ll never drive a car, never have a salaried job. But I’m confident he will be happy, living, if not independently then in a supported environment where he can thrive.

“Thanks to organisations like Activ, he has a chance.” PL primolife.com.au

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MY FAVOURITE THINGS ...

Tim Lefroy

Tim Lefroy, this year's race director of the Karma Resorts Rottnest Channel Swim, has, at just 22 years of age, achieved more than many people twice his age. An ambassador for the WA Electoral Commission, treasurer of the Rotary Club of Crawley, a professional WAFL umpire and about to begin a brilliant career in the corridors of power in Canberra, the future for this young WA high achiever from the country is more than bright.

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MOLLY THE DOG Growing up on a farm we always had a little terrier there as well as bigger dogs. We got Molly, who's a spoodle, three years ago. She's really fun, and annoys everbody.

She's my mum's dog.

MY RUNNERS These are the most interesting shoes I could find - they're my track shoes. I love running during AFL's off-season and run with a great social group around City Beach and Cottesloe. We run probably 80-100km a week in training but we're chatting all the time. I loved running during my time in the UK too when I taught sport at a prep school there. I ran the Long Mynd in Shropshire, a notoriously uncomfortable fell race where runners regularly break ankles on the uneven ground. It's more painful going down the fell than going up, I discovered.

GOGGLES My brothers and I used to swim heaps when we were younger - I guess my mum was looking for ways to deplete our energy levels. I did my first Rottnest swim when I was 14 at school. Rather than worrying about sharks, I think I was more nervous that I wasn't going to make it and what my friends would say. I’ve done two duos - one with a friend and one with my brother Charlie - and a solo in 2012. I'm race director again this year but won't be swimming. I enjoy the organisational side of the race, seeing it from a different perspective than a competitor. Around 2500 swimmers will start at 5.40am with the first wave. Last year the guy who came second was from Germany so it's definitely a race which is becoming more well known globally. I'd be keen to swim it again in a few years time. I’ve always wanted to swim the English Channel as well, but the waters are significantly cooler and I’m not ready to train for that yet!

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TOY TRACTOR I wanted to include something which signified my farming background. Our farm has livestock and crops but I've always loved the cropping side more. I remember going on tractors when I was young, sitting on them with our workmen and occasionally my two brothers, Wes and Charlie. We used to sit on them for hours, never getting bored, and I still enjoy it now. I wrote my Honour's thesis on agricultural economics, and specifically upon broader farming in WA. I'd like to stay involved with leadership policy in agricultural farming economics in the future.

EGGS I grew up on a farm north of Perth and we've always had chickens. It's really fun to feed the chickens and look after them. I've eaten three eggs a day, every day of my life. My dad gave me a poaching machine in 2002 so that's my favourite way to eat them.

FOOTBALL I'm a mad AFL fan and support the West Coast Eagles. I umpire the WAFL and hopefully when I go over east, I'll be umpiring there too. There are more games played over east and I'd love to end up umpiring for the AFL. I come from an athletics background and therefore really enjoy the running involved. Most boundary umpires in the WAFL will do between 16-20km in a game.

UNIVERSITY I know it sounds lame but I love studying. I love spending hours in a library and buying new textbooks like this one is a huge part of my life. I'm heading over to Canberra soon to take up a job at the Treasury to help advise on economic policy.

ROTARY BADGE Maybe unfairly, there is a stereotype that the membership of Rotary Clubs are dominated by older men. I love being part of the Crawley Club, and it has allowed me to meet people of all different ages and perspectives. I've learned a lot from them in terms of their community work and some of my really good friends through the group are aged 45 years plus.

Hopefully I can find a group as good as this one in Canberra.

BAGPIPES When I was at school at Scotch College, I learned how to play the bagpipes. It's a really odd instrument, annoying for some but somehow it suits my personality. It's a really emotive instrument too, sometimes joyous, sometimes melancholic. I love playing Amazing Grace, my mum loves that one and everytime I go to the farm she makes me play that tune. It's not difficult technically to play but it is hard to get everything working properly at the same time.

You need to be quite organised.

PIANO We used to play the piano as kids although at the time I hated it and didn’t enjoy the style of my teacher.

Nowadays I love playing it. It's different to bagpipes of course, but I find it's a great thing to just relax and focus on playing. Dad used to sing a lot when he was younger and back he occasionally sings while I play.

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River song

Matthew Mills casts off and explores the beautiful Peel estuary around Mandurah on board a houseboat - an experience he won’t forget in a hurry.

Imagine this. It’s a beautiful summer’s morning, so you make yourself a fresh cup of coffee, pick up a good book and step into your backyard to enjoy a few minutes of quiet me-time.

Settling down into a comfortable chair, you notice something out of the corner of your eye, just past that bush you’ve been meaning to trim for a while now.

You get up to investigate, push a few branches aside and there in front of you is a whole new part of your backyard that you simply didn’t know was there.

And it’s beautiful.

Sound far-fetched? Well, I’d have furrowed my brow at the idea too a month

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or so ago – but more or less the same thing has happened to me since.

OK, so it wasn’t literally my backyard that I discovered this wonderful land that I’d never noticed before, but it was an area that I’ve long thought of as one of those places on my doorstep that I’m more than familiar with – Mandurah.

Since moving to Perth seven and a bit years ago, I’ve come to love this pretty, water-loving town just a bit south of the city. In a state so vast that everywhere seems to be a ridiculous distance away, Mandurah has long offered a break opportunity without the massive drive or plane trip.

After a fair few trips to take in its bevy primolife.com.au

of excellent restaurants and laid-back atmosphere, it’s a place I felt I actually knew rather well, so when Mandurah Houseboats offered me the chance to revisit, I grabbed it with both hands.

What I hadn’t expected however, was that I would be spending the next three days seeing this part of the world I thought I knew well from a wonderfully different perspective.

At first, it was all very much the Mandurah I know from old as I turned up at Mandurah Houseboats’ Dolphin Drive HQ – clean modern buildings glimmering in the bright sunshine on a summer’s morning, the gentle sound of water lapping at the harbourside, that kind of thing.

But I wasn’t here for the lattes, I was ready for my boating adventure so made my way excitedly down the steps to where four houseboats were moored and waiting in a line.

Now, at this point I have to break an unwritten rule of travel writing, the agreement among wandering hacks that we don’t talk about the nuts and bolts of how we experience the treats we write about.

The logic behind this is that our insights are supposed to read as being told through the eyes of a tourist rather than a journalist, so we don’t mention the behind the scenes shenanigans that get us to Point A in order to be able to file our 1,800 words.

But I think, in this instance, I’m justified in pointing out the practicalities of what was ahead of me. A standard approach to any press trip is that a bunch of journos who have often never met each other are invited to join a PR rep on what the trade calls a ‘famil’ and, together, they experience the delights of what said PR type is promoting.

Basically, then, I was about to embark on a voyage with a bunch of strangers. I say this because although what followed was a fun, exhilarating, enlightening experience, the key to houseboating, I was about to find, is a sense of togetherness and team-spirit.

Houseboats – the ones offered by Mandurah Houseboats especially – are very comfortable, relaxing environments, but, like caravans, they are not massively spacious, what with the fact that they have to be able to move and all.

As such, you have to be ready to put away your airs and graces to fully revel in this particular branch of messing about on the water.

Although smartly turned out, there’s not much room for any cat-swinging you may have planned.

Our boat, the brightly-named Hakuna Matata, was an eight-berth. Six of those

are double beds in the three bedrooms on board, which, while sumptuously comfortable, are not the kind of cabins where you can invite a few friends round for drinks. The seventh and eighth berths are bunks in the main corridor outside the bedrooms.

There is one shower to share and two nautical toilets which involve a bit of footpumping and, while the living/kitchen area is comfy and well equipped, it doesn’t boast the space many modern home owners are used to.

Fully laden, passenger-wise, then, those on board are going to need to be prepared to master the ‘after you’ bodyswerve dance, leave pretensions of privacy on the dockside and muck in together as one would expect to when, say, camping.

As such, going with family or very close friends is more the go than a bunch of coves who have never before met each other.

But, hey, we were all experienced hacks and our PR guide, Mia, seemed to have a knack of pulling together a small group who were going to happily buy in to this instant intimacy before us. As well as myself, it was seasoned travel freelance Carmen, bright young thing from the newspaper world Sarah and her fiancé Sam – a pilot who was to become Most Valuable Player over the next couple of days – who listened intently as the chap from Mandurah

MESSING ABOUT ON THE RIVER Mandurah Houseboats gives the whole family the chance to see parts of the beautiful Peel Estuary visitors don't normally see.

Houseboats filled us in on exactly how to control one of his fleet.

There’s a lot to take in during that one-hour briefing, especially if, like us, you have little or no boating experience.

But, basically, sailing a houseboat isn’t too complicated, a steering wheel and two control sticks for the pair of outboard engines on the back the only controls.

Mooring is a bit trickier, as we learned when we went out and back in to practice this manoeuvre – but it is, I promise, something a novice can master.

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weekender much like him. There’s an art to parking a houseboat, you see, and Sam got the hang of it very, very quickly. I was, then, more than happy to hand him the captain’s hat and let him deftly bring us home.

Once docked, we explored the island, reveling in the sheer tranquility of the area.

It’s only accessible by boat and we were the only boat there that night, so the natural beauty was just for us – and the resident caretaker who lives in a rambling house on the island – to enjoy.

The island also boasts Cooper’s Mill, a historic site that’s worth a look round. Oh, and it also has public toilets, a boon if you want a break from pumping your on-board WC. That evening, Mia cooked up a lovely lasagna and we sat around the living area table telling tall travellers’ tale. A few beers THE GREAT OUTDOORS There's plenty to see and do during a Mandurah Houseboat adventure, an old fashioned chance to get back to nature for the whole family.

It was at this point I realised that we were going to be introduced to a view of Mandurah you can't get on land.

that aside there’s precious little complicated equipment to confuse the inexperienced.

Eventually, then, we were left on our own and set off from the dockside. Mia took the helm to begin with, taking us through the famous Mandurah canals, her new crew gathered around her, champagne flutes in hand, as she pointed out the things to see.

And it was at this point I realised that we were going to be introduced to a view of Mandurah and its surrounds that you can’t get on land. From this angle, the opulent abodes of the Canals took on an even more lavish twang, designed as they are to make full use of the river views rather than the road. We waved happily at lucky residents and they, more often than not, toasted us back with afternoon tipples as they sat happily on their decks.

It took half an hour or so to navigate the canals and then we reached the Peel Inlet

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itself. Suddenly, the crew took on a more serious tone as it sunk in that to get to our evening destination we had to the navigate this huge expanse of water.

Checking our manual, we reminded ourselves of the marker post rules and kept green and red poles in the correct place as we, for all intents and purposes, set out to sea. I was given the wheel and we chugged forward.

The further we crept, the choppier it got, adding a touch of drama to the proceedings, but eventually we spied the mouth of the Murray River. As we approached our mooring for the night, Cooleenup Island, the water settled along with our collective nerves and we reached for another celebratory bottle of bubbles.

First though, we had to moor our boat – and this is where I can offer you my most important piece of houseboat advice: Bring Sam. Or, if he’s not available, someone very

were had before we all retired to our beds ready for the next morning.

And when we awoke, we had guests – a gaggle of senior kayakers from a Mandurah group who were happy to chat as we enjoyed our continental breakfast. It was primolife.com.au

funny to suddenly see the island bustling with life – and they were more than helpful untying ropes as we cast off and headed up river.

The weather was beautiful, perfect for taking in the scenery. I sat on the front deck with a cup of tea and marveled at the colours of this stunning river, the golden browns, lush greens, startling bouts of red and yellow. Fish jumped in the distance, birds called from trees.

This was the life.

Our first stop was the Pelicans on the Murray café for a muchneeded coffee. It’s a lovely place to visit, peaceful and friendly, with a great selection of cakes. It also had PRIMOLife on hand for customers, but I promise I’m not letting that influence me.

It is possible to follow the Murray all the way to Pinjarra, but we’d been advised that the sailing was a little trickier further down river – and we’d have to allow a good three or four hours to get there. Instead then, we decided to stay local and head for the fabled Ravenswood Hotel. More time relaxing – no one needed much persuading.

Off we chugged then, stopping for lunch – a scrummy seafood laksa knocked up again by the talented Mia – and a few beers at The Riv, a funky riverside pub about half an hour down. There we chatted with a long-time houseboating fan who relayed plenty of tips on controlling one’s vessel. It was sage advice, a fact proven as

we watched him perform a natty three-point turn before he set off on his way.

The last stage of the day’s cruise, for me, was blissfully reclining on the front deck, finishing a bottle of beer and watching the world go by. It is truly beautiful and it’s easy to think that you’re hundreds of miles from civilization – a fact that makes rounding a corner and realising the bridge you’re about to go under carries the mighty freeway between Perth and Bunbury all the more startling. It’s a pleasant feeling though to be so close to the thundering traffic yet feel so far, far away from it.

We reached the Ravenswood Hotel early afternoon and docked quickly and with no fuss – by now Sam had really got the hang of things. We headed over to the pub, a rough, tough kind of place with a well-deserved reputation of good, loud music.

After sinking a few beers we headed back to our boat to feast on tapas and barbecued lamb kebabs and drink possibly a little bit more than we should have done. But, hey, we had an excuse – it was our last night and we had to toast our new-found friendship and sea legs, didn’t we? PL * Mandurah Houseboats. 13a Dolphin Drive, Mandurah Ocean Marina.

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Fast facts The Sherry Do try a selection of Jamon Serrano Trevelez, Jamon Iberico Pata Negra and Joeslito Jamon Iberico Paleta. Served with house bread, condiments and pickles. $50 (60g total weight) Do drink An Apollo cocktail - Oloroso

Top of the world What’s this, you say? A rooftop bar in the heart of the CBD serving sensational charcuterie and sherry?

Make mine a paso doble, says Gabi Mills.

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Some might say it’s high time that Perth got a bit creative with its rooftop spaces.When you compare the kind of climate we enjoy over here in the West to our poor rained on easterly cousins, some might say in a very loud voice indeed that it was high time that Perth’s rooftop bars led from the front.

Thankfully uber bar maestro Andy Freeman and his trusted team of likeminded venue creatives have listened to those shrill voices (OK, perhaps they're just the voices in my head but you know what

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I mean) and opened the city’s coolest new venue high up in the sky - The Sherry.

Situated above Andy’s recently opened Queen Street public house with its New York-style deli, The Flour Factory, The Sherry is the definition of a smart use of a bijoux outdoor space. With enough room for up to 90 people at a super-cool rooftop party, there’s Freeman’s trademark lush greenery on show (you’ll see a similar vibe at his popular supper club, Darlings in Northbridge). There are exposed walls, steel fittings and glass,

(rich, sweet sherry - Emilio Lustau ‘Don Nuno’ Oloroso Reserve is the house choice), Carpano (a red vermouth), Picon Biere and orange cream citrate, served straight, $16. Add three charcuterie choices to your cocktail of choice and you’re practically Spanish.

Do wear A George Clooney Hawaiian shirt.

yellows, greens and neon signage; a kind of Aussie slash Berlin interpretation of the way to kit out a 2015 bar.

Harking back to the building’s origins as an early 20th-century flour mill, it’s no surprise that the venue has become a magnet for lovers of an innovative tray bake but The Sherry concentrates on an altogether more visceral way to be a pig - literally.

Charcuterie is the name of the game and if you’re of a vegetarian disposition, turn away now. Pig head bacon - a whole boned pig’s head stuffed with house bacon and Bratwurst sausage should become a national treasure. If you’ve always longed to try that famous ham from Iberico in Spain - Jamon Iberico Pata Negra - then here’s your chance.You’ll have to shell out $25 for 40g but the taste will be more than worth it. For primolife.com.au

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The Sherry

The Low Down with The Hoff

PL Tell me about the concept behind The Sherry?

Simon ‘The Hoff’ Hough Transforming a little known space above The Flour Factory into a little rooftop bar with great drinks and amazing bites.

PL What are you bringing to the bar – any special cocktails/drinks you’ll be introducing to customers?

SH We are keeping the focus of drinks short and to the point while making sure it is still fun and fresh. There is something for everything up at The Sherry.

PL Are you excited by the way Perth’s small bars have really started a mini revolution in the way Perth people go out over the last couple of years?

five dollars more, try the even rarer Joselito Jamon Iberico de Bellota, a ham that’s hung for up to three years before you even get a sniff of it. Amazing stuff.

However, the clue to the real reason this rooftop bar rocks is in its name. The Sherry’s specialism is that unique wine from Spain, the mellifluous drop which varies from the dry (Fino) to Christmas pudding-like Pedro Ximinez. Every night, head barman Simon ‘Le Hoff ’ Hough creates a new sherrybased cocktail for punters and, because he’s the best barman in town, you can be sure he knows his Oloroso from his Amontillado.

It would be the perfect place to bag for your own private party (something Simon and his friends would be more than happy to discuss with you). Just picture the scene: you, your mates, a cocktail bar, on top of a roof. No need to say anymore really.

I caught up with The Hoff just after The Sherry’s opening night and, even as I write, am tempted to mix myself a Cobble cocktail (that’s Amontillado, Hennessy VS, maraschino, gomme, berries and beach bitters served over rocks to you). PL The Sherry and The Flour Factory, 16 Queen Street.The Flour Factory is open Monday to Friday 7am to midnight, Saturday 4 to midnight.

The Sherry is open Friday and Saturdays, 4pm to midnight. Visit theflourfactory.com for details.

SH Definitely, the Perth scene has really moved in leaps and bounds in the last couple years. We are no longer becoming more “like Sydney or Melbourne” and developing our own unique style that’s getting a lot of attention nationally and internationally.

PL What’s your proudest achievement to date?

SH Without a doubt it was signing the paperwork and sealing the title of Director at The Flour Factory, which for most bartenders is a dream come true.

PL What would you suggest people order if it’s their first time at The Sherry?

SH With friends, I would suggest one of our cocktail jugs like the Pera Fresca or our single-serve cocktails like the Queen St Cobbler and Negroni de Jerez are sensational delights all with a bit of sherry of course.

PL Describe the vibe at The Sherry – and why should people choose to go there rather than somewhere else?

SH WA’s drinking culture is all about enjoying the outside environment; it’s great that we can offer this in the CBD on a small scale compared to some of the bigger rooftop bars. It’s a small intimate space for anyone and everyone.

The Hoff’s The

Sherry

Ingredients 30ml Captain Morgan Spiced Gold 30ml Lustau Fino sherry 20ml spiced apple cider reduction 15ml lemon juice 2 dashes of The Flour Factory bitters and egg white

Method Shake and fine strain into a chilled coupette. Garnish with a dehydrated Lemon wheel and a spray of Angostura bitters.

PL What’s your favourite part of your new role?

SH Working alongside my mentor and idol Andy Freeman in developing something new and exciting. We’ve all seen what he has done with Luxe Bar, Darlings Supper Club and Varnish on King, just wait till you see what he does with The Flour Factory.

PL If The Sherry was a person, what kind of person would it be?

SH George Clooney in a tropical shirt.

PL What else does 2015 hold for you – and where do you get your inspiration to keep creative with your mixology?

SH 2015 is sure to be action-packed.

The Sherry is just the first instalment of The Flour Factory, we will be building the biggest cocktail bar in the city with the largest selection of fortified products and premium cocktails to boot and much more.

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Brendan's fourth choice FROM HIS SIX PACK

beer with Brendan Varis

Brendan's six pack We’re getting to the sticky end of our little beer-loving competition now - how are you doing so far?

Here’s the fourth of my six pack of top beers.

Di you guess the fourth one correctly?

Why not join in with me and taste all six and decide which order I’ll rate them. We’re four down in the collection of six so there’s only two more chances to join the tasting party. If you picked correctly last time around, you’ll go into the draw to win dinner for two at Feral Brewery’s restaurant in the Swan Valley.

We’ll be announcing the top and second spots in one go in the March issue so get your taste buds ready.

Good luck!

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WEIHENSTEPHAN HEFE WEISSBIER

So to my fourth choice and it’s a real humdinger: Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier Hard to say but great to drink ao if you want to order it, here’s how to pronounce it: Y-EN-STEPHAN. This top drop is brewed by the world’s oldest brewery established in 1040 by Benedictine Monks on Weihenstephan Hill in the Bavarian City of Friesing.

This wonderful unfiltered wheat beer has smooth, malty notes on the palate and very rich yeast flavours with spicy fruity banana overtones (Alc/Vol 5.4%).

As a brewer, you know when you have a winner when a non-alcoholic version sells successfully - and that’s the case with this one.

It’s worth bearing in mind some tips to maximise your experience of

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Rodenbach Grand Cru • Belgian Weihenstephaner hefe weissbier • German Saison DuPont • Belgian this full-bodied complex beer. Rinse the glass with cold water then pour the beer slowly, leaving 2cm of beer in the bottom of the bottle. Swirl so as to mix the remaining beer and yeast then add to the first pour. This ensures that the true flavour of this great beer is experienced.

My suggestion is to pour yourself a glass and tuck into a feast of steamed mussels with a serve of frites on the side.

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Christopher Columbus has a lot to answer for bringing the chilli pepper back from the New World. Spicy food, and chilli sauces in particular, are going gangbusters the world over - and WA is no exception. By Norman Burns Images by Matt Jelonek

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So here am I wandering around the rather glitzy Margaret River Gourmet Escape, surrounded by celebrity chefs, beautiful food (and foodies) and more food porn than you can shake a crouton stick at, and stranger after polite stranger keeps coming up admiring my T-shirt.

“Dude, love your shirt man,” says Hipster #23. Even the guy in the Margaret River coffee shop, pre-festival, starts up a conversation based on my bright red, if slightly beaten up, tee.

My shirt, you see, (bought online for around $9) is emblazoned with the rather strident Rooster logo of cult hot chilli sauce Sriracha.

I figured a “food” shirt would be a good festival fit but hadn’t banked on it acting like a secret Masonic handshake, bringing the chilli-heads out of the woodwork en masse.

Humanity’s love affair with the chilli

goes way back of course; around 5000BC when chilli plants, native to South America, were cultivated in what is now Peru by ancient tribes.

When Spaniard Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World in 1492 he discovered the locals were mad on chilli, using chillies and their juices to preserve food. Showing a good entrepreneurial bent, Columbus brought these strange, exotic fruit back to Europe, and thus unwittingly triggered a world-wide love affair with all things spicy that brings us full circle to the hipster-cool Sriracha sauce.

After Columbus, Portuguese traders took chillies to all parts of the world and those in sub-tropical Asia in particular took to spicing up their food like ducks to water.

Today fiery curries and the like are a staple fare everywhere from India to Sri Lanka, Thailand and all points in between. primolife.com.au

A pizza the action Images by Matt Jelonak

In the United States, the McIlhenny family, of Avery Island, Louisiana, were one of the first to commercially produce hot “pepper” sauce. Their famous Tabasco brand is still produced today to essentially the same recipe Edmund McIlhenny invented in 1868 (the McIlhennys have branched out with multiple variants - including a Tabasco ‘Sriracha’ - and their sauce is sold in 180 countries).

In the early 1990s boutique chilli sauce /... continued p36

Paul Martanovic’s decision to give a bottle of his home-made chilli sauce to a pizza delivery driver proved a life-changer.

The driver took it back to Stones Pizza in North Perth - and shortly after owner and chef Brandon Farrell got in touch, wanting to use the sauce on his “pizza of the week” and also to sell the sauce in his shop.

The rest, as they say, is history and now longtime chilli head Paul - as well as being a stay-at-home dad to daughter Ruby (15 months) - has a busy life making six varieties of “Dr Paul’s” hot sauces, variously made from jalapeños, habaneros, bhut jolokia and Trinidad scorpion chillies.

“There’s Dr Paul’s mild jalapeño and coriander relish, Dr Paul’s Steak Sauce is a mustard and habanero spread, Dr Paul’s Smoked Habanero BBQ Sauce is made with habaneros I have smoked myself and Death by Garlic is a sauce made with LOTS of oven-roasted garlic,” says Paul.

He has an enthusiastic clientele base at various markets around town, plus stockists such as speciality shops like Leederville’s International Beer Store and, of course, Stones Pizza where it all began.

And as to whether he’s thought of joining the race to create ultra-hot sauces, or even go for the Guinness World Record for the hottest sauce on the planet…

“I do make some really hot sauces but I concentrate on making sauces you can actually enjoy. All of my sauces have loads of flavour and depth as well as good kick in the throat,” says Paul. •• For more information, visit drpaulshotsauce.com

Roll out the barrel Images by Matt Jelonak

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he addictive combination of succulent oysters topped with Tabasco sauce got Yokine chef Craig Creed thinking…why not do my own take on this?

And so he did.

A decade on, Craig’s Firehorse sauce is carving a healthy niche in WA, strongly associated with the oyster scene here thanks to the promotional work of oyster shucking king Jerry Fraser, but also becoming the hot sauce of choice for many of Perth’s top bartenders for use in their Bloody Mary cocktails.

Plus, chilli sauce fans throughout the state have picked up on the Firehorse vibe.

“I used to shake Tabasco on superfresh oysters and I loved the complexity of the whole oyster-hot sauce experience,” says Craig. “It was the ageing of chillies in oak that got my attention and so the hot sauce quest began.”

Firehorse’s biggest point of difference is ageing the chillies in oak barrels.

“The closest comparable style of sauce would be Tabasco,” says Craig.

“The chillies in Firehorse spend around four years ageing in American white oak barrels before being turned into hot sauce. That makes it unique for an Australian chilli/hot sauce.”

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eats /... from p35 makers forged new frontiers, making evermore insane hot concoctions with even crazier names.

Dave’s Gourmet Insanity Sauce (so hot it was initially banned from the Fiery Foods Show in the USA), Red Dog Tavern Armageddon Sauce, Capital Punishment and - um - Hot Bitch at the Beach - were just some of the sauces that spurred a craze that continues to this day (including such gems as Ring of Fire and Rectal Rocket Fuel). Hot sauces became much more than something to dob on your sausage - there is now a whole sub-culture of collecting (but not necessarily actually consuming) these ultrahot creations and the spectacular success of the Californian-made Sriracha (see sidebar story) has created a cult all its own.

Other chilli heads, like mad scientists, were spurred to push the boundaries WAY beyond mere sauce, creating pure capsaicin (the ingredient that gives chillies their heat) extracts - crystals of pure, mind numbing heat, so hot in fact they can’t actually be eaten.

For the sane majority though, a great chilli sauce needs to be more than just tongue-blistering; the best have their own flavoursome DNA, often the result of closely guarded recipes.

If you want to dip into the amazing world of chilli sauces, a great place to start is right here in Western Australia, as I discovered. ••

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/... from p35 made from WA-grown chillies, because it was a strong name that looks good in printed form “plus I was born in the Chinese year of the Firehorse".

He admits it has been a hard slog to get his brand established but now that all the ducks are falling into place he is looking at expanding the range.

“There is always the potential for an expansion in the product range. There is quite a time delay between product development and having it retail-ready.

There is a hot sauce in the very early stages of development - watch this space!” •• Visit firehorsehotsauce.com.au for more information.

By any measure, the success of the American-made Sriracha hot chilli sauce is astonishing.

Vietnamese refugee David Tran had fled the Communist takeover of South Vietnam on a freighter, the Huy Fong, in the late 1970s.

Arriving in Los Angeles virtually penniless, he began selling the sauce, a blend of fermented chilli, garlic, vinegar, salt and sugar, to the local Vietnamese community. Tran was a one-man show, making, packaging and even delivering his product.

Soon word spread and Tran set up his own company - Huy Fong Foods Inc. He called his sauce Sriracha, after a town in Thailand (and where a Thai sauce, Sriraja, began in 1949). While Tran’s recipe is unique, the name Sriracha is not even trademarked and there are multiple variants - and outright copycats - around today. But it is Tran who hit the jackpot as his take on Sriracha struck a chord with chilli fiends and hipsters the world over.

Today Huy Fong Foods sells an incredible 100,000 a day - 20 MILLION

bottles a year - and the sauce (widely known as Rooster sauce because of its logo) has generated a cult following like no other.

There are Sriracha T-shirts, socks, underwear, cookbooks, rock and rap songs, Sriracha-flavoured beer (and vodka), iPhone covers, tattoos, even a crowd-sourced documentary on the sauce. The sauce’s popularity is not just limited to Earth; astronauts have it on the International Space Station.

And if you can’t recall seeing any advertising for Tran’s sauce over the past 35 years don’t worry, you are not losing your marbles; Tran has NEVER advertised.

Don’t bother hunting for information on the web either; Tran says he is “too busy” making sauce to bother about Facebook, Twitter or other social media. The company’s website looks like something out of 1996 - because it is. But, purely through word of mouth, Sriracha has become a global food phenomenon. •• Huy Fong’s Sriracha Hot Sauce is widely available in Asian grocery stores primolife.com.au

By the numbers…

45,000,000

Amount, in kilograms, of fresh jalapeño chillies used annually to make Huy Fong’s Sriracha sauce.

20,000,000

Bottles of the US-produced hot chilli sauce, Sriracha, sold annually worldwide.

16.000,000

Intensity, in Scoville Heat Units (SHUs), of the world’s hottest chilli extract, Blair’s 16 Million Reserve.

This is a crystallised form of the capsaicin that gives chillies their heat. Not a sauce as such and so hot it cannot actually be consumed. Just 999 numbered bottles were produced and it is now a collector’s item.

By comparison, the “standard” Tabasco Red Sauce is 2500-5000 SHUs.

1,569,300

Intensity, in SHUs, of the world’s hottest chilli - the super-searing Smokin Ed’s Carolina Reaper, produced by The PuckerButt Pepper Company, USA. By comparison, a green jalapeño rates between 2500 to 5000 SHUs.

1,400,000

(Estimated) tonnes of red chilli grown in India in 2014. India produces more than a quarter of the world’s total output.

33,493

Tonnes of capsicums/chillies grown in Australia from 2012-13. Capsicums/chillies are Australia’s seventh-largest vegetable crop.

6,000

Number of bottles in the world’s biggest private stash of chilli sauces, accumulated over 19 years

by Arizona chilli fanatic Vic Clinco. His obsession started when his wife Wendy gave him 12 bottles as a present in 1996.

5,000

Years BC, wild chilli plants are first domesticated in South America.

3,000

Approximate number of chilli cultivars grown today, developed from 25 wild varieties.

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World record (in grams) of Bhut Jolokia chillies eaten in a minute. Set by Jason McNabb (USA) in Los Angeles, June 19 2013. Known as the “ghost pepper”, a Bhut Jolokia clocks in around 1 million SHUs.

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Years the Araluen Chilli Festival has been held. Originally held at Araluen, this year’s two-day extravaganza of all things chilli will take place on March 7 and 8 at the Fremantle Esplanade.

HOW HOT IS HOT?

Yellow Cayenne

Green Cayenne

Mild Heat (3-4)

American pharmacologist Wilbur Scoville (18651942) devised the now-universally recognised way of measuring the “heat” in a chilli.

In 1912 he came up with the Scoville Organanloptic Test to rate chilli hotness. He would dilute capsaicin, the substance that makes chillies hot, in various degrees of sugar water until his taste testers could no longer detect the heat.

Chillies are now rated in Scoville Heat Units; a jalapeño is between 2500-5000 SHUs while the world’s hottest chilli, Smokin Ed’s Carolina Reaper, is a staggering 1.5million-plus SHUs. ••

Red Cayenne

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Red Ball

Medium Heat (6) Strawberry shaped.

Glossy unblemished skin. Mild to medium heat.

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Medium Heat (6) Strawberry shaped.

Glossy unblemished skin. Mild to medium heat.

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Glossy unblemished skin. Bullet shape tapering to a point.

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Habanero

Extreme Heat (10+)

Handle with care. Glossy skin. Square to round shape. Extra hot with a tropical flavour. hot

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THE COMMBANK PROPERTY GUIDE Sometimes it's hard to know which apps are worth the space on your smartphone when there are so many out there.

The Commbank Property Guide is worth a download as it's the perfect app for smarter property insights.

Find out everything you need to know about a home from its last sale price and what the property is likely to cost now, to the number of bedrooms and bathrooms inside. This can even be done through “camera view” where you face the handset at the home – handy!

You'll have the ability to keep a close eye on your top suburbs with the app offering insights such as median prices, rental yields, property hotspots, buying/selling conditions, and demographics.

The data is sourced from RP Data, who use a variety of sources including industry professionals, and sales records, to provide you with the latest statistics.And if you are after some help or advice, the app hosts videos,

articles and home buying guides which are perfect for first home buyers, renovators or investors.

The app also includes a mortgage calculator, links to home loans and house valuation services.

The Commbank Property Guide is available from the iTunes App Store for free and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

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House Matters with louise house

How to hang art

There’s a right way to show off your prized pictures and lots of wrong ways - follow my advice and your home be a work of art.

We purchase art for a variety of reasons: • Purely as an investment; • To add to the ‘feel’ and ambience of a home; • As part of an interior scheme to add colour and connect other décor items in the room; • To add visual balance to other pieces in the same space; • As a memento of some person, place or event; • For pure viewing pleasure.

Whatever the reason for acquiring art, it will look its best and be best enjoyed if care is taken to hang it correctly.

The two most common errors when hanging art are to hang pieces too high (height) and to place pictures that are too large or too small for the location (scale).

Height The centre of the artwork should be roughly at eye level – 150cm up from

the floor is a good rule of thumb. Rare exceptions aside, if you find yourself tilting your head up or down to view a piece of art, the height is probably not quite right.

This also applies to groups of artworks. The centre of the group should be at eye level.

A common error is to align the top of the artwork with the top of nearby door frames.

Placing pieces above an opening, window or doorway are other common picture hanging faux pas.

Getting the positon of the hook just right is easiest to achieve with a friend.

Have one person hold the picture against the wall in the desired location.

The second person stands back and instructs “higher…lower” until the centre of the artwork is at eye level and looks right.

The viewer then places a small pencil mark on the wall at the top of the artwork.

Pull up the wire on the back of the artwork until tight to simulate its position when hanging on a hook and measure the distance from the top of the wire to the top of the picture.

Make a second mark on the wall the same distance below the first mark as the measurement in (3) above.

If you’re on your own, the following method also works well:

1. Measure the height of the artwork and divide by two. e.g. 50cm ÷ 2 = 25cm 2. Add a standard 150cm to the result of step 1. 25cm + 150cm = 175cm 3. Stretch the wire and measure the distance from the top of wire to the top of the picture. e.g. 20 cm 4. To find the correct nail height, deduct the wire distance (see step 3) from the total of step 2. e.g. 175cm – 20cm = 155cm Place the screw or nail on the wall 155cm up from the floor.

Scale The size of the artwork (or group of artworks) should relate to the size of the wall on which it is hung as well as nearby furniture items. For example, artwork hung above a sofa or console table should be a little narrower than the piece of furniture – never wider. The size of artwork above beds should relate to the size of the bed.

A small piece of art above a queen or king size bed looks odd. Art that is approximately 75% the width of the furniture item below it usually works well.

Artwork Tips for Sellers If you are an art lover with many pieces adorning the walls of each room, selling is a time to temporarily edit your collection.

For the purpose of selling, one to two key pieces of art per room is sufficient. Choose pieces to keep on display that connect with each other and with other décor items in the room. For example, choose one or two colours from the artwork and repeat these in scatter cushions or other accessories. Keep in mind that the detail of small items cannot be appreciated on marketing photos for internet display so stick with your larger pieces.

Home stagers tend to use generic artwork with no strong or controversial theme. The aim is to enable the broadest range of buyers to feel ‘at home’ from the moment they enter a property. For this reason nudes, somber themes and religious subject matter are not recommended when selling.

The role of art when selling is to add colour and interest to spaces for marketing photos, help create ‘flow’ through the property and ‘invite’ buyers into the next space during viewings. As with all décor when selling, artwork should not distract buyers from appreciating the space and features of the home. PL

If you would like some advice on preparing your home for sale, contact Louise at House Matters on 0448 491 501, email louise@housematters. com.au or visit website for more information housematters.com.au february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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H&G wares with KIRSTEN TeNNANT

all loved up . . .

Whether it's a special gift for a little one or a one-off treasure for the love of your life, here's my collection of the best gifts this Valentine's Day.

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8 The Global Bakery by Anna Weston, $34.95, Oxfam Australia, oxfamshop.org.au. 9 Love Me Do clock, $29.95, Emporium, emporiumhome.com.au. 10 Miami cushion, $130.90, Amy Sia, amy-sia.com. 11 Simply Rose Room Spray, $9.95, Buckley & Phillips Aromatics, buckleyandphillips.com. 12 Large Drink Coasters, $150, Rock Ribbons, rockribbonsecogifts.com.

13 Turkish Towel, $19.95, Kush Living, kushliving.com. 14 Heart ice cream scoops, $10.50, Simply Sweet Soirees, simplysweetsoirees.com.au. 15 Mad Millie Strawberry and Pear Next Batch Cider Kit, $49.95, Imake, madmillie.com.

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H&Gpaint trends

Paint your wagon (or chair, bed, mirror, bench, fence ...)

It’s much easier than you think to transform a favourite piece of furniture or breathe new life into a family heirloom thanks to some innovative new paint products on the market.

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DIY in style Designed to suit homeowners, renovators and hobbyists with a penchant for upstyling and DIY, the Dulux Duramax High Performance Enamel spray pack range is quick, easy to use and dries within an hour making it perfect for weekend jobs.

As well as allowing you to colour hardto-reach crevices and corners with maximal coverage per can, Dulux Duramax comes in an easy-to-use spray pack to protect your work from brush marks.

The unique combination of technology delivers long-lasting, fade-resistant colour and a fast-drying formula to ensure projects are ready to use an hour after the application of the second coat. A polishable finish ensures the topcoat retains its smooth, brilliant sheen.

“Dulux Duramax is a high-performance spray enamel, which is extra hard wearing on all substrates, whether it is plastic, wood or metal,” Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr said.

“The benefit of the sprays is that you

can spraypaint an object, such as a chair, to achieve an airbrushed finish that is ready to use within an hour. Waiting 24 to 48 hours for base coats to dry and harden is now a thing of the past.”

Available in a rainbow of 29 signature Dulux colours, such as Antique White USA, Hog Bristle and Namadji, there’s also a wide range of decorative finishes, like Diamond Effect glitter finish; Granite Effect for special projects inside and outside your home; six Metallic Finish colours; Magnetic Chalkboard for use in kitchens, offices and play areas; Stainless Steel Finish for metal, wood and ceramics; and glow-in-the-dark Light Up Enamel to provide safety at night.

“The use of stylish textured spray paint effects can add another dimension as well as extra depth and focal points to interior spaces,” Andrea said.

“Classic furniture pieces with custom finishes are on trend – such as a Brenton chair in a pop colour, wire lampshades in a copper or brass finish and ceramic pots for succulents in granite and stone textures. primolife.com.au

Quickfire makeover It’s the job nobody wants to do, but unpainted or weatherworn fences, retaining walls or wooden outdoor furniture pieces can ruin the look of even the most polished garden and outdoor living area. Just in time

finish free from brush and roller marks; as well as regulated flow and minimal overspray.

The Dulux RapidFinish paint range is tintable to over 5,000 Dulux colours, is available in three sheen levels and is a spray ready formula, which means there is no

need for dilution for the sprayer.

Andrea from Dulux says theres a trend towards darker colour schemes for exterior fences.

“Popular trim colours of past years have traditionally been the standard safe option for home owners. We are now seeing increases in darker schemes in the neutrals shades, earthy greens and deep greys, which create a lovely backdrop,” she says.

“Darker colours are becoming increasingly popular with fences, which follows on from the popularity of darker exterior colour schemes for the home.

Deeper colours can accentuate beautiful natural foliage colours, making your garden the key feature.”

Another trend is to feature brighter accent colours with exterior furniture and poolside walls.

“Poolside retreats are casual and fun outdoor living spaces. Bright and playful colours can reflect the perfect poolside vibe. A hot pink wall, with furniture in a contrasting colour, set off with your favourite greenery, will quickly transform your poolside space into your tropical sanctuary,” said Andrea.

Colour me happy As you’d expect from one of the leading paint specialits, Dulux have made it their business to anticipate the season’s trending paint colours and according to

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Be bold and brave - don't be afraid to use combinations or contrasting colours together.

METALLIC MOVE Smallscale interior design projects can be achieved thanks to Dulux's range of paint effects.

Andrea, it’s all about soft pale pinks and muted mauves for 2015’s interiors.

Inspired by the Silentshift trend in The Dulux 2015 Colour Forecast “Connection” Dulux’s summer palette celebrates tonal and pastel hues inspired by the ‘soft glow of a sunset’ - something we know all about over here on the west coast.

Andrea suggests delicate soft tones used with neutral whites create calm, sophisticated spaces.

“Key colours for summer are likely to be Dulux Wild Phlox and Dulux Stately Frills with accents in Dulux colours such as Mud Berry and Ellen. Layered fabrics and soft linen accessories create a space that is fresh and inviting.”

Homeowners looking to make an impact can try an accent wall using a combination of these colours in soft organic shapes. A touch of soft green with the addition of an

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indoor plant adds a living element, essential for well-being and connection with nature,” says Andrea.

“Bed linen and soft furnishings such as cushions and floaty fabric draped over sunlit windows can complement these colours to create a dreamy space filled with subtle, shadowed colour,” she adds.

Those aiming for a more subtle hint of colour in the home can try an overall room colour in Dulux Mud Berry offset with a soft white trim such as Dulux Lexicon Half.

Add tonal pastel accessories to complete the look.

“Paint side tables and your bedhead to minimise contrast in the space. Layer fabrics and soft linens to create an inviting restful place,” she said.

Textile designer Bonnie Ashley, of Bonnie and Neil said even the most neutrally toned home can benefit from splashes of colour.

“It is amazing what a piece of coloured glass or a vibrant lampshade can do in terms of injecting warmth and depth into a living space,” said Bonnie.

“Be bold and brave – don’t be afraid to use combination or contrasting colours together,” says Andrea. “With paint it’s so simple to customise your own space within the home and can be changed seasonally to complement the mood.” PL For more colour or painting advice view the Dulux ‘how to projects’ online dulux.com.au primolife.com.au

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If you're after impressive, wireless sound from a system which wouldn't look out of place in an art gallery, then the Philips Fidelio E5 is for you. But maybe more important than the fact that it delivers in terms of good looks and sound is that it's a surround sound system that's easy as to install. And this is from somebody who struggles to operate a vaccuum cleaner. Cleverly constructed to come apart and give you four standalone speakers, it's a system that's perfect for homes where you like to move your music around, without sacriicing the Dolby experience for movie or music enjoyment. * Philips Fidelio E5, $999.95

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On first opening the Philips Sonicare Diamondclean box, I couldn’t help but feel a little intimidated. With its clean lines, elegant charging glass and simple yet stylish finish in matt black, it looked like it should belong in the hands (or mouth even) of a James Bondesque, larger than life being than little old me. However, I put self-esteem aside and allowed the Sonicare Diamondclean toothbrush to oscillate over my teeth a total of 62,000 times. Extremely ticklish for the first few uses but there is no doubt it left my teeth feeling clean and fresh. I love the two-minute timer, the choice of five different cleaning modes and that the battery lasts for a whole three weeks. * Philips Sonicare Diamondclean Black Edition $299.95

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I'd always been a disposable razor type of guy but all that changed when I tried the Philips Series 9000 wet and dry electric shaver.

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I finished my whole face and glowed.

It was a quick perfect shave, but then I realised that this beast performs in the wet too. I let two days growth go by and tested it in water – another perfect shave Now, I’m an electric razor guy for life. There’s no palaver – the clever SmartClean cleaning unit keeps everything perfect, it fully charges in an hour and has 50 minutes cordless usage – and the results are fantastic. If you wet shave, get one. If you dry shave, get one. However you shave you need one. * Philips Series 9000 wet and dry electric shaver, $599.95

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Who knew that the humble home office chair could be risking your health?

According to Healthier Workplace WA, it would be in every desk jockey’s interest to get their workers off their backsides more regularly as their health comes under fire from the seemingly inocuous workplace chair.

Sitting has been identified as a significant threat to the health of WA workers with emerging evidence indicating an association between prolonged sitting and the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, stroke and premature mortality.

“While smoking and obesity have been the focus of successive health campaigns, the danger of prolonged sitting is emerging

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as a significant threat to the health of West Australians,” Professor David Dunstan said.

“The arrival of the electronic age has changed how much time people are spending sitting.

“Research shows that those working in full-time positions that involve mostly sitting, spend an average of 6.3 hours per day sitting at work.”

The academics recommend that even those who undertake the recommended thirty minutes of exercise each day may not necessarily be immune from the illeffects of long periods of sitting – frequent movement during the day is important

to reduce the risk of heart disease and musculoskeletal problems.

“If you’ve been sitting for thirty minutes or more, you’ve been sitting too long,” Professor Dunstan said.

“If you’re an office or home office worker, it’s important to get up and move around during the work day; using the stairs instead of the lift, standing up to make a phone call and walking to the water cooler are important steps to improving your health.

“If your job involves driving, plan regular breaks during long trips, and consider delays at your destination points as an opportunity to move, rather than an inconvenience.”

With management increasingly aware of improving workplace productivity, it comes as no surprise that long periods of sitting can also negatively impact on your productivity’s bottom line.

“Musculoskeletal disorders are linked to prolonged sitting, and are common in the workplace,” Professor Dunstan said.

“Musculoskeletal disorders account for 15 to 22 per cent of workplace sick leave and adversely affect employee morale, productivity and wellbeing. ”Additionally, the total direct financial cost of overweight and obesity was estimated to be $8.3 billion in 2008; $3.6 billion of which was associated with lost workplace productivity.”

So keep an eye on your own health (and ultimate productivity) by reminding yourself to move regularly throughout the work day, and develop a work environment/ structure that encourages movement.

Those at greatest risk of prolonged sitting and associated illnesses are those working in offices, transportation and highly mechanised trades.

Time for a wander around the garden, we suggest. PL

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A new year often brings about change and this will certainly be the case for the Perth property market in 2015.

As we get into the full swing of 2015, it's time to be realistic about our state’s property market.

Our economy is slowing and with unemployment on the rise, Perth is set to face a somewhat challenging property market in the coming months.

Repressed price growth in Perth in the last quarter showed no real surprises with buyer activity significantly slowing.

The beginning of this year has seen an increase in listings but as savvy buyers are given more choice and act with diligence, sellers will need to be realistic about their pricing in order to remain competitive.

If you are a buyer, my advice is to keep on the lookout for well-priced properties in good locations steering clear of “next boom” locations which may be offering empty promises. Buyers will also welcome the latest news that interest rates are set to drop once again, making it an appealing time to look into finance options.

2015 will certainly be a great time to look at upgrading your property with top end homes coming down significantly in price.

The Perth coastal market over the last six months has been slowing in sales which has resulted in a price drop of 4.9% across the coastal strips.

If you are a buyer looking to take advantage of the longterm capital growth coastal properties offer, now is a great time to upgrade while the coastal market is undergoing a correction.

In particular, Scarborough will be an area to watch. With the latest release of the $57 million redevelopment plan for the Scarborough foreshore area, buying in the area now could prove to be a great investment.

Overall, this year will see a conservative property market where buyers and sellers will return to the basics of selling and buying a home rather than listening to the hype and property spruikers.

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Luxury, Location, Lifestyle!

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.

marg.kudla@peard.com.au

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.

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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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If you’re interested in the property market and possess commitment and drive, a career in real estate could be a great fit for you, says Dea Lalovic.

They say the beginning of a new year is often a good time to reassess your life goals.

As we get older, acquire new skills and change our interests, it’s only natural that many of us may look into a new career path.

If you are one of the many people out there rethinking your aspirations and career goals, real estate could be your answer.

According to Peard Real Estates Human Resource Manager Chanel Rebola, a real estate career is well suited to professionals from all backgrounds seeking independence, flexibility and uncapped earnings.

“There’s no industry quite like it.

You can be your own boss, set your own schedule and the harder you work the more rewards you will reap.

“Real estate can be very rewarding, both personally and financially, and so it comes as no surprise that many are interested in discovering what it can offer them.”

Chanel says her department is noticing an increased number of “career changers” entering the real estate industry.

“Many of us will buy or sell a home in our lifetime and as we speak to more people in the industry it’s not unusual to wonder what life as a real estate agent would be like.

“A large portion of candidates we speak to have toyed with the idea [real estate] for some time, and feel that it is the right time in their life.”

Chanel says there is no denying that real estate can be a tough gig, highlighting the importance of consistent energy and drive which is a non-negotiable.

“Entering real estate requires a lot of energy and the ability to capture and engage your clients, which really is a neverending job in itself.

“You need to be prepared to knock on doors and put yourself out there while being able to multitask and communicate well.

“Consistency and effort go a long way in real estate, you have to have the drive and determination to keep at it,” says Chanel.

When it comes to embarking on a career in real estate, Chanel says no decision is more crucial than which agency you join.

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Get it wrong, and you could potentially sink your career before it has even begun.

Get it right, and you are already on your way to success.

“The early days are imperative to your success and joining an established company with proven results and training specified for new Sales Associates will work in your favour.”

Typically the top performing agencies in any given area will be home to several successful Reps who have been working and earning in the area for several years.

“These Reps can offer new to the industry Sales Associates a wealth of knowledge and advice from their own experiences.”

Chanel also highlights the importance of being a part of a successful brand.

“It’s safe to say, successful companies create successful employees.

“It’s no secret that people want to be a part of a successful company where they can accomplish their own goals.

“Peard Real Estate’s success has allowed us to offer the benefits of training and development, award recognition, reputation, policies and procedures all aimed at helping our employees succeed and people are really drawn to this.”

Chanel also adds the advantages of working for a leading office.

“It’s also safe to assume that successful offices will gain more leads, which new Sales Associates will find extremely helpful in the early stages when acquiring their own can be challenging.”

If you are serious about the change and looking for the first step, Chanel says to look no further than your resumé.

“A successful real estate agency knows the importance of a good Rep so they will typically have a recruitment department dedicated to finding the right fit.

“Looking good on paper is really your first step.

“Your resume will be the first thing a potential employer sees, so make sure your first impression is remembered.”

How to stand out from the crowd Peard Real Estate’s Human Resources Manager Chanel Rebola shares her top resumé writing tips.

Rewrite We have all been guilty of doing a few “quick” changes to our resume before submitting it for a new role. However, if you are changing careers it is important for primolife.com.au

you sit down and re-analyse your skills and think about how they will serve you in your new career. It’s important for the potential employer to understand the breadth of your skills and knowledge in order to gauge whether or not you are suitable.

Follow a style A potential employer will most likely be going through hundreds of resumes just like yours so it’s important that your resume reads well and is formatted with a professional flow. A safe option is to structure your resume to follow a “reverse chronological” order. That is, beginning with your personal details and summary, certifications and/or qualifications, key strengths, followed by descriptions of your positions/experiences/achievements (from the most recent to oldest) and finishing off with affiliations or community involvement and your references.

Define your objective When making a career change, be sure you’ve clearly stated your goal. Outline why you are seeking the change and what makes you a desirable candidate. Make sure you tie the job description to your existing skillset to show how you can apply your knowledge to the new role.

Know what to exclude While it is important to include your key

skills, there is no need to include every minor achievement over the years. The key is to find the perfect balance between ‘detailed’ and ‘concise’.

Also don’t risk losing the employers attention due to too much irrelevant content.

Show your loyalty Having experience in the position is important, however real estate recruiters will often look for loyalty and career consistency.

Someone who has jumped around different industries for short periods of time raises immediate doubt in employers.

Numbers talk Demonstrate achievements using figures.

Include bullet points to prove how your work has contributed to the ‘bottom line’ and added value to the business. Dollar values will always grab the employer’s attention.

This is particularly important if you are entering real estate from a ‘non-sales’ position. Numbers are common across all businesses so if your work experience doesn’t relate to the new required skillset, use numbers to show what you can offer right off the bat.

Include relatable job title descriptions Adding a description after each listed title will help the new employer recognise transferable skills.

You may have been working in the environmental sector but were still expected to achieve KPIs. In this instance, it would be worthwhile to mention the KPIs to demonstrate your understanding of the importance of reaching targets. In saying this, be careful not to exaggerate or, worse, completely fabricate the truth, in order to show relevance.

Ensure that you also state the date ranges to show how long you were in each position.

Find natural alignments From a human resources perspective, there are certain transferrable skills that are similar across different management structures and firms.

Think about aspects of your current position that would have meaning to your new employer and may show why you would do well in the role. PL

If you are thinking about a real estate career or 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, get in touch with our Human Resources department by emailing humanresources@peard.com.au

The end of 2014 proved to be a strong finish for the Peard Real Estate team.

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Jemima botha Peard Real Estate Canning Vale 2 Listings sold

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FOR SALE Ashby 17 Tintern Road

$525,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Aveley 31 Monroe Cross

From $625,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balcatta 36 Kexby Street

$859,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 46 Wanderer Parkway

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Welcome to a spacious family home that ticks all the boxes!

Open plan family living, spacious chefs kitchen, separate theatre , stunning waterfall pool, insulated patio entertaining plus sought after side access for not 1 but 2 of those boys toys .... (Boat, caravan, Jet Ski or trailer). Excellent location for local amenities. This home represents great value, don't delay view today!! CONTACT Diane Williamson

Ashby 3 Taplow Parade

This immaculate four bedroom two bathroom family home situated on a elevated whisper quiet cul-de-sac location with uninterrupted views of the hills is ready for you and the family to move in straight in. This very versatile home is perfect for socialising and entertaining family and friends while offering you the opportunity and space to relax and unwind quietly if you CONTACT Rod McDougall so desire.

PHONE 0418 909 954

Aveley 90 Edgecombe Pass

This 7 year old 342sqm home has more than enough space for an energetic and growing family. Features separate formal lounge & dining, huge open plan meals/family room leading out to the breezy alfresco area, Generous kitchen, Theatre room & Tasmanian Oak flooring.

Baldivis 36 Baroness Road

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

EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

This fantastic Summit 2011 property presents class and style the moment you walk in with entertaining the highlight. The kitchen and open plan living flows wonderfully outdoors to a great relaxing and cooking area. With kids in mind there is even an outdoor basin for cleaning hands or kitchen utensils.

High ceilings feature in the living area creating a feeling of space and tranquillity. CONTACT Camille Ainsley

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PHONE 0417 508 364 EMAIL camille.ainsley@peard.com.au

$465,000 - $485,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $629,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 8 Minchin Turn

From $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

An excellent opportunity for first time buyers, downsizers and investors. This well presented 4x2 home is directly opposite a beautiful park, situated in the sought after suburb of Ashby Rise. This home sports neutral decor throughout giving you a blank canvas just ready to add your very own touch.

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

This fantastic Four Bedroom Three Bathroom Family Home by Gemmill Homes complete with Swimming Pool was designed and built with sole purpose of entertaining family and friends. Situated within a short stroll to local parks, lakes, restaurants, cafes and Schools. This home is priced and positioned to sell and will be sure to be one of the most sought after CONTACT Rod McDougall properties on the market. PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

The owners have covered all bases! Four bedrooms, study currently used as baby tots room. Separate theatre and open plan living dining. You will appreciate the main bathroom designed for the kids with access out to pool without coming through the house. Reverse ducted through this property brings easy heating and great cooling in summer.

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

Built by Gemmill homes this 4 Bedroom property offers great space on a 605 sqm block. Super king master bedroom, large separate study or kids activity area, theatre and open plan living. Enjoy the walk in storage/linen cupboard - space is an added bonus in this property. With fabulous new carpets throughout this is ready to move in and enjoy.

CONTACT Camille Ainsley PHONE 0417 508 364 EMAIL camille.ainsley@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au

FOR SALE Baldivis 115 Huxtable Terrace

From $539,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balga 18C Hornsey Way

From $395,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Banksia Grove 30 Carbine Loop

From $479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Banksia Grove 88 Viridian Drive

From $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Welcome to 115 Huxtable Terrace Baldivis; Located right in the heart of where it all happens! Directly opposite the Settlers Hill Cricket Oval and walking distance to shops and sought after local primary schools this home is a must see in a very desirable location!

CONTACTS Ashley Beard/Kim Lindsay PHONE 0433 323 717/0407 137 062 EMAIL ashley.beard@peard.com.au

.Fully fitted Kitchen; inc stainless steel kitchen appliances .Matching Stainless Steel, Rangehood, Cooktop & Oven .3 Large Bedrooms all queen sized .Undercover private rear courtyard .Double garage & alarm system .Reticulation to lawns & garden areas CONTACTS Ray D'Costa/Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0403 165 936/0437 180 094 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au

Baldivis 58 Campolina Avenue

From $469,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balga 31 Cartwright Road

$499,000 - $529,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Its the finishings that make this brand new 4 bed 2 bath Red Ink home something truly special, built in the spacious Heritage Park on 527m2 block. Quality is what the current owners have achieved here and they havent cut any corners or spared any expense to make this property stand out.

CONTACT Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0403 939 430 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au

.726 Sqm Block .Sewer Plan & Site Dimensions Inc .Brick Built House .Semi Renovated Kitchen and Bathroom .New laminate flooring to Living Areas .Happy Tenant in Place Paying $370 per Week.

CONTACT Gayle Fitzmaurice PHONE 0437 180 094 EMAIL gayle.fitzmaurice@peard.com.au

This FAB family four x two home in the sought after Delamere Park location boasts a large 583m2 block and has absolutely everything for a growing family. Comprising; 4 beds, 2 baths, huge open plan family, games, theatre/lounge, 2 car garage AND activity. Local for public transport & new Banksia Grove Village Centre plus just a short journey to Joondalup CBD & Burns beach. CONTACT Diane Williamson

Well located Delamere Park 4x2 with a pool at this price !?!

Banksia Grove value here to this impressive property in fantastic 31 Sundowner Meander Unbeatable location, right near the new Banksia Grove shopping precinct

4x2 loaded with extras including renovations, opposite bushland, air con, solar power - 1.5kw with a 3kw inverter which is big $$$ savings, great patio & rear yard, 132sqm living area, 459sqm block, 1996 year built.

Bateman 19A Dean Road

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

CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

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$475,000 - $495,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

with Coles, Dome Cafe, Restaurants etc. Great elevation and corner locale gives this block an extra spacious feel.

CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

Situated within Rossmoyne Senior High School zone & offering comfort, convenience & low maintenance living. This outstanding home is guaranteed to impress all families or astute investors!NO strata fees, 3 great size bedrooms, 2 well-appointed bathrooms, open plan living/dining/kitchen, solid Jarrah flooring & air-conditioning system.

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Beldon 12 Galleon Road

From $549,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Brabham 14 Cob Road

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

Burns Beach 1 Caspersen Way

From $749,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This property already has subdivision potential now as it is a huge 902sqm block. With a great tenant already in place that would love to stay. The elevated block has a wide street frontage & provides fabulous views from a 2nd storey. Alternatively, with 2 big living areas, renovated kitchen, spacious bedrooms & below ground pool, this family home is a great start into Beldon the family can enjoy the space this big block offers now & then subdivide in the future as the kids grow.

Fantastic location.

CONTACT Shane Capelli Year built 1984.

PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Beldon 68 Gradient Way

Tucked away in the beautiful new enclave Avonlee, this stunning family home is set to impress. Boasting 4 huge bedrooms, designer kitchen with quality finishes, home theatre, games room, kids activity & high ceilings to main living areas, this gem is hard to beat.

Brabham 4 Portola Road

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

From $469,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Overlooking the beautiful parklands of Beldon Park, this spacious home with upgraded kitchen, spacious bedrooms, rear access & reverse cycle air conditioning, is an ideal start for first home buyers or investors.

Block size 684 sqm Year Built 1978 CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

You're drawn from the entry of this home through to its superbly laid out rear living with an alfresco large enough for grand entertaining or casual relaxation. At the heart is a stunning gourmet kitchen commanding views over the living and meals area and out to the vast backyard with room for a pool. This home will tick all the boxes for your family.

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

LUXURIOUS LOW MAINTNENACE LIVING !!

One of a kind, purpose built with a stress free design, this attractive 2 year old beauty will impress you in every way.

Absolute quality from top to toe, presenting in ‘as new’ condition. This is a must see for all those seeking low maintenance, high quality living.

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

Burns Beach 3 Larvotto Turn OFFERS bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Burns Beach 3 Spitfire Avenue

From $995,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 58

IRRESSISTIBLE VALUE – DON’T MISS THIS !!

Resort-styled retreat showcasing a contemporary and versatile design, permanent ocean views, quality finishes and an abundance of light-flooded living. This would have to be one of the best priced family homes along the coastal strip.

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CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

Style, Space & Stunning Finishes The Hampton ‘Domination” built display home is versatile living at it’s best! Stunning quality fixtures and fittings throughout mixed with flexible open-plan living, this home has all the qualities the modern family could want! This immaculate home is perfect for the busy, growing family who need multi-functional living areas with plenty of space to entertain, relax and retreat to.

Sam Mannino 0402 822 457 sam.mannino@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Burns Beach 23 Bengello Place

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Kim Riley PHONE 0449 781 685 EMAIL kim.riley@peard.com.au

Butler 14 Glenkeen Street

COMING SOON bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Be the first family to live in this quality Beaumonde home.

Nestled in a tranquil pocket of Burns Beach, overlooking park land, this two storey, 4 bedroom residence is your blank canvas. The first level offers an open plan living space with quality tiled flooring, study and formal lounge.

Just a hop skip and a jump to the new Butler train station, this attractive 3x2 on an easy care 295m2 block will not disappoint. This would make a great investment or a perfect first home or downsizer.

Do not miss out !

CONTACT Berny Wales PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

Created to provide an exceptionally spacious home, with Burns Beach living spaces and a relaxed entertainers' layout, this 60 Grand Ocean Entrance flowing generously proportioned home enjoys an ultra-convenient

From $869,000 bed 3 bath 3 car 2

Butler 17 Mansfield Avenue

From $439,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

position in the heart of one of Perths most prestigious suburbs. Every aspect of this home is about living in a haven of light and space, secure and private.

CONTACT Kim Riley PHONE 0449 781 685 EMAIL kim.riley@peard.com.au

A fantastic position with Ocean glimpses from the front!Everything is catered for in this hot property.

Impeccably presented, 3 bedroomed 2 bath roomed property lies in Butlers newest Pocket. Featuring a functional design with wonderful high ceilings enabling light to flood through the main living areas & courtyard garden.

CONTACTS Paul Turner/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0400 072 005/0421 277 366 EMAIL paul.turner@peard.com.au

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the

Peard Insiders'

guide to ...

The best

picnic spots It’s a beautiful day, you’ve got a wicker basket full of goodies but where to spread your tartan blanket? The Peard Real Estate Insiders have a few ideas for you.

BRAITHWAITE PARK, MT HAWTHORN

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PAUL CHANG-LENG | Peard Real Estate, Leederville This has been a popular park for families for many years. Not a big park but for its size it has everything you need to enjoy a pleasant picnic. As a local resident living just metres away we have enjoyed the park many times with our family and friends.

The park is surrounded by plenty of Moreton Bay figs that provide plenty of shade and is ideally suited for gettogethers with the playground, free BBQs, picnic tables, toilet facilities and open grassed areas.

Families enjoy the park every weekend for gatherings, kids' parties, some with animal farms and bouncy castles with council permits. During the week you can see people enjoying the park during their lunch break.

Along with the adjoining community centre that has two halls available for hire, The City of Vincent use the park for some fantastic free summer music events where residents can enjoy evening picnics with great entertainment.

The park also hosts the local Christmas carols.

This is a top spot.

To find out more about moving to this area, contact Paul Chang-Leng, Sales Manager, Peard Real Estate Leederville on (08) 9202 6700.

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NEIL HAWKINS PARK, JOONDALUP LINDSAY KING | Peard Real Estate, Joondalup g Lindsay Kin

Want to treat yourself to a real life feathered experience while having a family picnic? Then Neil Hawkins Park is the place to be.

Located at the end of Boas Avenue Joondalup on the banks of Lake Joondalup in the Yellagonga Regional Park, this gorgeous spot covers an area between Burns Beach Road to the north and Ocean Reef Road to the south. Thanks to the expanse of space and great views, it is one of the most popular picnic areas in Joondalup.

As well as being beautiful, luscious and green, Neil Hawkins Park is also home to many friendly kangaroos and wild parrots including the Australian Ringneck Parrot and cockatoos, which you can meet up close and personal and feed by hand.

So arm yourself with a bag of sunflower seeds, pour some seed into each hand and hold them out and in less than two minutes you’ll be having the birds eating out of your hands.

The park also offers gas BBQs, shaded picnic tables, a playground for the kids, a jetty over Lake Joondalup, bike and walking trails, free parking and public toilets.

To find out more about living in Joondalup with Neil Hawkins Park on your doorstep, call Lindsay King, Peard Real Estate Joondalup on (08) 9300 9050 or 0439 700 100.

MANDURAH MARINA PAUL YATES | Peard Real Estate, Mandurah

Paul Yates

The best spot for a picnic? It’s got to be the Mandurah Marina for me. Whether you’re having breakfast at Delight’s Cafe overlooking the Marina or enjoying an afternoon beer at the new Ocean Bar and Grill, the Marina is the perfect place to spend a few hours.

For those in the know, there’s a picnic spot near a sheltered beach with shaded BBQs, an ideal spot for young and old within walking distance to all the cafes and facilities.

If you’d like to find out more about moving Mandurah, contact Paul Yates, Licensee, Peard Real Estate Mandurah on (08) 9581 4555.

YANCHEP NATIONAL PARK PEGGY MIDDELVELD | Peard Real Estate, Mindarie There are so many places in Yanchep to enjoy a picnic, it’s hard to choose my favourite. There are plenty of free barbecues to use overlooking the lake or in a shady spot in elveld the woooded areas. Yanchep National Park has nine diffferent Peggy Midd walk trails, from short ones suitable for little kids to pretty challenging ones (over 46km).

There’s plenty of wildlife to spot too from kangaroos to koalas which can be seen along the 240m koala braodawalk.

Birdspotters will be in heaven thanks to the area’s combination of woodland and wetland being home to a wide variety of our feathered friends. If you’re feeling energetic after your picnic, the park is also home to over 400 caves, the chance to see lots of roos and the historic 1930s Yanchep Inn. Call Peggy Middelveld, Sales Associate with Peard Real Estate Mindarie about living in Yanchep on 0415 566 825. february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Butler 3 Thurleigh Approach

From $539,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Byford 14 Hay Road

$419,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 10 Woodhouse Circuit

$579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 6 Pitkin Lane

From $669,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 62

This beautifully presented 5 bedroom home has so much to offer and is sure to impress any discerning buyer‌ featuring an expansive open plan living area including family, dining and games room overlooking gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, separate theatre room to enjoy those movies; and spacious bedrooms.

CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Paul Turner PHONE 0421 277 366/0400 072 005 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

Offering four generous sized bedrooms with built in robes, two bathrooms, ducted air conditioning, open plan living, formal lounge/theatre, rear access and more this property is a fantastic opportunity. Currently rented at $440 a week with a tenant happy to stay if you wish or move in sit back and enjoy the ideal location for your retirement.

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Be Quick for this four bedroom, two bathroom home, air conditioning, roller shutters and ready to move in. With a family home located only two houses away from the local park and walking distance to Canning Vale Primary School, shops and transport, you absolutely must be quick before its GONE!!

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Beautifully presented 4 bedroom 2 bathroom plus study and activity, lounge/dining, open plan kitchen, meals, family and games, approx 210 sqm of living on a 711 sqm block. R/C airconditioned, alarm system, solar panels, bore reticulation, below ground swimming pool, side access. A must see!

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CONTACT Karen Lloyd PHONE 0421 614 447 EMAIL karen.lloyd@peard.com.au

Butler 83B Kahana Parkway

From $379,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

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

Canning Vale 6 Castleton Way

This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom plus study family home with stunning high ceilings and approximately 260m2 of living on a 619m2 parcel of land, is located in the heart of this charming, tranquil estate. The property is packed full of features that's sure to delight and impress even the most discerning of buyers.

From $759,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Greg Jones PHONE 0411 015 189 EMAIL greg.jones@peard.com.au

Canning Vale 38 Pebblebush Drive

From $750,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 75B Comrie Road

From $519,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

With INTEREST RATES STILL FALLING - There has never been a better time to secure your foot firmly on the property ladder, this modern 3x2 home is simply perfect. Well equipped chefs kitchen overlooking the open plan family/dining room with sliding doors leading to the private courtyard entertaining area. Why pay rent when you can own!

CONTACT Diane Williamson

4 big bedrooms, plus study, separate lounge & dining, kitchen meals, family open plan & large separate theatre room. Master bedroom is large with an en-suite with spa bath, separate toilet & large shower. Lots of storage & alfresco dining, side access with double gates for boat or van, solar panels, alarmed security doors & garden shed.

CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

A well-presented 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms PLUS store room, this excellent family home is situated in a strategic location of Canning Vale. With open plan living area, this home offers great space and versatility and has been designed to please busy families.

CONTACT PK (Pankaj Kapur) PHONE 0424 194 509 EMAIL p.k@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au

FOR SALE Canning Vale 8 Kinsale Parkway

$899,000-$949,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Carine 7 Holmesfield Crescent

From $925,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Carramar 146 Golf links Drive

Offers over $760,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Clarkson 116 Liberty Drive

From $539,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Shrug the weight of the world off your shoulders and leave the hustle and bustle of the working week behind as you enter the inner sanctuary of this beautifully presented two storey home in Glenariff Estate. 4 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms, r/c a/conditioned, theatre, study plus 3 living areas. Quiet location yet close to shopping centres, park lands, schools and transport.

CONTACT Karen Lloyd

Cannington 4/10 Leslie Street

This deluxe single-level modern 2010 built home is beautifully presented with stylish dcor and not a cent needing to be spent!

Located in a quiet street in Carine, this home features three bedrooms PLUS a study, two separate living and entertaining areas and quality fixtures and fittings. The floor plan is sure to appeal to downsizers, executive couples or families who prefer the low maintenance lifestyle.

Carine 29 Cromford Way

Absolute value for money here. Situated opposite million dollar homes, short stroll to Carramar golf course and new shopping centre. Complete with European double glazing to the windows - Ideal to keep out heat, cold & noise. Some of the many features of this home are; 2 separate drives ideal for caravan, boat or teenagers cars, sparkling below ground solar heated pool. CONTACT Sandy Watts

Carramar 46 Redheart Road

This Ross North built Threadbo home offers high ceilings, timber flooring, feature LED lighting & quality fixtures & fittings throughout - this is outstanding family living in one of Clarksons best homes. Outdoor entertaining with spacious alfresco, huge gable patio, outdoor kitchen, timber decking & reticulated gardens. Spacious home theatre has recessed ceilings, stunning lighting, electric block out blind, elevated seating & surround sound. Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, alarm system & so much more! CONTACT Shane Capelli Fantastic location. Block 510 sqm. PHONE 0410 339 499 Year built 2010.

EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Clarkson 137 Liberty Drive

PHONE 0421 614 447 EMAIL karen.lloyd@peard.com.au

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

PHONE 0412 448 891 EMAIL sandy.watts@peard.com.au

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$349,000 - $369,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

From $889,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$459,000 - $479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Situated in a private cul-de-sac of an over 55's complex, offering security, comfort and low maintenance living. This outstanding 2002 built home is guaranteed to impress all investors or downsizers!1 well-appointed bathroom, 2 W/Cs, split system reverse cycle air-conditioning system.

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom family home will keep absolutely everybody happy and is part of a very friendly neighbourhood that is easily accessible to the fantastic Carine Primary and Senior High schools, beaches, public transport and isnt too far from shopping, Carine Open Space and the freeway.

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Perfectly situated in the super sought after Wildwood estate is this 'as new' large family home built with a fine attention to detail and finished with quality inclusions and fittings. Four bedroom, two bathroom PLUS office PLUS theatre. 2013 year built, 236 sqm house, 600sqm block. So many quality extras to this beautifully presented property in such an impressive location.

CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

its walking distance to the train station and amenities. This property in Somerly Estate offers the perfect lifestyle. You will be impressed with the open-plan living area, its spacious family, meals and games room area, four bedrooms including master with ensuite and walk-in robe to the front and minor bedrooms at the rear.

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FOR SALE Clarkson 20 Elkington Mews

From $389,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Craigie 16 Atwick Way

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

Doubleview 12 Sydenham Road

$899,000 to $949,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 192 Holbeck Street

From mid $800's bed 5 bath 2 car 2 64

You can be a winner at this price. Compare the value and you will find this one to be one of the cheapest on todays market.

Light and bright, neat as a pin and situated in whisper quiet location. This home is an ideal first home or perfect investment you would be proud to own.

Block 807sqm approx CONTACT Maggie Pawlik PHONE 0438 876 727 EMAIL maggie.pawlik@peard.com.au

Clarkson 5 Kidston Court

$439,000 - $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

As soon as you walk through the front door you will be amazed to find a beautifully presented home complete with bamboo floors to main living areas, renovated bathrooms and ducted reverse cycle air con. If you love to entertain then the Impressive Chefs kitchen will not disappoint! And thats not all theres an outdoor entertaining, complete with pizza oven.

CONTACT Tish Thomas PHONE 0430 141 343 EMAIL tish.thomas@peard.com.au

This ideal family home offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom & separate toilet within a functional floor plan, surrounded by attractive low maintenance gardens & a gorgeous below ground swimming pool. With excellent street appeal, the double carport, single garage & native gardens offers a welcoming entrance to this home. This is the one you have been waiting for. Ideal location, located close to local primary schools, Whitfords train station, Whitfords shopping centre & a short drive to Hillarys Marina & Mullaloo beach. CONTACT Valerie Boyle PHONE 0404 864 932 EMAIL valerie.boyle@peard.com.au

Currambine 19 Santa Ana Mews

Large home in a superb elevated hill side location, a large 720m2 block so live in now and enjoy, then profit later with duplex development potential. Super elevated location with the area's best schools, the popular Woodlands shops, cafe's restaurants and the picturesque Jackadder lake just down the hill. The Beach and the City also all just minutes away.

Awesome opportunity with this brick and tile, 3 bedroom Doubleview classic in fantastic whisper quiet, north Doubleview 129 Flamborough Street character location. The property has been meticulously kept and partly

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Situated in a sought after quality location close to the areas many outstanding schools, beautiful parklands, major shopping centres, cafes , restaurants, Stirling rail link, with the beach and city only minutes away; this is fantastic value and a must view!

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CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

From $590,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au

From Mid $600,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

renovated whilst still maintaining its old world character and charm. Perfectly located walking distance to shops, schools and quality parklands..be quick!

CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Doubleview 6 Elveden Street

From $1,395,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Elevated in a quiet location this low maintenance property has real appeal. With two living areas & a generous patio area overlooking the pool, this home is a must view. Currambine Central Shopping Centre comprises Woolworths, Dan Murphys & Grand Cinemas complimenting the numerous shops and with easy access to local parks, Freeway and beach, this location makes perfect sense.

Rarely do beautiful character homes blend so seamlessly with modern renovations as this exceptional home does. Fully renovated throughout with new kitchen & bathrooms, polished timber floors & stunning porcelain tiles. It is sure to please the most particular of buyers. Formal lounge with fireplace, cedar lined balcony with ocean views. Great outdoor entertaining, below ground pool, lush reticulated gardens, air conditioning, security alarm, security doors, garden shed & more. Fabulous location in a CONTACT Shane Capelli quiet, tree lined street.

PHONE 0410 339 499 Block 692 sqm EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Duncraig 4B Salata Place

From $475,000 Doubleview 34 Queenscliffe Road Auction; 7th Feb 11am Onsite

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

THIS IS A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FIRST HOME BUYER OR KEEN INVESTOR. Dont miss this fabulous 3 bed, 1 bath home in a quiet cul-de-sac. This original home is a blank canvas for those who know what they want & who would like the opportunity to make it their own. The bedroom sizes are excellent & the lounge room is large. The front garden is fully reticulated & easy care.

CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Location, Charm, & Convenience - Don’t miss this!

Ideal opportunity with this neatly presented, character family 4 x 2 brick and tile original home in outstanding elevated South Doubleview location on a 688sqm block with ocean glimpses.

Your choice to further renovate and extend or simply enjoy the lifestyle on offer from the current dwelling. This property has it all!

Duncraig 17 St Andrews Way

$669,000 - $709,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

East Victoria Park 16B Blair Athol Street

From $515,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Sam Mannino 0402 822 457 sam.mannino@peard.com.au

Duncraig 6 Netherby Road

$729,000 - $769,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 1

Wake up to bird song wafting through the park or the hum of the kettle from your dream kitchen and enjoy the feeling of being in your own special paradise! This home not only offers a very spacious place to call home but a special location that brings so many conveniences home!

Internally the home has been tastefully modernised. Beaut bamboo floors run through the casual & high traffic areas, new carpets & paint work throughout, top-of-the-line ducted evaporative aircon only 18 months old but what CONTACT Namita Mehra you'll love the most is the PHONE 0409 920 737 dream kitchen!

EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

This extra-large 3 bed home comes with many extras! An extra study/4th bedroom, an extra games room, an extra big under cover area for entertaining and an extra special location! After almost 40 extraordinary years here the original owners are now looking for another special family to enjoy this spacious home and its amazing location. Sitting on a quiet loop road the house is just a stones throw from everything you might need!

CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

East Perth 162/181 Adelaide Terrace

Want more space without the price tag. Well look no further.

This fabulous villas has all the wants plus more. 3 bedrooms all with built in robesSemi ensuite bathroom, open plan kitchen dining, extra high ceiling to dining area, new carpets and floorboards, air con, undercover alfresco area.

Looking for a stylish modern home seconds to the cafe strip?

East Victoria Park you may not have to look any further. Features include 56A Canterbury Terrace Well open plan kitchen dining living, 3 separate family areas, high

CONTACT Tash Welburn PHONE 0409 884 176 EMAIL tash.welburn@peard.com.au

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From $845,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

From $879,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Enjoy the feel of executive inner city living when in this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom luxury apartment with quality fixtures and fittings. The floor to ceiling windows capture the spectacular panoramic river views across to South Perth. Located on the 21st floor of the sought after Fairlanes Apartment. Relax on the balcony & enjoy the view as your new address becomes the most desirable in town with Elizabeth Quay precinct plans underway!

CONTACTS Simon Neilson/Kathy Hamilton PHONE 0403 909 256/0408 950 085 EMAIL simon.neilson@peard.com.au

ceilings, polished floorboards, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, undercover alfresco area. This home has the option of being bought fully furnished.

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FOR SALE East Victoria Park 62 Langler Street

From $849,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Ellenbrook 9 Paperbark Place

From $599,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Like the finer things in life? Well take a look at this beauty.Features include theatre room or 5th bedroom, open plan designer kitchen/dining living area complete with spacious study nook, Extra height ceilings, outdoor alfresco area, aircon. This stunning home is only seconds away from the vibrant Albany Highway strip.

CONTACT Tash Welburn PHONE 0409 884 176 EMAIL tash.welburn@peard.com.au

You won't find a better location to live than here. Imagine waking up to this view every day, sitting out on your patio enjoying the view across the park and Brook. As well as being located at the end of a very quiet cul-de-sac. It's so peaceful and tranquil.

Call any time for an appointment CONTACT Angie Pearce PHONE 0499 775 046 EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au

This fantastic modern cottage is sure to attract lots of attention from astute buyers looking for outstanding value for money. Overlooking bushland and within a short distance to schools ,parks and all that this fantastic suburb has to offer makes this quality home not only the best value but also the best located home on the market in this price range today.

CONTACT Rod McDougall

Ellenbrook 19 Riverland Drive

From $349,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

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

Ellenbrook 9 Twynam Mews

Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by premium quality homes in the highly sought after Woodlake Rise Dress Circle Estate sits this immaculately presented family home.

Boasting four large bedrooms, home office/fifth bedroom, three living areas including a separate games room, a sparkling heated pool and a large patio area, there is something for the whole CONTACT Tiffany Bray family to enjoy.

PHONE 0412 930 820

From $565,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

This home is fantastic value and perfect for the largest family.

Ellenbrook four years young with huge bedrooms, a quality kitchen 115 Bronzewing Avenue Only boasting a massive granite bench ideal for the keen chef,

Ellenbrook 134 Elmridge Parkway

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $585,000

Ellenbrook 20 Hibbertia Place

$499,000-$529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 66

multiple living areas and a sparkling pool, you will need to be quick. Positioned on a 750 sqm block close to public & private schools, Woodlake Village, public transport & the main Ellenbrook Township it is CONTACT Tiffany Bray bound to tick all the boxes. PHONE 0412 930 820

From $499,000

Be amongst the first to view this quality Ross North family home hidden away in the most secluded cul-de-sac of Woodlake village. Set on a 651 sqm block and amongst beautifully manicured bore reticulated gardens, this much loved family home has something for everyone. From the time you enter, you will feel at ease. Only the quickest will get to view this one!

CONTACT Tiffany Bray

Ellenbrook 23 Shepherd Avenue

EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

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PHONE 0412 930 820 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

From $339,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Jump into your pool and escape the hot summer heat and enjoy long summer nights entertaining in this fantastic home with all the work done for you. Nothing to do on this Four bedroom two bathroom home .Freshly painted and renovated with reverse cycle ducted air conditioning to keep everyone happy and close to schools and parks.

This has to be on the top CONTACT Fiona Moir of your list to view.

PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

This would have to be the best located investment property on the market today. Currently tenanted until July 2015 with a healthy return of $380 per week this fantastic home will be high on the astute investors shopping list. Situated within a stone throw of the Swan Valley Bowling Club & future state of the art sporting complex makes this the perfect investment.

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

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FOR SALE Ellenbrook 40 Kalinga Drive

$629,000-$659,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Fremantle 8/15 Knutsford Street

Offers from $459,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Gosnells 109A Ashburton Drive

From $279,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Greenwood 1 Lydia Court

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

Don't delay, this Beautifully presented home has everything for a big family and more. With four queen sized bedrooms, theatre, open plan kitchen, meals & living this home comes complete for your family to enjoy in comfort. Within walking distance to schools, parks and shops, this home is absolutely stunning with nothing to do. Just move in.

CONTACT Angie Pearce PHONE 0499 775 046 EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au

Floreat 34 Oceanic Drive

Auction bed 2 bath 1 car 2

Overlooking iconic Monument Hill, very quiet street, yet all the amenities of Fremantle right on the doorstep, north facing position which captures cooling summer breezes and warming winter sun, add this fantastic apartment to your viewing list to appreciate what it has to offer. 1st floor apartment, well equipped kitchen, light filled open plan living area, balcony, reverse CONTACT Julie Forrest cycle air conditioning & gated PHONE 0428 821 338 secure parking. EMAIL julie.forrest@peard.com.au

Geographe 13 Freycinet Drive

Be impressed with this three bedroom home featuring good size lounge room, expansive games room, sparkling swimming pool, spacious low maintenance backyard, well-appointed bathroom, open plan kitchen/dining and NO strata fees, this home is ideal for first home buyers or astute investors.

Gosnells 2/180 Hicks Street

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

1st time offered to the market! This exceptionally well cared for and beautifully renovated property has been the perfect home for the owners growing family over the last 40 years.

The quality renovations marry together the smooth lines of a stunning & modern kitchen along with a touch of original charm in the spacious living areas.

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403 809 209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

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$620,000

Built in 1962 large 809sqm block, 2 Bedroom, 1 bedroom/study, 1 bathroom. Open plan kitchen, dining, living room with reverse cycle air conditioning, Sun room with original Terrazzo floor (white, orange & black mix), Sweeping views across Alderbury Reserve to Perry Lakes and Bold Park, Blackbutt floorboards throughout.

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

Are you looking for a better lifestyle, somewhere to build your own piece of paradise & escape the daily rat race of the city life? Situated on a generous 728sqm of land, this block is located adjacent to a beautiful park with shady trees & direct access with views across the canals of Port Geographe Marina. Call today for more information & make this the one that doesn't slip away. CONTACT Lincoln Palmer PHONE 0412 863 659 EMAIL lincoln.palmer@peard.com.au

From $299,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Greenwood 18 Cobine Way

From $599,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Nestled away in a peaceful & private complex, offering comfort, security and low maintenance living. Currently leased at $350 per week to a great tenant, three good size bedrooms, well-appointed bathroom, good size kitchen, split system air-conditioning systems & excellent location within close proximity to a host of amenities.

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

Register your interest now if you are chasing a renovated home on a massive block with a huge workshop! This 3x2 home is situated on a huge 815sqm block in a quiet street. It includes an impressive 9m x 6m (approx.) workshop & massive backyard! All year comfort is assured with the 3 spit system ac, 2 gas bayonets, slow combustion heater & ceiling fans. Modern dcor, flooring, lighting & window treatments through out.

CONTACTS Julie Vincent/Ron Vincent PHONE 0403 809 445/0403 809 209 EMAIL julie.vincent@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Guilderton 44 Mortimer Road

From 579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hamersley 19A Hillier Place

From $319,000

Heathridge 20 Poseidon Road

From $525,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

Heathridge 6 Steamer Court

From $569,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1 68

This gorgeous home is just 200m to the beach & 600m to the mouth of Moore River or stroll to a variety of parklands & natural bushland, local shops & amenities. Live an idyllic lifestyle in this highly sought after beach side town, rent as a short term holiday let & use as your own holiday home when it suits you or invest as a permanent rental. Reverse cycle air conditioning, built in wood heater, security doors & so much more! Block size 902 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Gwelup 13 Kojonup Close

Located in a quiet pocket of Hamersley, this rare centrally located land is ready for your dream home. Ideally located being just 6km to the Beach and 12km to Perth CBD and being so close to parks, Warwick Centro shops with coffee shops, cinema and bowling alley plus easy access to public transport, freeway and Reid highway. There are 2 sets of plan suggestions specifically drawn for this block to give you a head start on building your dream home. Block Size 551sqm CONTACTS Simon Neilson/Kathy Hamilton PHONE 0403 909 256/0408 950 085 EMAIL simon.neilson@peard.com.au

Heathridge 3 Lebeo Court

This much loved, light & bright family home is primed for the growing family. Located in a great pocket of Heathridge, you can stroll down the road to Parklands, Ocean Reef & Belridge High Schools, Belridge Shopping Centre, walk only minutes to utilise public transport, local amenities & beautiful beaches! Lovely covered alfresco area, manicured lawn area with ample room for a pool! Privacy wall to the front acts as a noise & visual barrier from the road. Undercover parking with additional parking bay.

CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno 683 sqm block. Built 1976.

PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

Heathridge 3 Poseidon Road

Summer sizzler!

Be quick to secure this fully renovated 4x2 with built in cabinetry in all bedrooms, ducted air-conditioning, stunning all weather alfresco, below ground pool & huge insulated workshop!

Hillarys 1 Colson Close

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CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

From $949,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

OFFERS INVITED bed 4 bath 2 car 1

OFFERS INVITED bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $729,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Occupying 610m² at the end of a pretty cul-de-sac in Gwelup is this heavenly 4x2 family home. Renovated to a high standard, it radiates easy living and elegant calm. Not only is it beautiful, it’s big- with a dedicated home theatre, study, formal lounge and activity room, in addition to the open-plan kitchen, dining and family areas.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Get in quick to snap up this freshly renovated 4x2 family home boasting an amazing front yard ideal for all of your outdoor entertaining, providing plenty of space for the kids and pets to play while the parents sit back and enjoy! Live in comfort with two large living areas, bamboo flooring and ducted air conditioning throughout.

CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

This spacious & beautifully maintained ex-display home is situated in the Oceanside Garden Estate boasting a stunning rose garden out front.

There is room for everyone to have their own space with not one, not two, but three living areas! Quality fitted blinds & ducted evaporative air-conditioning throughout plus Fujitsu split systems to the front & back lounges & main bedroom will help you keep your cool all Summer long!

The list of features goes on & on!! Built 2000. 720sqm block.

CONTACT Gaylene Bicheno PHONE 0419 929 616 EMAIL gaylene.bicheno@peard.com.au

Delightful neat and tidy family home on generous 746 sqm level, north / south aspect block in quiet cul de sac location within easy stroll to wonderful Mawson Park. Featuring 2 living areas both with gas bayonets and including a formal lounge with focal bay window, open plan family / meals enjoying outlook to rear garden and modern custom made kitchen. A well designed, practical floor plan for family living.

CONTACT Mary Peard PHONE 0407 151 153 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Hillarys 1 Wild Road

$759,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 6 The Corniche

From $2,295,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Hillarys 11 Seychelles Lane

Offers bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 16 Oahu Gardens

From $1,895,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Great family home 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, kitchen meals, separate dinning/study, huge open lounge area with high racked ceilings, massive separate games room adjoining big pitched patio, outdoor entertaining plus great back yard with lawned areas for the kids to play. Very close to beautiful Mawson Park and its great facility's plus transport schools, shopping centres, beaches, marina/boat harbour and easy access to the freeway.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 5 Abaco Close

Located on the hill in Harbour Rise, amongst the most Prestigious of homes. Consisting of 4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, separate home office, purpose built home theatre, big open plan living areas incorporating both formal & informal areas with beautiful Travertine floors. Awesome central state of the art kitchen, sweeping grand staircase, panoramic views out over the estate to the ocean & Boat Harbour. This residence will suit those of you looking for the high quality construction with high CONTACT Jeff Coghill quality prestigious finishes.

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 8 Tahiti Lane

Glitzy, glamorous and super-luxurious, the spacious, practical layout will impress along with it’s idyllic location just footsteps away from Hillarys Marina and our stunning beaches. Immaculately kept with superior quality finishes throughout, this “as new” easy-care/low maintenance home provides open-plan casual living, stunning kitchen with quality appliances, elegant formal sitting room/ library, separate study/home office, immaculate bathrooms & an upstairs lounge retreat opening onto a balcony CONTACT Belinda Lawrence looking across to the PHONE 0432547921 water slides.

EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

Hillarys 12B Heatherton Mews

Quality Seacrest home, excellence is of no exception utilising very clever architectural design incorporating a centralised swimming pool being one of the many amazing features representing this stunning residence.

Constructed painstakingly, utilising the highest quality materials finished

by Artisan craftsmanship, creating a quality residence, while taking full advantage of the very unique elevated location. No-expense-spared.

4 large bedrooms, 2 glamorously appointed bathrooms, office/parents retreat plus a CONTACT Jeff Coghill kitchenette all upstairs.

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 19 Orient Circuit

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OFFERS bed 5 bath 4 car 3

From $1,999,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

$995,000 - $1,050,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $949,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Perched high up in the exclusive Harbour Rise with beautiful views over the Indian Ocean, this incredible residence offers sumptuous living with only the finest quality fittings & fixtures. Constructed by luxury builder Zorzi, the 5 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home comes with all the trimmings, from a sunken home cinema with tiered seating to a gym area with its own wet facilities. With neat, low maintenance gardens the backyard has a below-ground concrete pool, paved alfresco, while the front of the property is accessed CONTACT Ben Keevers from a private street & overlooks PHONE 0404 056 010 quiet parkland.

EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

This stunning Craig Sheiles built home, is in an excellent location and features uninterrupted parkland views, an exciting design and contemporary themes.This large family residence comprises of several spacious living areas, complemented by clean lines, smooth shades of colour and the highest quality of finishes, with outstanding attention to detail; whilst enjoying the Oahu Park location and minutes from the Indian Ocean and Sorrento Quay.

CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

This elegant recently completed 2 storey architecturally designed residence reveals high quality finishes, double glazed windows, modern appeal throughout and certainly makes an impressive Street Statement on approach. An impressive floor plan allows flexibility for the whole family. Lock up & leave easy care low maintenance 433 m2 block.

CONTACT Paul Sharry PHONE 0417 174 180 EMAIL paul.sharry@peard.com.au

Contemporary coastal living at its best. If you need separate living space for older children, a young couple, elderly parents or guests, this modern spacious light and breezy family home is for you. With both upstairs living and an additional mini kitchen downstairs, great for the extended families. Overlooking a beautiful park and just minutes to the beach.

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FOR SALE Hillarys 22 Woodville Heights

From $1,149,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Hillman 11 Unnaro Street

Buyers Over $299,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Hocking 35 East Road

From $449,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Iluka 21 St James Approach

$1,195,000 - $1,295,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 70

Whisper quiet cul-de-sac location, bordering the beautiful Broadbeach Parklands and lakes, accessible right from your front door, allowing a beautiful open park land vista, plus an easy stroll over to the beach. This really is the lifestyle we all dream of having lush green acreage for your use close to the beach. The property has a peaceful country feel, utilising limestone for the boundary walls, a big shady veranda across the front and gloss white French doors and windows add to the classical ambiance.

CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Hillarys 26 Absolon Way

At an affordable price you don’t need to pay rent any longer.

This property won’t last in the current market, being perfectly located next to a very popular primary school and beautiful parks. Great little 3x1 home, well-appointed kitchen dining area, all set on a great size 683m2 block, with a 10X5 powered workshop that has side access.

Hocking 25 Kirkcaldy Terrace

CONTACT Vandy Russell PHONE 0424 937 034 EMAIL vandy.russell@peard.com.au

Neat tidy 4 bedroom home with formal areas, family and a games room extension, located in a whisper quiet way. Huge parklands and oval at the top of your street. Very easy stroll to schools, beach, marina/boat harbour, shops and transport.

This is a very affordable entry price in to Hillarys. Reside, rent, renovate, or re develop the choices are all yours.

Lot size 684 square meters. CONTACT Jeff Coghill

From $695,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 1

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

$659,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

Light and bright home with large open plan kitchen/ dining overlooking attractive gardens and alfresco with a pitched roof patio specially designed to maximise cool air flow. Great for entertaining. Elegant cornices and ceiling roses add old world charm to this quality built home.

Air conditioned throughout with a double lock up remote garage with direct access through to the house. Ideal first home, great for families, tradies or astute investor.

CONTACT Juliet Wills PHONE 0411 782 808 EMAIL juliet.wills@peard.com.au

Iluka 2 Jobson Mews

MIND BLOWING OCEAN VIEWS !!

Sitting proudly on an almighty corner land holding of 889m2, this unique and exciting abode represents a sensational lifestyle opportunity. Located amongst other quality properties in one of Ilukas premiere locations. This exclusive residence demands your immediate inspection.

Iluka 24 Fernando Parkway

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CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

$995,000-$1,050,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $1,035,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

With an attractive street appeal & secure video gated entry this home has everything for a resort lifestyle & the latest technology for luxury living in an excellent location. This comfortable family home is well presented, light, bright & perfectly positioned within this superb suburb & within an easy walk of Wyatt Grove Shopping Centre, Amery Park & minutes to local schools & major centres.

COOL BEACH PAD – ULTIMATE LOCATION !!

Ideally positioned in a quiet cul-de-sac with relaxed coastal views, this stress free double storey boasts a family friendly design, including a kids wing with activity room plus parents retreat. Finished with glorious vaulted ceilings, quality granite bench tops and gleaming bamboo floors, it represents excellent buying CONTACT Todd Utley value and should not be PHONE 0417 910 967 missed !!

EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

FOR CONNOISSEURS OF FINE LIVING !!

Astute buyers looking to build will appreciate the value and excellent planning behind this magnificent abode. Directly opposite manicured parklands, this 'as new' residence boasts a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living with superior quality finishes in a private and tranquil location. Why build?

CONTACT Todd Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Inglewood 126 Dundas Road

From $875,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Joondalup 5/4 Wattlebird Loop

From $459,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Joondalup 62/2 Molloy Promenade

From $399,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

Kallaroo 8 Woonona Place

From $689,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Searching for some Premium locality. Inglewood certainly has it!! Situated in this precinct is a fantastic property with 3 bed, 2 bath & good size lot. Open plan living with spacious meals area, large kitchen and fantastic living space, under cover decked alfresco area flows from the living zone and is an amazingly tranquil space to relax and unwind.

CONTACT Andrew MacDougall PHONE 0403 065 945 EMAIL andrew.macdougall@peard.com.au

Innaloo 103 Odin Road

From $629,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Extremely sort after and arguably one of the best apartment complexes in Joondalup. Located just outside the heart of Joondalup CBD and very easy walking distance to Joondalup and the famous Neil Hawkins Park, this spacious apartment will have you relaxed whilst you sit back and enjoy the views of the lake and nature reserve from your private balcony.

CONTACT Lindsay King

Joondalup 55 St Pauls Crescent

Positioned at the top of this very secure gated complex to ensure sensational inland & of ECU parkland views, this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment offers beautiful modern dcor, spacious living & big bedrooms.

Entertain on the huge balcony with amazing views or by the resort style pool & bbq area. There is remote gate access to undercover car parking, plus apartment remote access to the front gate for visitors. Reverse cycle air conditioning, separate lock up store room & so much more!!

CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Kallaroo 7A Stanford Road

Amazing location to this super low maintenance 4x2 in sought after quiet cul-de-sac location. Recently renovated & spacious open plan kitchen combines with the meals & family which all open onto the secure courtyard/enclosed entertaining area. Man cave/workshop garage perfect for tradies.

Kallaroo 8A & 8B Dorset Street

PHONE 0439 700 100 EMAIL lindsay.king@peard.com.au

CONTACT Ben Hanson PHONE 0402 785 410 EMAIL ben.hanson@peard.com.au

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$565,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $539,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

OFFERS bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Exceptional 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom low maintenance townhouse. Featuring 2 living areas, good sized bedrooms, spacious courtyard and double lock up garage. Conveniently located close to the beach, public transport & freeway.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Opportunity is here for those looking for a rare find near the Joondalup CBD. This investment property comes with a tenant that has been in the property for over 7 years and wishing to stay on, however, owner occupiers can purchase the property as well. Very easy care and low maintenance townhouse that is definitely worth a viewing.

CONTACT Lindsay King PHONE 0439 700 100 EMAIL lindsay.king@peard.com.au

Enjoy immense privacy in this unique captivating recreated 3 bed rear duplex on 593sqm, tucked away in a hidden sanctum amid a secluded awesome outdoors resplendent with a beautifully appointed all seasons alfresco, tranquil landscaped garden & courtyard with sculptured fountain. Step inside & discover the beauty of this inviting home with expansive open plan living area & dining, upgraded kitchen, bathroom & laundry. Enjoy a short stroll to Mullaloo beach, cafes & shops.

CONTACT Sheila Stritch PHONE 0412 212 748 EMAIL sheila.stritch@peard.com.au

An extremely rare opportunity for all savvy investors and developers presents here to purchase a fantastic development site in the proposed R40 re-zoning area of Kallaroo. The options are endless! The property as a whole currently consists of a very well presented 3x1 duplex at 8a Dorset Street, and a neat and tidy 2x1 at 8b Dorset Street, both set on a level block of approximately 972m2. 8a Dorset Street: From $490,000.

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FOR SALE

Karrinyup 9 Spiderlily Mews

MID $1,000,000's bed 4

bath 2 car 2

STYLE, QUALITY AND VALUE Is it time for that upgrade, well look no further than the exclusive Lake Karrinyup Private Estate.

This well designed home has the perfect floor plan for the family, consisting of 4 bedrooms plus study, 2 stunning bathrooms, theatre room, chef’s kitchen over looking spacious gardens, and an alfresco entertaining area. All the boxes will be ticked for your new quality two-storey home in this private estate.

Located in a private cul-de-sac street plus surrounded by similar premium residence, with close proximity to schools, shops, beaches, freeway access and all amenities you need from this exclusive location.

For more information, please contact:

James Drummond 0422 043 344 james.drummond@peard.com.au

Perfectly positioned on the 533sqm block for room to extend or install a future swimming pool when the kids get older the choice’s are yours.

Call, text, email to discuss this property in more detail or to make a private viewing.

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FOR SALE Karrinyup 25A Treswell Court

$419,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Karrinyup 38B Francis Avenue

From $599,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

This rear 392sqm block including common driveway could be yours, currently being processed to a strata block, build your dream home here. A great way to buy into this sought after suburb! Ideally located, walking distance from beautiful Lake Gwelup. Just 14kms from the CBD, 5 minutes drive from world class coastline, enjoy a combination of a superb lifestyle and convenience.

Karrinyup 365 Karrinyup Road

Securely positioned right in the middle of a well-presented group of just three homes, this contemporary villa boasts an ultra-convenient location and will suit the needs of small families, couples, down-sizers, astute investors and the like. A low-maintenance theme is prevalent both internally and externally, from the carpeted front lounge room greeting you upon entry to a rear courtyard that encourages private outdoor entertaining and ample coffees and barbecues this summer.

CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0408 646 651 EMAIL karen.riches@peard.com.au

Kingsley 3 Crathie Court

CONTACT Leigh Wilson PHONE 0410 056 092 EMAIL leigh.wilson@peard.com.au

From $750,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

$670,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This stunning, spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with 2 Kingsley living areas will impress you. The home has high 115 Moolanda Boulevard separate raking ceilings to all living areas, a stunning kitchen,

Kingsley 14 Forest Hill Drive

bed 3 bath 1 car 1

bed 4 bath 1 car 2

From $525,000

Kingsley 21 Durban Crescent

From $645,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

bathroom & laundry. This home has open plan living areas that flow out under the stylish pitched patio, perfect for entertaining.

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS - for a family who are ready to get into a spacious 4 bed, 2 bath, two separate living areas, patio and below ground pool home Plus a totally separate one bed, one bath open plan Granny Flat. Use it for your family or create an income by having a tenant live in. The home is in a great location, walk to parks and transport.

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

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$575,000

Kingsley 4 Clinton Street

From $615,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Spacious and very well maintained 3 bedroom home on huge 729 sqm duplex potential block in fantastic elevated location with close proximity to quality schools, parklands and shops only a hop skip and a jump away. The option is yours, live in, rent out, or develop! This makes for a great home or secure investment.

CONTACT Adam Mannino PHONE 0411 962 383 EMAIL adam.mannino@peard.com.au

Whisper quiet cul-de-sac location - is where this 4 big bedroom, 2 bathroom home sits with 3 separate living areas and an open plan kitchen, meals, family and games room.

This home has plenty of internal modern day flow and is perfect for the whole family. The street is flat and perfect for the kids.

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

Have a look at this neat & tidy 4 big bedroom, 1 bathroom home. Includes open plan living, 2 spacious separate living areas, a separate double brick studio, a double lock up garage plus under cover carport. The home is on 734sqm of land, located in the potential R20/30 rezoning section of Kingsley and it is in the Woodvale College catchment area.

CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

This solid 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom classic Kingsley home is set in a quiet location with 2 separate living areas, open plan kitchen, meals, family which opens out to the patio and pool area. The home is close to transport, Goollelal primary school.

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FOR SALE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE YOUR DREAM and build your dream Kingsley on this sizeable survey strata plot of land, in a prime cul Proposed Lot 5B Koolyn Grove home de sac Kingsley location. With the block size of 506sqm

From $450,000

$659,000 Plus bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Landsdale 4 Barton Gate

From $725,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Langford 17 Wingrove Road

$495,000

$519,000+

Step inside this stylish & spacious home that caters for everyone & then retreat to the fully equipped BBQ area with outdoor kitchen overlooking the sparkling below ground pool. Beautiful polished Tassie Oak floorboards throughout & carpets to bedrooms & study.

Positioned on a spacious 551sqm home site in a great pocket Kinross Kinross this stunning home oozes quality and style. Be the 89 MacNaughton Crescent oflucky family to make this fantastic property your next home.

CONTACTS Lyn Stowe/Anne Dearson PHONE 0405 109 113/0417 773 490 EMAIL lyn.stowe@peard.com.au

Stunning family residence with style and class, in huge proportions. Very high ceilings and stunning wooden floors.

Separate study plus study nook for children. Formal Lounge & dining rooms, massive open plan family room, meals and kitchen area. Massive games room and outdoor entertaining with views to the hills.

CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Sue Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

This 2005 built home is sitting on 514 SQM of land, 4 well appointed bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (one being an en suite), solar panels installed, a study area, double lock up garage & opposite of a park.

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A pleasure to present this lovely home, perfect for the first home buyer, investor or downsizer!

Freshly painted with new blinds throughout is this neat and tidy family home.

Viewing will not disappoint.

(approx) you can build a stunning home and have views of Goollelal lake and park land. Located close to parks, schools, transport, call Lee today for a set of drawings and to how you can get started. CONTACT Lee Parkinson PHONE 0422 233 484 EMAIL lee.parkinson@peard.com.au

Kinross 5 Cranston Loop

Kinross 16 Dumbarton Loop

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CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACTS Anne Dearson/Lyn Stowe PHONE 0417 773 490/0405 109 113 EMAIL anne.dearson@peard.com.au

From $585,000

The modern facade and the mature landscaped gardens gives this home instant street appeal.

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Paul Turner PHONE 0421 277 366/0400 072 005 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

Landsdale 81 Marginson Drive

Low to mid $800,000s bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Langford 21 Turley Way

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

This quality built large double storey family home on a 520sqm block offers a spacious and versatile floor plan. With beautiful open plan family and dining areas that open's out onto the timber decked alfresco entertaining area with a private easy care big backyard, leaves plenty of room for the kids to play. This home is sure to make everyone happy.

CONTACT Fiona Moir PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 2 Carports, sitting on 714 SQM, close proximities to schools, shops, public transport and park, previously rented with tenancy ended last month, ZONED R20/30 (DUPLEX POTENTIAL) CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au View more properties online at domain.com.au

FOR SALE Langford 2A Turley Court

$359,000-$389,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Lower Chittering 72 Sussex Bend

$309,000 to $319,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Madeley 29 Fairvale Bend

$739,000 - $779,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Mandurah 19 Balwina Road

$750,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Nicely presented semi-detached strata property, sitting on a 501 sqm of land, consist of 2 well-appointed bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a single carport that goes through straight to the backyard. With an open plan living area, consist of lounge/family area, dining and as well as kitchen area. Big outdoor area, suitable for a granny flat.

CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

Langford 40A Woodmore Road

From $519,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Fantastic five acre fully pastured block situated in the established part of ever so popular Maryville Downs Estate.

This pastured block is gently sloping with great views overlooking the hills. Fully fenced, power and telstra all there ready to connect, well established roads and crossovers and no time limit to build. Don't miss out on this well priced to sell prime 5 acres.. CONTACT Fiona Moir

Madeley 25 Cvitan Bend

This 3 year young, contemporary and individually designed two-storey abode defines modern style and pure elegance and is impeccably finished throughout. Perfect for those chasing a low maintenance lifestyle or lock up and leave property without compromising on the finer things in life. spacious dining and living areas flow from the kitchen which creates the ideal place to bring the family and friends together, making it the heart of the home.

CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

Mandurah 13 Tetrarose Parkway

GREENFIELDS Backing onto Lake Geogrup this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is surrounded by nature and sits on 2.03 Hectares. Generous formal and informal living close to the Peel health Campus, schools and all amenities

Mandurah 3 Tambellup Drive

PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

CONTACTS Michael Klyne/Helen Clark PHONE 0426 502 023/0433 621 468 EMAIL helen.clark@peard.com.au

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Expression Of Interest bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $439,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$469,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Located in a quiet street, close proximity to everyday amenities, school, public transportation, golf course and park.

This freshly painted property features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a separate lounge area with new flooring, a study area, an open plan living area and dining with kitchen. Built in wardrobes in all the bedrooms, evaporative air conditioning & outdoor CONTACT Stefen Chitra patio area.

PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

If you are in the mood to spoil yourself then this residence may just be the perfect place to indulge yourself and your family. Offering a combination of quality, style and a host of features, the design melds together to create a wonderful home in one of Madeley's most intimate pockets! This one is sure to impress.

CONTACT Rob Nicholls PHONE 0407 442 222 EMAIL rob.nicholls@peard.com.au

ERSKINE There is ample room for all, with this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home which is situated across the road from a lovely park in the pleasant leafy suburb of Erskine. Open plan living, games room, security system, reverse cycle ducted a/c, 5 x 300w solar panels and dual side access are just some of the features that this home offers.

CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au

DAWESVILLE Brand spanker, Content Living built home in Florida Beach. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, theatre, activity and huge living space. Quality fixtures and fittings, r/c air, retic gardens. Finished in Sept 2014 this property would best suit an investor or someone wishing to relocate late next year as tenants in place until Oct 2015.

CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Mandurah 4 Talia Place

$445,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 7 Cranbrook Crescent

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 27C Peel Street

$335,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 31 Petit Loop

From $479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 76

DUDLEY PARK 4/5 bedroom, 2 bathroom in quiet cul-de-cac. Sunken formal lounge with high ceilings.

Informal living, modern spacious kitchen. Genuine home office, wood fire and ducted evap a/c. Swimming pool and Bali hut with bar. Fully retic off bore, drive through access.

872 m2 block, fully powered workshop.

CONTACTS Helen Clark/Michael Klyne PHONE 0433 621 468/0426 502 023 EMAIL helen.clark@peard.com.au

DAWESVILLE This two level In-vogue built, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom coastal home will appeal to many buyers. It’s light, bright and spacious with fantastic side access for boat or van parking. Other features include a home theatre room, chef’s kitchen, parents retreat with kitchenette, beautiful timber floors and close to the beach.

CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

Location, location, location. We welcome to the market this 3x2x2 brick/tile corner unit so close to all the amenities that Mandurah has to offer. This spacious unit benefits from no strata fees and is pet friendly. If you are looking for the perfect escape or holiday home, this is it ! Also perfect for FIFO workers, retirees, first home buyers.

CONTACTS Pauline Bill/Julie Isherwood PHONE 0487 832 539/0499 778 496 EMAIL pauline.bill@peard.com.au

DUDLEY PARK Located close to parks and schools with a short stroll to the canal . Minute’s drive to the centre of Mandurah. 4 bedrooms, open plan living area with access from the garage to the home, separate lounge , theatre, 2 bathrooms, large undercover patio, side access for a caravan, 6m x 4.5m shed. All this on 632 m2 block.

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CONTACTS Paul Harris/Lisa Harris PHONE 0419 730 732/0407 093 838 EMAIL paul.harris@peard.com.au

Mandurah 6 Boileau Place

SAN REMO Large master bedroom , ensuite with spa, his/her walk in robes. Minor bedrooms are double in size, study or 4th bedroom. Lounge room, formal dining area, games room, cook up a feast in your kitchen. Fully paved patio.

Dining and living areas have lovely views looking outside to the alfresco, gardens retic from the bore .

From $569,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

CONTACTS Paul Harris/Lisa Harris PHONE 0419 730 732/0407 093 838 EMAIL paul.harris@peard.com.au

Mandurah 9/1 Creery Street

DUDLEY PARK You will be spellbound by the quality of this stunning residence. So impeccably renovated, there is absolutely nothing left for you to do! Featuring 3 good sized bedrooms (one fitted out as a study/home office) and an exquisite interior, the outdoor entertaining area is sure to leave you breathless!

From $359,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

CONTACT Rick Uren PHONE 0414 779 834 EMAIL rick.uren@peard.com.au

Mandurah 28 Bronzewing Court

$479,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 37 Marsdenia Road

$479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3

ERSKINE Welcome to your new life in this stunning and spacious Scott Park home. Situated privately in an idyllic cul-de-sac location, this 282sqm home comprises of a huge o/plan living area and 4 big bedrooms. Perfect for the couples starting to plan their families or even for the family themselves looking for that little bit of extra space.

CONTACT Aaron Boud PHONE 0432 028 483 EMAIL aaron.boud@peard.com.au

HALLS HEAD A perfect family home located in Seascapes Estate. This well designed family home would suit any family or investor. This location has it all with Schools, shops, beach and park all within a couple minutes walk. So close to everything, do not miss out on this one, phone now and make a time to view.

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FOR SALE Mandurah 40 Warren Place

From $945,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 52 Cobaki Brace

From $410,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

DUDLEY PARK The perfect family home on a waterfront canal with a pool, great entertainer with built in BBQ and bar.

This 4 bedroom home is amongst prestige waterfront homes, just a couple of minutes' drive from the main shopping centre, restaurants and beaches. Open plan kitchen, dining area have lots of natural light, fully enc patio.

CONTACTS Paul Harris/Lisa Harris PHONE 0419 730 732/0407 093 838 EMAIL paul.harris@peard.com.au

LAKELANDS This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus study home is situated on a 473m2 block and has plenty of room for all the family. King size master bedroom with en-suite and walk in robes, 3 further double bedrooms plus a study. Outdoor covered alfresco for entertaining. Rain water tank, retic and r/cycle air cond completes this family home.

CONTACTS Pauline Bill/Julie Isherwood PHONE 0487 832 539/0499 778 496 EMAIL pauline.bill@peard.com.au

Mandurah 48 Placid Bend

$459,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 65 Delta Drive

$629,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Private, quiet, peaceful, secure. Light and bright all year Mandurah this luxury north facing apartment is a short walk to 305/5 Marco Polo Drive round, movies, beach, boating, restaurants, shops, performing arts,

Mandurah 308/16 Dolphin Drive

bed 2 bath 2 car 1

bed 2 bath 2

From $549,000

the stunning Mandurah foreshore and more. Call today for your chance to live the luxury lifestyle you deserve.

CONTACT Maureen Parsons PHONE 0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

$399,000

Stunning North facing waterfront apartment. Views from Mandurah over Mandurah Foreshore. Luxury finished and has 601/3 Marco Polo Drive balcony everything you need. Miele appliances, ducted reverse cycle

Mandurah 76 Heron Place

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $929,000

air cond with climate control. Master bedroom with waterfront views. Resort style facilities: pool, gym, sauna, bbq area etc.

CONTACT Rick Uren PHONE 0414 779 834 EMAIL rick.uren@peard.com.au

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From $845,000

SOUTH YUNDERUP It is a pleasure to present this 2011 Celebrations home to you. The spacious home offers 4 large bedrooms, activity room, 2 modern bathrooms, plus theatre room. With separate living zones this specifically designed home has space for every member of the family.

South Yunderup is a very special place to live.

CONTACTS Julie Isherwood/Pauline Bill PHONE 0499 778 496/0487 832 539 EMAIL julie.isherwood@peard.com.au

SOUTH YUNDERUP It is a pleasure to welcome you to this canal front home sit in the much sought after location of Murray Lakes Canal. You will have to pinch yourself every day to make sure you are not dreaming. Dolphins playing on your doorstep, fishing/crabbing from your shared jetty, with your boat safely moored. Now this is living!

CONTACTS Julie Isherwood/Pauline Bill PHONE 0499 778 496/0487 832 539 EMAIL julie.isherwood@peard.com.au

Combine fabulous beach holidays with a unique investment opportunity when you own this luxury serviced apartment with breathtaking ocean views at the beachfront Seashells Resort. ‘Infinity’ pool, hot tub, barbecue area and tennis. Set in the Mandurah Ocean Marina, this apartment is a ‘must have’. Be quick!

CONTACT Maureen Parsons PHONE 0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

SOUTH YUNDERUP Absolute canal front home located in the much sought after address of Heron Place, Murray Lakes Canals. Individually designed home North facing with canal front and your own private jetty right at your doorstep. The canal views are captivating. Be the envy of your friends as they discover this unique lifestyle.

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FOR SALE Marmion 15 Ozone Road

From $1,350,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mindarie 10 Glebe Close

From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mindarie 18 Torquay Pass

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Mindarie 29 Halifax Boulevard

From $749,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2 78

With a stunning front facade this modern, majestic residence built over two executive levels radiates elegance & sophistication. Situated just metres away from the waters of the Indian Ocean, this custom design home built by APG in 2006 on a generous 444sqm green title lot is finished to perfection & immaculate in every way. From the moment you step inside the securely gated front entrance, the peaceful front courtyard will entice you to see more.

CONTACTS David Mead/Gemima Mead PHONE 0428 814 407/0428 814 407 EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au

Maylands 3 Milmoe Lane

Presented to perfection , quality built Dale Alcock home with stunning ocean views. Owners have excellent attention to detail, features include gorgeous timber shutters, large quality kitchen over looking pool/entertaining area, rear access from garage , close to private schooling this property offers exceptional value in this highly sort after coastal suburb.

CONTACT Jeff Parkes

Mindarie 9 Caldera Close

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

Impeccable presentation throughout lies this elevated quality built Oswald home, finished to the highest of standards featuring an elegant sunken lounge with fire place, 2 spacious master's plus an additional 2 good sized bedrooms, office, 3 bathrooms, stunning chef kitchen, which overlooks the Alfresco area & solar heated pool.

CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

Upon entering this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double storey quality built APG home sitting on a 528sqm block with great Ocean views & close to multiple parks and great schools, you will be impressed by the top quality finishings & the stunning Jarrah flooring that flows through the home.

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CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

Auction 7th Feb 10am bed 3 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Clinton Edwards PHONE 0409 040 901 EMAIL clinton.edwards@peard.com.au

This superbly located property offers everything for modern family life so close to the ocean!Featuring several living areas, home theatre, games, large enclosed entertaining area plus a 10metre pool to entertain family and friends. All set on prime 1028sqm coastal land with your entertaining area looking out to the ocean.

From $930,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

Mindarie 26 Limetree Circuit

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$769,000 - $779,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

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$599,000 - $629,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Set on the edge of the Swan River, this magnificent home captures the very best of the city and river views all the way from Burswood to Perth City. Light and bright open plan living with city and river views, Modern kitchen includes stone benchtop, breakfast bar & glass splashbacks, Large main bedroom with stunning city views & balcony.

CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

Dreaming of a great lifestyle, this is the house for you.

This beautiful 2 storey home offers fantastic ocean & parkland views, three big living areas & fabulous outdoors - all in a dream location. Only 700m to the beach or stroll to the Mindarie Keys marina, a variety of lush parklands.

Block size 510 sqm. Year built 2002.

CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Mount Hawthorn 46 Blackford Street

Auction On-Site 21/2/2015 at 11am bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Exceptional Family Home Timeless Character and Charm with Sumptuous levels of Family Living, conveniently spread over two levels, this beautiful family home has it all.

With gleaming jarrah boards, high ceilings throughout, ornate cornices, picture rails, French doors and gas fireplaces this home oozes charm. The open plan living area is just what a large family needs for today’s modern living; and the formal lounge and dining room is perfect for entertaining your family and friends.

The accommodation and amenities including a total of 4 double Bedrooms, (including an Indulgent Master Suite with en-suite complete with a claw foot bath and a double shower) and a large walk in robe. Plus a generous study downstairs or a possible 5th bedroom.

Muchea 192 Archibald Street

From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Nollamara 33c Chichester Way

$435,000 - $455,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This property is priced to sell in this market!!! all reasonable offers will be seriously considered. if you enjoy the Australian bush & Australian fauna then this is the perfect home for you. This is a quiet peaceful town with a great lifestyle and located within 30 minute drive to all major shopping centres. Call for a private viewing today !!!

CONTACT Jenny Treloar

Mullaloo 21 Bluewater Rise

Big bedrooms & stacks of room in this home! Tucked away nice and safe at the rear of the 3 properties; private, quiet and stacks of parking for guests.

Very well finished and looked after to perfection, the lucky buyer is sure to enjoy many years with this lifestyle!

Nollamara 4b/c Quadea Road

PHONE 0427 012 729 EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au

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

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$1,299,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$535,000 - $575,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Phyllis Gemelli 0407 386 501 Paul Chang-Leng 0407 925 557

Guaranteed to excite all of your families senses, this home is everything you've been waiting for! A two minute walk from the path opposite your front door to the beautiful blue water of Mullaloo beach!! Enjoy the best of both worlds as this gorgeous home is located right beside and overlooks Wolinski Park in a whisper quiet cul de sac.

Heaven!!

CONTACT Pauline Lyon PHONE 0427 968 070 EMAIL pauline.lyon@peard.com.au

Larger than life with extra-large living areas, extra-large glamour chef kitchens, economical LED lighting and double size court yards are just a taste of what you’ll find inside these high class homes! Extra, extra big villas with separate TV/ theatre room or use as a 4th bedroom!

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FOR SALE North Beach 1/58 Edgefield Way

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Ocean Reef 4 Mabena Place

From $1,299,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Ocean Reef 15B Courageous Place

OFFERS FROM $859,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 4

Ocean Reef 20 Santiago Parkway

From $699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 80

Positioned at the front of a quaint, recently built over 55s complex, this beautifully appointed 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home benefits from having its own driveway and enjoys the facility of a unique second courtyard. There is internal entry thru the garage and a very modern fit out within.

CONTACT Les Lindsay PHONE 0407 420 384 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

Ocean Reef 2 Payne Hill

$849,000 - $889,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Fantastic location Ocean front in one of the best cul-de-sacs in Ocean Reef. This beautiful Beaumonde built home offers almost 400 sqm of living space, stunning panoramic ocean views, quality fixtures throughout including double glazing on windows & doors! Masses of room for boat, caravan & extra vehicle off street parking all behind automated gates. Reverse cycle air conditioning, ducted vacuum, security alarm, electric roller shutters, indoor & outdoor gas points & so much more. Block 800 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Ocean Reef 14A Galley Place

The opportunity is yours to own this light and bright, uniquely charming two storey home featuring awesome ocean views both upstairs and downstairs!

Ocean Reef 19A Resolute Way

What a superb location at this price, this home offers opportunity to add value to your home and life!

CONTACT Pauline Lyon PHONE 0427 968 070 EMAIL pauline.lyon@peard.com.au

Ocean Reefs best kitchen? Doubled in size & rebuilt from the ground up - this absolutely stunning designer chefs kitchen has 40mm stone tops, double oven, range hood, dishwasher, clever island with 3 sided breakfast bar, masses of cupboards & self closing drawers, display cabinets, glass splashbacks & overlooks the living areas & outdoors - simply gorgeous! Block size 714 sqm.

Year Built 1991

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CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

This gorgeous home offers the perfect lock & leave lifestyle or a great start into Ocean Reef for young families. With panoramic ocean views, 3 separate living areas, solid timber floors & spacious bedrooms this one is a must see. Reverse cycle air conditioning, solar panels, 2 gas points, security screen doors, garden shed & so much more!! Fabulous location at the top of a quiet culdesac. Block size 577 sqm Year Built 1990

From $685,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

$1,099,000 - $1,169,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4

Ocean Reef 36 Venturi Drive

From $669,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

This gorgeous home is in enviable location directly opposite the beautiful parklands of Lexcen Park - with 4 spacious living areas, huge bedrooms & new flooring, this home is ready to welcome another large family.

Central kitchen has stainless appliances breakfast bar & walk in pantry.

Air conditioning, security alarm, gas point, rain water tank, garden shed & so much more! Fantastic elevated corner block - just 600m to the proposed Ocean Reef marina & a short stroll to Mullaloo beach.

Block size 858 sqm.

CONTACT Shane Capelli Year Built 1994 PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

With an inspired design to maximise views, elevated location & restrictions on a neighbouring property, extraordinary panoramic ocean views are here forever! Built in 2004, this immaculate home will suit new home buyers, with stunning living spaces, 5 outdoor entertaining areas, high ceilings, polished timber floors & quality finish throughout; this is easy care family living at its best. Fantastic location.

Block size 452 sqm (Green Title) Year built 2004 CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

This gorgeous family home is light & bright throughout with three spacious living areas, renovated kitchen, bathrooms & laundry, plus rear access to easy care outdoors this home is a great start into Ocean Reef. Ducted air conditioning, 2 gas points, security alarm, security doors, large shed & so much more! Block size 778 sqm.

Year built 1986 CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Ocean Reef 49 Bacchante Circle

Offers from $1,100,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Ocean Reef 61 Windlass Avenue

From $712,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Osborne Park 2/143 Edward Street

From $395,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Padbury 6 Tarrant Place

From $649,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This fabulous, stylish, family residence is sure to impress standing on a large 853sqm corner block with side gate access for your boat or caravan! Enjoy the ocean views without the stairs in this large family home!! Fabulous year round outdoor entertaining with fully enclosed alfresco & large pitched patio, timber lined and sparkling mineral water pool.

CONTACT Pauline Lyon

Ocean Reef 55 Mooring Crescent

A short walk from the beach youll have this coastal lifestyle.

An unbeatable 3 bed, 2 bath single level home has been a great family place. Refreshed for its new owner, it is ready for the next stage in the right buyers life to entertain friends and family. Features 2 large living zones, new open plan kitchen and bonus study nook or home office.

This very desirable unique home sits high and proud opposite Ocean Reef lovely Southern Cross Park with ocean glimpses. A short 127 Southern Cross Circle the walk down to the beach and all the local amenities plus

PHONE 0427 968 070 EMAIL pauline.lyon@peard.com.au

CONTACT Melanie MacDougall PHONE 0419 907 368 EMAIL melanie.macdougall@peard.com.au

.Newly renovated kitchen with ample storage .Generous size dining .Separate living room with reverse cycle Air Con .Master bedroom with double cupboards .Generous sized and low maintenance courtyard .Foxtel satellite & antenna point CONTACT Ray D'Costa PHONE 0403 165 936 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au

From the moment you enter this spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom property you will feel completely at home. Located in the City of Joondalups proposed re-zoning area (proposed R40), this beautifully renovated home offers premium comfort and practicality for the whole family to enjoy. Located within close proximity to parklands, schools, shops, transport and the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre and Hillarys Marina only a short drive away.

CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

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From $699,000 - $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

COMING SOON bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Padbury 15 Lowes Way

From $579,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Parkwood 2 Benzie Way

From $495,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2

With fabulous ocean views, quality renovations that include 2 new bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, stunning polished marble flooring & new paint throughout - this home is a must see. With 24 solar panels & a solar hot water system with electric booster this home is incredibly energy efficient. Great outdoors, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, 2 gas points, bore access, garden shed & so much more! Fabulous location. Block size 782 sqm CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

schools literally just around the corner. Boasting heaps of flexible family living space and even a GRANNY ANNEXE, this beautiful home is bound to attract a lot of attention.

CONTACT Berny Wales PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

ENTERTAINERS GEM! Perfectly located in a quiet South Padbury street this home is packed full of all the necessities of today’s lifestyle. Complete with a stunning outdoor area this home is ideal for those who like to entertain. Located within close proximity to parklands, schools, shops, transport and the beach, Whitfords Shopping Centre and Hillarys Marina only a short drive away.

Don’t miss out on this one!

CONTACT Jarrod ONeil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

This fantastic home features great size bedrooms, large formal lounge room, spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living/bar area, expansive backyard, ducted evaporative air-conditioning system, garden shed and much more!

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Parkwood 2 Meadowbrook Drive

From $499,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Pearsall 44 East Road

COMING SOON bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Piara Waters 7 Riviera Turn

$579,000 to $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Be impressed with this excellent 3 bedroom home strategically situated within walking distance to Riverton Forum shopping centre, restaurants, public transport and schools. Sitting on approximately 685sqm featuring spacious lounge room, 3 great size bedrooms, 1 bathroom, large workshop with an easy access from the carport & large backyard.

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno

Parkwood 3 Bohemia Way

Stunning, glamorous and immaculate presentation throughout!!! Boasting nearly 220m2 approx. of living space, this 4 bedroom home (with options to be 5 bedroom) offers lots of flexible living space for the whole family to enjoy.

Viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate what this home has to offer in this family friendly conveniently located suburb. CONTACT Berny Wales

Piara Waters 7 Baldwin Link

Eye catching professionally landscaped gardens compliment this immaculate near new 4 bedroom 2 bathroom residence in the very desirable Riva Estate in the fast growing suburb of Piara Waters.

Port Kennedy 15 Knutsford Crescent

PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

CONTACTS Wayne Hocking/Megan Stone PHONE 0414 863 854/0407 120 166 EMAIL wayne.hocking@peard.com.au

AUCTION @ 12pm on SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY ON SITE UNLESS SOLD PRIOR. This home has so much to offer incl 5 bedrooms ,2 bathrooms, spacious living room with bar area, large theatre room, huge size kitchen, sparkling swimming pool & manicured garden & arguably one of the best homes in Parkwood sitting on a large block of 891sqm.

AUCTION bed 5 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

Wow, fantastic 4x2 family home in Newhaven Estate. This is the one you've been waiting for. Only a short stroll to Piara Waters Primary School for the kids, four double rooms with built in robes, study with double French doors, large separate theatre, huge open plan living plus separate games room for all to enjoy. Block size of 576m2, & 5kw Solar panels.

From $659,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

$440,000-$460,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Rob Davis PHONE 0439 843 776 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

Be the envy of friends and family when you host them at this Port Kennedy family home. Only one family has lived here and it 24 Sainte Maxime Avenue spacious was designed exactly for them. Located in one of the most

Port Kennedy 6 Delaney Parkway

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$630,000 - $660,000

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prestigious streets of St Clair Estate and set amongst other beautiful properties only a short stroll to the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean.

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CONTACT Rob Davis PHONE 0439 843 776 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

$429,000

Affordable coastal living can be yours when you snap up this opportunity. Nestled in a low traffic location beachside of Warnbro Sound Ave this neat and tidy 4x2 family home serves as your gateway to a new life. Close to both private and public schools this property positions you for unbelievable family fun.

Located in fabulous area of Port Kennedy this property is priced to sell. Built 2005 it offers 4 bedrooms, separate theatre or family room with double doors for privacy. On entering there is a lovely small lounge area to relax in or go through to the great sized open plan living dining area.

Outside offers great alfresco and space for a pool.

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

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FOR SALE Quinns Rocks 10 Starrs Road

$885,000 - $925,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 8 Accra Way

From $719,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Absolutely beautiful 5 x 2 family home with attention to detail and meticulously maintained. This home has warmth, character and lots and lots of space. This home has wonderful street appeal with its white picket fence and light neutral colours through the home. Lush gardens the property on 938sqm block of land.

CONTACTS Kathy McGurk/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0451 669 139/0421 277 366 EMAIL kathy.mcgurk@peard.com.au

It is nice to find a house that is a little bit different to the standard 4x2 in Quinns Beach Estate. This one is a Cracker Yes it is a 4 x 2 plus theatre, games & computer nook Yes it does have an awesome master upstairs, overlooking the pool, Yes it does have a sensational outdoor entertaining area & spabut it has oh so much more.

CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au

Well presented & with great street appeal, this fabulous 4 x 2 Quinns Rocks a 612m2 block, is a super buy for the price. It has just 23 Santa Barbara Parade on been freshly painted & has new carpets. There is a lovely

From $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 37 Dumaresq Loop

From $669,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Sensational sized 5x2 home Ridgewood is rare to find a home of this size with a small price tag.

22 Hinchinbrook Avenue ItPerfect for the larger family.

Ridgewood 54 Ballymote Gardens

bed 5 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $499,000

Riverton 9 Veronica Street

From $649,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

There are so many features, its hard to know where to start.

Close to schools shops & transport & only a few minutes to the beach.

CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au

Size, value and location. This impressive property within the Rossmoyne Senior High School catchment area, offers a great lifestyle. With a spacious open plan lounge/dining room, modern kitchen. Huge loft and second. Beautiful outdoor entertaining area. Stroll or cycle down to the river. Walk to Riverton Primary and nearby parks.

CONTACTS Paul Middleton/Susan Middleton PHONE 0419939391/0422046457 EMAIL team.middleton@peard.com.au

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From $399,000

Rockingham 150 Kent Street

AUCTION bed 3 bath 2 car 1

alfresco under the main roof & plenty of room for a pool.

CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au

Proudly presenting this outstanding home in the sought after Coastal suburb of Quinns Rocks. If you are after a spacious family home within a short walking distance to our glistening coast line, parks and quality schools, then look no further.

This property is located on a quiet street surrounded by quality homes and is sure to impress any astute buyer.

CONTACTS Kathy McGurk/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0451 669 139/0421 277 366 EMAIL kathy.mcgurk@peard.com.au

Inspect this spacious 4 Bedroom x 2 Bathroom family home today and you could be sitting back enjoying the summer in this park-side, family-friendly location!With its easy-care/ low-maintenance, fully-fenced yard it's the perfect home for downsizers, first home-buyers or savvy investors! Just add a coat of paint today to prosper tomorrow.

CONTACT Belinda Lawrence PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

There is no other property offering the best of both worlds than this gloriously presented 1950 solid brick and tile home.

Only 200M from the beach & subdividable. Terms: -If not sold prior.

-$20000 deposit on the fall of the hammer.

-11am on site Saturday 7/2/15.

-Settlement date 9/3/15 CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Rockingham 17 Morritt Close

Offers Over $469,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Safety Bay 7 Georgetown Drive

Offers Over $449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 14/46 Pearl Parade

$300,000 - $320,000

This beautiful home located in safe cul-de-sac and close to lovely parks, schools, shopping centre and beaches. There is a master bedroom that is larger than average and complete with fully tiled new bathroom and spa bath and walk in robe.

Loads living space indoor and out. R/C air con ducted, gas,bore etc.

CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

This lovely family home has four bedrooms with robes, an en-suite bathroom and a main bathroom to service the minor bedrooms. Separate front living room that would make a great home theatre. Gas heating, gas cooking, ceiling fans throughout, gas HWS, 8 solar panels, 684sqm block of land, close to beach, shops, schools and parks.

CONTACTS Fran Satherley/John Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343/ EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

Fantastic beach pad featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 carport. Enjoy the coastal & care-free lifestyle this apartment has to offer. Walking distance to the Scarborough foreshore & cafĂŠ strip.

bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Scarborough 3/30 Nautalis Crest

From $899,000-$949,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3 84

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

The Heights of Nautalis Stylish, tri-level home with a coastal aspect & ocean views.

Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, open plan kitchen & extra-large courtyard. Positioned in an excellent location close to the beach, shops and buzzing foreshore.

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CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Safety Bay 11 Jamaican Road

Room for all the toys! Beautifully presented home on 685m2 with side access & just a short drive from the stunning beaches of Waikiki and Safety Bay. This property is all about lifestyle, with an outdoor area to impress all your family and friends, enough room for caravans, boats and a pad has been laid ready for a workshop.

From $469,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0403 939 430 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au

Scarborough 1/26 Andrew Street

$579,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

CONTACT Chas Paridis PHONE 0418911289 EMAIL chas.paridis@peard.com.au

Scarborough 14/46 Pearl Parade

$300,000 - $320,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Fantastic beach pad featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1 carport. Enjoy the coastal & care-free lifestyle this apartment has to offer. Walking distance to the Scarborough foreshore & cafĂŠ strip.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Scarborough 6/59 Westview Street

From $755,000

Front villa in unbeatable location. Add a refurbished kitchen & bathroom plus the bonus of front & rear courtyards, this becomes a stand out home. Fancy a stroll to the beach for a surf or some sun or perhaps take advantage of the new cafes & bars, then this home within a 750 metre walking distance will certainly appeal.

Welcome to this wonderful two-storey 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage home in this highly coveted location on the Scarborough/ Karrinyup border! Built in 2008 this perfectly placed street-front, free-standing home (with ocean glimpses!) has a lovely neutral dcor throughout and provides its new owners with all of todays must-haves.

Separate open-plan living areas, great sized bedrooms, solid bamboo timber flooring, ducted reverse-cycle air-con plus a ducted vacuum system. inspection CONTACT Belinda Lawrence will impress!

PHONE 0432 547 921 EMAIL belinda.lawrence@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Scarborough 7/27 Drabble Road

From $599,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Scarborough 90 Deanmore Street

From $599,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Secret Harbour 58 Greeson Parkway

Offers Over $580,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Sorrento 29 Harman Road

From $585,000

Situated in an elevated position at the rear of a neat and tidy group in a conventional South Scarborough location. Set amongst the beautiful gum trees at the rear of the group, which means extras that the others just don’t have including extra parking, extra courtyard space, extra privacy and bonus stunning Valley views.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Immaculately presented street front three bedroom villa set in an elevated position overlooking stunning Abbott Park. The property has just been lovingly renovated throughout leaving you nothing to do but move in and enjoy all that this beach side suburb has to offer.Properties like this one don’t come along every day, the position is first class and the home ticks all the boxes making this an unbeatable package.

CONTACT Paul Kettle PHONE 0403 177 680 EMAIL paul.kettle@peard.com.au

Beautifully presented home with great street appeal that will not disappoint situated in sought after Comet Bay close to both Comet bay schools. Built in 2007 this gorgeous lofty Plunkett home will accommodate the growing family.

Imposing entry and beautiful finishes. Master suite will not disappoint with space galore.

CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

A rare opportunity to create your own design to compliment this wonderful Sorrento Beachside Lifestyle. Only minutes away from all amenities including Hillarys Marina, select schools, shopping centres, and transport. Green Titled. Total land area.499sqm. Frontage 14.7metres. Make it yours.

Make an offer today!!

CONTACTS Maggie Pawlik/Paul Sharry PHONE 0438 876 727/0417 174 180 EMAIL maggie.pawlik@peard.com.au

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Scarborough 72C Pearl Parade

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Scarborough 131 Westview Street

From $1,180,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Sinagra 2 Vinciullo Way

From $575,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Sorrento 5 Drakes Walk

$1,100,000 bed 3 bath 1

Just minutes to the stunning Scarborough beach and town centre this spacious townhouse is sure to impress. With an amazing layout, it offers fantastic separation providing a multitude of uses and living options.

Downstairs provides you with an open plan living & dining area, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, a double bedroom & plenty of storage.

Upstairs it poses another generous living space with three further double bedrooms, a second main bathroom & ensuite. This home has everything living in Scarborough CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil has to offer right at your fingertips. PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

MONEY MAKER Fabulous 3x2x2 townhouse on a 693sqm/R40 block with WAPC approval for two Survey Strata lots at the rear. House, Land & Location. It’s the winning combo $$$.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

You will be in awe of this remarkably comfortable home as soon as you enter the generous entry. You have everything at your finger tips and in this well appointed home. Modern kitchen with all the appliances, beautiful lounge & meals with tasteful double french doors with split air con, theatre, superb below ground swimming pool & powered 3x3m workshop.

CONTACT Brendan Williams PHONE 040 99 55 040 EMAIL brendan.williams@peard.com.au

Plan for your future lifestyle and consider a building project at this stunning coastal location on an 806sqm lot with a massive 43metre frontage! Concept design plans are available which utilize the uninterrupted water views down the street & a new build offers you even higher ground on which to start. See for yourself from the existing beach cottage balcony and its just thongs & towel from here - within metres of Sorrento Beach for a dip & brekkie at the iconic Voyage Cafe or Hillarys Marina.

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FOR SALE Sorrento 55 Albacore Drive

$909,000 - $939,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

South Lake 12 Virgilia Terrace

From $599,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Located in the heart of Sorrento with an outlook to picturesque parkland is this classic family home on a large, 794sqm corner block. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms plus a study, the layout is ideal for families with separate zones for parents and children as well as multiple living areas. 794sqm corner block CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Large family home on 774sqm block featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, activity, lounge, spacious kitchen overlooking open plan meals, family and games. Ducted air conditioner and ducted gas heating. Below ground swimming pool with Bali gazebo, large patio and BBQ. Close to schools, shops and short drive to Fiona Stanley Hospital.

CONTACT Karen Lloyd PHONE 0421 614 447 EMAIL karen.lloyd@peard.com.au

Sorrento 93 Marine Terrace

$1,299,000 - $1,349,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4

Southern River 25 Sofia Rise

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Great Opportunity to build Your Dream Home in the Heart of Southern River River, this Fantastic 511sqm Green Title Block 292 Southern River Road Southern Opposite to beautiful park is currently tenanted till August

Stirling 14 Heliconia Turn

bed 3 bath 1 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $369,000-$399,000

2015 and fetching $13020 Annual Rent, after expiry of lease the Prospective Buyers will be entitled to $4000 worth of quality Landscaping work to the front of the property.

CONTACT PK (Pankaj Kapur) PHONE 0424 194 509 EMAIL p.k@peard.com.au

$1,199 Mil

Just a few blocks back from the beach this idyllic near-new, single storey family home is a rare gem in Sorrento. From the charming facade on the picture perfect corner block to the top quality fixtures throughout, the four bedroom, two bathroom plus study residence is sure to impress. All rooms throughout the home featuring either attractive Sydney Blue Gum flooring or pure wool carpets. Beautiful easy-care reticulated gardens complete this incredible home which will leave you wanting for nothing.

CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Beautiful home situated in a quiet location tucked away in a cul de sac, this modern family home comes with separate lounge/theatre room. Large living areas and big bedrooms.

There is a beautiful water feature at the front and well maintained gardens.

CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

This light filled home is set among other quality homes in a quiet street in Roselea Estate. From the moment you walk through the open light filled entry you will be impressed by the attention to detail, high level of finish and the warm family ambience this amazing property has to offer.

CONTACT Brian Godwin PHONE 0430 344 300 EMAIL brian.godwin@peard.com.au

THINKING OF SELLING? Stirling 5 St Anthony Drive

$868,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 86

Located in a Cul-de-sac lake estate off Cedric Street, this green title single level quality family home is set on a generous 699M block, complemented by beautiful well maintained and easy care garden. Just a few steps to the lake and the park nearby, easy walking distance to schools and transport, close to railway station, freeway access and shopping centre.

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CONTACT Brian Godwin PHONE 0430 344 300 EMAIL brian.godwin@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Southern River 44 Ramorine Turn

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Marg Kudla 0457 515 007

Modern Family Home!

Barely one year old, this exceptional 4 bedroom 2 bathroom residence encourages modern low-maintenance living and is surrounded by other fine properties in the magnificent Seven Oaks private estate.

marg.kudla@peard.com.au

Double doors close off the massive open-plan family, dining and kitchen area from the homes entry, a feature wall, split-system air-conditioning and a gas bayonet for heating can all be found in the main living zone, Spacious master bedroom with well-appointed ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, generous 2nd bedroom with a walk-in robe, spacious 3rd bedroom with BIR, spacious 4th bedroom with BIR and split system, separate bath and shower to 2nd bathroom.

Tapping 16 Kartner Road

COMING SOON bed 4 bath 2 car 2

The Vines 69 Lakefront Circle

$389,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Huge family home in a quiet location near a park.

Open plan living, dining, kitchen plus theatre, games, kids activity and large bedrooms. Great size large garden.

CONTACT Name PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

This fantastic three bedroom two bathroom low maintenance property is a very short distance to The Vines Resort and Golf Club and makes this the perfect investment or if you're looking for the lock up and leave lifestyle then this property is for you, located on a nice quite street. Call today for an appointment.

CONTACT Fiona Moir PHONE 0429 294 850 EMAIL fiona.moir@peard.com.au

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Tapping 22 Bartholdi Corner

$635,000 - $665,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

The Vines 9 Traviata Crescent

From $899,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

This is �The One� you have been waiting for! A stunning family home with absolutely everything, inside AND out!!!

This huge property is sure to impress. The absolute stand out focal point is the stunning outdoor entertaining area.

Extremely spacious alfresco dining, tranquil garden pond and sparkling below ground pool.

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

A rare chance to purchase a near new property with uninterrupted views of the golf course has presented itself. Be amongst the first to inspect this huge, quality built family home which has been lovingly finished to the highest standard. Set amongst other premium homes in a secluded part of The Reserve. Call for a private viewing today.

CONTACT Tiffany Bray PHONE 0412 930 820 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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FOR SALE Thornlie 13 Shilligton Way

OFFERS

This three bedroom, one bathroom renovated home with sleep out/teenage retreat finished to perfection with character and style all blended into one.

bed 3 bath 1

Two Rocks 1 Forrest Grove

From $499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Waikiki 22 Kirkbride Meander

$559,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 190 Fendam Street

$595,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 88

CONTACT Jemima Botha PHONE 0416 406 410 EMAIL jemima.botha@peard.com.au

Tuart Hill 1/61 Wanneroo Road

From $475,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

CONTACT Caroline Bicknell PHONE 0405 763 301 EMAIL caroline.bicknell@peard.com.au

If youre looking for a newly built family home with breathing space & room for all the great outdoor lifestyle, then this is the right property for you! Located on a massive 816sqm corner lot in the old part of Two Rocks this home has been built to a high standard & comes with access from two sides leading into garage on one side & big shed/backyard area on the other side. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld

Victoria Park 12A Gresham Street

This Harrington Waters Gem with fantastic views over a beautiful park from the master bedroom and lake views from the front porch. This modern home is ready for you to move into and add your own personal touches. 218sqm Of Living, Modern Gourmet Kitchen With 900MM Stainless Steel Appliances & so much more.

Wanneroo 28 Topeka Place

PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au

Wow! You have to check this massive home out as there is plenty of living areas, high ceilings and short walk to the beach. This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home will suit the most fastidious buyer being beautifully presented throughout with a kitchen to suit any budding chef.

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CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

From $639,000 bed 2 bath 1

From $429,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Warnbro 49 Galway Garden

$630,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

For this stand out renovated villa with neutral decor throughout. Property benefits include; brand new kitchen with a lot of storage, brand new bathroom with Italian marble tiles, split system A/C to open plan living area, huge private back garden with a lot of potential.

If you are a lover of character homes you will love this property. Features include 2 great sized bedrooms both with built in robes and ceiling fans, high ceilings, jarrah floors, great sized kitchen with plenty of bench and cupboard space plus dishwasher, spacious dining area or second sitting area, large family, air con & undercover decked alfresco.

CONTACT Tash Welburn PHONE 0409 884 176 EMAIL tash.welburn@peard.com.au

This cosy 1970s home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac next to peaceful Jindinga Park. It is situated on a massive 726sqm lot of land in the proposed R40 rezoning area of Wanneroo, close to all nearby amenities a great site for future development. With a little work this home could become a little gem! The foundation is already there perfectly suited to a renovator looking for a great project opportunity.

CONTACTS David Mead/Gemima Mead PHONE 0428 814 407/ EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au

The three L's of real estate have never been more meaningful when you consider this magnificent air conditioned home is only 3 blocks from popular Warnbro beach AND it has b/g pool as a bonus. The owner has been security conscious with high brick front fence enclosing the pool with entry to property through a locked gate, monitored to the inside. CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Watermans Bay 10 Mary Street

From $2,100,000 bed 5 bath 4 car 2

Wembley 244 Jersey Street

End Date Sale bed 2 bath 1 car 1

3 FROM THE BEACH! Quality two storey home with big ocean views that you can almost touch. Awesome Watermans Bay with its fantastic beach parklands only meters away at the bottom of your street & an easy stroll to the local restaurants & cafes. Low maintenance easy care property, finished using quality fixtures & fittings. Large open plan living areas, home theatre, great outdoor alfresco adjoining bi-folds to kitchen meals living, a huge 25 meter lap pool running the length of the home plus a gas heated spa all built from CONTACT Jeff Coghill point of design.

PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Wembley Downs 150 Colin Road

This beautiful 2 bedroom, one bathroom plus sleepout home offers a beautiful insight to the yesteryear when homes had character and style. Tastefully renovated to reveal the stunning Jarrah floorboards and its full potential, it presents as the perfect entry level Wembley home.

Woodlands 337 Huntriss Road

CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

$689,000

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au

AUCTION bed 4 bath 2 car 2

BIG Convenience Woodlands 347C Scarborough Beach Road You will be surprised by the size of this near-new townhouse

Yanchep 15 Windy Lane

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$645,000 - $665,000

Yanchep 3 Cobia Vista

From $650,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 90

& impressed by its very handy location. Situated in a boutique complex of 4 featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & great alfresco entertaining area.

CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Beautifully finished and presented 2 storey home in top location, Ocean views, stunning pool area, huge backyard, super spacious inside, quality finishings throughout, room for boat/trailer/caravan, short walk to the beach this property has it all!

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CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

Rarely will you find such a unique opportunity; offering a complete package; land already retained, located high on undulated terrain, presenting a fantastic serene country outlook and feel, all within a suburb offering coastal lifestyle, convenient location, and future growth.

$475,000

Yanchep 9 Grampians Loop

From $489,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Superb family home in a blue chip hillside location. With commanding city views a generous sized 733sqm block and fantastic outdoor entertaining area with below ground pool, all in a super sought after location. Viewing a must!

CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Beautifully located in a peaceful pocket of Yanchep's Capricorn Estate this 3x2 APG home should not be missed!

Offering two storeys of family living with an easy to maintain garden and within a very short walk to the shops, local cafs, primary school and the beach!

CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au

Positioned on a spacious 489sqm home site in the best pocket of Jindowie Estate Yanchep this stunning ex display home oozes quality and style. Be the lucky family to make this fantastic property your next home. The cool coastal greys of the facade and the mature landscaped gardens gives this home instant street appeal.

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F I N A N C E

with Warren Littlefair, General manager of peard finance

Decisions, decisions

It’s that time of year when many people wonder if they’re doing the right thing financially, especially when interest rates seem to point to one course of action.

“Should I fix my loan?” What are interest rates going to do ?”

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me the questions above, I would be carrying around a lot of dollar coins.

It’s the question nearly everyone with a mortgage wants to know and one of the questions which everyone has an opinion on - what the market is going to do.You only need watch the morning news shows to see the uncertainty of rate movements.

It’s a bit like the the old joke. Ask ten different economists and you will get 11 different opinions.

If you would like my two cents worth then my opinion is that rates can do three things: they can go up, they can do down or they can stay the same (for a while).

What you really need to be asking yourself is how do I make sure that I am protecting myself against rate rises, how do I take advantage of rate drops and how do I consolidate my position when rates are the same.

Let’s look at the current market where rates have dropped over the past couple of years to historically low figures. How do I take advantage of this? It’s very simply. Pay down debt. If you are not under financial stress continue to pay the same amount on your mortgage as you did when rates where high. Doing this has multiple benefits, the first one being that you are paying off your loan faster, something we all want to do.

The second is if you have a loan with redraw it builds up a buffer of sorts so if you need the funds down the track you generally can redraw back from the loan.

This will obviously increase the loan balance however.

The third one is a bit of a mental one.

If rates go up and you are paying more you don’t generally feel the pain because you are paying more than you need to anyway.

Just make sure you are aware there will be a point where you will need to increase your repayments in line with rate rises.

Now it’s time for the ugly side of interest

rates - rate rises. For the past year we have had extremely stable interest rates in Australia with no movement for over a year.

However, there will come a time when rates do rise and you can protect yourself against these if you put a bit of time into things. One of these is to consider a fixed rate. This will lock in a repayment for a certain amount of time and protect yourself against rate rises. The most common fixed rate terms are three or five years.

Fixed rates come with advantages and disadvantages so make sure you weigh up your options carefully with any decision.

The most simple way to protect yourself against rate rises is don’t over commit. Most people think about only home loans when we talk about over committing but one of the biggest offenders when it comes to over committing financially is loading up on consumer and personal debt.You know the one, the sneaky credit card which has ballooned out to $10,000 or $20,000. Add

this on top of an interest rate rise and ouch.

Try to avoid becoming apathetic because of stable rate rises. It’s one of the most common mistakes people make. Now is the time to see if you can get a better deal on your mortgage. Speak to your mortgage broker, get them working hard to get you a better deal. Banks are super competitive at the moment. At least look at the interest rate you are paying. After all if your broker can save you $50 a week you can put it back into your loan and pay it off early. Sounds of bit like something I said in a previous paragraph, doesn’t it?

The most important thing you can do with interest rates is be aware of them.

Make sure you are looking longer term at your home loan and are putting yourself in the position that can be in front no matter what way interest rates go.

After all interest rates movements are a part of life. Sounds a bit like death and taxes, doesn’t it? PL february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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PRIMObiz

WE is the new ME At work we’re more interconnected than ever and if businesses are going to thrive collaborative working is the key says Janine Garner.

We live in a highly connected world. The constant transformations happening on both a domestic and global level are affecting us as we try to maintain balance in our personal lives while striving for our dreams.

Business is under pressure as evolution within society demands constant innovation and invention in product design, delivery, communication, marketing and customer service, and in business itself, from office layouts to organisational structures, from leadership styles and culture to working hours and communication platforms.

Meanwhile as a society there’s a feeling of uncertainty about what the future will hold — especially for Gen X and the Baby Boomers, who have had certainties stripped away over the last decade, both financially and philosophically.

For these two generations in particular, who make up the majority of the leadership pool at present, this feeling of the unknown is resulting in business methodology regression, but regression to what? To the comfort of the known, to protect ‘Me’, when what is actually needed is courage, confidence and the bravery to move to the new operating system of ‘We’.

It’s one that will enable leaders to create the solutions needed to future-proof personal, business and team successes.

This new We operating system is one where: • Networks of connected individuals, communities and businesses work together to drive success; • We can bring our skills, strengths and talents to the table and together amplify and share expertise to create progressive, results-oriented solutions; • Collective intelligence means we work smarter and quicker together; • Diversity and difference of opinion is actually the new competitive advantage.

The concept of commercial collaboration and the move from the Me

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space to the We space way of thinking is not something for the faint-hearted. It’s for those who can see the far-reaching benefits of what the We space is about — and yes, it is a gradual move, which involves challenging thinking. But it is not something that one has to contemplate in solitude.

Every part of the We space is done with the backing of others. Overcoming fear, facing up to vulnerability - it is done with full disclosure and honesty, in the knowledge that by sharing your fears, you are empowering not just yourself, but those who work with and for you.You are giving the team the opportunity for empowerment.You are giving the team the opportunity to trust.

When you disrupt the status quo, when you lead and disturb the accepted and the everyday, you are forging a new strength and getting rid of the weak and humdrum that bog down business decisions and keep the processes stale and stagnant. In the spirit of openness and full disclosure, you are not moving secretively, but so that those in your team or circle of excellence are aware of your thought processes and why you are taking the actions you are. In this way, you have back-up — and trust in your actions.

Understanding the power of your network and using its potential is intrinsic to the We mentality. To care about the wellbeing of those who are connected to you through business similarities, or ethical focus, or a desire to advance the same cause — and expecting nothing in return — this creates a fantastic opportunity for collaborative relationships, and also for a true value exchange, where ‘what’s in it for Me’ turns into ‘what can I do for you’.

The We space is not a pipedream.

There are businesses and leaders who are clearly succeeding by operating within this framework. It is the centre of discussion among academics, thought leaders and

consulting groups. Those corporations and entrepreneurs who are using the space well, and understanding the shift in thinking, needed to get there. They are seeing procedures streamlined, the bottom line coming up, and employees more engaged and happier. Their ‘communities’ are becoming communities without the inverted commas.

Leaders that are already operating in the We space: • are able to think big; • recognise the need to act as a team; • embrace fears and vulnerabilities; • see the value in helping others see their worth; • actively engage with others; • act with bravery; • promote irrespective of gender or age, based on merit; • are innovative; • disrupt the status quo; • lead with a questioning spirit; • see what commercial collaboration brings to an entrepreneurial mind.

These are leaders who do not accept the boring and the average simply because that has been acceptable in the past.

Commercial collaboration is the key to future-proofing business, leadership, careers and success.

This is not about a revolution; it’s about evolution. PL

Janine Garner is a businesswoman and entrepreneur and is the author of From Me To We – Why Commercial Collaboration Will Future-Proof Business, Leaders and Personal Success published by Wiley. For more information visit janinegarner.com.au primolife.com.au

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Stocker Preston has cemented its position as the south west’s leading real estate agency with the opening of its newest office in Busselton.

The boutique-style office of Stocker Preston has origins dating back to the early 1950s and has slowly grown its brand to become synonymous with the South West region.

With five offices to its name spread across the South West, and nearly 100 employee,s from very humble beginnings it has become a powerful agent in terms of branding, recognition and expertise.

So Managing Director Ken Preston and his board of directors' decision to take this innovative and highly competitive company into Busselton was an easy call.

It was just a matter of finding the right place and, as luck would have it, the right place was there at the right time.

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“An amazing 350sqm’s of historical renovated office space became available on the main street offering excellent exposure to our brand and for selling property,” said Ken. It’s exciting times for the Stocker Preston team and it’s with great anticipation that they move into the historic heritage listed A.R. Bovell & Son Building.

Built in the early 1900s this original shopfront was where Alexander Robert Bovell and his son John would do business.

Alexander established himself as a stock and land auctioneer, shipping and general commission agent. He attended to all timber imports from the famous Busselton Jetty when it operated as a harbour. primolife.com.au

Meet the Busselton Team Jason Cooper Jason has built a highly successful career in the Busselton residential and commercial real estate market. As one of Busselton’s leading property consultant for 16 years, Jason’s expertise and market experience is second to none.

Boyd Reilly Boyd is a sixth generation Busselton resident and has been brought up knowing the Busselton market. With eight and a half years experience in real estate Boyd previously worked for a nationally recognised real estate company. He was ranked in the top five WA agents for that company and within the top 15 on a national level.

Justin Geracitano Joined Stocker Preston in early 2014, Justin has been based in the beautiful country town of Cowaramup with licensee Jill Turton and sales consultant Mark Murray. With a variety of sold properties under his belt he has been trained in the Stocker Preston way and is now ready for the Busselton market where he resides.

Laura Bannister With over 10 years experience in the real estate industry Laura started her career in property management and two years later moved into sales. Promoted through four tiers to become regional sales manager looking after seven sales staff in the biggest company in the southwest of the UK. Laura moved to Australia in early 2013 continuing her real estate career.

Property and strata management are a large part of the Stocker Preston business model with over 1500 properties currently being managed. This service will also be available in the new Busselton office proving a new option for the investment market of Busselton.

The shop is believed to have been built

by Sir Stewart Bovell, his brother and Alexander’s son John became the Mayor of Busselton some time later.

If only Bovell could see that history will be repeated, his career as a land auctioneer will continue on in this office again where Stocker Preston will hold auctions as well as other tried and tested methods of sale for subdivisions, land, residential, commercial and strata properties.

“Opening your doors is the first step and with such an iconic location it will serve us well, but you also need to couple it with the right team.

“Without the right people pushing the brand who are highly motivated, you run

the risk of doing your business a disservice” said Ken. And that is exactly what they achieved.

“Word soon got around that we were entering the Busselton market. We were then fortunate enough to secure three well known reps from the area, and give one of our existing reps - Justin,who was working from our Cowaramup branch - an office closer to home,” said Ken. Stocker Preston and the team are ecstatic about the new office and cannot wait to open their doors on March 2.

In the meantime the new sales team are actively listing and selling property with the assistance of the Dunsborough administration team.

“We want everyone to know that although our doors are not officially open, we are actually open for business now.

"You can choose to list and sell through Jason, Boyd, Laura or Justin today, and be reassured that our administration department is fully equipped to handle all business enquiries and transactions,” said Ken. And in an interesting historical twist, there’s a nice echo of the past meeting the present.

“The grandfather of one of the new Busselton team members, Boyd Reilly, has had his handprints preserved on the front entrance of the store,” said Ken. I’m sure Mr Bovell will be pleased to know that a sixth generation Busselton resident is working there. PL february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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Architectural Splendour $449,000 Augusta is renowned for wonderful river/ocean views, relaxed lifestyle, great fishing, and mild weather. This luxury unit captures the essence of these attributes. Offering split level living areas, 2 bed, 2 bath, powder room, large entertainment deck, all with river and ocean views.

The architect designed unit is bright and spacious throughout. This luxury apartment is in an enviable position and is worth a look.

Augusta

Gordon Junor M: 0427 552 017 P: 9758 0300

Great Location From $549,000 The relaxing views of the estuary from this stunning home are magnificent and it is a credit to the owners. 4 bed, 2 bath plus study with upstairs balcony to relax and enjoy the views. Downstairs has new kitchen that would delight a master chef and overlooks the landscaped rear garden. Huge alfresco provides an entertainment area for all seasons. Double storey on a 818sqm corner block.

Australind

Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888

Seascapes and Sunsets 21b - $790,000 & 21a $1.65M Step onto the beach or walk to the restaurants, movies and theatre.

Living on the oceanfront close to the city gives you this amazing life.

Sand dunes, rocks, water, sounds of the birds and waves - it’s nature in your face in all its moods and seasons. 3 level home and smaller independent unit all with amazing ocean views. 5 - 7 bed, 3 bath, 3 living areas, 2 laundries and 2 kitchens - on 2 titles.

Bunbury

Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888

Beautiful Aspect with Space Galore for a Big Family! $290,000 A magnificent aspect from a LARGE serviced block! 2045sqm of an undulating north facing space awaits you. A beautiful timbered outlook over an evening drink, sound great! Walk the dog around the block, watch the kids on the playground, or use the many walk trails. On the west side of Cowaramup, only 12km from Gracetown and Margaret River.

Cowaramup

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Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123

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As Unique as It Gets – a Must Look $925,000 This individually designed property has pizzazz and flair. Upstairs features a huge stunning living room with bi-fold doors which disappear to allow in the views and sounds of the ocean. The ground floor has another large living room providing separation for the bedroom wings.

Solid marri flooring and benchtops throughout and a stunning marri/ jarrah staircase enhance the wow factor.

Augusta

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

New Year ....... New Home $485,000 A light, bright clean home on a 576sqm block with cathedral ceilings in the open plan family/dining giving space and height. Great for family and entertaining friends. Fully insulated, wood fire, 6m x 4m powered shed, rainwater tank, master with ensuite, side access, alfresco, lino planking throughout. Come see for yourself.

Broadwater

Laura Bannister M: 0429 956 664 P: 9756 8888

Sensational Views across Rolling Pasture and Bush $749,000 A stunning 2.37ha Special Rural lot located in prestigious Woodyche Falls Estate, located within minutes of Margaret River Township, local wineries, restaurants and our world class coastline. This elevated property offers sensational panoramic valley views across bushland and rolling pasture. The property is serviced by underground power and has bitumen road frontage to Freshwater Drive.

Burnside

Bec Hannan M: 0409 988 593 546 P: 9780 5777

Country Charm and Neat as a Pin $499,000 Walk the kids to school, pick up the paper, some fresh bread and a coffee, then wander back home to enjoy the amazing rural views which are a current feature to the rear of your property. Soak up the views “near and far” from the kitchen sink and watch the children play safely in the fully fenced garden. This great sized block with its lovely family home won’t be on the market long at this great price!

Cowaramup

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Hide and Seek! $680,000 Okay - so not exactly easily seen, but nestled in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Region is this perfect place to create a rural hideaway.

Features include winter creekline, remnant bushland, gentle hillsides, 27ha (65ac) and easy access to Bussell Highway. Sitting only about 5km to Cowaramup and close to famous wineries and cheese factories.

Close to town convenience is not often found in this sized acreage.

Jill Turton M: 0418 933 345 P: 9755 5123

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Choose Life $629,000 Great lifestyle opportunity on this magic 3ha positioned between the Blackwood, the coast and just a short way from the amenities of Augusta and the new marina. A 3 bed, 2 bath home with jarrah floor boards, French doors onto verandahs, large powered workshop, dam and much more.

Deepdene

Chris Jarrott M: 0402 906 726 P: 9780 5777

Spacious, Modern Home $535,000 This 4 bed, 2 bath home plus study/kids area features a king sized master with walk in robe, ensuite and separate toilet. Spacious theatre room, open plan living and quality kitchen with 900mm free standing oven, large pantry and dishwasher. 3 queen sized bedrooms with built in robes and ceiling fans. Side access for a caravan, large alfresco area, landscaped gardens with space for kids to run!

Dunsborough

Ross Sorgiovanni M: 0419 949 852 P: 9756 8888

Old Dunsborough : Family Living in Toddy Place $985,000 Old Dunsborough, the place for family living and beachside lifestyle.

A modern and spacious home with 3 living areas, 5 bed, 2 bath, close to the beach, Meelup Reserve and easy walk or ride/drive to town for shopping, food and coffee. A great family home for permanent or holiday living, rent as an investment property. Future potential to add a second storey and enjoy ocean views.

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Beachside Bargain in Dalyellup $490,000 Light and bright living areas are on offer in this well built Dale Alcock home. 4 bed (queen size with ample built in storage), 2 bath (master ensuite with dual vanities) plus separate media room. Easycare tiled living and kitchen area with temperature controlled R/C A/C. Side access through the garage to backyard and paved alfresco. A great location in a fantastic family friendly suburb! Viewing is a must.

Dalyellup

Larisa Tomuli M: 0438 272 932 P: 9792 1888

A Down South Pad $445,000 Located in a secure gated complex in central Dunsborough. 3 bed (large), 2 bath, low maintenance townhouse. Small garden, A/C in living area. Complex has double tennis court plus swimming pool.

Suitable for permanent living or investment. Vendor would wish to rent back.

Dunsborough

Tony Branch M: 0408 921 812 P: 9756 8888

Simply a Perfect Hole in One! $695,000-$715,000 Stunning display residence - beautiful golf course and lake views sheer excellence in quality appointments - spacious design with 4 bed, 2 bath, formal study, principal theatre room, immaculate light filled living areas - spacious decked alfresco with built in outdoor bbq/kitchen zone - ducted A/C throughout - tastefully completed low maintenance landscaped and reticulated gardens.

Dunsborough

Tony Farris M: 0417 951 838 P: 9756 8888

Feed and Water $730,000 The paddocks in this unique property are thick with feed. No less than 5 fully fenced creeklines converge on the property, so there’s loads of water. A windmill supplies Yarragadee water to the house and garden, and the dam has plenty all year round. This is a unique property with feed and water in abundance, and would suit lifestyle buyers, or somebody with a vision for the features it possesses.

Forest Grove

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Delightfully Designed Cottages with Bush Backdrop $895,000 Built with privacy in mind and fitting comfortably into the bush landscape, the Margaret River Stone Cottages are well designed and beautifully presented. Comprising a 3.11ha lot, an office/laundry building and 4 double storey cottages, each 2 bed, 1.5 bath, an open plan kitchen/living/dining area and a rear patio plus potential for an additional managers residence to be built.

Forest Grove

Steve Harry M: 0428 933 327 P: 9780 5777

Live in Town $450,000 A gorgeous townhouse right in the heart of town is the perfect property for a retired or young couple. With 3 bedrooms and 2 living areas, this home has a lot to offer. The hub of the home is the open plan kitchen, dining and living which fronts onto the beautiful courtyard. Outside you will be impressed. The owner has spent considerable time here, making it a little private oasis.

Margaret River

Shane Galbraith M: 0407 579 286 P: 9780 5777

Reduced to Sell $519,000 Water, vines and valley views are the highlight of this beautiful 8444sqm parkland cleared block that adjoins the Margaret River Reserve.

The property is in an elevated position and is part of a unique and innovative community. This extremely popular location is only minutes drive to the Margaret River town site and the pristine beaches.

Margaret River

Ken Preston M: 0418 932 747 P: 9780 5777

Super Sized...Seeing is Believing! $639,000 Don’t be misled by its demure facade.....this is a surprisingly super sized home on a prized 1105sqm block, only 1km from the main street of town. The family will love the huge covered entertaining area and expansive block, dad will love the powered shed and mum will be taken with the granite benches in the massive kitchen. This is a home you will want to live in, inspect without delay!

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Morena Bamber M: 0407 203 072 P: 9780 5777

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Stunning Duplex – Quiet Location $439,000 Fancy the idea of living in a beautiful neighbourhood with lovely homes surrounding? Well here you can. This delightful 3 bed, 2 bath home is in absolute mint condition with virtually no maintenance required. It really is the easiest of lifestyle options. Lovely modern well presented homes surround. A peaceful, quiet location with manicured parklands close by. Easy stroll to the beach.

Geographe

Jason Cooper M: 0407 770 426 P: 9756 8888

On Top of the World $469,000 With a panoramic view of the neighbourhood, this beautifully built house includes top quality finishes and fittings, and a clever configuration allowing for the master bedroom to also be downstairs if desired.

Along with the double garage there is gated access to the backyard for a caravan or boat.

Margaret River

Susan Millar M: 0417 958 028 P: 9780 5777

This Is It! $625,000 Rarely do properties come onto the market that have it all. Boasting lush gardens surrounding 2 separate outdoor living areas, and only the front gate between you and a fantastic playground and grassed public open space, this is a ‘must see’ home that breathes comfort and style.

The lucky buyer can move in and immediately begin to enjoy living at the hub of this very fortunate neighbourhood.

Margaret River

Clare Andrews M: 0448 023 265 P: 9780 5777

Absolute Beachfront Escape $1.35M Overlooking the azure waters of Geographe Bay, this absolute beachfront, luxurious residence is the perfect down south holiday home. Designed over 3 levels to maximise space and views, the home combines modern and contemporary fittings and fixtures with a fresh, beach house appeal. As an owner you have access to the facilities of the adjoining resort including tennis court and swimming pool.

Marybrook

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Private Island, Private Location and Great Water Views! $695,000 This home is on a private and unique island. It consists of a spacious open plan living dining kitchen area which opens on to a large covered alfresco deck all with excellent water views. 3 bed, 2 with ensuites, all with walk in robes and another bathroom and laundry with separate external access. Features include: R/C A/C; slow combustion wood heater and Tasmanian oak flooring.

Molloy Island

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

Prestigious Quindalup Home Site $795,000 Listen to the ocean lapping on the pure white sands in this Hollywood Quindalup location. Spread out and enjoy the extra space of this huge 991sqm block which allows room for the dream home, boat shed, jacuzzi, side access, swimming pool – you name it, there is an abundance of potential! This rare opportunity to acquire such a substantial vacant lot this close to the beach will be a thing of the past in the years ahead.

Quindalup

Joe Jordanoff M: 0498 935 086 P: 9756 8888

Vasse Views $439,000 Much loved, quality built home with bush outlook in the booming township of Vasse. Big bedrooms, high ceilings, office/nursery, lovely low maintenance gardens. Motivated seller that is ready to move on!

Call now, inspections will impress.

Vasse

Boyd Reilly M: 0439 906 022 P: 9756 8888

Luxury, Family 2 Storey Unit with Ocean Views $975,000 Fully furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath unit with wonderful indoor/outdoor living areas with fantastic views, split unit A/C, Terrazzo flooring and luxury bathrooms. Situated in stunning beachfront resort with swimming pool, tennis court, Lamont Restaurant and gourmet deli, it’s a dream family holidays property.

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Seabreeze B&B Prevelly $939,000 This 4 bed, 2 bath home, just back from the beach on a large corner block, has a separate fully self contained apartment that is currently rented out as popular B&B accommodation. A great opportunity to buy something that can generate some income while you sit back and relax.

Prevelly

John Mondy M: 0427 440 671 P: 9780 5777

Affordable and Fabulous! $370,000-$390,000 Tastefully renovated brick and tile with separate lounge and open plan kitchen/dining. Situated privately at the beach end of Hakea Cres.

Bedrooms are spacious and freshly carpeted. Lovely, fully reticulated garden with garden beds and fruit trees. The vibe here is clean, modern, functional and friendly! Great for the family, and investors should not pass this by.

South Bunbury

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

Ready for your Vision $629,000 Situated on the beach side of West Busselton, this subdivided property awaits your vision and scope. It’s rare to find a beachside property that already has 2 titles with a very comfortable 1970’s character home on the front and a development site on the back. Totalling 918sqm there are many options for this unique property. As the town grows this beach side location will continue to become more and more sought after.

West Busselton

Justin Geracitano M: 0423 524 524 P: 9755 5123

Private, Peaceful, Perfect South West Retreat $1.65M This superb 2.5ha (6.5ac) lifestyle property was chosen by the owners because of some of the unique characteristics the setting offered to build their dream home in one of the regions most appealing, prettiest natural environments, with 2 creek lines, granite outcrops and old growth timbers. A stylish “Hamptons meets the forest” 2005 built, 3 bed, 2 bath, linear weatherboard and colorbond roof residence.

Yallingup

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Smooth sailing Uber-luxe cruise company Seabourn has unveiled its 2016 Europe cruise season featuring the newest and most modern fleet in the region three intimate, award-winning ships offering more than 60 departures to 100 destinations.

It’s the kind of thing we’d all like to put on our bucket list: a cruise around the historic sites of Europe.

Seabourn Odyssey, Seabourn Sojourn and Seabourn Quest, will offer irresistible itineraries which will range from seven to 22 days and take in the stunning French, Spanish and Italian Rivieras, the picturesque Greek Isles and scenic Norwegian fjords.

Seabourn Quest will begin its Europe season in the Western Mediterranean followed by a summer of cruising in Northern Europe exploring the majestic fjords of Norway, the Baltic Sea and St. Petersburg.

A new 12-day voyage from Copenhagen to Dover on July 23, 2016, will call at ports throughout Norway and offer scenic Fjord cruising, with fares from $10,000* per guest double occupancy. A new 16-day round-trip cruise from Dover on August 4 will include Scottish, English and Irish ports such as Greenock (Glasgow/Edinburgh), Liverpool, Dublin and Cobh (Cork), and an overnight

in Belfast, starting from $13,499* per guest double occupancy.

Seabourn Sojourn will return to the Western Mediterranean and offer an enticing mix of seven, 10 and 11-day voyages between Rome and Barcelona. The ship will visit quintessential Mediterranean towns and ports along the Spanish and French Rivieras, the stunning Amalfi Coast in Italy, and charming and idyllic islands such as Sicily, Malta, Corsica and Sardinia.

Meanwhile Seabourn Odyssey will traverse the waters of the Eastern Mediterranean on a series of seven-day cruises departing from Athens, Istanbul, and Venice. These voyages, which can be combined into two or three-week cruises, will explore the beautiful Greek Isles, historic cities of Turkey and scenic ports on the Dalmatian Coast. A new 12-day voyage from Barcelona to Lisbon on November 23, visiting Morocco’s stylish capital city of Casablanca and the beach towns of Arrecife and Tenerife on the Canary Islands, is priced

from $7,300* per guest double occupancy.

On sale now, Seabourn Director of Sales in Australia Tony Archbold said the comprehensive 2016 Europe program was one of the best yet and would include stops at a number of ports with UNESCO World Heritage Sites as part of the cruise line’s historic partnership with UNESCO. “Along with exotic new itineraries and enriching World Heritage tour options, the 2016 Europe season includes a raft of signature experiences that make a Seabourn cruise so special. Guests can shop with the chef during excursions to local markets throughout the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, enjoy Seabourn’s hallmark Marina Day experience at some of the most scenic ports in the Mediterranean and take in a private classical concert under the stars at Ephesus,” Mr Archbold said.

Seabourn’s intimate ships offer key elements that set Seabourn apart: spacious, thoughtfully appointed suites, many with verandas; superb dining in a choice of venues; open bars throughout the ship; fine wines poured at lunch and dinner; awardwinning personalised service and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere that makes guests feel right at home on board.

Our advice? Stop dreaming and start planning your cruise of lifetime. PL For more information call 13 24 02 or visit seabourn.com *All fares are for new bookings only, per guest, double occupancy, and subject to availability. february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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Anna Hartley escapes from the hustle of Paris for a supremely romantic getaway in a little corner of the south of France that will be forever associated with some of the world’s greatest artists. Images by Domaine de

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Yves Saint Laurent, Brigitte Bardot, Pablo Picasso, Bernard Buffet…

Wait who? Although his name is little known today, Bernard Buffet was once one of France’s most wealthy and successful artists, critically acclaimed at home and abroad.

So what happened? Due perhaps to his fame and the resentment and jealousy of Picasso, Buffet suffered from a severe critical backlash in the 1960s. Although he remained well-loved among the “ordinary people”, the art world firmly turned its back on him, right up until his death in 1999. Now more than 15 years later, there is proof that the world is re-discovering Buffet, and liking what it sees.

Tucked into the hilly countryside of Provence, the Domaine de la Baume, an 18th century mansion and the last home of Buffet, has undergone careful renovation to begin a new life as a luxurious hotel.

My boyfriend and I jumped at the chance to discover the world of France’s forgotten artist and see what exactly the Domaine had to offer.

Fresh air and panoramic views greeted

us as we arrived on a Friday afternoon and we relaxed on the wide, shaded terrace as our bags were taken to our suite. The silence was deafening, and after an admittedly difficult car ride up the winding roads, I greedily drank in the fresh air.

We lingered on the terrace as long as we could before dinner, admiring the softly falling light as the sun set slowly over the estate, and imagining how many times Buffet himself would have done the same.

Chef François Martin works wonders in the kitchen, using seasonal produce bought at the market every day. His plates are beautiful and expertly prepared but never fussy, allowing the high quality ingredients to speak for itself. After four delicious courses we were glad that our suite was only a short walk from the dining room.

After being briefly woken in the wee hours of the morning by a furious thunderstorm, we slept in late, finding ourselves curiously unable to move from our huge and comfortable bed. Rubbing his eyes, my paramour smiled at me sleepily.

“You know” he began, reaching to take my primolife.com.au

hand, “I just can’t stop thinking about… how good that fish was last night.”

I can’t blame him either.

For our first full day in Provence, we wanted to explore Tourtour, the tiny ‘village in the sky’ perched 630m above sea level with magnificent views over the Var region.

Considered one of the most beautiful villages in France, it seemed like the perfect place to spend a few unhurried hours.

Tourtour is the kind of village that could count its WWI veterans on one hand. I knew this because as we made our way up the hill to the church and its promised panoramic view, we paused to read the modest war memorial. It didn’t seem like the town had grown dramatically since those long-ago days, and there was a comfortingly slow atmosphere in the village as the sun climbed higher and higher and began to burn off last night’s rain.

As the bells rang noon we wandered back down to the square, happily detouring past a number of art galleries, ateliers and boutiques. While Tourtour welcomes its share of tourists, we appeared to be the only ones around as we strolled under the dappled shade of the village’s tall plane trees.

Finding a lunch table in the sun-soaked terrace of La Farigoulette restaurant was easy and in the name of journalistic research I took the chair with the view. We could

have happily sat in the sunshine nursing glasses of local rosé all day, but I had a spa treatment waiting for me back at the hotel.

There is no rest for the wicked, as they say.

The ‘domain’ part of the hotel's name is no indulgent elaboration. As well as a bourgeois mansion, terraced garden, tennis court, swimming pool and chapel, the 40 hectare property also boasts a gurgling brook and series of cascading waterfalls.

In the warmer months spa treatments are

ROMANTIC IDYLL The countryside in Provence is famously glorious, and the tiny village of Tourtour, perched 630m above sea level, is the perfect introduction to this magical part of the world.

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PICTURESQUE Domaine de la Baume is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the south of France, inspiration for many artists over the years.

performed on the mossy green banks of the fresh water pools, using the hotel’s Pure Altitude range of natural cosmetics and skincare.

With the weather beginning to turn chilly, I was instead ensconced in a spa cabin beside the tennis court. From the second my head descended into the scented massage table, with warming pads below my torso and a hot towel being wrapped around my feet I was feeling quite… melty.

Expert hands soothed the city knots from my shoulders and tension from my legs and my relaxation treatment seemed to drift on and on. When space and time realigned and my spirit rejoined my body, I was astonished to learn I had only been inside for one hour.

Shoehorning myself back into my clothes, I floated out of the cabin in the opposite direction from my suite with a pleasantly dazed smile on my lips.

Sometime later, we found our way into one of the many richly decorated sitting rooms for cocktail hour. Although the entire place has been renovated, interior designer

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had been so wooed by his fish the previous night. Dessert was a delicate affair of thinly sliced orange and lemon sorbet topped with an almond biscuit wafer.

All good things must come to an end, but we used our final precious hours well.

Climbing our way to the waterfall, we marveled at the natural church-like rock formation of the grottos, and endlessly renewed pools. Relieved of my shoes and socks I paddled in the fresh water and relished in the privacy that the elevation and sound of the waterfall gave us. After the quiet atmosphere of the hotel, it was a relief to shout to be heard over the sound of the rushing water.

Did Buffet suffer from loneliness and isolation as the world turned its back on him? Did he enjoy the serenity and solitude his wealth and his property afforded him?

We’ll never really know, but we can rest assured that at least in this part of the world

In the warmer months spa treatments are performed on the mossy green banks of the fresh water pools.

Joceleyn Sibuet has retained the atmosphere of the Domaine and it feels more like a family estate than a hotel, filled with the unusual and varied accumulation of decades of travel. It was not hard to imagine Buffet’s family roaming the halls, and we chatted on the stuffed couches and pretended to be socialites visiting the artist until dinner time.

For our final gourmet meal of the weekend, I began with a starter of fois gras au chocolat, a surprising combination that worked very well with crusty toast.

Following this, sea bream on a bed of spinach foam. The fillet was cooked to perfection, the large flakes delicious and firm and needing nothing other than a little of the Domaine’s own olive oil to set it off. I finally understood why my boyfriend

under the careful direction of the Maison & Hotels Sibuet group, Buffet’s legacy has not been not forgotten. PL Anna and her boyfriend were guests of the Domaine de la Baume and stayed two nights in the Torero suite.The hotel is open from April to November. Rates are from 440Euros per room per night based on two people sharing, and include breakfast, aperitif and dinner. Domaine de la Baume is a 40-minute drive from Les Arcs Draguignan train station, or an hour and half from Marseilles Saint-Charles station. It can also be accessed from the Marseilles-Nice airport (1 hour 30 minutes) and Toulon airport (1h15).

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the limit The Audi A3 cabriolet sets Matthew Mills’ pulse racing thanks to one little button.

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More than ever, it seems the driving force in today’s crowded motor marketplace is tech – today’s cars come with a showbag of high-tech goodies that would make petrolheads of the last millennium gape with awe.

I don’t, for instance, consider myself a startlingly old man – mid forties and I’m not yet even eyeing a Harley in preparation for my mid-life crisis – but I can recall many a motor review I took on in the mid90s where I was presented with a vehicle with, say, manual, wind-up windows and, if I was lucky, a tape cassette player.

Fast forward a mere couple of decades and suddenly I’m breathlessly informing PRIMOLife readers of myriad motoring miracles that few could have foreseen these pages have heralded cars that park themselves, cars that will try to save your life if an accident, cars that project their speedometer onto the other side of the windscreen to name but a few.

And rumour has it that soon we’ll be seeing cars that drive themselves – so, yes, one can not deny that high-tech is motoring’s high fashion.

But, for me, there is one gadget that has always and will always knock anything the eggheads dream up from now on into a cock hat – and, readers, it’s been around for ages.

The electric convertible roof.

Yes, if I had to put together a definitive list of the top ten car gizmos that truly impress, then having a button by your side that you can press and watch the roof of your car quietly and smoothly disappear into the boot would be number one with a bullet.

So you can imagine my delight then when the good people down at the Audi Centre Perth handed me the keys to an A3 Cabriolet and told me it was mine for a week.

The first – and, to be honest, only – question I asked was: “Where’s the button?”

And then, in the Osborne Park dealership’s forecourt I watched for the first of many times as the black fabric roof gently rearranged itself, folding back on itself in a 18-second dance before finally packing itself neatly away in the trunk.

Mesmerising. That will never get old.

You may accuse me of fixation at this point – and, hey, I see your point. But consider the reality. Wherever you and your A3 Cabriolet are, when you park up and press that button, people will stop and stare.

Man, woman or child, in Monte Carlo or Mindarie, will pause for a moment to witness the simple act of your vehicle dispensing with its roof to let a little sunshine into your life.

That’s no idle boast. I know, I

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experimented often.

I could then, stop here, get the art team to use big pictures to soak up the rest of the space on these pages and just tell you the A3 Cabriolet is beautiful and you should buy one – because it is and you should.

I was loaned one in bright red, a colour created in heaven for this car, perfect livery for this stocky, powerful but sleek two-door delight.

But the thing is, there’s so much more to the convertible A3 than just that - it’s no one-trick pony, I can assure you.

Having it for a week meant I had the chance to drive it for both business and pleasure. On the day out with the kids, it was everything this fun, exciting celebration of life should be - heads turned, people waved and smiled.

My daughter and wife, in matching Katy Perry sunglasses and headscarves looked born to own this car. The top was down all day – and even closing in on 100kmh on the freeway it was comfortable, the hairstyles intact, such is the clever competence of the A3’s design.

But then the next day, when work loomed again and it was just me behind the wheel, touring Perth for work-related tasks, I realised that this is a driver’s car as well. But of course it is, I thought to myself, it’s an Audi.

It was one of those scorching days when the irony of the convertible kicks in - it was actually too hot go topless. So, as I clocked up city mile after city mile and lord knows how many freeway Ks, I sat cocooned by the roof, air con keeping me perfectly

Powerful and safe, it sucked up corners like spaghetti and cruised without a care, full of discreet oomph.

The handbrake’s electronic – a touch of a finger rather than a yank of the handle – and the seven-speed auto gearbox has both a sport setting and gear-change paddles if you really want to be in control. It’s safe too, with seven air bags and stability control.

So, for the day to day, this car has just about everything you could want.Yes, if you have to ferry three grown-up colleagues somewhere in it, the two in the backseat may be a little cramped and the fact that the roof needs a place to hide may mean you can’t carry both your golf clubs and your bass guitar at the same time – but to balk at these truths, to me, misses the point of the A3 Cabriolet.

This car is all about the vibrancy of life, about working hard and playing hard,

DREAM MACHINE The Audi A3 is fully equipped with brilliantly conceived gadgets, all designed to make this a stress-free drive.

balanced in my shirt and tie.

It was as quiet as any car, gliding along, even when I felt the need to push it that little bit. Powerful and safe, it sucked up corners like spaghetti and cruised without a care, full of discreet oomph. I was in the 1.4, which drove superbly offering up 103kW and 250Nm peak outputs, but there are

also more powerful models – a 1.8, 2.0 litre turbo diesel and big daddy S3 – out there, And, of course, they all have the other gadgets the world desires nowadays.

Power up, and the display screen glides imperiously out of the dashboard and your entertainment station, sat nav and all that malarkey are at your fingertips.

about growing up but hanging onto the excitement and intrigue of childhood.

It’s a statement. A statement with the greatest gadget ever as standard. PL * Audi A3 Convertible TFSi, from $47,300.

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Adventure World near Bibra Lake is the best place in town to take a whole heap of age groups, says Gabi Mills - just remember to hang on to your (sun) hat.

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It’s the middle of the summer school holidays.You’ve already exhausted most of the ‘fun’ ideas suggested in the parenting manuals.

Craft Day involving pipecleaners, poster paints and reams of paper? Check. Beach cricket and a picnic (sand in the hot dogs optional)? Tick. Minecraft classes for the XBox addict in your life? Tick.

As summer drags its sweaty feet towards another 35 degree day you, hardworking caregiver that you are, could be forgiven for shutting yourself in the nearest dark room, chucking a tin opener towards the kids and saying ‘oh just amuse yourselves, goddammit’.

Don’t give up just yet though - there’s a fun-time Nirvana just 20 minutes to the south of Perth and, even for the big kids reading this, there’s enough to keep a smile on your dial all day.

I hadn’t been to Adventure World for about three years so the chance to check

out the 30-acre site was too good to miss.

Husband took a day off too so we could transport our fellow Adventurers for the day: Oliver (6), Daisy and pal Stephanie (both 11), Sam and mate Adam (both 12), Felix (17) and Cori (16).

We’d heard that the attractions had been upgraded with several new rides to experience so there was no holding our gang of nine back when we negotiated the thankfully not enormous queue and threw ourselves into the day’s activities.

Of course Adventure World works best on a typical Perth summer’s day and that’s what we got. Azure blue skies and plenty of chances to cool off in the many water-based attractions.

To make the experience more premium, this year there’s the chance to bag yourself a poolside cabana for the day - something we particularly loved. It’s the perfect place to dump all the kid-based ephemera that you need for a day out like this: thongs, clothes, primolife.com.au

Adventuring team, Oli was content in the first few hours to mess about in the Dinosaur Island section of the grounds.

Here you’ll find perfectly designed pool areas for his age group and younger, with plenty of squeals of delight every time a big bucket of water tipped all over his head.

I went on a mini dragon rollercoaster with him and while he remained impressively stoically silent on this, his first ever rollercoaster experience, I didn’t exactly cover myself in glory by screaming like a girl on the first mildly vertiginous loop.

dad to hover over them.

This was the first time for both sets of friends to wander at will around the attractions and, for their age group, it’s a great safe way to extend the apron strings without too much worry. Just make sure you pick a spot for everybody to reconvene every few hours if you’re not fortunate enough to bag a cabana for the day. Plenty of other families did just that, marking their territory under the many shady trees with a patchwork quilt of towels, eskies and backpacks.

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towels, hats, drinks - anything in fact you don’t want to fly off and hit bystanders in the face when you’re on one of the highoctane rides. There’s a lockable safe for your valuables and a minibar fridge stocked with free water - perfect as a refreshment pitstop for all your energetic companions.

As the youngest member of the

This did not bode well, I was to realise later on, for a ride on what has become widely judged to be the nation’s best rollercoaster - Abyss. Of which more later.

Meanwhile Daisy, Steph, Sam and Adam were quick to dump their gear in the cabana and go off together in search of their own adventures without boring mum and

We’d spot the older kids occasionally - Daisy and Steph on the aerial cycleway or waving from the ski-lift ride, Sam and Adam a blur as they raced down the new Aqua Super 6 Racer with its clever digital scoreboard which allowed them to compare their times. And I watched Oli and his dad whizz around the go-karting track as they february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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big day out Adam and I went on every single ride although he went on the Abyss and I didn’t, too scary.

We went on the Black Widow Sam, 12 and Rampage which were so cool. We went on the water slide s loads of times too and because we had Fast Passes we could get straight to the front. My favourite part was the go-carts racing my dad and brother. Pretty sure I won.

My best friend Stephanie and I had an amazing time at adventure world. We went on Daisy, 11 fast, fun and scary rides. It was both of our second time there.

We went on the Tunnel of Terror, three water slides, a pirate ship, go-carts, a ski lift and paddle bikes on an aerial track.

When we finished lunch we got Fast Passes so we got to go on more rides faster - it was our first time having Fast Passes. Adventure World is the best thing to do on a summer’s day, a holiday or just a family outing. We had so much to do we didn’t want to leave.

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My favourite ride at Adventure World was the mats.

What you have to do is there are Steph, 11 huge slides that you go down while you are on a mat similar to a yoga mat. Daisy and I had a race on it. It was a tie.

The smartest invention there was the Fast Pass. I liked it because if there were 30 people in line for a good ride we could just go to the front of that line so we would be first.

I had great fun with Daisy at Adventure World. There were so many families just getting together and having fun that made it special.

took on other drivers in a F1-style race.

Looking around the lovely grounds, it’s hard on a busy day not to think that the whole of Perth has converged on Adventure World.

A brief glance at some of the stats confirm that during a typical eight-month season, over half a million guests flood through the gates - although this figure is likely to be topped this season with Abyss and other new attractions drawing additional crowds.

The park has been part of the Perth big day out landscape since 1982, built by visionary entrepreneur Michael Edgely on an old limestone quarry, launching as ‘Edgley’s Adventureworld at Bibra Lake’ in November of that year. It’s experienced as many ups and downs as its famous rides, but in the early days it was all about delivering a brilliant day out for locals keen to experience ‘firsts’.

At the time the ‘Ole Swimming Hole’, now known as The Lagoon, was the largest free-form swimming pool in the Southern Hemisphere (it’s over 1.5 Olympic swimming pools in size) and it’s still an impressive sight today. A blacksmith and his forge was one of the early now defunct attractions along with an animal circus, shooting gallery and San Miguel Express.

Always at the forefront of introducing not just sandgropers but all Australians to new experiences, Adventure World was the first to introduce an ‘Exploration Sensory Experience’ (multi-media to you and me) and quickly established itself as a great spot for a picnic too.

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The first thing was go in the massive pool, with lifeguards everywhere I Felix, 17 looked. Then we went on one of the many water slides and were frankly spoilt for choice. We chose the Shotgun Slide and it was fast, exciting and energetic.

After a snack we went straight back to the rides. I went on the paddle boats and it was relaxing.

The boats were surprisingly easy to control and the thing that really made it a good experience is when you look down at the water and see the possibly hundreds of colourful Koi fish swimming gracefully under and around our boat. We docked our boat and had lunch on the balcony near the Kahuna Falls.

The staff during dinner were very friendly and the drinks and seating were great.

As for the rest of the day it was wonderful. The rides, Thanks to our Fast Passes we weren't held back by lines. By the end of day we felt like the day was properly fulfilled although I was a bit sunburnt - it was still a day to remember.

set pulses raising. A re-branding followed giving the park a Hawaiian theme with the arrival of the country’s largest rain fortress attraction, Kahuna Falls four years ago.

New innovations like the handy Aqua Cash wristbands which allow visitors to dispense with carrying money at all and the nation’s first Dominos2Go outlet have continued to make Adventure World an

Waterslides Roller coasters.

Spinning Teacups.

Fairies.

Koalas.

Cori, 16 Dingoes.

Bumper boats and now even dinosaurs.

The place is stuffed full of rides from the exhilarating Rampage, Black Widow and Abyss to the peaceful Paddle boats, Rail Rider and Blue Lagoon.

A ride on the Rampage is guaranteed to be one of the most thrilling of your life. If you dare ride, you will be thrown violently in every direction imaginable, spun around as if you were tumbling head first down a hill and left wishing you hadn’t eaten that entire bucket of fairy floss.

Adventure World’s newest and most popular ride, the Abyss, is definitely not for the faint hearted, or basically anyone who doesn’t enjoy the feeling of their potential death being mere seconds away.

In the few short minutes you are restrained to that seat, you will defy gravity more times than you can count on the massive loops, upside down track and a knuckle-whitening vertical drop.

all-encompassing brilliant day out for the whole family (thankfully the adult-only pool parties were binned back in 2009).

Back to our visit and the Abyss could be ignored no longer. I stood at its base on a large open grassy area and watched as each collection of thrill seekers made their steady way up the horizontal 30m column which would launch them into a ‘beyond-

vertical’ drop, exceeding 90 degrees. In case you’re scientifically minded, this so-called Immelmann loop is said to excert up to 4.5 times the force of gravity on its riders - more than enough to make George Clooney’s hair in Gravity turn even more silver.

The $12 million attraction opened in November to rave reviews and is widely considered to be Australia’s best rollercoaster. It reaches a top speed of 85kmh and, although it only lasts for a buttock-clenching two minutes, the 630m ride is worth the entrance fee alone according to rollercoaster regulars.

The German-built edifice, black and foreboding with sinister hooded 9ft tall figures at its base, announced its name on Friday 13 in 2013 - appropriate for a ride which scared the bejeezus out of me. It’s an extraordinary sensation to plummet from what seems an immensely high point, say goodbye to your stomach as it doesn’t know whether to exit through your mouth or your nether regions and reassemble your internal GPS all within a two-minute space of time.

All I can say is that I may have miaowed during the experience.

If all this stomach-churning nonsense leaves you with a hearty appetite, then you’ll be well-served by the theme park’s many outlets.

We tucked into some really delicious wagyu, pulled pork and chicken burgers (from the people behind Jus Burgers) but could equally have feasted on Vietnamese chicken salad, pumpkin salad or, of course, our own home-made picnic.

There are plenty of ice cream, donut and shaved ice outlets too to keep everybody cool and, when nature calls, you’re never far from a clean toilet block.

It’s the kind of place that, before you know it, it’s 5 o’clock and time to think about going home. Because it’s not the world’s biggest theme park, it didn’t take long for Matthew to round everybody up, pack up our gear and head towards the car park.

Not before we picked up a box of freshly baked cinnamon donuts of course.

Our reward for a big day out indeed. PL To keep up with the latest news, become a fan of Adventure World on Facebook or visit adventureworld.net.au. Fast Pass tickets are available each day for $30.

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future is bright, the future is music Timmy Trumpet

Some would say the arrival of the Future Music Festival juggernaut in town is a highlight of the WA concert-goer’s calendar and 2015 is no exception with a lineup designed to please the most eclectic fan.

We’re promised more big names will join the bill but at the time of going to press here are PRIMOLife’s top picks for the Perth show on March 1. By Gabi Mills

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It’s true he may have the uncoolest name in music, but there’s no denying that the boy Timmy can sure toot that trumpet.

He’s had the ninth highest selling single in Australia last year and is ranked the number two DJ in the country too. Freaks has sold an astonishing 300,000 copies so far and the unbearably catchy tune is still smashing airwaves all round the world. Timmy’s recently taken his tour to 46 dates around the US, but now he’s back home and bringing his signature live trumpet-meetsEDM set to the main Perth stage at Future.

Ladies and gentlemen, set your ears to stun.

Avicii

Not since Ikea introduced a grateful public to Swedish meatballs has an export from that chilly northern country been so well received. Avicii is a phenomenon, pure and simple. He’s got over 19 million followers on Facebook , was the most Shazamed artist of 2014 and is so damn amazing Sweden even put him on a stamp.

With a brand new remix of The Nights now on Spotify, the blonde DJ god returns to our shores for his first live shows in several months to headline Future with the biggest, most dynamic stage production to date.

Speaking of the stage itself, forget shonky lighting and wobbly sets. The Future Music boffins have commissioned worldleading production designer James Klein to design a brand new, bespoke EDM stage for this year’s festival which promises to blow our collective pop socks off into space.

The former Bondi talent (now based in the US) designed Miami’s monster Ultra Music Main Stage for their 15th anniversary last year, and has been commissioned to bring his high-level 3D computer design, state-ofthe-art audio technology and mind-blowing lighting and visual effects to Future.

“In the lead up to Future we’re working closely with the artists to design and implement loads of killer special effects and huge moments for each performance,” said Klein.

“I don’t want to ruin the surprise, but you can expect CO2 jets, integrated video, multiple flame systems, synchronized pyrotechnics and tons of confetti and streamers.”

“Designing a custom stage like the one you’ll see at Future Music Festival takes lots of planning. We started working on the initial design around August 2014 and have been turning the creative concept into reality since October.”

Blimey.You have been warned.

Example

A personal favourite, Elliot Gleave aka Example (his initials are EG, geddit?) is pretty much an honorary Aussie citizen now that he’s married to Aussie babe Erin McNaught. Follow him on Instagram and you’re as likely to see snaps of the Aussie coastline as you are his trademark extremely weird photoshopped pix of his head in various odd situations. Now the proud daddy to Evander Gleave (another example of EG), our Elliot shows no sign of losing his musical edge.

From Changed the Way You Kiss Me (a guaranteed crowd-pleaser) to his more recent tracks like Say Nothing, Example is a welcome stormtrooper on the Aussie festival circuit. And with one of his influences - The

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Prodigy - taking the stage at Future too, it’ll be interesting to see how the Londoner contains his glee (or not) at performing alongside such illustrious stars.

Kiesza

The multi-talented songstress from Calgary in Canada has, according to Wiki, worked as a “ballerina, sailor, model, Naval Reservist, jazz scholar, pop writer". So far, so not your run of the mill performer then and for those who aren’t familiar with her work, you may have heard her without realising it. She’s already penned songs for Rihanna, Kylie and Icona Pop in the past.

Her version of Haddaway’s What Is Love is a revelation and proves that in the right hands even the most mundane tune can become something really special. Hideaway is her most toe-tapping hit to date and have no doubt: there will be plenty more in the next few years. Kiesza will provide a refreshing change of vibe in a set which threatens to stomp all over your ears with its heavy emphasis on EDM barnstomers.

The Prodigy

Oh those firestarters, those naughty firestarters... For many the chance to see The Prodigy, such mainstays of the early EDM scene in the 90s is reason enough to invest in a Future Music Festival ticket. Add to the mix the chance to see the Hilltop Hoods and you’ve got to ask yourself why would you be anywhere else on March 1. Pioneers of the big beat genre,

the boys from Braintree in Essex have sold a whole stack of records - over 25 million in fact and still counting. Keith Flint, he of the devilish demeanour, as dancer and vocalist has been responsible for defining a whole generation’s approach to wearing one’s hair as Satanic horns. Their definitive album - The Fat of the Land - released in 1997 coincided with the band headlining Glastonbury. That must have been quite a show, to put it mildly. Never afraid of courting controversy (Smack My Bitch Up, anybody?), The Prodigy are as menacingly lively as ever. Prepare to make some noise.

Other honourable mentions The Hilltop Hoods (hopefully wearing their Cosby sweaters), London legends Knife Party (performing one of their biggest shows in Oz to date), EDM heavy-weight Afrojack (America’s sixth highest-grossing act in 2014), 2 Chainz, Bassjackers, Robin Schulz and watch out for Throttle - an Aussie DJ with the world at his feet.

Local heroes

Over 200 local acts are joining the ranks of Future nationally, and here in Perth, we’ve got a roster packed with homegrown talent.

FOAM-A-RAMA (presented by EMAS) IVEC, Night Safari, B-Fix, Jaymee

Franchina, Jason Duffin, SHANN, Jackness, CHIARI, Jewel Deejay, Búnj, NOT SO HOT, Mynx and Fauxy FRUTTARE (presented by Death Disco) Death Disco, Black and Blunt, COMMAND Q, Melotyx, BUL!M!ATRON, GeRmAn, Tom Love, Houshed, Green George, JaFunk, Ozradecks,Vicktor, Samuel Spencer, Liquid Culture DJs and Mike De Wet. PL Future Music Festival, HBF Arena, Joondalup, Sunday March 1, 18+ show. Moshtix.com.au or call 1300 GET TIX or Ticketmaster.com.au or call 136 100. Special upgrade packages are available - visit futuremusicfestival.com.au for full details.

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Sweet treats & movie stars Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas are back with a bang this summer, bringing music by day and movies by night to Perth’s Riverside Drive, all kicking off in March.

As part of a nationwide series of events which are enjoyed by more than 150,000 people across Australia, the Perth leg of the popular Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas tour will take place on the lawn of the Ozone Reserve, overlooking the ocean, from March 19 until April 26.

With live music from the city's best up-and-coming artists every Sunday, as well as free ice cream and games as part of the Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Sessions - Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will once again be recreating their famously fun and friendly festival vibes.

Melbourne stars Husky, the Sundae Sessions season headliners, will be kick-starting proceedings before a screening of multi-award winning smash hit The Theory of Everything at the Charity Launch on March 22.

“We’re really looking forward to playing the Ben & Jerry’s Sundae Sessions,” said the guys from Husky.

“You can’t go wrong with film, music and ice cream. Plus we get a chance to help a great cause, the World Wide Fund For Nature.”

Guests will groove until sundown to Wanderlust, acclaimed folk/indie artist Helen Shanahan and Triple J Unearthed talent Simone & Girlfunkle.

This season has a strictly limited capacity so guests are advised to book ahead to secure their tickets.

Adding a touch of comfort to a night under the stars, deckchairs, bean loungers and blankets can be hired a part of the ticket

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packages available. Cinema goers can also opt for a Volkswagen Polo Class ticket, which includes reserved premium seating with a blanket and cushion for extra film-watching luxury, a drink and a Ben & Jerry’s shortie.

There's a fully licensed bar and there will also be a mouth-watering range of Delisio pizzas.

Ben & Jerry’s ice cream will be cooling down those balmy evenings with a range of legen-dairy flavours and for those who can’t get enough of the sweet stuff, Ben & Jerry’s will be scooping up unlimited free ice cream for every Sundae Session.

As always, the Sundae Sessions also include a host of lawn games including Putt Putt, Pick-a-Pat and Giant Cow Jenga.

On top of all this, Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will be the ultimate place to kickstart the weekend each and every Friday as Aperol Sunsets will see the best local DJs take to the decks to provide the perfect musical backdrop for Aperol Spritz sundowners.

“Our first year in Perth was a roaring success and we’re really excited to be back for a second season,” said Alex Khadra, Openair Cinemas’ director.

“With the dramatic sun-setting skyline and fresh ocean air providing the perfect backdrop for a night at the movies for families and friends, we’re proud to present award-winning classics and up to the minute latest blockbusters at one of the best beachside locations in Western Australia.”

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fast facts which films can you see?

Selma – the historical film that has everybody buzzing in Hollywood around awards season. Based on the 1965 Black civil rights voting marches from Selma to Montgomery with a stellar cast including Oprah Winfrey.

Frozen Sing-a-Long – sing along to this Academy Award winning musical fantasy about a fearless princess setting off on an unforgettable journey to find her estranged sister.

The Water Diviner – to commemorate ANZAC day, Openair Cinemas will be showcasing the harrowing story of an Australian Farmer (Russell Crowe) who travels to Turkey to find his three missing sons after the Battle of Gallipoli in 1919.

Fifty Shades of Grey – the highly anticipated film adaption of the infamous erotic romance novel that has swept the globe. Starring Jamie Dornan as the handsome, brilliant and intimidating Christian Grey.

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Ladies who Lunch Pop the French champers, slip on the Louboutin heels and brace yourself, people - Chyka and the Real Housewives of Melbourne are back.

If bling is your thing, then you’re in for a sparkly treat as the new series of The Real Housewives of Melbourne brightens our screens once more.

This season the jewels are as bright as the fake tans, the parties more extravagant and the drama even more unbelievable, as seven sophisticated and affluent ladies from Melbourne open the doors to their luxurious homes, from February 22 at 8.30pm (AEST) on Foxtel’s Arena.

The Real Housewives of Melbourne are businesswoman extraordinaire Chyka Keebaugh, barrister and mum-of-two Gina Liano, straight-talking psychic Jackie Gillies, property developer and party girl Janet Roach and fashionista Lydia Schiavello.

This season they are joined by property developer and mum-of-three Pettifleur Berenger and Gamble Breaux, a dog-loving art consultant whose partner is renowned eye surgeon Rick Wolfe.

These women are not your ordinary housewives and certainly enjoy the lavish, pampered and cultured lifestyle of Melbourne, making no excuse for the life of luxury they lead. Successful women in their own right, between them, they own private jets, amazing homes and are married to high profile businessmen and, of course, one to a rock star.

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When it comes to style and glamour Melbourne is the jewel in Australia’s crown.

It’s the city where fashion, food and culture reign supreme. But relationships in this high society are like four seasons in one day, fine one minute, stormy the next. And Melbourne’s Housewives know that they had better be careful because it’s a long way to fall.

This entertaining eleven-part, one-hour soap-doc provides an insider view of the lifestyles of the wealthy and extravagant women with a revealing insight into their world.

With two new ladies in the mix this season, get ready for wild accusations and surprising revelations that leave everyone reeling and reaching for another cocktail.

Season one made six relatively unknown women household names and catapulted them into the spotlight with the series becoming Foxtel’s highest rating reality production at the time of launch.

The Real Housewives of Orange County was the the start of the phenomenon, going on to spawn multiple series in the cities of Miami, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, Beverly Hills, Washington DC and Vancouver which screen on Arena, the home of Housewives.

It spread to other countries too including Israel, Athens and France and, of course, Australia. PL

fast facts who to watch this season Chyka Keebaugh - 45, married with two children. Popular and wellconnected, Chyka and husband Bruce have built together one of Australia’s most successful catering and event companies.

Most likely to say: Of course I’ll come to your party darling.

Least likely to say: How about a shop-bought sausage roll with your fizz?

Gamble Breaux - 44, in a relationship, three stepchildren.

Former model Gamble (yes, really) loves a bit of art and is a ‘maintenance’ fanatic (read: isn’t adverse to plastic surgery). Loves her Pomeranian dogs Cash and Wicket more than anything else.

Most likely to say: I’m off to a puppy retreat.

Least likely to say: I’m a big fan of the natural look.

Gina Liano - 48, in a relationship, two children. Criminal barrister Gina is a single mum to her two boys and small annoying dog, Ninja.

She’s launching her own shoe line this year as well as writing a book about her colourful life.

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dead calm

Matthew Mills can’t wait for return of The Walking Dead this month.

Ask any true fan of The Walking Dead what they are going to do come the zombie apocalypse and they will have an answer at their fingertips.

Mine involves a trip to Bunnings, the local archery teacher and Rotto – a strategy my son and I have carefully compiled over four and a half series of this compelling and unique TV drama.

And that, I’d say, is the key to the success of the show.

Although at first glance the uninitiated could dismiss The Walking Dead as a standard blood and gore slaughterfest – there is, admittedly quite a bit of carnage – those who know it and love it have come to see it as much more than its visceral whole, a small-screen theatre in which we can’t help but see ourselves reflected.

As much as the thrill of seeing Michonne take out half a dozen walkers with her katana is a part of the appeal, the evolution of the show since its 2010

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launch has been about the survivors, their development and their disintegration as they battle to stay alive.

As Robert Kirkman, the author of the original cult comic which spawned the series, puts it: “For me, the worst part of every zombie movie is the end.

"I always want to know what happens next. Even when all the characters die at the end . . . I just want it to keep going.”

And keep going it does, through one horror and onto another.

As such, we have watched many characters evolve and mutate. Rick Grimes has been driven from moral guardian to broken psychopath to cold-eyed survivalist and back again as trial after trial crushes down on him.

His ragged band of companions have all changed too – Darryl the once racist redneck coming good as the band’s backbone, Carl the timid child, the liability, transforming into hard-nosed killing primolife.com.au

machine, Carol evolving from battered wife to pragmatic, violent uber-survivor.

The writing then, is as superb, hardhitting and powerful as the special effects – but The Walking Dead boasts one more trick up its sleeve: nobody is safe.

Across the years, we’ve lost big characters – Shane, Lori, T-Dog, Merle, Herschel, Bob – characters we’ve watched grow, expected to always be there, suddenly snuffed out by a walker’s bite or a madman’s sword.

Yes, they’ve been replaced with new people we accept quickly and bond with easily – Abraham, Maggie, Tara, Sasha, Tyreese and Rosita are all now as familiar as the likes of Andrea and Dale once were –

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but there’s no guarantee anyone will survive the episode, let alone the season.

This, of course was writ large as The Walking Dead reached its season break last year.

Beth, who for years did nothing more than sing songs, self harm and change diapers had suddenly morphed into a badass heroine so loved and respected that there was even online debate that she would hook up with Darryl.

Her reward? A bullet to the head.

And so, Walking Dead fans worldwide were left reeling as they were forced to wait for the season to continue.

But continue it will – this month.

Settle down, tune in and start making your survival plans. Just don’t get too attached to anybody. PL *The Walking Dead season five returns after its mid-season break on FX on February 9, within 24 hours of the US.

• The word ‘zombie’ has never been used on The Walking Dead.

Rick and his companions refer to the undead as ‘walkers’. Other survivor groups they’ve met on the way have dubbed them ‘rotters’, ‘shufflers’, ‘lurkers’, ‘biters’ and ‘geeks’ but no one has ever used the Z-word.

• Only five characters have featured in all five series – Rick, his son Carl, Korean scavenger-elite Glenn, Carol the firestarter and badboy Darryl.

• Shane, a mainstay in the show til he was shot dead twice – once as a human, once as a walker – at the end of season two didn’t even make it out of the original base camp in the Walking Dead comic book.

• And Daryl, many fans’ number one character thanks to his model good looks and badboy-with-a-heart attitude, and his brother Merle never appeared in the comic at all.

• Much of the talk about the second half of season five is why Morgan Jones has been seen stalking Rick and the group. Morgan and his son saved Rick’s life in episode one, season one, then they went their separate ways. We didn’t see him again til season three, where he was holed up in a hick town, alone and half mad with grief after the death of his boy. What’s he going to do now?

• There are superfans out there that keep count of how many walkers each character has wasted. Figures vary, but D-Dawgman is seen as one of

the most accurate. He reckons, at the end of season four, Rick led the way with 172, Darryl was in second with 136, Michonne third with 83. He also keeps tally of what weapon the characters use – kudos then to Glenn for offing a shuffler with a chair leg, Darryl for using the trunk of a car and Sasha, who added to her count with a pool cue.

• Daryl’s famous crossbow is a Horton Scout HD 125. If you’re ever in the US, you can pick one up from Walmart for $320.

• Season five opened with the gang imprisoned in the cannibal town Terminus. Terminus was the original name for Atlanta, Georgia, the city the show is shot in and around.

• At the end of season two, Michonne, complete with two walkers on a chain, rescues Andrea – but that ghostly figure in the forest isn’t actually Danai Gurira who has played the sword-wielding heroine for the past three seasons. Michonne hadn’t yet been cast, so what you see in the woods is just an unnamed extra.

• Andrew Lincoln, who plays Rick, isn’t actually American, he’s English.

Also, his real surname is Clutterbuck.

• The Walking Dead has become a bit of an internet phenomena, with Walker-based memes rife on the boards. Our favourites are Rick’s inappropriate dad jokes to Carl (or Coral as the meme suggests) but there’s lots more. Check out geek.cheezburger. com/walkingdead for more.

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It’s been eight long, quiet years since Daniel Johns released any new music but now the iconic ex-Silverchair vocalist has burst back onto the scene with new EP, Aerial Love.

In 2011, the multi-award winning music from Silverchair fell silent. The band announced an indefinite hiatus and for Daniel Johns, the lead singer/songwriter of the group, it was time to retreat and renew.

But now he’s ready, more than ready and has released new music for the first time in eight long years.

His first musical step back is Aerial Love, an airy piece of modern pop he created with New Zealand wunderkind Lorde and fellow Broods collaborator, Joel Little.

The opening lines tell the story. Synthetic but sensual, the song is in a different sonic universe from Daniel’s other work. And yet perhaps the unexpected is exactly what people should expect from this musical chameleon.

“I try not to look backwards”, he says.

“Too many ghosts.”

He continues to be a moving target and now he’s moving on.

From 1995 through 2010 Daniel enjoyed five consecutive number ones with Silverchair. They won more ARIA Awards (21 and counting) than any other artist in history and have sold over six million albums. Daniel also became the only person to be voted APRA’s Songwriter Of The Year three times.

But perhaps more important than all the gongs and plaudits what really mattered to this artist was his deserved reputation for constant reinvention.

From heavy grunge through dark orchestral stylings to baroque pop and then the epic rock of perennial music festival favourite Straight Lines, Daniel lead his band on a sprawling voyage of discovery matched by few, if any, Australian artists.

Since putting Silverchair on that break without an end in sight a few years back he’s been working nonstop on solo material with a surprising array of collaborators.

An EP release in March is highly anticipated by his legion of fans while later in the year a full album will reveal the scope of that work. But as a first taste there’s plenty to enjoy with Aerial Love.

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As well as a chance to revel in Daniel’s musicality, the single will be accompanied by a trailblazing video created by using new drone camera technology.

Directed by Lorin Askill (Flume & Chet Faker, Phoenix and Sia’s Chandelier editor) the film replicates the song’s weightless, timeless, slyly carnal feel.

It’s a new chapter in an intriguing story.

For those fortunate enough to witness his performance at Tripl J’s recent Beat The Drum concert celebrating 40 years of the boundary-pushing radio station, Daniel was arguably one of the most memorable acts on the day. He chose to play an iconic song on the day, with a strong message to those who’ve followed his and Silverchair’s progress over the past two decades.

When he and his bandmates first entered the public consciousness 20 years ago the knockers called them ‘Nirvana In Pyjamas’.

He spent at least the next decade trying to outrun those comparisons. Now he was back but this time he was standing his ground.

In front of 25,000 people at Sydney’s Domain he made his first ever solo appearance by covering a song that, of course, caught everyone by surprise …

“Hello… Hello… Hello…”

Welcome back, Daniel.You’ve been missed. PL Aerial Love is out now. Pre-order the EP, out on March 13.

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Keely Brittain Get ready to become very familiar with this young songstress from Perth.

Keely BRITTAIN is a 17-year old singer whose career has taken a quicker than expected detour after just graduating from high school. Since 2013 she has received accolade after accolade; she was the winner of The Search (WA Voice of the Year), appeared on The Voice (2014), performed twice on Telethon (2013 and 2014) and uploaded her first cover to YouTube, which has received almost 100,000 views already.

It may appear that things are coming easily to Keely with Perth-based record label BMM and ARIA nominee Stuart-Stuart

(the producer for Australian band Sheppard) approaching the young artist after seeing her performance on The Voice, but as ever, appearances can be deceptive.

Keely is a classic case of preparation meeting opportunity and this girl is quickly making her way to the big leagues. she is releasing her debut music video and single on February 5. She’ll follow this up with with a performance at the WA Country Music Awards on February 13 where she has been selected as a finalist in the WA Country Music Awards Junior Vocalist category, following in some illustrious footsteps: Keely has already been described as Australia’s answer to Taylor Swift.

PRIMOLife caught up with Keely and found out a few things which make the singer tick.

PL Who are your musical heroes?

KB My love for music started at home, where my dad and younger sister are both musicians and also share my passion for music. From a young age I was always encouraged by my super supportive mum to join in with my dad, aunties and uncles, with me singing and my sister Saskia playing guitar.

PL What do you sing in the shower?

KB Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith are currently on high rotation in my household.

PL What’s on your Spotify playlist at the moment?

KB I actually don’t have Spotify. Being raised in a seaside/country town means I don’t often hear about apps like Spotify, so I find other ways to find and play music. I prefer to purchase songs on iTunes and that is where my new single You’re Mine will be exclusively available for download.

PL Who would be your dream musical mentor?

KB I couldn’t choose just one mentor at this point in my career, especially after appearing on The Voice and having such invaluable guidance, particularly from Will-I-Am. However, outside of The Voice, I would say Taylor Swift; she has always inspired me with her ability to write beautiful music and lyrics, killer hooks and she is strong, a great mentor for girls. I am aware of the comparisons often made to Taylor Swift, particularly given I have curly blonde hair and a country flavour. At first I thought I should push against this typecast and be ‘Keely Brittain’, but now I recognise Taylor is diverse, an extremely talented singer, songwriter and musician and that comparison is a massive compliment.

PL Tell us about your new single,You’re Mine.

KB You’re Mine is a love song about a relationship that is being torn apart by outside forces and their battle to hold on to each other. It reflects how I feel about my ‘first love’ and I am hoping that other girls will identify with that feeling of perhaps liking a boy that is a little bit dangerous, but you just don’t want to let go of.

PL What do you love most about the Perth summer?

KB After graduating from Year 12 only weeks ago and heading to Dunsborough Leavers, I feel like I have spent my whole summer camping, fishing, swimming and surfing. Summer always feels like one big long holiday and a time to relax and enjoy friends, before we head off on our own separate adventures PL How would you sum up your fashion style?

KB I am probably my most comfortable in beachwear - bikinis and shorts; however I won’t be wearing that on stage! I like to feel pretty, like most girls my age, but I don’t really follow the trends, I just wear what I like at the time. PL The single and music video for You’re Mine is out now on iTunes.To check out the music video subscribe to youtube.com/KeelyBrittain february 15 | PRIMOLIFE

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entertainment He has one of the toughest images in Hollywood, not just because of his rough childhood as the naughtiest kid on the block, but an image underscored by his hard man roles in The Departed, Shooter, The Fighter and Lone Survivor.

High stakes

Mark Wahlberg has pulled himself up out of one of the toughest childhoods imaginable to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable stars says Gill Pringle.

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ark Wahlberg looks carefree as he strolls into a fancy New York hotel on a cold winter LA morning, sporting a boyishly shaggy haircut with two weeks worth of chin stubble and a college-student attire of jeans, navy sweater and white T-shirt.

If his demeanour lends the impression that he’s laid back and not paying attention, then don’t be fooled - he is alert and focused at all times, down to the tiniest details such as the placement of a bottle of his own energy water front and centre at the table where he now takes a seat.

A formidable businessman, prolific producer and successful movie star, he is a part-owner of a Caribbean cricket team

franchise, recently adding restauranteur to his list of credits. Wahlberg is always paying attention, eyes on the prize, looking out for the next opportunity.

“I’m always curious. There’s so much to learn. I never want to sit back on my laurels,” he says, today spruiking his latest movie, The Gambler.

The youngest of nine children growing up in a blue collar Boston suburb, he became a regular fixture at the local police department, an assault charge resulting in a 45-day prison sentence for which he is now seeking an official pardon.

He was the youngest member of his elder brother Donnie’s fledgling boy band, New Kids On The Block but quit before primolife.com.au

the band became an overnight sensation.

Upon release from prison he would reinvent himself as rapper Marky Mark and one-time Calvin Klein underwear model.

Later dropping his stage moniker in favour of an acting career, he made his big screen debut in 1994 opposite Danny DeVito in Renaissance Man. His star rapidly ascended, starring in a string of critically acclaimed movies including The Basketball Diaries, Boogie Nights, Perfect Storm and Four Brothers. A quick learner, he made powerful friends, executive producing TV series Entourage, based upon his own life, and award-winning dramas

Boardwalk Empire and In Treatment as well as a variety of films including Prisoners, Lone Survivor and The Fighter.

He has one of the toughest images in Hollywood, not just because of his rough childhood as the naughtiest kid on the block, but an image underscored by his hard man roles in The Departed, Shooter, The Fighter and Lone Survivor.

But with his latest movie, The Gambler, it was time to try something new.

While he’s already established a strong box office track record with roles in comedies Ted or with last year’s Transformers: Age of Extinction, he’s never really been considered as a serious dramatic actor, his performances usually drenched in muscle-ripping masculinity.

“Intellectually, it was extremely challenging, being a high school dropout playing a college professor,” smiles Wahlberg, 43, who finally gained his GED, high school equivalency diploma, 18 months ago.

“So it was a bit of a stretch for me playing this smart guy, but something that I was excited about. I’m never one who shies away from a challenge. I jump at the opportunity to do something different and unexpected but I’m going to make sure that I’m prepared,” says the actor who became a regular fixture at UCLA [University of California Los Angeles] while preparing for his role in this remake of the 1974 hardbitten classic starring James Caan.

Wed to former model Rhea Durham,

Wahlberg has four children under the age of 12, all whom were impressed to see dad trot off to classes every day, sometimes staying till late at night to get the feeling of life on a university campus, something he had never experienced in his own life.

“Education wasn’t a big part of my life but I want my kids’ lives to be very different. I think, as a father, it’s natural to want all those things for your children,” says the actor who tries to be a strong role model to his young family, even removing his tattoos and regularly attending church, a bible never too far from his side.

Another change he made for The Gambler was losing 40lbs of muscle weight, spurning the gym and eating like a slob for the months prior to shooting.

“I changed my diet completely. My character is the kind of guy who’s not very concerned with his appearance. He wouldn’t be exercising or eating right, so it made sense for the role,” says the actor who showed up on set with a pale, underfed pallor.

“To shoot in LA, to be home with my family, was really important to me. I moved to LA to make movies and they don’t do that often so it was really nice to be able to do that,” says Wahlberg about the location of filming The Gambler.

“Hollywood is a tough racket but I’m just appreciative to even be in the business,” he says humbly. PL The Gambler is out now.

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LES MISÉRABLES OPENING NIGHT PARTY The world's most popular musical rolled into town and the whole city fell head over heels in love with the stunning 25th-anniversary production of Les Mis. On the opening night, Perth's A-listers fought to get their hands on a ticket to the extraordinary show, and even more so for the after party just across the road from the Crown

Theatre at Burswood at The Merrywell. Decked out in appropriately Gallic flags and motifs, the party really got going when the cast, allglammed up for the night, swapped their mostly beige costumes for stunning couture outfits. Freo Dockers captain Matthew Pavlich was spotted along with fellow team mate Luke McPharlin while the Les Mis child stars revelled in the spotlight, up way past their bedtimes.

Emily Langridge Daniel Stow, Robbie Anderson & Tamal Kratzmann

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Luke & Amelia McPharlin, Lauen & Matthew Pavlich

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Courtney Read & Woody Whitelaw

Anthony Martin, Ash Baroque & Justin Kestel Desi Litis & Sian Redgrave

FRINGEWORLD LAUNCH

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Celebrating the start of the 2015 Fringeworld which runs for the next few weeks, Perth's culture vultures were out in force at the event's launch. With more shows than ever with an additional 100 events compared to last year. There are also 30 venues ready to host a mix of cabaret, comedy, circus, theatre, music and anything else you care to think of across the entertainment spectrum.

Highlights include performers from all round the world showing off their circus, singing, comedy and acting chops and the extraordinary Spiegeltent.

Emmet Nichols & Hollie James

Stephanie Labrousse & Jose Ramon

Lauren Swinfield & Narelda Jacobs

Jamie Burnett, Natalie Missen, Claire Krol & Emma Wynne

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by matthew mills

Back to school blues It’s time for the kids to put on their school uniforms for the start of another year of learning but not before an anxious wait for school supplies colours the last few days of the holidays.

The boxes are beginning to pile up in the corner of our bedroom – three now, a big brown stack of cardboard packed with textbooks, texters, protractors and pencil cases.

Yep, in our house the countdown to the end of the long, long summer holiday and the beginning of a new school year is in full swing. The boxes, of course, are the ‘book lists’ – that strange Aussie tradition of making parents provide all the literary and stationery requirements their kids will need for another 12 months of education.

I say strange because as one of the many ex-pats not educated in this big red isle, this strategy has always struck me as, well, not really the most efficient way to go about things.

Yes, it does generate those lovely firstday-of-term scenes in which hundreds of neatly groomed school kids struggle gainfully across the playground on day one of the new school year laden down with packages often nearly as big as they are. Oli, our six-year-old, is always good for some comedy gold as he stumbles blindly towards a new classroom looking for all the world little more than a box on legs.

Then, of course, comes the chaos of thirty odd children in each classroom ripping open their cartons and rifling through the goodies within while their new teacher tries to patiently guide them through where to put each new thing.

And while this piece of educational anarchy is going on, of course, each new tutor group will inevitably have one or two pupils sitting mournfully on the sidelines watching the unpacking with envious hearts because their boxes still hadn’t arrived come the big day.

Right now, Daisy is convinced that will be her. With, as I write this, just eight days to go before the 2015 term begins none of the boxes delivered so far have her name on them – we have all of Sam’s kit and half of Oli’s but so far nothing for our soon-to-be Year Sixer.

It’s a situation which is causing our little girl some very real stress. No pre-teen wants to be the odd one out and her fear of not

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having all her gluesticks in place on day one is beginning to boil over – her mother and I are regularly accused of being far too tardy in placing our order despite the fact that we actually lodged it while our NYE hangovers were still ringing true.

In fact our desperation to get the order in on time meant that once more we didn’t get round to diligently checking through the required reading to see if we already had a copy of I am David or the must-have Indonesian textbook kicking about on our overflowing bookshelves. No, for the seventh year running we just ticked ‘buy all’ knowing deep down that as we also have two older boys that have been right through school we probably now have enough copies of Destroying Avalon to paper the spare room.

And it’s no easier for the more organised parent – one mother we know bemoaned the fact that she had to spend the best part of eighty bucks on a new edition of a history textbook when an elder sibling had just completed the year using the previous version. What part of history, she asked wearily, had changed so much that they needed to buy a new version?

All this palaver then and I haven’t even mentioned the fact that this mass acquisition of A4 folders and colouring pencils comes only a week or so after Christmas. My credit cards have actually melted.

One would think then that perhaps a rethink might make life easier for everyone.

Is there really no mileage in schools bulk ordering everything they need and having it all stored neatly away when the children

arrive on day one? It turns out much of the stationery is pooled anyway – seriously, I kid you not, everyone buys their own pack of Crayola and then they’re all dumped in a big tub together.

It wouldn’t even have to hurt the school financially – they could still bill us but just sort out the logistics themselves, maybe even getting a bulk order discount on the way.

And could teachers not take the responsibility of recycling textbooks?

Collecting them in at the end of the year and then redistributing them to the new intake?

As well as saving a few bob, this would ensure that kids today get to enjoy the delights of reading the doodles and comments of their counterparts of previous years in dog-eared margins.The hand-me-down textbook is a thing of beauty and education - imagine, for instance, if Harry Potter had had a brand spanking new copy of Advanced Potion Making instead of Snape’s annotated tome – things would have been considerably worse for Hogwarts, I can tell you.

But, no. I know I am sentenced to negotiating this palaver for many a year to come.

Oli still has more than a decade of schooling in front of him and, frankly, WA’s love of red tape means that I can’t see the booklist process being simplified any time soon.

But still, deep down I don’t think any parent is going to complain too loudly, simply because they know that there is a pay-off to all this. Despite the organisational nightmare that is getting your brood ready for the new school year – the hunt for lunchboxes, the scrabble for new shoes, the panic at realising your 12-year-old has grown so much over the holiday that none of his uniform fits him, the despair at digging out a backpack and realising that no one removed the banana sandwich from the front pocket on the last day of last year and its now evolved into a creature with it’s own intelligence and belief system – there is always the promise of payback on the horizon.

Yes, despite all the shenanigans and stress, there will be a point soon when the kids are no longer on holiday.

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Offers apply to selected new vehicles ordered and delivered between 1/1/2015 and 28/2/2015 at Auto Classic and Westcoast BMW excluding BMW i, M, 6 and 7 Series, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, BMW 2 Series Convertible, BMW X4 and the all new BMW X6. While stocks last. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Excludes fleet, government and rental buyers. ^Free on-roads applies to new BMW vehicles and includes 12 months registration and CTP and stamp duty but excludes dealer delivery which varies between dealers. *Free BMW ConnectedDrive offer is not available on BMW X1 or BMW Z4 models, and includes ConnectedDrive Freedom | february PRIMOLIFE plus Internet for a subscription period of 315 years for ConnectedDrive and 1 year for Internet commencing from the date of delivery. BMW ConnectedDrive terms and conditions apply. primolife.com.au

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