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hope that you have managed to extract every last bit of fun from summer – we've loved the long lazy days with the family, the chances to see amazing live acts at the Fringe Festival and enjoy lazy lunches overlooking the ocean, both here and

down south. Even as autumn begins, some of those options are still on the table of course – just remember to bring a jumper. Odyssea, City Beach's newest ocean-side eaterie, is a

fabulous addition to Perth's food and drink scene. Read my story about its wonderful menu and vibe, and go into the draw to win a $100 dining voucher to use there. With the changing seasons it's time to say goodbye to old friends and welcome new ones. We've loved publishing Young Australian of the Year Drisana LevitzkeGray's diary of her amazing year and wish her all the best as she continues to spread the Auslan word around the country. We're introducing our new columnist - Catherine Hughes, WA Young Australian of the Year - in the next issue, but in this one, read how Catherine, husband Greg and little girl Olivia were left devastated when their little boy Riley succumbed to whooping cough at just a few weeks old. Her Light for Riley vaccination campaign is helping ensure no other family has to go through what they did, and we're proud to support their important message. Meanwhile in La La Land, Gill has been as busy as ever, interviewing our cover star Hugh Jackman who had a lot of fun in new flick Eddie the Eagle, Jack Black in Kung Fu Panda 4 and the stars of mega blockbuster, Batman vs Superman. We're also covering off St Patrick's Day, a wonderful kid-friendly holiday in Augusta, a luxurious new addition to the CBD hotel scene, Easter gifts and hot cross buns from Sian Redgrave. So let's celebrate the new season in style - and have a happy Easter.

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PRIMOpicks Breathe easy - Easter's just around the corner, and to celebrate we've got plenty to keep you and the family entertained this month.

MEDIUM MAGIC INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS MEDIUM Lisa Williams will return this month, over three years since her last sell-out Australian tour. Her popular tour of 2009 makes it clear that there are plenty of Australians who appreciate her shows, no matter what they get out of them. Appearing at The Astor Theatre, Lisa will use her gifts to perform live audience readings and help bring closure to those in need. A limited number of VIP tickets that include prime seats and a meet-and-greet will be available, Lisa first gained international notoriety through her TV shows on Lifetime, is the author of two books, and has appeared on show such as Oprah, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. She is currently writing a new book on the topic of soul mates and soul connections. Lisa Williams, Astor Theatre, March 17. Visit astortheatreperth.com or Ticketek 132 849. Tickets available from ticketek.com.au.

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THE BAFTA AWARD-winning television animation from the makers of Peppa Pig is taking to the stage in Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - Live on Stage touring Australia for the very first time this month, direct from London’s West End. The charming animated

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series airs locally on ABC for Kids and won a BAFTA for Best Pre-School Animation in 2009 and a British Animation Award for Best Pre-School Series in 2012. The hugely popular show has since been adapted for theatre by top UK producers Fiery Light Productions, together with Australia’s leading family theatrical producer, Life Like Touring. Collectively their live-on-stage adaptations, which include Peppa Pig and the Octonauts, have entertained thousands of children over recent years. Capturing all the humour and magical qualities of the animated series, the Australian debut of Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - Live on Stage is packed full of games, songs and laughter and offers family audiences an enchanting and unforgettable visit to the Little Kingdom. The Little Kingdom – where everyone is very, very small – is home to young fairy princess Holly and her best

friend Ben, who is an elf. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Holly is still learning how to do magic properly (sometimes her spells don’t quite work out), while Ben doesn’t have wings or magic like Holly (because elves can’t do magic) but can fly on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. Join Ben and Holly as they help Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, go on a trip into The Big World with toothfairy Nanny Plum and plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle. Oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Featuring full-size characters and colourful costumes, this beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family. Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - Live on Stage, April 9, Crown Theatre, Perth. Call 13 61 00 or visit benandhollylive.com.au.

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X men & women HAVE YOU BEEN in training? We hope so, because the fourth annual X-Adventure Dunsborough is just around the corner. If not, live vicariously through some of the exploits of the fittest guys and gals around as they take part in this punishing event. A mix of triathlon and adventure racing, the X-Adventure takes its competitors on a wild course through some of the most spectacular scenery WA has to offer around Geographe Bay. Imagine charging through turquoise water, hopping over the coastal granite shoreline, between golden sandy beaches

and taking a rollercoaster bike ride through the forest. The event combines ocean swimming, trail running and mountain bike riding, and includes Long Course, Short Course, Kids Race and a new Groms X-Adventure for little kids. Now Australia’s largest off-road triathlon, it attracted 1,500 competitors last year, and is expected to be even bigger in 2016. Individual and relay teams are welcome, so there is really no excuse not to get involved. One of the highlights of the course is considered to be the mountain bike course. Handbuilt and designed by riders themselves, it’s windy, twisty,

muddy and fast: “a mountain biker’s dream” according to Ben Allen, Long Course Winner 2014 and 2015.

X-Adventure Dunsborough, April 16 to 17. Check out all the details and registration information at rapidascent.com.au/xadventure.

AFTER AN INTENSE touring schedule including a mammoth North American tour and a non-stop 12-date European/UK tour last November, Sydney reggae/fusion/rock group Sticky Fingers are heading back to home soil. Their sophomore album Land of Pleasure saw huge success, and they are currently recording in Thailand and set to release their much anticipated third album later this year. Fresh with this new material, the lads are taking to the road with a full national tour planned for April including the newest addition to the region venue scene, The Beer Farm. A converted dairy in Metricup, it now houses its own production brewery and live music space. The gig is organised by the Otherside Collective, the brainchild of one of the founders of Young Henrys and the directors behind the immensely popular Sunset Events, people who knows a lot about good times and good beer. Sticky Fingers with special guests Bootleg Rascal, The Beer Farm, March 27 • Tickets on sale now at moshtix.com.au

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ART TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT ACTIV ACTIV’S FLAGSHIP ART exhibition, Activ Artspace is returning to Wembley for its third successive year this March. Launched in 2014, Activ Artspace is a free public exhibition showcasing original art pieces created by people living with disability. The 2016 exhibition will feature original photographs alongside painted pieces created through a range of different mediums. It will also feature a flagship auction piece created by talented West Australian artist and Activ customer Paul Mitchell OAM. Winner of the 2015 Activ Artspace Jarmen McKenna Representational Award, Paul is a respected and celebrated artist in his own right. A former Paralympian, Paul was awarded an Order of Australia for his gold medal win in the men’s 1500m track event at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Following his retirement from professional athletics, he dedicated his time to sketching and drawing famous personalities.

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Paul was touched by the passing of iconic Australian Steve Irwin, which inspired him to paint his first portrait. The piece was entered into a number of exhibitions and kick-started Paul’s artistic career. With no formal training, Paul began painting more and more portraits, including one of Western Warriors' Captain Adam Voges, which is now displayed in their Perth clubrooms.

An expert in portraiture and landscapes, Paul is now completing a Visual Arts degree at TAFE to further hone and develop his skills. His was also supported by Activ to create his own website which was recently launched to showcase his work online. “My ambition is to have my own studio to work in and also display my artwork,” said Paul. “Although I have done very well with my work so far, I feel there is always more to learn

and increase my ability, and I’m sure I can achieve my goal,” he said. Paul’s piece will be auctioned off at the exhibition, with all money raised going towards supporting future Activ Artspace Exhibitions. “Art is a passion for many of the people we support so it’s wonderful to see the exhibition continue to grow and develop. The event is a fantastic opportunity for people living with disability and we’re excited to host it again at Activ in 2016,” Tony said. Activ Artspace will be open to the public from March 5 until March 11. The majority of pieces on show are available to purchase, with the proceeds from every artwork sold going directly back to the artists. Active Artspace Exhibition, Activ Library, 327 Cambridge Street, Wembley, March 5 to 11. To find out more about Paul Mitchell, visit his website: paulmitchellartist.com.To find out more about Activ Artspace, visit activ.asn.au.

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DRIVING APPEAL ON YOUR BIKE A record number 146 cyclists are preparing to embark on a gruelling journey from Albany to Perth for the five day 2016 Hawaiian Ride for Youth. Now in its 13th year, the ride raises awareness and funds for Youth Focus and its work in preventing youth suicide and depression. It has raised over $12.5million since its inception. Along the journey, between April 5 and 9, theriders stop at 19 regional high schools and engage students in the issues of youth suicide, depression and self harm. All funds raised help to support the provision of free, unlimited, expert therapeutic counselling services to young people and their families throughout Western Australia. This year high-profile riders like Richard Goyder, Russell Gibbs, Beau Waters, Michelle Guy, WACA CEO Christina Matthews will be participating. “For many riders, the school visits are the most rewarding part of the five-day event, giving them the opportunity to spread awareness of the services that Youth Focus provides and share their own personal stories” explains Hawaiian Ride for Youth Chairman Bruce Fielding. The ride will begin in Albany and divide into three pelotons, each covering 700km, to Perth via regional towns including Katanning, Narrogin, Walpole, Pemberton, Busselton, Frankland River, Bridgetown, Gnowangerup and Collie before meeting in Mandurah and riding the final leg together. Hawaiian Ride for Youth, April 5 to 9.To donate or for more information visitrideforyouth.com.au.

THE ANNUAL VARIETY 4WD Challenge will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2016 on an eight-day escapade through some of Australia’s most isolated and picturesque landscapes. From May 21 to 28 the fundraising event will take 4WD participants across spectacular WA landscapes including the Rudall River National Park. Meanwhile spots are filling fast for the iconic Variety Bash, which takes participants through the scenic landscape of the Kimberley. The 2016 Variety WA ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ Bash, from August 21 to 27, will be a week long adventure through the Top End. Both events will raise funds to provide equipment and programs to empower WA kids in need. Spots are limited for both events.To register or for more information, visit www.varietywa.org.au or call 1300 4 VARIETY.

DISNEY MAGIC DON’T MISS YOUR chance to celebrate the magical timeless storytelling of Walt Disney Animation Studios at the Disney Movie Stars Film Festival. Bring the family, dress up, sing along and enjoy Disney’s animated classics as they were made to be seen - on the big screen. From a tale as old as time (Beauty and the Beast) to a modern day classic (Frozen), make sure you catch them all. Each child who attends the festival will receive a Disney Animation Booklet at the first film they attend. At each and every film they attend, they will receive a Zootopia collector card. There are four to collect, one to be given out each week. One child at each and every session will receive a prize for being selected as the best-dressed Disney Animation Character. Disney Movie Stars Film Festival until March 13.Tickets are $8 each – head to the Event Cinemas website (eventcinemas.com.au) to secure your seats and for further information.

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IT’S APPROPRIATE THAT Alice Linford Forte’s latest exhibition is called Dreamers - her work is the perfect epitome of the dreamlike-state many of us enter when we encounter her gorgeous canvases. “My work has covered a range of styles over the past few years, but what I keep coming back to, and what I find the most pleasurable and challenging are the abstracts,” says Alice of her work. “I love the ambiguity, the gradual emergence of the finished product and the rollercoaster ride that goes with it. I love the unpredictability and the journey. My abstracts are what keep me on my toes, so in a way, they are a metaphor for my journey.” A well-travelled artist, Alice has returned to her Birchfield Farm studio to continue to create highly sought after, colourful canvases which have found new homes all over Australia. “I wanted to capture this notion in the Dreamers exhibition, featuring only large works where people can find that point of personal contact in the varying shapes and tones, dig deep within the layers and derive from it what they will. “It is about dreaming, visualising, and letting the imagination run a little wild.” Alice is planning to move back to Europe next year and base herself there for a while, seeking new inspiration and finding more gallery representation. Catch her work at the Vasse art awards, Margaret River Region Open Studios event and a collaborative project with Creative Emergence in March. Dreamers, May 7 to May 28, Margaret River Gallery, Shop 4, 1 Charles West Avenue, Margaret River.Visit margaretivergallery.com.au for more details.

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ART OPENS ITS DOORS FOR THE THIRD year the artists of the Margaret River Region are throwing open their studio doors to all-comers, providing a unique insight into the creative process in one of Australia’s most creative hot spots. Last year over 40,000 visitors watched the Margaret River Region artists at work and this year, it’s expected even more will witness art in action. MRROS (Margaret River Region Open Studios) runs throughout April and will give visitors the chance to see some of the biggest artistic names in the south west create right before their eyes. Over 120 visual artists and artisans are expected to open the doors to their art studios and workshops, delivering a unique experience for art lovers to meet the creator of the artwork, peruse original artworks and, of course, purchase artwork.

Work may include painting, drawings, sculpture, hand-blown glass, print-making and handmade furniture, as well as jewellery, ceramics, textiles and many other media. Venues across Busselton, Margaret River,Augusta,Vasse,Yallingup, Quindalup, Dunsborough and Cowaramup will be shown on maps so visitors can design their own art trails. MRROS, April 9 to 24. For a full list of participating studios, visit mrros.com.au.

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PRIMOpicks creativity. Australia's biggest and best street arts will see performers from around the globe, including France, the UK, the Netherlands and Italy, invading the streets of Fremantle, turning them into stages to amuse, astound and amaze. The festival will showcase the world of busking, street theatre, comedy, circus, cabaret and lots more. The event attracts over 100,000 festival-goers throughout the weekend and is a highlight of the festival scene in Australia. Fremantle Street Arts Festival runs from March 25 to 28.Visit fremantlestory.com.au for more information.

GET FESTIVAL READY As Easter approaches, Perth gets ready to celebrate with a string of high-profile festivals. Here's our guide to the pick of the crop.

THE CITY OF SUBIACO is launching a new annual boutique street festival for 2016. The inaugural Subiaco Festival, set to take place on April 23, will be an all-day event throughout Subiaco town centre between 2pm and 9pm. This free community event will be a celebration of Subiaco’s rich character and café strip culture, featuring street food and bars complimented with entertainment and live music. Throughout the alleys and laneways there will be vintage markets stalls, family entertainment areas, pop-up fashion shows and roving performers. Expected

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to attract 20,000 people to Rokeby Road (between Hay St and Barker Road) the festival will reflect Subiaco’s iconic origins as the unique destination day out for all ages. Subiaco Festival, April 23. For more info go to subiaco.wa.gov.au. Meanwhile Freo's also getting in on the act once again. Recently named one of the world’s top 10 cities to visit in 2016 by travel guide Lonely Planet, the Fremantle Street Arts Festival is the perfect reason to visit the port city and experience all it has to offer in music, dance, art and

If food festivals are your thing, then the annual Eat Drink Perth extravaganza is set to kick off once again shortly. The newest and best of Perth’s exploding food and beverage scene will be served up in the City of Perth’s 12th annual foodie festival from March 16 to April 23. Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said festival fanatics and food fanciers would enjoy six weeks of food events catering to every taste and budget. “Perth has proven it has an insatiable appetite for festivals and demonstrated a flair for the culinary arts which has reached a global level of sophistication,” she said. “Eat Drink Perth is a celebration of event dining, offering a slice of Perth’s latest and favourite foodie hotspots and dining trends to refresh your palette.” This year, more than 90 events will entice you to try new and old favourites, with everything from markets to masterclasses, long table dinners to dessert degustations, food trucks and walking tours, to picnics and pop-ups. There are also over 35 special menu items, only available during Eat Drink Perth, ranging from a $2.50 hot cross bun macaron, to Neal Jackson’s $16 pork belly,

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BEN & JERRY’S OPENAIR CINEMAS is making its way back to Perth this year with live tunes, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and latest movie releases lighting up the city sky from March 19 through to April 24. Located at the Ozone Reserve on Riverside Drive, corner of Adelaide Terrace, the nationwide tour will provide enticing snacks, cold bevvies and surround sound film in high

are free to attend include the Food Truck Rumble and Claisebrook Carnivale, both sponsored by the City of Perth, and the city’s delectable Dessert Garden addition to the Twilight Hawkers Market. Kids and chocoholics can enjoy Easter events including the Perth City Easter Fun Day and Northbridge Piazza’s Piazzarama:

definition. In addition to hot new release and cult classic silver screen favourites, Ben & Jerry’s Openair Cinemas will be sure to delight with live sets from Perth’s home grown musical talent, delicious food, free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream on Sundays and lawn games for pre-movie entertainment. Every Sunday screening will include a sweet treat – free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream – plus sets from the best local bands and a host of lawn games with prizes to be won, including Putt Putt and Giant Cow Jenga. Movies screening include Oscar tips and retro fare such as The Revenant, How to be Single, Labyrinth, Steve Jobs and Zootopia. As well as top flicks, the best upand-coming local musicians and the winner of Ben & Jerry’s Battle of the Bands competition will perfom at the opening Sundae Session. Ben & Jerry's Openair Cinema, Riverside Drive, Corner of Adelaide Terrace from March 10 to April 24. To purchase tickets visit openaircinemas.com.au.

Sweets and Treats. “Sample as much as you can – everything in moderation – and be sure to save room for a bigger and better Yum Cha in the Park as this year’s Eat Drink Perth finale,” said Ms Scaffidi. Eat Drink Perth, March 16 to April 23.Visit visitperthcity.com/eatdrinkperth.

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right up to a 12-person dinner party in the Post private dining room. “A highlight I think many people are yet to explore will be the Cathedral Square precinct,” the Lord Mayor said. “The State Buildings will showcase premium WA food and beverage, while in our new library next door people will be able to learn for free from leading WA food identities." Coinciding with Earth Hour in March, there’ll be a focus on sustainable food choices at events featuring organic, glutenfree, vegan, raw, paleo and biodynamic foods, as well as locally-grown produce and homemade products at the weekly Perth Home Grown market. Other returning family favourites which

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Name? St Patrick, although in his early years he was probably called Maewyn Succat – but, un-spoiler alert. Facts about Patrick are very hazy. There is even a theory that there were two Patricks, which if true should be acted on immediately. We want two St Patrick’s days from now on. OK, let’s see what we can do. In the meantime – Official Title: 1st Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh, Apostle of Ireland. Until his ascent to the Holy See he was presumably known locally as Mr Succat. Unofficial Title? St Paddy, St Pat. His tombstone in Downpatrick, with admirable understatement, states simply his name in Irish: Padraig. Age? 1,600, give or take. Nationality? Irish, Scottish, Welsh, British, Italian – take your pick. Appearance? A cross between the early Billy Connolly and Pope Francis. Did he come from good stock? Yep. Patrick’s father Calpurnius was probably a Roman official with a nice little farm in Scotland. A true Roman in the gloamin’. And from Scotland, the Succats would regularly holiday in Ireland? Well . . . not quite. Patrick was seized by pirates in the early 5th century AD, taken to Ireland and sold as a slave. What were his duties? This part remains very unclear. He may have been put to work with one of Ireland’s ruling families — a sort of early au pair. Maybe worked as a sheep herder and pig farmer, probably in Co Antrim. Near the Giant’s Causeway, as it happens.

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With St Patrick’s Day almost upon us, Mal Rogers gives the sanctimonious lowdown on the World’s Most Popular Saint.

But he soon escaped, and made his way back to the farm. Glad to see the back of Ireland forever? Well, no actually. After having a vision he returned to the Emerald Isle. To resume his au pair duties? No.It seems Patrick has a dream that the Irish needed him again, this time not to tend pigs. Forget the pigs they said, convert us to Christianity. Successful? I’ll say. He only managed to turn Ireland into “the land of Saints and Scholars” producing missionaries who spread the Gospel throughout Europe. Patrick eventually received the top award back then - sainthood Any particular part of Ireland he favoured? Probably Armagh, now in Northern Ireland. It was established as Patrick’s main seat of learning, and is today one of the few places in the world boasting

two cathedrals with exactly the same name – St Patrick’s Cathedral and St Patrick’s Cathedral. In case you haven’t been paying attention for the last 400 years – one is for the Protestants, one for the Catholics. Other interests? Botany and zoology. BOTANY? Patrick single-handedly launched the shamrock as Ireland’s unofficial logo. According to legend he used the leaf to explain the difficult concept of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. And the local parishioners found no difficulty in accepting the idea of a Holy Trinity? None at all. Because, in fact there are many examples of ‘threes’ in Celtic culture - the pagan gods Banba, Éiriu and Fódhla; there is the rhythm of story-telling which is based on a threefold repetition; and of course there’s Rory McIlroy, Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington, never mind Bono, Bob Geldof and Sinead O’Connor. So is Irish history peppered with mentions of the shamrock? Well not quite. In actual fact the first reference in written English only goes back to 1571; it doesn’t appear again until 1707. As a badge worn on the saint’s feast day, it dates back to about 1681, and as a rallying badge for Irish nationalists to the 1770s. Enough dates for you? Is there a plentiful supply of shamrocks in Ireland today? Er, no. There is actually no such thing as a shamrock. Shock horror! Any of about half a dozen species of clover, sorrel or medick families trade under the name ‘shamrock’. A plain case of whatever you’re having yourself. primolife.com.au

But nonetheless the shamrock has become the national emblem of Ireland? Not so fast! The shamrock in fact has no official status in Ireland. The national emblem of the Republic of Ireland is the harp, and Irish passports are the only ones in the world with a picture of a musical instrument on the front. And what about in Northern Ireland? The shamrock is not widely used in the more ‘loyalist’ Protestant areas, where the Crown, the Red Hand of Ulster, is preferred. So Patrick has no official recognition in the British part of Ireland even though he lived there – admittedly before Britain turned its attention to the place? Well, again, you’re nearly right. The red diagonal cross you see today in the union jack is officially known as St Patrick’s Saltire – its origins are unclear. But it was incorporated into the British flag in 1800, so anywhere that has the union jack as part of its flag, like Australia, has a tiny bit of St Patrick on show. You mentioned zoology. According to our old friend Legend again, Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. So there are no snakes in Ireland today? Largely speaking that’s correct. But neither are there any toads, reptiles or moles. It doesn’t have postcodes either. Nor weasels or woodpeckers. Did St Patrick banish all of them as well? No. Their absence (with the exception of postcodes) is due to the existence of two sea barriers between Ireland and continental Europe, leaving the island with one of the lowest flora and fauna species counts in Europe. Lack of postcodes is a different story entirely. Any clues as to why St Patrick is supposed to harboured this grudge against snakes? Nothing in his background which would suggest a reason for this antipathy towards reptiles and amphibians. There is one theory that it was all a Viking misunderstanding. The old Norse word for ‘toad’ was ‘paud’, and ‘banish’ was ‘rig’ so when they heard the word Paudrig they assumed the man of the legend was responsible for the absence of slithery things. Hmmm... Is St Patrick the most popular saint in the world? Probably. His only real saintly competition is St Valentine (whose remains are buried just down the road from St Patrick in Dublin) and St Nicholas - aka Santa Claus. St Patrick shares his feast day with St Joseph of Arimathea, the patron saint of tin workers, and St Gertrude of Nivelles, so no real competition there.

MR POPULARITY St Patrick or Maewyn Succat as he was really called - is possibly the world's favourite saint. Below St Patrick's Cathedral.

Any last words? The date usually given for St Patrick’s death is March 17, 493. He died in Saul, in what is now Co Down, Northern Ireland. His grave in Downpatrick also contains the remains of Ireland’s other two patron saints (yep, there are three of them) St Colmcille and St Brigid. PL march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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The latest and greatest from the world of books THE PIE PROJECT Phoebe Wood and Kirsten Jenkins, Hardie Grant Books, $29.95 So, to paraphrase a memorable quote from Monty Python’s Life of Brian: What have the Romans done for us? Well popularise the pie (or pye as it used to be known) for one thing. Ancient Egyptians, then the Greeks, have first dibs on creating the pie, but it was the Roman Empire that spread the word - and printed the first pie recipe (rye-crusted goat’s cheese and honey, if you don’t mind). Aussie professional foodies Phoebe Wood and Kirsten Jenkins have gone into pie-overdrive with this fantabulous offering that cranks up the drool-factor right from the first chapter. There isn’t a meat pie in sight - the 60

WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR PORTFOLIO 25 $49.99, Hardie Grant Books

The story-behind-the-picture is one of the most fascinating aspects of books such as this. Culled from an incredible

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recipes here, divvied up between Hot, Cold, ‘Hand’ and ‘Cheats’ pies - are all sweet offerings aimed at the home cook, so don’t fret if you don’t have a Michelin star. Coconut Pie with Watermelon and Mint Sorbet? Yes please!

PACIFIC Simon Winchester, Harper Collins, $32.99

The Pacific Ocean is big - very big. In fact, it covers a third of the world’s surface. But with this fascinating read from Simon Winchester you’ll appreciate that the Pacific is far more than just 179 million square kilometres of salty water as Winchester explores its sociological, scientific and environmental quirks - and why the fate of

the world could rest on what happens in, and around, its vast parameters.

TALKING TO MY COUNTRY Stan Grant, Harper Collins, $29,99

Stan Grant is many things; a Walkley award winning broadcaster and journalist; succesful author; and a proud Wiradjuri man. His speech on racism, delivered to the IQ2 Racism Debate last year, has been hailed as a Martin Luther King moment for race relations in Australia. In Talking to my Country, Grant delivers a powerful - and very personal - message on identity, what being Indigenous means in 21st-century Australia and asks the question - how can we all be better?

40,000 entries from 96 countries, the winning entries in Wildlife Photographer of the Year (produced and developed by the Natural History Museum, London) showcase creatures great and small - and just how the snapper got the shot. And this is no mere social-media-esque collection of cute cats and the like; these are images with true pathos and technical savvy demonstrating the power of the art of photography. Canadian Don Gutoski took out the Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his striking shot A Tale of Two Foxes taken in Canada’s Wapusk National Park, but for me, Andrey Gudkov’s brilliant shot of two Komodo dragons grappling à la sumo wrestlers really resonates.

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Welcome to the March issue of PRIMOLife magazine

PEARD REAL ESTATE OFFICE LOCATIONS

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Bateman 65 Broadhurst Crescent roebourne

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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.

WELCOME TO THE March issue of PRIMOLife magazine. There was a lot to be excited about last month as reiwa.com's monthly stats were released. I was so proud to learn that our Group ranked second in the state - with only 11 offices this is quite an achievement. We’d like to think we offer something unique here at Peard Real Estate and, although some of our competitors have four times as many offices, we are managing to sell more properties - which says a lot about the way we operate. The celebrations continued into our Quarterly Awards Night which recognised the outstanding achievement in sales, property management and administration within our Group over the October-December quarter. A huge congratulations to all of the winners on the night, it’s fantastic to see so many of our Peard people doing exceptionally well out there. Our Peard Career Centre wrapped up yet another course as it celebrated its second birthday. We opened the centre in March 2014, after recognising the serious need to offer extensive training to new real estate agents, and have continued to see the benefits. We are confident that the course is setting a new standard of “rookie” real estate agents who are offering premium services, some of whom are topping the ranks in the market. On a final note, I must mention the launch of our newlook Peard Finance website. The site is extremely userfriendly and aims to simplify all things finance - making what can be a difficult topic at times easy to understand. When you have a moment, jump onto peardfinace.com. au and check it out! I hope you enjoy this edition of PRIMOLife.

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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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Property Sales Houses

503

Units Land

123 67

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WHAT ROOKIES?

In a tough real estate market, Peard Real Estate’s so-called rookies are leading the way – and there’s a good reason behind it. By DEA LALOVIC. THIS MONTH, THE Peard Career Centre (PCC) turns two and it has a lot to celebrate.Viewed as a “game changer” for the Peard Group and the industry as a whole, the centre has proudly farewelled seven groups of rookie-turned-ready real estate agents in its short lifetime. Peard Group’s Managing Director, Maree Overton, said the last two years have cemented the company’s belief that intensive training needed to be introduced. “We’re in a difficult market at the moment and the industry is full of quality real estate agents competing for business, so it’s natural to assume that if you are new to the business, you are going to struggle. “Sellers will often look for experience, which can be an issue for the new agents who have virtually no sales record to show. “For many of our PCC graduates however, it’s proving to be quite the opposite

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with several of our so-called rookies outselling their colleagues who have several years of experience on them,” Maree said. Interestingly, one thing these new agents all have in common is a certificate from PCC. Andreas Nikakos completed the course only last year, but with 14 current listings and with an impressive 22 sold properties under his belt, he’s anything but a rookie. He says he owes a lot of his success to Sylvia Stephens, PCC’s Training Manager. “The course has played a huge role in my short career in real estate, giving me the tools needed to be absolutely prepared and fast-tracking my understanding of what is expected of me to be successful,” Andreas said. “Sylvia (pictured above) is an enormous asset to the PCC program, her knowledge of the industry is second to none and even today I can call on her for advice.” The latest recruits to complete the

course say they could never imagine entering the real world without the intensive training – Sue Rowles going as far as likening it to “driving without a licence”. “It would be like passing your written exam to receive your L plates and being expected to drive through a major city without a driving instructor. It would be virtually impossible,” she said. Well, the L plates are certainty off and Sue, along with her graduating colleagues, is about to hit the ground running, hoping to experience the same success as past graduates. Former PCC graduate Juliet Wills has been dominating her area and attributes much of her knowledge and confidence to where it all started, in the PCC training room. “From complex contract issues, to good old-fashioned service and communication – the knowledge I obtained and the ongoing backing out in the field was brilliant. primolife.com.au

“Sylvia offers clear, professional and practical advice – not to mention, a wicked sense of humour.” A WA industry first, the course was designed to offer newcomers intensive industry training in preparation for a successful real estate career. Today, the centre has proudly celebrated seven groups of graduates who have

entered the industry with a wealth of knowledge and are glad they had the opportunity to kickstart their career. “I couldn’t imagine starting in this industry without the backing, knowledge and support I received from the ‘rookie school’. It’s a credit to the company and to Sylvia, who runs it,” says Juliet. PL

WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PEOPLE! Are you considering a career in real estate? Contact Peard Real Estate’s Director of Business Resource, Melissa Farrell, to find out when the next Peard Career Centre course commences. The right candidates will be provided with a position in one of our offices, a proven course module and expert training from company and industry professionals. Call Melissa today on 0404 084 244 and find out why our Sales Associates are enjoying industry success sooner.

As autumn begins, the market proves there are still opportunities for Peard Sales Associates REIWA January 2016 Statistics

TOP 30 ROOKIES — by listings sold

ANDREAS NIKAKOS Peard Real Estate, Rockingham 4 Listings sold

ERIN PHILLIPS Peard Real Estate, Canning Vale 2 Listings sold

THANH NGUYEN Peard Real Estate, Swan Valley 2 Listings sold

TOP 30 SALESPERSONS

— (unassisted) by listings sold

13 14

VIKTOR SUTRISNO Peard Real Estate, Canning Vale 6 Listings sold

GAYLENE BICHENO Peard Real Estate, Hillarys 3 Listings sold

SHANE CAPELLI Peard Real Estate, Hillarys

JARROD O'NEIL Peard Real Estate, Hillarys 3 Listings sold

5 Listings sold

TOP 30 SALESPERSONS

— (unassisted) by value sold

13 30

RICK UREN Peard Real Estate, Mandurah 6 Listings sold SHARON BOTHA Peard Real Estate, Mindarie 6 Listings sold

SHANE CAPELLI Peard Real Estate, Hillarys $3,532,000 NAMITA MEHRA Peard Real Estate, Hillarys $2,992,000

TOP SALESPERSONS

TOP OFFICE — By listings sold

PEARD HILLARYS 43 Listings sold

PEARD JOONDALUP 25 Listings sold

PEARD MINDARIE 17 Listings sold

PEARD CANNING VALE 17 Listings sold

PEARD ROCKINGHAM 16 Listings sold

— (assisted) by listings sold

KAREN RICHES Peard Real Estate, Hillarys 5 Listings sold

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FOR SALE Alkimos 47 Bewdley Way

From $485,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Ascot 11/45 Tidewater Way

Early $900,000's bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Aubin Grove 25 Colorado Parade

Offers Over $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balcatta 6 Leggett Street

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Are you looking for a brand new home to move your family straight into? This is the one for you. A short walk to fantastic parks and the newly built primary school, this home is waiting for you to move on in. Fully carpeted and painted, your finishing touches will truly make it your own. CONTACTS Alison Beuck/Amanda Canny PHONE 0414 244 742/0419 842 060 EMAIL alison.beuck@peard.com.au

Built in 2003, the Orion Apartments are situated in the prestigious and secluded Ascot Waters Estate. This top floor 3 bed 2 bath apartment is situated in a pristine and private location as part of a meticulously maintained complex. CONTACTS Andrew MacDougall/Melanie MacDougall PHONE 0403 065 945/0419 907 368 EMAIL andrew.macdougall@peard.com.au

Alkimos 7 Bryde Mews

From $420,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Ashby 5 Batoni Way

Mid $400,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Set in the family friendly suburb of Aubin Grove, is this beautiful family home in pristine condition, with tasteful neutral decor. Within walking distance you will find; Aubin Grove primary school, shops, a medical centre and a children's grassed playground. Features solar panels: 1.5kw panels expandable to 3.8kw (inverter capacity) and on the 40c feed for another 5 years, CONTACT Graham York for power fed into the grid. PHONE 0467 773 977

Aveley 2 Ellery Gate

This spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is well located close to shops, schools, parks and public transport. In the heart of the home is the deluxe kitchen and with other features including solar panels, third toilet and plenty of extra parking you'll find everything you need is here.

Baldivis 4 Lucan Lane

EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

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

From $579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$385,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This stunning home is set in the new beach side suburb of Alkimos Beach. In a prime position with parks & the Indian Ocean on your doorstep. This cleverly designed home offers maximum functionality & naturally lit living areas. This home features a resort style master suite complete with ensuite to the rear of the home which offers maximum convenience & privacy. CONTACT Paul Turner PHONE 0400 072 005 EMAIL paul.turner@peard.com.au

Beautiful 3x2 family home including enclosed studio zone. This stylish family home has it all! Welcoming entrance hallway, separate formal lounge, spacious open plan family meals (beautiful curved ceiling detail), plus massive studio area! All this & just foot steps to a beautiful parkland location. CONTACT Diane Williamson PHONE 0431 112 750 EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

This magnificent Don Russell four bedroom two bathroom family home is in a class of its own when it comes to quality and is a must see if you are looking for a property in this price range. This is your chance to secure a no expense spared home that has been designed and built for family living and entertaining at a very affordable price. CONTACT Name PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

An opportunity lies here to have everything completed for you in the ideal quiet location overlooking pristine family friendly park supporting native bird life. With a 500m walk to local Primary School, higher education, doctors, shopping centre and restaurants all within 5 minute drive. Only on inspection will you understand the completeness this home offers. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Baldivis 19 Maiden Way

From $399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Baldivis 9 Rimfire Road

From $579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Balga 42a Kilmurray Way

$395,000 - $415,000

This spacious family home is sure to impress! This outstanding residence boasts four great size bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms including double shower in the en-suite, spacious formal lounge room, open plan living/dining/kitchen with stainless steel appliances and 900ml oven, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning system, activity area for the kids, solar panels, security alarm system, low maintenance backyard and much more amazing features. CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

Baldivis 38 Peverett Loop

Stunning Home with Pool & Side Access. Located in the beautiful Tuart Ridge Estate is this absolutely stunning home with a Mediterranean flare. If you are looking for something with wow factor that you can move right in and start entertaining â&#x20AC;&#x201C; this is it. Impressive styling from the moment you arrive, with secure front private court yard. This home offers so much you CONTACT Rob Davis just have to come and look. PHONE 0439 843 776

Balga 25B Mentone Road

This near new, quality built street front 3bedroom, 2bathroom villa boasts no common walls, stunning presentation, close to parks and schools and easy access to transport routes.

Balga 45C Birchley Crescent

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bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Beckenham 30 Chiddington Street

From $399,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

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

This well maintained home offers opportunity and comfort be it first home buyers, downsizers or investors. Entertain family and friends under the gabled pergola. Sunken lounge room, separate family/living room with timber raked ceiling. Furnished open kitchen and dining overlooking the patio, 3 bedrooms all with built in robes, Master bedroom with his/her walk-in robes, fully tiled & renovated ensuite and ducted evaporative air conditioning. CONTACT Christy Sajan PHONE 0400 848 096 EMAIL christy.sajan@peard.com.au

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$579,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $349,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $379,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Beeliar 11B L'Aquila Circle

From $495,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This impeccably presented cared for home will not last! Features include: Large entry, theatre room, extra large kitchen, king size master with large ensuite/separate toilet + walk in robes, large size bedrooms with robes, valet ducted vacuum system, patio UMR, double lock up garage 8 x 6 with integrated attic for storage, side access and ducted air con! CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

Street front villa in a prime location. Neat & tidy villa boats open plan living, 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, courtyards front and back, double garage with storage space. TAKING OFFERS NOW! CONTACT Ray D'Costa PHONE 0403 165 936 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au

A quiet and private villa featuring spacious open plan living and a fully fitted kitchen inc stone bench tops, ample storage, stainless steel rangehood and cooktop. 3 large bedrooms (all queen sized) with quality carpeting throughout. Master bedroom features an ensuite and mirrored robes. Main bathroom features a bathtub and quality tiling. Fully fitted laundry leading to a CONTACT Ray D'Costa PHONE 0403 165 936 drying area and so much more! EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au

Ideal for downsizers or first home buyers. Situated on a really lovely street close to a park and the new shopping centre. Open plan living area, three bedrooms, one with double doors to a small paved courtyard. Lovely alfresco area, house has CCTV included. Double lock up garage, beautiful relaxing front garden with views over Coogee CONTACT Lynette Jarmos PHONE 0424 801 172 EMAIL lynette.jarmos@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Brabham 22 Heisler Boulevard

From $429,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Brookdale 26a Grafham Road

From $299,000

Here Today Gone Tomorrow! Located in Brabham, one of the fastest upcoming suburbs of Perth. This breathtaking 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom PLUS separate media room family home was built by BGC in 2014 and is packed with superb features. CONTACT PK (Pankaj Kapur) PHONE 0424 194 509 EMAIL p.k@peard.com.au

Hurry this 2012 Gemmill built 3X2 home will surely impress and appeal to first home buyers, investors, retirees or any savvy buyer

bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Burns Beach 50 Windmill Circle

From $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Lynette Jarmos PHONE 0424 801 172 EMAIL lynette.jarmos@peard.com.au

Introducing a family home like no other, large and spacious by design and a benchmark of practical efficient living spaces. Light-filled rooms, a sun drenched alfresco area and a generous sized kitchen which is perfect for entertaining. The breezy upper loft area is a great retreat for teenage kids, complete with theatre room, bedroom, study and all with large window views. CONTACT Kim Riley PHONE 0449 781 685 EMAIL kim.riley@peard.com.au

Brabham 245 Park Street

AUCTION 19TH MARCH bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Bullsbrook 382 Shady Hills View

$690,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 4

Burns Beach 7 Lillico Avenue

$999,000 - $1,039,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This perfect traditional 3x2x2 home is situated in a premium Butler surrounded by other quality coastal abodes. 105 Hollington Boulevard location Sandwiched conveniently between rail links and local

Butler 12A Baldwin Link

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $419,000

shopping districts this home offers a great lifestyle choice. A true credit to the current owners, this property is a fabulous home ready for the next lucky family to take full advantage of. CONTACT Paul Turner

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PHONE 0400 072 005 EMAIL paul.turner@peard.com.au

From $369,000

Traditional with modern features lend character and charm to this 3 year old home situated on a 2016m block in the heart of the Swan Valley. No expense has been spared ensuring a distinctive, custom design that stands out from the crowd. Combine this with meticulous attention to detail & a superb functional floor plan. Home office & studio, formal & casual living areas, gorgeous outdoor living, gardens & swimming pool, this magnificent home showcases the delicate art of combining modern family CONTACT Reannon Walker living & entertaining. PHONE 0429 044 637 EMAIL reannon.walker@peard.com.au

This 4 bed, 2 bath home situated in a quiet, scenic location on a 5 acre property with exceptional rolling hill views. This beautifully displayed home built in 2010 consists of good sizes bedrooms, reverse cycle air conditioner, slow combustion fire place, open plan living with country style kitchen with 40mm granite benchtops. Save on power bills with the 4kw solar panels plus a bonus 7kva diesel powered generator perfect during power outages. 154,000L rain water tank, wrap around verandahs, paddocks for CONTACT Samantha Hill livestock & the property is fully PHONE 0407 666 905 fenced with electric EMAIL samantha.hill@peard.com.au front gate.

Commanding corner block location!This stunning spacious, trendy home will not disappoint! A fabulous floor plan enables modern family living to function at its best. Stunning wooden floors throughout majority of living areas, welcoming light bright hallway, stunning raked ceiling, feature fireplace, and garden views. Perfect flexible family living. CONTACT Berny Wales PHONE 0407 994 052 EMAIL berny.wales@peard.com.au

This immaculate Butler property with modern interiors, sizeable proportions and a desirable aspect set on an easy care block combine to create this well-appointed home. This light filled property boasts a superb Location only moments from all the amenities of Butler and local transport. CONTACT Kim Riley PHONE 0449 781 685 EMAIL kim.riley@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Camillo 5 Galahad Place

From $319,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Canning Vale 160 Birnam Road

From $619,000 - $639,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 24 Ambergate Close

From $619,000

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this one and only opportunity to secure this outstanding property is it first home buyers, downsizers or investors. Enjoy relaxing in your spacious backyard perfect for social gathering or enjoy a relaxing drink after work in your very own tropical outdoor bar. This immaculate newly renovated home in every detail which is strategically placed in a whisper quiet cul de sac makes it the perfect home on the market. CONTACT Christy Sajan PHONE 0400 848 096 EMAIL christy.sajan@peard.com.au

Situated in a grand location opposite the very popular Kelly's Cafe (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner!). This property is within walking distance to Campbell primary school and Canning Vale College, close bushlands and parklands. Great size four bedroom two bathroom home. CONTACT Simone Batley PHONE 0419 801 706 EMAIL simone.batley@peard.com.au

This outstanding home features a highly functional floor plan which boasts five great size bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, spacious formal lounge room, open plan living/dining/kitchen, huge backyard and much more!

bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 52 Middle Park Way

From $535,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

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

This fantastic home is easy care both inside and out with three bedrooms two stylish bathrooms plus study, grand gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, range hood, stone bench tops, double sink, overhead cupboards, fridge recess, dishwasher recess and access to laundry with walk in linen. Stylish open plan family and meals area all overlooking outside alfresco.

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CONTACT Simone Batley PHONE 0419 801 706 EMAIL simone.batley@peard.com.au

Canning Vale 10 Rochford Street

From $689,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 17 Cotula Way

From $1,100,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

Canning Vale 40 Ponderosa Loop

From $620,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Cannington 33a Nicholson Road

From $249,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 2

Exclusive can only describe this two storey boutique home built by McGrath homes. Built in 2007, this home is deluxe right from the front kerb!!! With low or no maintenance gardens from front to back, and views as far as the eye can see, Glance at Perth city high rises, plus stunning hill views (home is north east facing). CONTACT Simone Batley PHONE 0419 801 706 EMAIL simone.batley@peard.com.au

This home is amazing! Artique double storey home, 5 big bedrooms, two have balconies that look out towards parkland. Big study, so could be 6th bedroom if needed, double door entry, huge lounge and dining area with feature ceilings and beautiful gas log fire place. Open plan living to kitchen family and meals area, soaring ceilings, solid timber floors, huge big windows looking out onto pool area. CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

Amazing family home opposite canning Vale College. No more driving the kids to school. 4 large bedrooms, open plan living to family kitchen and meals area, separate lounge. Outdoor area is fantastic patio to back and side of house with extensive paving, lots of room for kids and pets to play. Ducted air con CONTACT Karen Willis PHONE 0437 704 427 EMAIL karen.willis@peard.com.au

This outstanding home boasts one great sized bedroom and one bathroom, beautiful garden area with a shed, open space kitchen & dining, separate laundry area, and many more amazing features. This is a great investment whether you are a first home owner, professional couple or savvy investor. With the great price tag and great features this property has, it is guaranteed to impress first home buyers and all investors alike! CONTACT Ricco Agustandra PHONE 0426 895 558 EMAIL ricco.agustandra@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Carine 31 Okely Road

From $649,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Carine 58 Tresise Street

$795,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Carramar 42 Redheart Road

COMING SOON bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Clarkson 1 Sprigg Pass

$499,000-$529,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2 40

A great opportunity awaits for the first home buyer or the savvy investor looking for a solid house on a large 734sqm block, perched on the high side of a cul-de-sac overlooking a tree-lined reserve, where neighbours seem non-existent. Features include a well equipped kitchen, formal lounge room, open plan dining and living, separate games room, tandem carport, security system, Mitsubishi R/C Air Con, Breezeair Ducted Evaporate Air Conditioning and fully reticulated gardens and lawns. CONTACT Karen Riches PHONE 0478 733 200 EMAIL team.riches@peard.com.au

Carine 4 Caldwell Place

The spacious family, meals area and kitchen are situated in the heart of the home with the well positioned kitchen having modern appliances and enjoying a casual dining area ideal for the large family. The relaxing family lounge is close by, with double door access to the comfortable alfresco area overlooking the spacious gardens and water feature. Additional features include ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, reticulated lawns and gardens, large double carport and large 733 sqm block. CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

Carramar 23 Bardeen Pass

OFFERS by 5pm 15th March 2016. The owner reserves the right to accept offers prior to this date without further notice. This luxurious Beaumonde home is sure to surpass every single one of your desires .... HIGH Spec everything- from the solid wood pivot door entrance hall & unique two way stone fire place, to the resort style swim up pool bar & alfresco entertaining CONTACT Diane Williamson zone. PHONE 0431 112 750

City Beach 4/10 Perina Way

If living space is what you need then this is the one for you. This impeccable 5x2 home featuring a large outdoor entertaining area & side access for that Caravan or Boat to be safely stored away. This home also offers lots of potential for any young family to looking to grow their nest.

Clarkson 5 Frawley Ramble

EMAIL diane.williamson@peard.com.au

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CONTACT Tertius Du Toit PHONE 0416 239 306 EMAIL tertius.dutoit@peard.com.au

$1,060,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

From $595,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $899,000 - $929,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $429,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Nestled in the prime location of the cul-de-sac, this unique home allows you to establish yourself for the next few decades! The large, quality appointed kitchen leads onto an open plan meals and family room with reverse cycle air conditioner and flows out onto the covered alfresco and sizeable gardens. Enjoy hours of entertaining in this great space with a well-appointed mains gas BBQ, sink and dining area. Let the kids run around the reticulated garden with enough room to add a pool. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

This Scott Park home offers luxury living, stunning street appeal, 321sqm of floor space, gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, spacious family and informal dining room, large theatre/lounge, separate games room, relaxing alfresco entertaining, air conditioning, secure double car garaging with store, and low maintenance lawns & borders on a 610sqm block in a quiet pocket of the sought after Carramar suburb. CONTACT Carl Freeman PHONE 0408 793 037 EMAIL carl.freeman@peard.com.au

Walk to the beach and the shops from this upmarket, 3x2 home located in ‘Sandpiper Mews’ – an attractive, boutique complex that boasts a fabulous, resort-style swimming pool.

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

Set on 774m2 this roomy corner block can cater for boats, caravans or extra cars with front and side gate access to the back of the property. Its a pleasure to present this well cared for four bedroom plus study, two bathroom home complete with fresh paint and carpets. Be quick and call me today to view. CONTACT Tammy Peard PHONE 0448 803 741 EMAIL tammy.peard@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Connolly 19 Pine Valley Pass

From $1,299,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Darch 15 MacDermott Parade

From $635,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Dianella 38 Cygnet Street

From $949,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Surrounded by executive mansions in an exclusive street backing on to the lush green manicured fairways of the award winning Joondalup Resort Golf Course, sits this elegant piece of real estate that represents space, style & comfort, located in arguably one of the Norths most prestigious addresses, sitting on a massive 707sqm block. CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

bed 5 bath 3 car 1

$699,000 - $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This is the family home you have been waiting to come on the market! The perfect individually designed family home in the perfect location on 648sqm block is now yours for the taking. Stunning raised ceilings through out, double entry with coffered ceilings, large master suite with walk in robe & ensuite, classic home theatre with double door entry, stunning galley style kitchen, lovely social & interactive open plan living, large games room complete with bar overlooking alfresco & living area. CONTACT Rod McDougall PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Darlington 7 Waylen Road

This is your opportunity to enjoy a large family home, filled with character and modern touches. If this is what you have been looking for then search no further. This elegant modern and functional home features a stunning spacious entrance hall, separate lounge/ theatre room, enormous family living and dining areas, plus a gorgeous granite kitchen and covered alfresco complete with a pizza oven.

Doubleview 122B Huntriss Road

CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

On Offer by Public Auction, on behalf of the State of WA, a Doubleview opportunity to acquire a functional 5 bed 3 bath home 234 Scarborough Beach Road superb on a prime parcel of Doubleview land, corner location with

AUCTION

A great family home in a perfect location, within walking Connolly to good local schools, shops, transport & beach. 6 Bay Meadow Heights distance On a large 789 sqm block, this home offers generous living

the convenience of dual access by way of Wilding Street and Moonstone Lane.

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

$549,000 - $569,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

From $529,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Doubleview 33 Alver Road

POA

areas with a fabulous outdoor pitched roof alfresco area, overlooking the sparkling below ground pool. Perfect for entertaining. Don't Miss Out ! Call Brigitte for a viewing ! CONTACT Brigitte Grigsby PHONE 0405 113 781 EMAIL brigitte.grigsby@peard.com.au

Are you looking for a fully renovated, light filled home on a large block close to Midland? Look no further than this immaculately presented home with a fabulous decked entertaining area, loads of off road parking & easy access to Great Eastern Hwy. With a stunning bathroom complete with spa bath & a modern contemporary kitchen, there is nothing left to be done! Whether you are down sizing or just starting out, this home is sure to impress! Block size approx 1213 Sqm CONTACTS Tiffany Bray/Rod McDougall PHONE 0412 930 820/0418 909 954 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

Immaculate Villa! Superb modern quality â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Vogueâ&#x20AC;? built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa sits in a small group of 3 only. Open plan living with tiled flooring and a/c, great kitchen and incl. s/s cooking appliances, gas cook top and quality double draw dishwasher + double garage. CONTACT Sacha Daniel PHONE 0414 501 109 EMAIL sacha.daniel@peard.com.au

Nows your chance to secure a prime block of land in the highly sought after South Doubleview location. Set in a commanding elevated position on the hill, and surrounded by the very best upmarket homes the suburb has on offer . Generous size 450m2 Street front block, you'll have an abundance of possibility to design & build your dream home and capture the outstanding city views that are enjoyed by the neighbouring homes. CONTACT Sam Mannino PHONE 0402 822 457 EMAIL sam.mannino@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Duncraig 12 Barker Drive

From $639,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Duncraig 2 Lockyer Court

$769,000 - 809,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Duncraig 29 Halgania Way

From $949,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Duncraig 37 Methuen Way

From $890,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 42

This treasured family home on 837sqm enjoys a north facing position high upon Barker Drive. Offering a central functional kitchen, 2 living areas on 2 split levels, high ceilings throughout, log fire & lovely views, there is so much charm & character with potential here to get creative & make this special property your own. Once you inspect this little gem, you will appreciate the charm, character & exceptional potential this home has to offer, suitable for first home buyers and investors alike. CONTACT Frances Goncalves PHONE 0414 136 151 EMAIL frances.goncalves@peard.com.au

Duncraig 17 Buckthorn Way

This stunningly renovated home promises a special treat for everyone in the family! A beautiful chef’s kitchen for the fussiest cook, a fabulous outdoor entertaining area, a massive backyard for kids & pets to run amuck in, with plenty of room for a pool should you need one, 2 stylish bathrooms, bamboo floors, a huge drive-thru shed/garage for a workshop/extra parking or as a perfect “man cave” and a great location.

Duncraig 274 Warwick Road

This family resort accommodates all that is necessary for modern living mixed with a relaxed Mediterranean mood. Features a central kitchen, outdoor entertaining space overlooking the pool which is well-equipped with heater, built-in pizza oven, BBQ, sink, external dishwasher, cupboards and cafe blinds. There's also excellent light and enough room to lounge or sit up at the table. The fourth bedroom is downstairs in a separate cluster with an adjoining living room, kitchenette, bathroom, separate entry CONTACT Ben Keevers and A/C system. PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Duncraig 3 Karo Place

Positioned 350 metres from the train station, this quaint 4 bedroom property is an ideal home until you develop, or potential investment with the owners willing to rent back, whilst your architect draws up plans for your project. Potentially under the Joondalup Draft Planning Scheme 2011, this could allow this 735sqm block to be rezoned to R60 creating the opportunity for a 7 multiple dwelling site, allowing for a variety of designs.

Eden Hill 284B Morley Drive East

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

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

$789,000 - $839,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$689,000 - $749,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

$839,000 - $889,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $399,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Finally a home that offers big bedrooms! 4 double bedrooms plus study (that could be used as a 5th bedroom if needed), spacious open plan kitchen meals & family area with views and access to the backyard, 3 living areas including a games room with a kitchenette that could double up as a studio, guest bedroom, a home office, beauty salon….with its own entry! Or combine it with the adjoining bedroom and you have a completely independent granny flat! CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Step inside and be surprised by the size! Large living areas, 5 bedrooms, 3 renovated bathrooms, generous stunning kitchen, sweeping elevated tree-top views, pool and deck for summer fun & entertaining, ducted reverse cycle air conditioning, granny flat with its own independent access, big covered verandah, generous formal lounge and massive open plan games room. CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Enviously located almost diagonally across from a local park with kids play equipment, this home boasts not just a special location but beautiful living spaces both inside and out! Extensively renovated over the years this home is a labour of love and quality upgrades. Beautiful marri floors, modern kitchen, renovated bathrooms, massive lounge to the rear, separate fitted study area, and alfresco overlooking the pool…the list goes on! A blend of space, quality renovations and great location make this home quite special! CONTACT Namita Mehra PHONE 0409 920 737 EMAIL namita.mehra@peard.com.au

Set within a small complex, this unit offers an excellent opportunity for those wanting to downsize, take a first step into home ownership or as an investment opportunity. Conveniently located close to Bassendean train station, two shopping villages & local schools this property is now ready to live in or lease out. Interiors are light & airy & feature a large open plan. The stylishly appointed kitchen flows out to a generous courtyard perfect for entertaining. The unit also has a smaller second courtyard & CONTACT Natasha Cheung security system. PHONE 0433 288 953 EMAIL natasha.cheung@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Ellenbrook 16 Gladman Pass

$429,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Ellenbrook 20 Maffina Parade

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Ellenbrook 45 Hawthornden Avenue

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

Ellenbrook 6 Feredy Lane

$299,000 - $319,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

You will feel the love & warmth radiate through this beautifully presented home from the minute you step foot inside. Completely finished and ready for you with all the comforts you would expect. 2 separate living areas, ducted air conditioning as well as 2 separate split systems for your comfort. Quality curtains, carpets , tiles & double blinds, both sheer & sunblock on every window. Crimsafe security on all doors & windows for your families safety & peace of mind. Outside you have a lovely little courtyard with CONTACT Angie Pearce a spa which is optional. PHONE 0499 775 046 EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au

Ellenbrook 18 Derricap Avenue

This beautifully presented home is situated directly opposite a big open park, with the new sporting club & lawn bowls at the end of the street, you can go for a long walk or just sit on your front porch, relax & enjoy the view. With 2 separate living areas & an open plan kitchen/ family/ meals, with reverse cycle split system air conditioning, this home is a delight to present. If you prefer the privacy of your back yard, there is an alfresco under the main roof plus a step up decking CONTACT Angie Pearce area for entertaining. PHONE 0499 775 046

Ellenbrook 3 Brixton Crescent

If you are looking for a large family home with a sensible floor plan, side access & a big backyard. this is it! Featuring extra large bedrooms, multiple living areas & plenty of room for a pool it is an ideal family home. Located in the catchment area for the brand new Anne Hamersley Primary School, a short stroll to a the playground & opposite a nature reserve, it is nice & private. Block approx 682 sqm, Living area 197 sqm.

Ellenbrook 59 Forestview Boulevard

Be the first to view this immaculately presented and stylishly decorated home in the new Annies Landing area of Ellenbrook. As new and with quality finishes throughout like stone benches to the kitchen, reverse cycle ducted air-conditioning and skirting boards, there is nothing for you to do apart from move in! Close to public transport, parkland and minutes away from the Ellenbrook town centre, this is an ideal first home, investment or down sizer!

Ellenbrook 66 Star Bush Crescent

EMAIL angie.pearce@peard.com.au

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

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

$449,000 - $469,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

From $515,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$425,000 - $445,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

$379,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Charlottes Vineyard has always been one of the most sought after locationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for property in Ellenbrook & this fantastic family home will be no exception. This character home is within walking distance to both private & public schools and within only minutes of the Ellenbrook Town Centre. If you are looking for a quality home in this outstanding location & this home is in your budget then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to book your essential viewing today. CONTACTS Rod McDougall/Tiffany Bray PHONE 0418 909 954/0412 930 820 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Great home waiting for you to call it home! Impressive 4x2 plus theatre room on a very large 709m2 block of land comfortably situated in the suburb of Ellenbrook within close proximity to schools, shops, public transport and beautiful parks. Land size 708m2, large theatre room, large living, kitchen & dining area, modern stainless steel kitchen with double sized oven, large backyard area perfect for the kids to have fun & for the pets to run around, large patio area with built in wood-fire oven & BBQ, great for entertaining. CONTACT Thanh Nguyen PHONE 0414 288 165 EMAIL thanh.nguyen@peard.com.au

The moment you enter through the stained glass door, you will be charmed by the character & warmth of this immaculately presented family home. Located opposite a park & with quality finishes such as solid timber floors, a newly renovated kitchen & a large gabled patio entertaining area it is sure to impress! The sensible floor plan allows for two separate living areas, generously proportioned bedrooms as well as a private home office. Block size approx. 465 sqm, Approx. 178 sqm living. CONTACT Tiffany Bray PHONE 0412 930 820 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

Are you looking for a first home or down sizer in the heart of Ellenbrook? Look no further than this three bedroom home, with two living areas, a massive gabled patio complete with decking and enough yard left over for a large pool. Located in Woodlake Village between the Woodlake Shopping Centre and the main Ellenbrook Town Centre, there are both private and public schools near by as well as a medical centre and public transport. CONTACT Tiffany Bray PHONE 0412 930 820 EMAIL tiffany.bray@peard.com.au

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FOR SALE Ellenbrook 330 Banrock Drive

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Gosnells 11 Harold Street

Offers Invited

This like new affordable stunner is set apart from the rest. High ceilings kitchen living & master, stone bench tops 900mm appliances inclusive of dishwasher, reverse cycle ducted air conditioning, downlights throughout with dimmer set in living & master bedroom. Fully established & reticulated, landscaped easy care lawns & gardens. Opposite parkland walking distance to schools public transport & adventure playground, proposed shops will be a 5 minute leisurely walk. CONTACT Jenny Treloar PHONE 0427 012 729 EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au

Gnangara 11 Lakelands Drive

The home itself boasts six good size bedrooms, three well-appointed bathrooms, spacious formal lounge room, and great size kitchen with an island bench, formal dining area, spacious backyard, massive shed and much more amazing features. This outstanding residence is highly suitable for all large families or a two-in-one family.

Gwelup 23 Abdale Street

bed 6 bath 3 car 2

Harrisdale 198 Wright Road

From $898,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Hillarys 12 Centennial Gardens

From $1,175,000 bed 4 bath 4 car 2 44

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

From $999,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Offers above $700,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

This beautiful two story home is situated in the sort after Vertu Estate Harrisdale, this designer Atrium built home makes you feel welcome and relaxed as soon as you walk through the front doors. This home is for all seasons and provides a choice of areas for all family members.This magnificent property set on a large 714sqm block includes 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 x bathrooms plus beautiful powder room, and separate study / office and 2 x garage. CONTACT Guy Scott PHONE 0407 004 493 EMAIL guy.scott@peard.com.au

Henley Brook 98 Sandown Circle

This charismatic home creates a backdrop for unique memories. Features a contemporary fit out, light and bright spaces with high ceilings, Marri floorboards, formal lounge/parent retreat and dining with a well-appointed office opposite, stunning open plan kitchen, dining and family room flowing out onto the alfresco, inviting pool with stone waterfall, wrap around frangipani trees and entertaining gazebo, alarm system & double remote garage, reverse cycle ducted A/C and small separate A/C units CONTACT Ben Keevers throughout. PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Hillarys 7/85 Cook Avenue

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$575,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$575,000 - $595,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Fenced and bordered by lush bush this property is well equipped to offer the seclusion provided by a rural area but with the convenience of being 15-20 minutes away from the ocean or just over 30 minutes from the CBD via freeway. Features include a large kitchen, open plan living, good-sized bedrooms, air-conditioning, remote controlled gated driveway, large outdoor entertainment area and huge farm shed/workshop. CONTACT Ben Pattison PHONE 0421 186 729 EMAIL ben.pattison@peard.com.au

Family Home – Paint & Prosper Spacious 5 x 3 home in sensational location in “Old Gwelup” only 350m to Lake Gwelup Reserve The home needs updating/renovation, though has a functional floorplan and big 718sqm block. The suburb is perfectly located to the City and the sea, offering a relaxed leafy feel. CONTACT Marcus Lord PHONE 0417 911 107 EMAIL marcus.lord@peard.com.au

Swan Valley Living overlooking the lake! It doesn’t get much better than that! This quality family home on 704sqm block in undoubtedly one of the best locations in Henley Brook is a lifestyle decision that you & your family will never regret. With the Swan Valley & all its glory at your doorstep & the convenience of major shopping, schools, medical facilities, sporting & recreational facilities, golf resort within minutes this outstanding home has something CONTACT Rod McDougall for every member of the family to enjoy. PHONE 0418 909 954 EMAIL rod.mcdougall@peard.com.au

Free standing and ultra spacious, unit 7 is ideally located in the quiet heart of the complex. Features neutral decor, spacious living areas, high ceilings, three extra large bedrooms, two ensuite bathrooms, modern kitchen, private courtyard with side gate access, large double garage with shoppers entrance, storage area, air conditioning and a maintenance free pool for the residents enjoyment. With the beach and parks just around the corner this perfect lock-up and leave home is one property not CONTACT Kathy Clement to miss. PHONE 0403 539 820 EMAIL kathy.clement@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Hillarys 16A Maquire Road

From $519,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Iluka 39 Romano Crescent

From $1,345,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Jindalee 12 Forecastle Avenue

From $769,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

This is your opportunity to enter the fantastic suburb of Hillarys. Very well built in 1973 and solidly constructed, double brick and tile. Located in a quiet elevated position opposite parkland. Recently renovated throughout, open plan lounge dining split reverse cycle air conditioning. Good sized back yard with patio area, large front yard has extra car parking. Close access to schools, public transport with Hillarys Boat Harbour and beautiful beaches close by. CONTACT Jeff Coghill PHONE 0412 928 643 EMAIL jeff.coghill@peard.com.au

Iluka 3 Whitecliffe Square

Commanding an envious location in Iluka's Golden Circle. This upmarket home oozes tasteful elegance, timeless sophistication, and superior attention to detail throughout. This triple garage beauty boasts upstairs ocean views, provides generous family living across both floors, and quality flooring, lighting, and window treatments throughout.

Innaloo 12 Minilya Street

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

Spectacular ocean & parkland views sitting on an impressive 630sqm block only about 500 metres from the oceans edge, this will be a wonderful place to call home. Entertain family & friends in the alfresco with extensive paving, manicured gardens, a huge grassed backyard for the kids to run & play or room for a massive swimming pool. CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

From $829,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $449,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 1

Situated in one of Ilukaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most desirable locations, this sprawling and renovated residence will appeal to families of all ages. With high ceilings to the open plan family room, a large separate games room and a sparking pool, this home offers the complete package. Owner committed elsewhere and wants this sold!! CONTACT Todd & Danielle Utley PHONE 0417 910 967 EMAIL todd.utley@peard.com.au

BRAND NEW APARTMENTS Sensational 2 bed 2 bath Brand New units, in prime Innaloo location. High quality finishes, a choice of functional floorplans, plus perfect position close to Stirling Station and Westfield Innaloo. Invest or nest! CONTACT Marcus Lord PHONE 0417 911 107 EMAIL marcus.lord@peard.com.au

Streamlined luxury and contemporary class radiates Jindalee this wonderful 4 bed, 2 bathroom + study 234 Santa Barbara Parade throughout National Home, set in highly sought after Jindalee Beachside

From $679,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Estate, offering a generous and well thought out floor plan accommodating absolutely everyone! CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Roisin Feist PHONE 0421 277 366/0403 983 515 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

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Joondalup 19 Tern Ridge

From $799,000 bed 3 bath 3 car 2

This unique property offers a separate granny flat/studio which can be utilised according to your needs. With tasteful decor and quality finishes, the main residence is situated on the second level to take full advantage of the magnificent bush land and lake glimpses. Features include reverse cycle air conditioning, open plan living to lounge, dining and kitchen, and separate studio or man cave downstairs. Block size 630 sqm (approx). CONTACT Leigh Wilson PHONE 0410 056 092 EMAIL leigh.wilson@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Joondanna 15/42 Kinsella Street

$335,000 - $355,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 1

Karrinyup 11A Glory Court

Mid - High $400,000's

Superbly located in the popular and central Joondanna community, in a resort style apartment complex that offers a supreme mix of lifestyle and convenience. Offers secure and completely self-contained living, a gorgeous shared pool and entertaining area, spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living area with air conditioning, designated car bay in sheltered car park inside the security gate and a private under stair storeroom located near front door. CONTACT David Mead PHONE 0428 814 407 EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au

Karnup 94 Grasshill Road

Building Dreams Fed up of looking at homes that don't measure up to what you want, why not get exactly what you want and build your dream home in fantastic Karrinyup. Survey-strata rear lot on building parcel of 422sqm go on start building.

Relaxed Luxury at its Best Karrinyup impressive, architecturally designed 4x3 home caters for 140A Newborough Street This the ultimate executive lifestyle, while retaining a relaxed feel.

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

Langford 12/11 Choseley Place

From $369,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Langford 36 Norbury Way

From $395,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2 46

Did you say a two storey 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms townhouse? Yes I did! This modern townhouse is located in the sought after suburb of Langford locale. With everyday amenities at your fingertips such as shops, schools, public transport and park, this property will surely be the one not to be missed! Start your new year with a perfect purchase for your family or your investment portfolio. CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

This beautiful and well maintained property is one that you can't miss! Consisting of three bedrooms and one bathroom, with wooden floorings throughout the property, separate living area, a combined dining and kitchen area and laundry area. Outdoor area that will surely impress you, with granny flat that can be utilised as a separate room or entertainment area, and powered workshop to finish it off. This property will not last long. CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

PRIMOLIFE | march 2016

$1,250,000 bed 6 bath 4 car 4

From $1,225,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2

Langford 24 Ruby Avenue

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Leeming 29 Collinson Way

From $719,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

2 HOUSES ON 1 TITLE! What A Cracker ... Would you like a secondary income or are you just looking to keep the kids or grandparents close by? This sensational lifestyle, solar powered (5kw) property located on five acres in a peaceful tranquil setting will appeal to all families young or older. This real estate boasts superb detached 2x2 accommodation for the Grandparents or older CONTACT Julie Pym children. PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

Built in 2013, its many features include smart wiring and a wifi-controlled swim/spa CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

This beautiful property will impress all families and investors alike! Consisting of 4 well-appointed bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms (one being an en suite), built in robe in 2 bedrooms and a walk in wardrobe in the master bedroom, some more attributes to the property are, double lock up garage, elevated drive way, formal lounge area, open plan dining, kitchen and family area, sitting on 559sqm of land. CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

Potential to Subdivide and Exceptional PRICE!!!Once in a life time opportunity to grab this Potential to Subdivide family home going for Land Price with Free Fully Renovated 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, PLUS STUDY Family Home situated on a large 729sqm corner block. CONTACT PK (Pankaj Kapur) PHONE 0424 194 509 EMAIL p.k@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Maddington 7/10 Dockerty Mews

$390,000

The property itself is within a complex of 8 other units which offers fantastic security and privacy. It features a double garage with shopperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entrance into the home, a bright and modern kitchen, living area, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 11/20 Apollo Place

From $390,000 bed 2 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 14 Koolyanga Place

From $359,000 bed 3 bath 3 car 2

Mandurah 18 Dias Pass

From $499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

CONTACT Erin Phillips PHONE 0448 858 101 EMAIL erin.phillips@peard.com.au

HALLS HEAD Jump at the chance to own an exciting hassle free holiday home or a superb investment property with the bustling Mandurah Foreshore right at your fingertips. This immaculate 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit presents like a display home and comes fully furnished with an upmarket flare. Private jetty to moor your boat. CONTACT Suzie Perrin PHONE 0437 516 964 EMAIL suzie.perrin@peard.com.au

GREENFIELDS This very appealing home has a delightful granny flat at the back. Gorgeous open living with leafy tranquil views of the park. Ideal for future development : 1024m2 land, 54.46m frontage. Plenty of parking, retic from the bore, room for a shed. Beautiful river walks and 300m to boat ramp and all your crabbing and fishing. CONTACT Maureen Parsons PHONE 0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

LAKELANDS Stylish and modern family home set on a spacious 606 sqm block with sought after side access. Superior kitchen includes stone bench tops, glass splash back, 2 upmarket Bosch ovens. Spa bath and double vanities. Feature fireplace recess to front lounge. 8 solar panels. Upstairs loft ideal study 5th bedroom.

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CONTACT Suzie Perrin PHONE 0437 516 964 EMAIL suzie.perrin@peard.com.au

Mandurah 11 Fortescue Court

AUCTION bed 3 bath 2 car 2

DUDLEY PARK To be auctioned on site Sunday 20th March at 11:00 am. A splash of elegance on the Dudley Park canals describes this classic nautical themed, Dolphin Design home. Amazing canal views from front & rear of this prestige waterfront home you will have the feeling of being on vacation all year round. Private jetty, boat ramp. CONTACT Simon Goodwin PHONE 0432 039 627 EMAIL simon.goodwin@peard.com.au

ERSKINE Modern, quality built Don Russell home located Mandurah park reserve. Relaxed open plan living, dining and 14 Bridgewater Boulevard opposite family areas. Fantastic kitchen fitted with sparkling granite

From $575,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 18 Cohen Vista

$539,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 3

Mandurah 4 Woodstock Turn

From 399,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bench top. Luxurious master bedroom built with custom designed windows. Extra wide alfresco for entertaining, outdoor bbq area. Side access to park your boat or van. CONTACT Rick Uren PHONE 0414 779 834 EMAIL rick.uren@peard.com.au

LAKELANDS Stylish ex display home with stunning lighting throughout. Kitchen with an abundance of bench space, quality s/steel appliances. Evaporative and split system air conditioning. Solar hws with gas booster, porcelain tiling. 1.5kw Invertor solar panels. Huge triple garage. Tranquil entertaining area and low maintenance yard. CONTACT Suzie Perrin PHONE 0437 516 964 EMAIL suzie.perrin@peard.com.au

RAVENSWOOD This home is a must see with a beautiful character and presentation throughout. From the moment you drive down the street in Woodstock Turn you a greeted to a full street of modern beautiful houses all well-kept and looked after. Pulling up to number 4 is no different with a garden that has been made to impress, and it will! CONTACT Daniel Florance PHONE 0488 307 732 EMAIL daniel.florance@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Mandurah 26 St Annes Terrace

From $350,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mandurah 74 Banksia Terrace

$849,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

MEADOW SPRINGS Beautifully presented home located in a quiet street within walking distance to the Frederick Irwin and Assumption schools. Central kitchen overlooks the family, dining, games area. New carpets and freshly painted through. Ducted gas heating plus wood fireplace. Large outdoor patio area - perfect for entertaining friends. CONTACT Rick Uren PHONE 0414 779 834 EMAIL rick.uren@peard.com.au

SOUTH YUNDERUP Ross North is well known in WA to be one of the best builders of quality homes and this stunningly built and located canal home is no exception. Nestled and securely located on an 800sqm block behind street front homes with amazing views of 5 canals merging into one. This large open plan family home is sure to impress. CONTACT Simon Goodwin PHONE 0432 039 627 EMAIL simon.goodwin@peard.com.au

Mandurah 64/20 Apollo Place

From $399,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Merriwa 107 Seagrove Blvd

From $399,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

HALLS HEAD Are you boxed in, bored and have no lifestyle? Put the zing back into your life and enjoy this absolutely delightful apartment on the Mandurah Canals. Come down and have a look, you will not be disappointed, I guarantee. Ideal home or holiday escape for couples, FIFO or families to enjoy all day, every day! CONTACT Maureen Parsons PHONE 0413 033 144 EMAIL maureen.parsons@peard.com.au

Life is for living and the living starts here in your gorgeous piece of paradise, quality rarely seen at this price level. Open plan living off kitchen expands out on to the most amazing outdoor setting. Presentation is faultless . Strong interest is expected on this property so you had better be quick. CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

THINKING OF SELLING? Merriwa 179 Baltimore Parade

$379,000 - $399,000

This immaculate single level 4 bedroom 2 Bathroom 2 car property presents an ideal opportunity for investment or a first home, offering fresh neutral interiors and positioned within close proximity to shops, transport, parks & schools.

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Mindarie 7 Penzance Terrace

From $1,099,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 2 48

CONTACT Tertius Du Toit PHONE 0416 239 306 EMAIL tertius.dutoit@peard.com.au

Situated in the heart of Mindarie with ocean & marina views stands this very impressive tri level home with 4 bedrooms, 3 beautiful bathrooms & a list of outstanding features throughout, this home must be viewed to appreciate the quality & carefree lifestyle that is on offer. All this could be yours!

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CONTACT John Cowup PHONE 0411 37 36 35 EMAIL john.cowup@peard.com.au

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Mount Hawthorn 20 Killarney Street

Mid $900,000's bed 3 bath 1 car 2

This lovely Circa early 1900's home will steal your heart. Full of character features and charm, one of the earliest homes built in Mt Hawthorn. The home offers 3 good size bedrooms, a formal entrance with a central passage, traditional lounge with fireplace, dining room, galley kitchen and a beautiful contemporary NEW bathroom & laundry. Nestled in spacious romantic gardens, with gorgeous character street appeal and designer presentation. CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Mount Hawthorn 56 Dunedin Street

Offers Over $865,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Mount Lawley 2 Alma Road

From $749,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Mullaloo Lot 889 Pearsall Gardens

$495,000

North Beach 44 Lawley Street

$849,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This lovely Circa 1935 home offers a perfect balance of traditional character and open plan living. The home offers a formal entrance, central passage, elegant lounge, three bedrooms, two renovated bathrooms, functional kitchen, open plan dining and living area, alfresco patio area, neat laundry, ducted air conditioning, alarm system and low maintenance gardens. Located in a great street, this is the perfect home to start living in this vibrant desired suburb. CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

Mount Hawthorn 81 East Street

This beautifully finished double-storey 3x2 townhouse in the heart of Mt Lawley offers the seclusion of a quiet street with the convenience of an Approx 200 metre walk to the Beaufort Street cafe strip. Perfect for investment or indeed City professionals this residence is one of a kind and immaculately presented. Call me today for a private viewing.

Muchea 72 Archibald Street

CONTACT Ben Pattison PHONE 0421 186 729 EMAIL ben.pattison@peard.com.au

From $799,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 2

$625,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Overlooking Menzies Park is the perfect location to call home. This delightful home has been tastefully renovated to include 2 x bedrooms plus a separate dining room. This character home also offers a separate lounge room and updated kitchen and bathroom, relaxed lifestyle with a private shady rear garden and entertaining area. This beautiful home is the ideal starter home and can be extended in the future. The superb location makes this home a winner. CONTACT Phyllis Gemelli PHONE 0407 386 501 EMAIL phyllis.gemelli@peard.com.au

2 acres of levelled & pastured land zoned R2.5. Nestled amongst lush fully established reticulated lawns and gardens is this family home full of character inclusive of wrap around verandahs and open plan living. Energy efficient 3x2 plus study air conditioned family home consisting of 3kw solar array system with 47 cents r.e.b.s in place. Edwards solar hws. CONTACT Jenny Treloar PHONE 0427 012 729 EMAIL jenny.treloar@peard.com.au

Located in a whisper quiet cul de sac, this freshly subdivided block of green title land is set to go and will easily accommodate a large family home. Already connected to mains, simply bring your plans and start building straight away. Features include land area 430sqm with 11.82 metre street frontage, close to schools, public transport, local shops & cafes, restaurants, and the hugely popular Mullaloo beach, surf life saving club and hotel. CONTACT David Mead PHONE 0428 814 407 EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au

Two Ocean View Motel Units North Beach 1 bedroom 1 bathroom 10 & 11/10 Lawley Street Both (To be sold as one)

This warm and charming home certainly has a classic cottage feel about it, yet still offers all the modern conveniences to provide comfortable living. Boasting 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a massive main living area, all on a manageable subdivided 463sqm block (approx) with a low maintenance backyard, timber decking for entertaining, plus room for pets or even an outdoor spa, this home is well suited to a variety of buyers. CONTACT David Mead PHONE 0428 814 407 EMAIL david.mead@peard.com.au

North Coogee 52/59 Breaksea Drive

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$350,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 0

From $420,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

CONTACTS Les Lindsay/Chas Paridis PHONE 0407 420 384/0418 911 289 EMAIL les.lindsay@peard.com.au

Location, Location, this apartment is in the South Beach Estate and is in walking distance to South Beach! It has 2 bedrooms, both with birs, modern bathroom, and fabulous modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There is a large private balcony for entertaining, intercom entrance, air conditioning and laundry with dryer. Also provided is a secure parking area with dedicated bay and a lock up store room. CONTACT Lynette Jarmos PHONE 0424 801 172 EMAIL lynette.jarmos@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Build your dream home on this rare, flat & level block - with Ocean Reef 19 metre frontage and 21 metres in depth, there Lot 2, 2 Stephens Street approximately is plenty of space for a substantial single or two storey home.

From $349,000

Great location – a short stroll to Mullaloo Beach, Prendiville, St Simon Peter & Ocean Reef primary & high schools, local shops & the proposed Ocean Reef Marina. CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

Ocean Reef 5 Puritan Close

From $949,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Padbury 22 Pathfinder Road

From $799,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Padbury 60 Gregory Avenue

From $679,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3 50

Ocean Reef 43 Mainsail Drive

From $880,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Designed to take advantage of the stunning ocean views with 3 living areas separate study plus solid timber floors & porcelain tiles – all on a massive block. Enjoy the 1019sqm block now or subdivide for profit. Fantastic outdoors – cool off by the pool with stunning ocean views, relax in the courtyard or watch sunsets from the balcony - there is plenty of space for the kids & pets to play.

Osborne Park 1/39 Cape Street

Designed with a focus on easy contemporary living and relaxed indoor/outdoor entertaining. This 7 year old (approx) family home presents a remarkable opportunity as a backdrop for family fun and the best of living.Features include formal living or theatre room, impressive kitchen, open dining and living, reticulated, easy care garden filled with natives, herbs, roses and citrus trees, ducted air conditioning, salt water pool, and streamline alfresco flow between the in and outdoors. CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

Padbury 31 Gregory Avenue

This outstanding family home offers the most discerning buyers a lifestyle you cannot compete with and is packed full of all the features needed in today’s lifestyle. Offering 2 separate living areas and a secure front and rear yard, this home is perfect for the growing family. Additional features include new chefs kitchen, awesome ‘all seasons’ outdoor entertaining area, study nook, air conditioning, gorgeous below ground pool and large grassed areas for the kids and pets. CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

Padbury 8 McRae Court

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

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From $499,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

From $649,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3

From $739,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 2

Beautiful gardens, stunning views, multiple light-filled living areas, simple elegance, fabulous layout, great location - this really is coastal living at its very best! Features include original kitchen opening onto the casual meals area and sunken lounge room with garden outlook, split system air-conditioning, plenty of storage, reticulated landscaped gardens with ponds, balcony with stunning ocean views, private bore and security alarm. Built in 1992, 832sqm block. CONTACT Juliet Wills PHONE 0411 782 808 EMAIL juliet.wills@peard.com.au

With renovated kitchen & bathrooms, 2 spacious living areas and new carpets throughout, this gorgeous townhouse, in a small complex of 8, won’t last long. Great outdoor entertaining under the huge patio, extensive paving, water feature & easy care garden. Also features reverse cycle air conditioning, garage with rear access to a paved second courtyard area, lockable brick storage shed, alarm system, security screens and security doors. Block size 245 sqm – 120L. Built 1995. CONTACT Shane Capelli PHONE 0410 339 499 EMAIL shane.capelli@peard.com.au

This immaculately renovated property has a flowing floorplan, spacious living and is situated on a large 684sqm flat block in a great location. Additional features include 2 brand new bathrooms, 2 separate living areas, spacious kitchen, new flooring throughout, modern lighting, reverse cycle air conditioning, solar hot water system, solar panels, large outdoor entertaining area, grassed area for the kids and pets, and lock up parking for 3 cars (back to back). CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au

Set on a 728sqm (TRIPLEX POTENTIAL) block in one of Padbury’s most desirable locations, this immaculately presented double storey family home will capture your heart from the moment you step inside. Ideally suited to family living, this impressive residence offers multiple living areas, a functional floor plan, sparkling below ground pool, reverse cycle air conditioning, lock up powered workshop and loads of space making it perfect for every aspect of family life. CONTACT Jarrod O'Neil PHONE 0411 103 617 EMAIL jarrod.oneil@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Parkwood 1/74 Ravenslea Drive

From $449,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 3

Pinjarra 9 McLarty Street

EOI bed 5 bath 3 car 4

Queens Park 55a Donaldson Street

$270,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 15 Quintal Court

From $429,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Strategically situated within close proximity to Riverton Forum shopping centre, Whaleback Golf Course, public transport, schools and beautiful parks, this location cannot be more ideal! This outstanding home boasts three great size bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, spacious formal lounge room, good size kitchen, low maintenance backyard and much more amazing features. CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

Large and luxurious Edward Brewer Built home. Utilising the finest materials, this 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 level property oozes opulence. A separate theatre, office, Master Chefs kitchen, main bedroom with resort style ensuite, 他 wrap around verandah, gated property, and surround sound throughout are just some of the many features. CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

Prime survey strata land in the ever growing suburb of Queens Park. Sitting on a enticing 450sqm (including driveway) this battle-axe block of land is surely one not to be missed. Build your castle on this prime land! Minutes away from Carousel, train station, schools and other everyday amenities. What more do you want? CONTACT Stefen Chitra PHONE 0403 731 014 EMAIL stefen.chitra@peard.com.au

Located in a quiet cul de sac in the highly sort after suburb of Quinns Rocks this light and bright family home is an ideal first home or investment. Features include ducted evaporative air conditioning, 2 living areas, well-appointed kitchen, open plan casual meals & family area, large undercover entertaining area, extra large rear yard with plenty of room for a pool, backyard shed, double carport and 652sqm block (approx). Council rates $1465.67 p.a. CONTACT Leigh Wilson PHONE 0410 056 092 EMAIL leigh.wilson@peard.com.au

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Parkwood 26 Abercairn Way

From $529,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Port Kennedy 30 Tangier Parkway

$599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 15 Parham Road

From $699,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Quinns Rocks 44 Lynas Way

From $389,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

This spacious family home situated on a generous 688sqm block is GUARANTEED to impress every familie or astute investors! From the highly functional floor plan to the outstanding quality of finishes throughout, this home has so much to offer including four great size bedrooms, two well-appointed bathrooms, spacious formal lounge room, great size kitchen with stainless steel appliances, ducted evaporative air-conditioning system. CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

This property is truly lovely and has so much to offer the growing family, so much space with 4 big bedrooms all with built in/walk in robes. Separate study, family, dining, activity, theatre AND Games rooms. Also only meters to a lovely park with bbq facilities, close to primary school, public transport and a short 5 minute drive to the beach and boat ramp. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

Enjoy the idyllic coastal lifestyle this property has to offer, while the rising value meter is working away in the background. This little oasis is set in an elevated position with ocean views possible from a second level. Walking distance to schools, shopping centre and parkland. Room for all your toys must be seen to be appreciated. CONTACT Jeff Parkes PHONE 0418 923 989 EMAIL jeff.parkes@peard.com.au

This lovely presented 3 bedroom 2 Bathroom home provides the perfect opportunity to get into the sought after suburb of Quinns Rocks Only minutes away from the beach and with nothing needed to be done, this home is perfect for the first home buyer who is looking for a property to move straight into and enjoy. CONTACTS Kathy McGurk/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0451 669 139/0421 277 366 EMAIL kathy.mcgurk@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE This outstanding Summit Signature home offers exceptional Quinns Rocks and boasts approx. 235sqm interior living space. This 224 Santa Barbara Parade quality family friendly floor plan with 4 bedrooms and multiple living

Quinns Rocks 49 Buffett Ramble

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $679,000

areas, with enough room for all the family situated in the sought after coastal suburb of Quinns Rocks is simply delightful. CONTACTS Kathy McGurk/Steve Wilcox PHONE 0451 669 139/0421 277 366 EMAIL kathy.mcgurk@peard.com.au

From $399,000

Quality, luxury, style and comfort all pervade this 4 bedroom Quinns Rocks bathroom + study residence - more like a world class 5 star 73 Weymouth Boulevard 2resort than a home, this property radiates luxury with

Rockingham 1/54 Parkin Street

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 3 car 2

From $679,000

Rockingham 17/5 Merope Close

Offers From $265,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

superior finishings from top to toe with every inclusion imaginable. CONTACTS Steve Wilcox/Kathy McGurk PHONE 0421 277 366/0451 669 139 EMAIL steve.wilcox@peard.com.au

To own this unit in quiet complex close to shops. Don't miss out on this fantastic 3 bedroom 1 bathroom unit situated in a quiet complex close to Rockingham Shopping Centre. Open living area. Small courtyard garden. Single Carport. This one must not be missed! Call Gary today to arrange a viewing. CONTACT Gary Payne PHONE 0415 585 019 EMAIL gary.payne@peard.com.au

$565,000

Rockingham 5/7 Merope Close

$250,000 bed 2 bath 1 car 1

Gorgeous THREE bedroom apartment in the Sails complex Rockingham foreshore views and pool and gymnasium facilities. 6/59 Rockingham Beach Road with Excellent presentation and only twenty four apartments in

Safety Bay 7 Georgetown Drive

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Offers Over $549,000

this tightly held complex. Enjoy an easy, low maintenance lifestyle with the ever popular foreshore and ocean opposite and many options for dining and socializing.

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CONTACT Julie Pym PHONE 0411 436 537 EMAIL julie.pym@peard.com.au

Over $449,000

Located in a little hideaway spot great 1st home or down sizer, this home punches well above its weight, delightful out door setting. Viewing will impress.

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

Not often a complete package such as this 2 storey spacious town house is listed at such a realistic price and features the following: Upstairs and down stairs family rooms. Pine flooring in family areas and staircase. Electric chair lift on staircase. 12 sola panels on the roof-3kw. Security system throughout. Coded security gates to complex. CONTACT David Lomax PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

This home villa is nestled in a lovely complex with plenty of shady trees and within walking distance to Rockingham Shopping Centre. It has a feeling of space with two generous bedrooms, functional kitchen and spacious living area. The rear garden is private with plenty of space for a vegetable patch together with an outdoor living bbq area. CONTACT Fran 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. The front living room is separate and would make a great home theatre. There is a breakfast room off the galley style kitchen plus a family dining area. A large television room completes the indoor living areas and open out onto the paved outdoor living which features a pergola and lush greenery. Double garage with caravan or boat access. CONTACT Fran Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Safety Bay 27 Georgetown Drive

Over $395,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Scarborough 10 Hinderwell Street

AUCTION bed 4 bath 1

Scarborough 72a Brighton Road

$470,000

Plenty of room for your family to grow enjoy the location close to shops, schools, parkland and beaches. Kids can walk to school and have a large park opposite for a game of cricket. There is a separate living space at front of house which can be closed off from main family living rooms. The kitchen overlooks the family games area and has a clear view of the swimming pool.CONTACT Fran Satherley

Safety Bay 67 Hawker Street

Prime Location, Big Development Opportunity Tightly held property in the same family dating back to 1942 huge opportunity on the Auction block for the very first time. Superb site comprising of 779m2 block with the advantage of rear access by way of the fully sealed Ilmenite Lane.

Scarborough 72 Brighton Road

PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

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

DESIGN AND BUILD BY THE BEACH Build your dream home in a trendy, dream-lifestyle kind of place, this awesome block is just three streets from the beach, Imagine a life where you can have it all. CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

Secret Harbour 22 Mikonos Mews

$659,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Is this Impressive 4 Bed (+Study / Bed 5) x 2 Bath Family Home. Golf Course Frontage. Fully Fenced Yard (both front & back). Huge Master Bedroom with Spa Bath Ensuite. Sunken Formal / Parents Lounge Room. Beautiful Dining Room with Recessed Ceiling and Chandelier. Large Sunken Theatre Room. Casual Lounge with Direct Patio Access.

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CONTACT Brendan Smith PHONE 0410 664 909 EMAIL brendan.smith@peard.com.au

$419,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

$699,000-$729,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Scarborough 87C Northstead Street

High $700,000's bed 3 bath 2 car 2

A little piece of country living close to beach, shops and schools. This home has a warm cosy atmosphere, perfect for family living. The living spaces connect beautifully with the stunning outdoor living area & patio with bush pools, complete with a bridge over a fishpond boasting a waterfall & fountain. CONTACT Fran Satherley PHONE 0414 447 343 EMAIL fran.satherley@peard.com.au

BEACHY BEAUTY ON BRIGHTON Enjoy the beachy lifestyle with this renovated, three bedroom beauty. You will love the heritage and modern features, the outdoor entertaining area and the proximity to the cafĂŠs and beach CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

STYLISHLY SECLUDED This two-storey townhouse is peaceful and private, with a stylish upstairs kitchen, living area and balcony. You can watch the sunset, relax in the afternoon sea breeze or entertain to your heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s content. CONTACT Mandy Bizzaca PHONE 0409 915 210 EMAIL mandy.bizzaca@peard.com.au

With Massive Ceiling Heights & Floor Area. ON THE GOLF Secret Harbour This home has all the living space any family could 67 Secret Harbour Boulevard COURSE! ask for. 3 separate lounge rooms. Plus Kids Activity Room in

$669,000 bed 5 bath 2 car 2

the Kids Wing. 2 separate dining areas. Big Pool & Separate Outdoor Spa. Manicured Large Gardens, plenty of space for the kids. Gardens are fed by Bore Water & Tank Water. CONTACT Brendan Smith PHONE 0410 664 909 EMAIL brendan.smith@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Sorrento 10 Whiting Court

$1,275,000 bed 4 bath 3 car 3

Sorrento 72/1 Padbury Circle

From $189,000 bed 1 bath 1 car 0

Southern River 107 Lakey Street

From $739,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Stirling 1 Cherrytree Gardens

From $875,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 54

Centrally located in the middle of striking Sorrento is this impeccably presented family home. The enormous family room flows into the formal dining and the renovated central kitchen. Then onto the casual dining, family room and outside to an extra large covered verandah area, immaculately presented tropical landscaped garden that surrounds the lagoon pool with a separate wooden sun deck. Upstairs you're met with a light and airy games room with ocean views and a vast balcony. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Sorrento 12A Arbery Avenue

This luxury second floor studio apartment is ideally situated on the shore of the Indian Ocean in a sought after location. The apartment is fully furnished and well maintained with a balcony overlooking the garden courtyard fountain for guests to enjoy. Managed and serviced by the prestigious Sorrento Beach Resort providing Holiday Rental Accommodation only. Quality short term accommodation is limited in this popular holiday spot so you are certain to reap the rewards with this investment. CONTACT Ben Keevers PHONE 0404 056 010 EMAIL ben.keevers@peard.com.au

Sorrento 9C Hawkins Avenue

Built on a generous 765sqm block this large home with an exceptional floor plan allows for huge family gatherings as well as fantastic separation and versatility. Awash with natural light, the home presents a very inviting and warm atmosphere as soon as you step through the double door entry. Three queen-size bedrooms with built in robes, Second bathroom, wc and laundry.

Southern River 9 Tincurrin Drive

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

This is your opportunity to secure an architecturally designed, single level home in sought after Roselea estate. Positioned on 531sqm of land, this low maintenance, immaculately kept home is perfect for downsizers and young families alike. 1 Cherrytree ticks all the boxes and is ready for you to move in and enjoy.

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CONTACT Damien Lloyd PHONE 0410 574 626 EMAIL damien.lloyd@peard.com.au

From $680,000

From $685,000

This proposed level, street front 378 sqm survey strata, regular shaped block in Old Sorrento has a sheltered, quiet location (no thru road) with outlook to bushland / A Class Reserve - Robin Reserve. Feel surrounded by nature and greenery yet just a short walk to beach and popular local cafes. Build your home with desirable northern aspect allowing for an abundance of natural light and a two street frontage ideal for ample parking options â&#x20AC;&#x201C; possibly boat / caravan parking. CONTACT Mary Peard PHONE 0407 151 153 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

Glorious OCEAN VIEWS to Rottnest and along the coast to Fremantle and magnificent sunsets to enjoy in the evenings. Elevated 477sqm (plus driveway) regular shaped block - retained and ready to build. Ocean views from ground level. 20 metre + northern boundary allowing maximum natural light in your new home. Surrounded by quality homes, this property is a winner! Quiet, unique location. CONTACTS Mary Peard/Kathy Clement PHONE 0407 151 153/0403 539 820 EMAIL mary.peard@peard.com.au

Offers Over $500,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Stirling 74 Milano Avenue

From $1,090,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Here is the chance for you to secure a leased investment property. This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home is situated on a large 607sqm block with a fully functional floor plan, within close distance to Gosnells Golf Course and all amenities, this beautiful home is PRICED TO SELL!!! CONTACT Henry Chau PHONE 0410 191 636 EMAIL henry.chau@peard.com.au

If youre looking for a modern, functional family home positioned at the end of a whisper quiet street, then look no further than 74 Milano Avenue, Stirling. Located in the prestigious Princeton Estate, this house combines functionality, and modern styling to provide a homely atmosphere. Built in 2012 by award winning builders Webb & BrownNeaves, the goal of this home was to achieve a sense of space through generous room sizes and they've certainly achieved that! CONTACT Damien Lloyd PHONE 0410 574 626 EMAIL damien.lloyd@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Stirling 141 Cedric Street

$699,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Swan View 68 Markham Way

AUCTION bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Thornlie 28 Kestrel Way

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Thornlie 7 Imperial Court

EOI

This one of a kind 3 bed, 2 bath home offers a deluxe set up to entertain all year round. As a free flowing extension of the internal living areas, the substantial outdoor living and dining spaces boasts decking to the floor, mesh screens to protect against the weather and set up to build in your BBQ complete with range hood above. With ample living areas, a deluxe kitchen and swimming pool, this home is sure to impress.

Stirling 222 Odin Road

Auction at 11am Saturday 5th of March (Unless Sold Prior) From the moment you enter this home, you are drawn to the indoor/outdoor lifestyle that this home creates. This modern, contemporary design will suit the entertainer in all of us. From the impressive statement that this free flowing, open plan design makes, to the independent living areas that allows you to have that peace and quiet.

Tapping 12 Baglione Green

This outstanding property boasts 4 great sized bedroom and 2 bathroom, double garage, renovated bathroom, ducted evaporative air conditioned throughout main property, beautiful outdoor patio, a spacious powered workshop, and many more amazing features!

Thornlie 31 Bardwell Street

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

CONTACT Richard McNicol PHONE 0433 838 547 EMAIL richard.mcnicol@peard.com.au

CONTACT Ricco Agustandra PHONE 0426 895 558 EMAIL ricco.agustandra@peard.com.au

Enjoy the functional layout with appealing floor coverings and room to allocate your own lounge, formal and casual dining areas. This versatile home is sure to be a hit for those looking for an easy care lifestyle with a luxurious feel.

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CONTACT Julius Graham PHONE 0419 890 613 EMAIL julius.graham@peard.com.au

$799,000 - $829,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

$600,000 - $650,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

From $429,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Upper Swan 85 Railway Parade

$579,000 - $600,000 bed 4 bath 1 car 2

This delightful 4 bed, 2 bath home is perfect if you are looking for a good sized home but don't want the chore of looking after a large garden. With two living areas, spacious bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms and a great alfresco area under the main roof, this is one you need to view!! CONTACT Shaun Pettit PHONE 0411 725 511 EMAIL shaun.pettit@peard.com.au

Trade the timeshare, cull the caravan, cancel the cruise because on offer today is a home that will make you feel like you're permanently at a resort. 12 Baglione Green, Tapping is a magnificent family home, brimming with features, and is capped off by the impressive outdoor entertaining area complete with pool and putting green! This home caters to the whole family. CONTACT Damien Lloyd PHONE 0410 574 626 EMAIL damien.lloyd@peard.com.au

This outstanding home boasts three great sized bedrooms and one fully renovated bathroom, fully renovated kitchen, automatic garage, 2kW solar panels to save your electricity bills, fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout ,plus a beautiful outdoor patio entertainment area and swimming pool, spacious powered shed, and many more amazing features! CONTACT Ricco Agustandra PHONE 0426 895 558 EMAIL ricco.agustandra@peard.com.au

Impressive Tranquil Property. Living is easy in this impressively tranquil property, a 2,024m block ideally positioned to enjoy the proximity of Swan Valley, The Vines & the Ellenbrook shops & schools. Get lost in the vast & luscious gardens with endless features for the whole family including a powered workshop, a large shed for the boat or caravan, bird aviary & chook house, vegetable gardens, fruit trees & much more. From here to the spacious & stylish outdoor entertaining area you are led to the main living CONTACT Reannon Walker area of this well-loved family home. PHONE 0429 044 637 EMAIL reannon.walker@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Waikiki 11 Gnangara Drive

From $289,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Waikiki 30 Hayeswater Circuit

From $419,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 3 Ivory Cove

Buyers Over $349,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 1

Waroona 55 McLarty Street

From $549,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2 56

Its situated on the buzziest street in Waikiki and its the house most likely to succeed as an investment property in this tough market, with already a queue of tenants keen to make it their home, long-term. This home ticks all the right boxes as a rental opportunity or for those looking to get a foothold on the property ladder. CONTACT Andreas Nikakos PHONE 0413 962 074 EMAIL andreas.nikakos@peard.com.au

Only 15 months young, this Harrington Waters property is full of potential and would make the perfect home for someone running a home business or needing a separate retreat. Originally designed for a home Salon, the 4th bedroom leads off a separate activity/study and is equipped with plumbing facilities. CONTACT Michelle Dasborough PHONE 0403 939 430 EMAIL michelle.dasborough@peard.com.au

Great opportunity to get into the market and secure this home that is so close to a primary school, high school, shopping centres, public transport, gym and aquatic centre. The home itself has a front lounge room, dining and family rooms, great entertaining area and heaps of room to put in a pool, workshop or granny flat. CONTACT Mitch Russell PHONE 0430 574 655 EMAIL mitch.russell@peard.com.au

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Shelford built home. 2233m2 block, plenty of space for a large shed or pool. Separate theatre, open plan living, air-con, wood fire. Chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kitchen, 900mm stove, dishwasher, gas cooktop. Expansive outdoor gabled patio, large enclosed side yard. Located on the outskirt of the townsite â&#x20AC;&#x201C; sure to please.

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CONTACT Kathryn Fiorenza PHONE 0427 475 661 EMAIL kathryn.fiorenza@peard.com.au

Waikiki 11 Middleton Place

From $349,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 1

Waikiki 603 Safety Bay Road

$535,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Warnbro 3 Limosa Glade

$449,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Watermans Bay 23B Margaret Street

Offers From $1,099,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Do you need a big workshop, are you looking for a very neat and tidy home? This brick and tile home is neat as a pin and you should do yourself a favour and run right out and view it today. This property features: 6MX6M Colourbond Workshop, Unobstructed Side Access, Evaporative Air Conditioning, Solar Power, Big Gabled Patio, Bore n Retic This is a must see call CONTACT Rob Davis Rob Davis today to view! PHONE 0439 843 776 EMAIL rob.davis@peard.com.au

You will be hard pressed to find a better valued home on such a large block so central to beach, transport, shopping and schools with following features: Pristinely presented throughout. Hard wearing pine wedge lock flooring. Separate lounge and family rooms with built in bar. Spacious kitchen overlooking family room. Tiled fireplace and r/cycle air con. Future subdivision CONTACT David Lomax potential PHONE 0409 084 940 EMAIL david.lomax@peard.com.au

You will not only be surprised but also impressed. New bamboo flooring through out. A fully renovated dream kitchen. Media room. Family room. Master bedroom with fully renovated ensuite Walk in robes Main bathroom fully renovated with 1700 litre bath. New large colorbond gable patio. Side access. Roller shutters. New colorbond roof. All this on a 696m2 block CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

Situated high on the hill you will have ocean glimpses from your living areas and be lulled to sleep soundly to the idyllic sound of waves crashing. Features include open plan family room, meals and kitchen, ducted evaporative air conditioning, black butt floorboards, boardwalk shutters throughout, roller shutters to windows facing ocean and herb, veggie and rose garden. There is also a multitude of storage throughout this home. CONTACT Jane Turnbull PHONE 0401 158 798 EMAIL jane.turnbull@peard.com.au View more properties online at

FOR SALE Wellard 41 Leda Boulevard

$499,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Westminster 18C Salmar Way

From $379,000

Family home packed full with extras! This well presented 4 bedroom home has so much to offer you will not be disappointed. With high ceilings throughout house, ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning, extra wide garage plus lots more. All this located close to shops and transport. Call today and avoid disappointment! CONTACT Phil Carnaby PHONE 0418 910 824 EMAIL phil.carnaby@peard.com.au

This private and secure rear villa boasts quality finishing and size throughout. Spacious open plan living. Rear coutryard bigger than most. Large single garage with ample room for 2 cars and generous storage.

bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Willetton 1a Noonan Court

From $479,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Woodridge 21 Fieldgate Place

$675,000 bed 5 bath 3 car 4

CONTACT Ray D'Costa PHONE 0403 165 936 EMAIL ray.dcosta@peard.com.au

This outstanding home boasts three great size bedrooms, well-appointed bathroom, spacious formal lounge room, good size kitchen, ducted air-conditioning system, low maintenance backyard and much more amazing features. NO strata fees applied on this amazing home. CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

Be quick to view this 4x2 home with a 1x1 granny flat as it will not last!! This beautiful property is a one of a kind and you will fall in love as soon as you walk on to the expansive verandahs that surround this character stone and iron home. The land on the home is 4.6 acres.

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CONTACT Tracy Kriwopischin PHONE 0419 998 306 EMAIL tracy.kriwopischin@peard.com.au

Wow factor! This apartment in Crestwood at "The Downs has Wembley Downs of it! From the minute you walk through the door you 7/25 Bournemouth Crescent loads will simply say WOW. This spacious modern three bedrooms,

Mid - High $800,000s bed 3 bath 2 car 2

Willetton 1B Noonan Court

From $499,000 - $529,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 2

Willetton 9 Panamuna Drive

From $750,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

Yanchep 5 Mast Link

From $479,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

two-bathroom apartment is finished to the highest of standard with no leaf left unturned. CONTACT Dean Bradley PHONE 0411 110 779 EMAIL dean.bradley@peard.com.au

This impressive residence has got a lot to offer including NO strata fees, three great size bedrooms, well-appointed bathroom, spacious formal lounge room, good size kitchen, split air-conditioning system, low maintenance backyard, convenient garden shed and much more amazing features. CONTACT Vicktor Sutrisno PHONE 0422 774 044 EMAIL vicktor.sutrisno@peard.com.au

This is an exciting chance to secure an investment property, currently tenanted until June 2016. You can either renew the lease or move in after. Features include but not limited to: Family and dining area, Separated lounge with split A/C, WIR in master bedroom, Modern kitchen and bathroom, Gas Hot water system, enclosed patio, large equipped pool, large outdoor entertainment area, bore reticulated gardens, side access for additional car, caravan or boat CONTACT Henry Chau PHONE 0410 191 636 EMAIL henry.chau@peard.com.au

The quality of this home, goes without saying, however it the sense of tranquillity & serenity, that is the overriding feeling, when you walk into this home. With its Garden of EdenPrivate Courtyard, along with its 100% edible garden, its is the perfect place to come home to,& shed the worries of your day. CONTACT Jan Buchanan PHONE 0408 802 381 EMAIL jan.buchanan@peard.com.au march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

FOR SALE Yanchep 22 Spinifex Loop

$425,000 bed 3 bath 2 car 2

The gorgeous 3 x 2 Summit New Generation home shows all the love & attention to details that the owners have put in to it. Situated opposite native bush land, the outlook is a retreat in itself. A Chardonnay at sunset, listening to the birds, is a great way to unwind at the end of the day. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

Yanchep 9 Parkbeach Street

From $599,000 bed 4 bath 2 car 2

The ultimate in modern, beachstyle living! This superb property offers privacy, style and so much space for the whole family to enjoy. All that just as short walk to the ocean, next to the park in sought after Lindsay beach pocket of the Capricorn Estate. This sophisticated home has been built by Dale Alcock homes to a high standard. CONTACT Peggy Middelveld PHONE 0415 566 825 EMAIL peggy.middelveld@peard.com.au

THINKING OF SELLING? Yangebup 2/52 Bayview Terrace

Offers From $419,000 bed 3 bath 1 car 1

Adjacent to the beautiful Visko park. This must view unit is an eye catcher and has everything a unit can offer. You can enjoy outdoor living, all seasons of the year. Modern renovated kitchen, Family room, Solar Span secure patio, Side gate access, Lock up garage, Shoppers entrance, Reticulation, 2 x Split system air conditioners, Freshly painted. CONTACT Graham York PHONE 0467 773 977 EMAIL graham.york@peard.com.au

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I’M A BELIEVER

Forget the positive thinking - harness the power of useful belief instead. By CHRIS HELDER.

POSITIVE THINKING DOESN’T work. Not really. Imagine if I walked up to someone who was struggling or who had the worst year of their life and I tried to encourage them by saying,“Come on, just be positive.” What would be the result? I imagine they would want to punch me in the face. Not only that, but there are numerous studies that show that if you lay in bed in the morning and say to yourself “come on, try to be positive today.You can do it," when 10 o’clock rolls around and you don’t feel positive anymore, you actually feel worse than when you started. So let me introduce you to the ideas of Useful Actions and Beliefs. USEFUL ACTIONS AND BELIEFS If you had the worst year of your life and you needed clarity on how to pull yourself out of the rut, ask yourself simple questions.“What is the most useful thing for me to do to get from ground zero to two? What is the most useful thing for me to do to get from two to five?” If you had a great year,“what is the most useful thing for me to do to get from seven to nine?” Instantly, you begin to identify the actions that you need to take to get to the next level. Positive thinking is a feeling. It can be a fleeting thought. This is better because it is about taking action and having a strategy to solve the problem. The next level is Useful Belief. To demonstrate this, I want to use an example of parents that I hear all the time. They say things like“I can’t believe these kids today, with their video games and computers, they are not doing the things that I did when I was a kid. I played outside. I had a stick and a ball and I was happy!” We’ve all heard them. People ask me,“Chris, what do you think about kids today?” “I believe this is the greatest generation of kids ever,” I say “I believe this is the best time to be a parent in the history of the world.” By the way . . . is that true? I’m not really sure if it’s true or not.You know what, though? When I believe that, I am a better dad, I am more present and will come up with more ideas about how to be a good father. Truth doesn’t matter as much as having a useful perception about your individual reality. How does this work?

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RED TOYOTA THEORY Your brain has something called the Reticular Activating System. It is often referred to as the RAS. It is the filter that sorts through all of the information you get every day and decides what you will notice and what you won’t. Let me ask you a question. How many red Toyotas did you see on your way into work today? The answer is probably zero. That is because you were not looking for red Toyotas. However, if you decided to buy a red Toyota, you would start to see red Toyotas everywhere. That is because your RAS. would be dialed in to these cars. It is no different with the belief you have about your life. This is the best time to be alive! This is the best age to be! There is opportunity everywhere! Those are useful beliefs and your RAS. will go find the beauty in the world to support it. The most important words you say all day are the words that you say to yourself, about yourself when you are alone by yourself. Most people do not have useful language about their reality. I see so many people frustrated with the things that they cannot change. Decide to have a useful belief about those things you cannot change. Then dial up your Red Toyota Theory to believe in all of the opportunity that stares you in the face every day. Believe there is opportunity out there and send your brain on a mission of discovery to find it all. PL

CHRIS HELDER is one of the world’s most outstanding speakers on the topic of communication, leadership and influence. He is the author of the newly released book Useful Belief: Because it’s Better Than Positive Thinking and the best-selling book The Ultimate Book of Influence. Visit chrishelder.com

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BUNBURY

BUSSELTON

DUNSBOROUGH

COWARAMUP

MARGARET RIVER

AUGUSTA

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ABBEY PRIVATE SANCTUARY ABBEY BEACHSIDE This stunning beachside Abbey home is beautifully presented and certainly will excite any potential buyer looking at getting close to Abbey beachfront. With classic interior design offering peace and tranquillity this home features solid timber flooring throughout and entertaining areas both inside and out. Rarely does an opportunity like this come to our market, so call now for an inspection. You’ll be thrilled that you did!

$895,000 4 2 2 809sqm

Jason Cooper M: 0407 770 426 P: 9753 0888

AUGUSTA

$895,000 4

WATERFRONT RAMMED EARTH MAGIC

The combination of rammed earth, timber, steel and glass has created this fabulous 4 bed, 3 bath home on the Hardy Inlet. Cleverly designed and built circa 2000 by a renowned builder as his own holiday house, the home has been built to an exceptionally high standard of construction and finishes. As an easy lock up and leave home it is ideal for holidays or permanent retirement living, don’t miss this opportunity to secure one of the most unique homes built in Augusta.

2 730sqm

Alf Fandry M: 0407 441 140 P: 9758 0300

Nearby Public Open Space

BUNBURY CLASS IN TREE STREET City and water views can be enjoyed from the front verandah of this immaculate home sitting on a 597sqm block in central Bunbury. Character abounds right through the home with high ceilings, Polished floorboards and plush carpets. French doors leading to wide verandahs with ducted evap A/C, a fireplace in living area and decking to the rear enclosed verandah. Driveway to rear garage, fully enclosed yard with low maintenance gardens. Rosemary Lynch M: 0418 932 546 P: 9792 1888 View more properties online at

$579,000 2 1 1 597sqm

COWARAMUP

$269,000

TRUE COUNTRY LIVING Imagine designing and building your own dream home where space is no object. This is a wonderful opportunity to secure a large and extremely well priced 2478sqm north facing block situated in prestigious “The Enclave” at Parkwater Estate, a family friendly location. The block is ideally situated close to the lovely walking and cycling tracks of the rails to trails and is only a short stroll to the peaceful town centre of Cowaramup.

2478sqm

Bec Hannan M: 0409 988 593 P: 9780 5777 summer 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

BUNBURY

BUSSELTON

DUNSBOROUGH

COWARAMUP

MARGARET RIVER

AUGUSTA

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COWARAMUP SOLID HOME GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD Great home for family living – in a quiet cul-de-sac with spacious living inside and out, paved undercover outdoor entertaining area, lawn, and easy-care gardens. In good condition with lovely light-filled open plan living/dining/kitchen, separate lounge and a children’s activity area. It’s a great family home – an oldie but a goodie – in a great part of town.

$430,000 4 2 2 769sqm

Jill Turton M: 0418 933 345 P: 9755 5123

DUNSBOROUGH

$430,000 3

LIVE THE RESORT LIFESTYLE The convenience will blow you away. Walk out your back door and avail yourself of resort facilities such as a heated pool and tennis court. Golf course over the road, town and beach are just a quick bike ride away. You’re so close to the restaurants and bars you can walk home after a few bevvies. What more could you want?? The owner is keen to rent back so you’ll earn some investment dollars as well!

2 1 220sqm

Tony Branch M: 0408 921 812 P: 9756 8888

Auction

DUNSBOROUGH INNOVATIVE LUXURY Uniquely designed award winning contemporary home combines the latest building technology with a prime central beachside location creating the ultimate beach house. Expanding over 3 levels with ocean views and oozing a coastal beach feel throughout this 4 bed, 2.5 bath home encompasses 3 internal and 3 external living zones making for the ultimate entertaining residence. Only 100m to beach and a few minutes walk to town centre. Louis De Chiera M: 0418 909 899 P: 9756 8888

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$1.69M 4 2.5 1 343sqm

DUNSBOROUGH

AUCTION 26 MARCH 2016 ON SITE 11AM (IF NOT SOLD PRIOR)

LUXURY LIFESTYLE OLD DUNSBOROUGH An architecturally designed limestone and colourbond, double storey home in the highly sought after Old Dunsborough. The 3 living home captures the ocean outlook and the treed nature views over the adjoining DDCC Golf Course and the Meelup Reserve, all an easy walk to the water’s edge creating a tranquil and idyllic lifestyle for permanent or holiday living. Simply stunning, enjoy the Old Dunsborough ambiance this unique home offers.

4 3 2 420sqm

Debbie Bridges M: 0417 186 018 P: 9756 8888 primolife.com.au

BUNBURY

BUSSELTON

DUNSBOROUGH

COWARAMUP

MARGARET RIVER

AUGUSTA

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FOREST GROVE

$1.65M 2

CLASSIC MARGARET RIVER : VINEYARD

It is absolutely beautiful! If you appreciate the finer things in life, this property with a 2 bed, 1 bath, renovated group settlement home, dam and vineyard offers country charm and modern comforts! Plus there is a wealth of possibilities to further utilise the vast water resource or quality pastured land in addition to the benefit of the established income from the existing vineyard, with fruit contracted to Xanadu Margaret River.

2 61.2ha

Mark Murray M: 0427 030 301 P: 9755 5123

HARVEY

Offers from $400,000

WELL LOCATED, PRESENTED AND PRICED This 6.54 ha (16.1ac) property has all the ingredients of a magnificent farmlet with good fences, fertile land and a huge 54 megalitre water allocation from the irrigation system. A real bonus is the rural zoning, which means that restrictions are minimal. The old original homestead gives character to the property and a modern farm shed is in place for hay or machinery. Secure this valuable property while prices and interest rates are attractive.

6.54ha

Alf Mainstone M: 0402 026 608 P: 9792 1888

Rapids Landing Entrance

Rapids Landing Park

MARGARET RIVER

$205,000

MARGARET RIVER

$839,000 5

BEST BLOCK ON POLLOCK

DESIGN EXCELLENCE

This is the only available vacant lot on Pollock Lane. Located at the end of the street, the block boasts the best position by far - overlooking the park on 1 side and with excellent views over the Darch stream parkland reserve on the other, giving the resident only 1 direct neighbour. The orientation is east/west allowing for a solar passive design that could make best use of the north facing side of the block.

This is a thoughtfully designed, beautifully built, enormous family home, just 2 blocks from the main street of town. The property was built to be as environmentally friendly as possible, in addition to the stunning street presence. With views to the west and over the nearby forest the home has a lovely aspect, a functional layout and a huge yard. With the potential to subdivide behind the existing home, this is definitely a one of a kind â&#x20AC;&#x153;must inspectâ&#x20AC;? property.

Steve Harry M: 0428 933 327 P: 9780 5777

388sqm

2 3 1012sqm

Morena Bamber M: 0407 203 072 P: 9780 5777 march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

BUNBURY

BUSSELTON

DUNSBOROUGH

COWARAMUP

MARGARET RIVER

AUGUSTA

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MARGARET RIVER CHARACTER MARGARETS HOME Privacy from every room. Walk to town, schools, and forest. A great street with great neighbours. The lasting qualities of this home have been enhanced with substantial renovations. There is side access to the rear of the house with a huge shed. With French doors leading out to the expansive alfresco, the beautiful gardens and established Jacaranda and Port Wine Magnolia all add to the character of this desirable home. An inspection will impress.

$597,000 3 1 1 1012sqm

Shane Galbraith M: 0407 579 286 P: 9780 5777

WEST BUSSELTON BEAUTIFUL BEACHSIDE BUSSELTON Looking for a large family home with space for all the family in beautiful beachside West Busselton? Then this home has your name all over it. This tightly held pocket provides an excellent opportunity to secure a beachside lifestyle while adding your personality to a solid family home. Features include a spacious kitchen with extensive storage/bench space, 2 large living areas and a large outdoor entertaining area. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this great buying opportunity. Boyd Reilly M: 0439 906 022 P: 9753 0888

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QUINDALUP

$669,000 4

ONLY 500M FROM THE BEACH Take a short stroll to the sparkling stretches of Quindalupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sandy beach or access the seaside track leading into town. Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac location featuring large family open plan living area that opens onto a paved, semi enclosed alfresco area. New carpets throughout, freshly painted and ready to be moved in to straight away. Double garage with rear roller door access, fully reticulated gardens and lawns, and garden shed.

2 2 600sqm

Ross Sorgiovanni M: 0419 949 852 P: 9756 8888

$589,000 4 2 2 802sqm

WITCHCLIFFE

$775,000 SAGC

LICENSED PREMISES FOR SALE Licensed premises operating as a bottle shop with adjoining restaurant on 1012sqm. Bottle shop leased till May 2017 with a further 5 year option. Restaurant available for lease, being offered for $15,000pa plus GST and outgoings. As the liquor licence remains with the building you have the option to continue to lease the premises or operate yourselves at the end of the lease.

1012sqm

Susan Millar M: 0417 958 028 P: 9756 8888 primolife.com.au

2000m FROM $169,000 2

Stocker Preston

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Stage 2 - Complete and Ready to Build on Now Large selection of lot sizes from 2000m2 to 5855m2. All lots serviced with Western Power, Telstra and NBN fibre optics. Located amongst the rich surf and winery coastline of the Margaret River region.

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DISCOVER THE SOUTH WEST’S BEST KEPT SECRET Peppermint Grove Beach is a little gem of a place - and the perfect place to put down roots. THE RESIDENTS OF a quaint little south west seaside community love the simplicity and seclusion of living by the Indian ocean. Peppermint Grove Beach is situated on the coast in the thriving shire of Capel, bordered by 29km of deserted powdery white beaches, Tuart forests, botanical wetlands and the Capel River, alongside an abundance of sea, bird and animal life. “We’re blessed to live in such a beautiful part of the south west,” says resident and local real estate sales representative for Stocker Preston, Larisa Tomuli. “Peppy Beach has a relaxed holiday feel all year round, the community is vibrant, friendly and the surrounding landscape and seascape is stunning and ever-changing.” From charming old beach shacks to ultra modern top-end beach houses and

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everything in between, Peppy Beach attracts a diverse range of buyers from young families looking for a sea change in country surrounds to busy singles, couples and baby boomers who live here permanently, part time or in ‘holiday-time’. “I am seeing more buyers who want an easy ‘holiday-coastal escape’ from the city but don’t want the travel time or price tag on offer from towns further south,” says Larisa. After relocating from the Western Suburbs in Perth 22 years ago, Larisa loves living and working in Peppermint Grove Beach, which is reflected in her 64 per cent market share (statistics from reiwa.com.au). “Working remotely or job sharing has opened up many more opportunities for people to stay connected and work but enjoy living in a place of choice in their ‘down time’. Peppy Beach has an eclectic and close-knit community. The area has exploded in popularity over the past few years, not only with young families moving

to the area to live permanently, but also with Perth residents as a quick, well-priced and convenient coastal escape.” primolife.com.au

SPOTLIGHT ON: THE MCCOURT HILLS RIVER ESTATE – Lots 1, 2 & 3 NORTHERLY EXPOSURE – from $329,000 • Fantastic seller incentives are offered on the first block sold, so be quick to snap up one of the three large lots available in this next release of the McCourt Hills River Lots. A rare northerly panorama, overlooking the Capel River and the Indian Ocean, can be captured from these 1,000m2 sloping lots in the northern most enclave of Peppermint Grove Beach. • Extra large sloping lot sizes of 1000sqm with a tranquil northerly aspect over the beautiful Capel River Reserve to Geographe Bay. • Elevated building pads, gently sloping down to individual gate access to a new pathway, that winds down to the beach and river mouth. • Ideal opportunity to nestle a split level or pole home into a sheltered and very unique and private location. • Underground power and water. • No building timeframes - buy now and build later. • Titles available. • Restrictive convenants and special conditions apply. • Lot 1 $329,000 • Lot 2 $ 390,000 • Lot 3 $400,000 Dwellings - approx 520 Holiday homes – approx 55% Resident population – approx 500 people

Things to do in (and around) Peppy Beach

MARKET SNAPSHOT FOR SALE - February 2016 House - Low - $420,000 House - High - $1,750,000 Vacant Lot- Low - $255,000 Vacant Lot - High - $699,000

SOLD – past 12 months Vacant lot lowest price- $260,000 Vacant lot highest price - $360,000 Lowest house price – $400,000 Highest house price - $755,000 PEPPERMINT GROVE BEACH CARAVAN PARK The Peppermint Grove Beach Caravan park has recently changed ownership and the new owners have plans to get the shop up and running in the near future. The upgrading of the rest of the park for caravans and camping will get underway soon after the shop. Located on Geographe Bay, half way between Bunbury and Busselton Peppermint Grove BeacH is a great place to live, love and holiday – and only two easy hours drive south of Perth City.

1 Climb or run the 119 Steps

to the recently constructed Mount Stirling Look-Out. It's the highest point between Bunbury and Busselton (above) with breathtaking 360-degree views of the ocean, farmlands, forest, river and surburb. From here you can admire stunning sunrises and sunsets.

Surf the Capel Cut surf break, fish in the river or bay, join with the Peppy Beach paddle boarders or kayak, sail, bot, kite or windsurf in the crystal clear ocean.

Paint, draw or sculpt with the Peppy Beach art group.

Bring the kids down to the community centre playground or enjoy a game of tennis, footy or basketball.

Delicious food, wine and coffee can be enjoyed at Capel Vale Winery, the tavern or Cape cafés and bakery.

Play golf at the superb private golf course - complete with visiting kangaroos.

36% Other Agents

64% Larisa Tomuli Stocker Preston

Go for a ride at Stirling Estate Equestrian Centre, with horse and rider education as well as therapies and rehabilitation.

Source: reiwa.com Houses Sold 12 months to Feb 2016

Contact Larisa Tomuli for further details on properties available 0438 272 932.

Walk, run or swim with your pups along dog-friendly beaches.

Take a drive to Bunbury, Busselton or Capel for weekend markets showcasing fresh local produce, arts and crafts.

Zen time - relax, unwind and breathe in the fresh ocean air. .

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Drisana's diary

with DRISANA LEVITZKE-GRAY, YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR 2015

AUSTRALIAN DEAF GAMES The Australian Deaf Games is a nation-wide sporting event that brings thousands of Deaf Australians together from all states to play sports and to compete each other to win medals for the state and ultimately for the John Lovett Cup, which would be awarded, to the winning state of the Australian Deaf Games. This was the 17th Australian Deaf Games and it was hosted in Adelaide, South Australia from the 9th to 16th of January 2016. This was my 7th Australian Deaf Games that I had been to in my lifetime, I have been to every single one since I was 9 months old which began in the same city that the 17th Australian Deaf Games was hosted at, Adelaide 1994. It is a week-long sporting and cultural events where we all get together to catch up with our old friends and make many new ones, to celebrate the essence that is of being Deaf, our culture and our beautiful language Auslan. I was also delighted to make an appearance during the closing ceremony as the Young Australian of the Year which was an honour to be standing in front of thousands of members of the Deaf community, the reason that I get up and do advocacy work every single day. Congratulation to Victoria for winning the John Lovett Cup. JANUARY

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AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARDS That time of the year has come around, what a full circle it has been since the day I was announced as the Young Australian of the JANUARY

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Year for 2015. It was a different experience being in Canberra for the Awards and event on the other side compared to a year ago when I was pretty much full of nerves and curiosity. All the finalists for 2016 and the 2015 Australians of the Year were invited to a number of events including dinner at the Government House with Governor General Peter Cosgrove, Morning Tea with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull at the newly refurbished Lodge and we were the first official function held at the place since being renovated. We then had the Commonwealth Bank Lunch event at the National Gallery of Australia. I also attend an event specifically for the 2016 Young Australians of the Year Finalists to talk about the past year along with my tips and advice for them. It was absolutely exciting to be able to announce Woolworth’s sponsorship for the Young Australian of the Year Award and that I am the ambassador for this exciting new partnership between them and the National Australia Day Council. On the evening of the 25th of January, the Awards rolled around and it was time to announce the 2016 Australians of the Year. The bad weather that rolled around didn’t help but we made the best of it and the recipients were announced one by one, Dr Catherine Keenan was announced as the Local Hero for 2016, the Young Australian of the Year was awarded to both Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett, Senior Australian of the Year went to Professor Gordian Fulde and the Australian of the Year for 2016 is David Morrison. Congratulations to all the recipients and the very best for the year ahead! WOOLWORTHS HEAD OFFICE IN SYDNEY I came over to Sydney for the Staff Communication Meeting, the same meeting where I presented to 4,000 staff last year, and this time I was there with the 2016 Young Australians of the Year, Nic and Lucas. Woolworths has been such an amazing support the past couple of months for both myself and the awards and I’m excited to announce that for the next year we will continue to be working together on a range of projects including my advocacy work with the Australian Government on FEBRUARY

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my proposal on the Human Rights of Deaf Children in Australia to learn Auslan from birth, to advise and consult on accessibility in Woolworths and how to ensure Deaf people are included whether as staff or consumers and of course, my role as the ambassador for the Young Australian of the Year Award that is sponsored by Woolworths.You may have seen me on your TV screens and in the newspaper too. ESCAPE TO BALI I am finally having a very well deserved break in Bali for a week with my fiancé. The past year has been an absolute honour as the Young Australian of the Year; I’ve chased every opportunity that was available, and created new ones, sparking new partnerships and collaborations in different areas. It’s a great time to reflect on one helluva year and get ready for yet another amazing year in 2016 and to start the year off with a big bang, I’m going to be a TEDx speaker, participating in the TEDxSouthbank in Brisbane at the end of February, be sure to check out my TEDx video online one day! FEBRUARY

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MY TIME AS AS THE YOUNG AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR NOW COMES TO A CLOSE but I have huge faith in both WA Young Australian of the Year, Catherine Hughes, who takes over this page from April, and Young Australians of the Year, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett. I'm sure they will carry on the legacy of past Young Australians of the Year and make the most of their year to come. This is a great opportunity to pass on my wisdom and advice for the rollercoaster that is to come. Make the most of it, grab opportunities as they come by, sometimes you’ll have to create your own opportunities and you can do this by simply asking, just ask. Take time to celebrate, not just the milestones but the small things too, make time for yourself; you are your number one priority. It will go by in a flash, I know because I’m standing right here today. Have fun, enjoy life and the experiences that come with it. It's been great writing for PRIMOLife, have a wonderful year! PL Follow me on Twitter and Instagram: @drisanal primolife.com.au

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FROM DARKNESS, THERE IS LIGHT The brief life of Riley Hughes has had an enormous impact on the community at large as his parents Catherine and Greg campaign to ensure no family endures the tragedy that engulfed them last year. By TAMARA HUNTER. Images by CRIB CREATIVE.

WHEN RILEY HUGHES entered the world on February 13 last year, mother Catherine Hughes, father Greg and big sister Olivia had every reason to look forward to a year that would be ordinary and extraordinary in all the ways first years with babies typically are. From curled fists and nascent smiles to mundane routines of burping, sleeping and changing segueing into first tumbles,

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teeth and tentative steps, the Hughes were looking forward to a year of gently evolving, privately amazing family life. Fast forward 12 months and the Claremont familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s year has indeed been extraordinary, but for reasons nobody could have anticipated. Little Riley Hughes has become a household name â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not for his life, but for the tragic manner of his death at just four weeks of age from pertussis, or primolife.com.au

whooping cough. Catherine Hughes, too, has become a household name: thrust into the spotlight in the midst of her grief to champion a cause she had barely even considered prior to her son’s death. Under the Light for Riley banner - the pertussis awareness campaign the Hughes established within days of Riley’s death Catherine has travelled across Australia to promote the need for pregnant women to receive whooping cough boosters to protect their newborns. Although she had received a flu vaccination during her pregnancy with Riley, pertussis wasn’t on her radar. “I had the flu vaccine because my GP told me that was what was recommended,” Catherine said. “Because we’d already had the whooping cough one a few years earlier (after daughter Olivia was born), that’s all I thought we needed to do. I’d never heard of pregnancy vaccination for whooping cough. “If someone had told me ‘It’s not free but you could do this to protect your baby’, I probably would have. My dad is a biochemist so I’ve always been raised to believe in science.” Too young to be immunised, Riley contracted whooping cough from an unknown source within weeks of birth and died on March 17, just five days after entering hospital. The speed of his deterioration shocked

his parents, who had always expected him to recover. “It wasn’t until the night or late afternoon before he died that the doctor said you need to be prepared that he could possibly not make it,” Catherine said. “We really only had 24 hours when we understood that we could be walking out of there without him. We just didn’t think it would happen.” As Riley lay dying, the couple made their son a promise. “We basically didn’t accept that it was OK and we still don’t accept that it’s OK” Catherine said. “We told him we would do what we could to ensure that this didn’t

TAKEN TOO SOON Little Riley Hughes, left and above with big sister Olivia, died from whooping cough (or petrussis) from an unknown source, just weeks after his birth. Previous page, Greg, Olivia and Catherine Hughes are looking forward to welcoming a new addition to the family later this year.

happen again, and that’s what we’re trying to do. It definitely helps me feel connected to him, even though he’s not here.” Ever since, Catherine has shouldered her grief aside in order to tell Riley’s story over and over again. She has spoken with journalists, politicians, medical specialists and parents, read study after study, visited endless websites (including those pointed to by the anti-vaccination lobby, in order to understand their points of view), endured vitriolic attacks from some members of that lobby, and been embraced by the love and support of strangers across the world. She has attended pregnancy and baby expos, fundraised to supply more

than 100,000 vaccines to developing countries, and worked closely with the WA Department of Health to raise awareness and pregnancy vaccination rates – work that will continue this year. She and Greg also plan to establish a foundation with the purpose of reducing the number of deaths from vaccine-preventable disease. In short, the Light for Riley campaign – which led to Catherine being named late last year as Western Australia’s 2016 Young Australian of the Year - has become a full-time job. It’s a lot to juggle, especially with Catherine expecting another baby in August, but it’s work that is paying off in stunning ways. As a direct result of Riley’s death, every march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

people Australian state and territory has now implemented free pertussis vaccinations for pregnant women. Figures released last month show WA - which rushed its own pregnancy booster program through two days after Riley’s death - now has a higher uptake than anywhere else in the world, with coverage leaping from just five per cent of pregnant women in 2014 to 70 per cent early this year. More than 20,000 WA women have received the pertussis shot since March last year, with many actively requesting it from their GPs and prenatal clinics rather than waiting for it to be recommended. “It’s really pleasing and I do think we’ve played a big part in it,” Catherine said. “Some statistics I read last week said that in WA mums were having this pregnancy booster because they had heard about it from the media, their friends or family, more so than health care recommendations.

That probably symbolises some of the work we’ve done in spreading awareness on social media, and using the media to communicate our message.” The Light for Riley Facebook page now has more than 90,000 likes. The family’s openness has allowed millions to hear their message, with a video they posted of Riley’s last days being shared thousands of times, appearing on news bulletins around the world, and sparking a new round of media interviews. “We realised early on that the best advocacy involves a really positive relationship with the media, so I do try and say yes and speak out when I can, on behalf of my child

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who can’t speak out,” Catherine says. “It can be taxing, especially when some story comes up and you have lots of different interviews and suddenly your whole day is gone. It takes a toll on your time and can be very draining, but I so firmly believe in why we’re doing it that it doesn’t bother me too much. It’s all worthwhile.” This month marks one year since Riley’s death. Catherine has no idea what the day will bring or whether it will be anything like what would have been Riley’s first birthday a few weeks ago – a bleak anniversary the family tried to navigate as best they could, but found impossible to celebrate. primolife.com.au

Unless whopping cough disappears from Australia, we will keep going.

UNBEARABLE LOSS Left, the terrifying speed - just five days - with which whooping cough robbed the Hughes family of their little son is a pain Catherine and Greg are determined will never happen again to other parents.

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“It was a horrible day – not positive, just depressing. There was no way to put a positive celebratory spin on it for us.” Catherine says the campaign will remain a focus for as long as there are vaccinepreventable diseases. With 30 per cent of pregnant women in WA still unprotected from whooping cough, she says there is a real risk another baby will die. “As more and more people fall pregnant, it’s a different group of women each time, and they also need to hear why it is important to have this pregnancy vaccination. So unless whooping cough disappears from Australia, we will keep going.” PL

Whooping cough/pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory infection which causes sustained coughing, which may last up to three months, and can be life threatening in babies. • Older children and adults can become infected with pertussis and, while their symptoms are usually less severe, can pass the infection to others, including infants too young to be immunised. • Pertussis is a notifiable disease and is endemic in Australia, with cyclical outbreaks typically occurring every three to five years. • There were 1,862 pertussis notifications in Western Australia last year – fewer than 2011 (4,005) and 2012 (3,383) but an increase on 2013 and 2014 (1,642 and 1,753 respectively). • Newborn babies are at greatest risk of serious pertussis illness, but can’t be vaccinated until they reach 6-8 weeks of age • Babies need additional doses of the pertussis vaccine at four and six months of age to be fully protected • Vaccination during pregnancy allows mothers to pass pertussis antibodies to their baby across the placenta, protecting them until they are old enough to be vaccinated • The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations recommends pertussis vaccine (dTpa) be given during the third trimester of every pregnancy, including pregnancies which are closely spaced. • The optimal time for pertussis vaccination is between 28-32 weeks of pregnancy, but the vaccine may be given at any time in the third trimester. Women who have received pertussis vaccine during or after a previous pregnancy should be re-vaccinated in the third trimester of their current pregnancy. • Immunity to pertussis fades over time, requiring booster injections. It is recommended that adults have a booster if they have not had one within the past 10 years; for both parents if planning a pregnancy; for other household members, grandparents and carers of infants under 12 months of age; and for adults working with young children. • More information: healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/U_Z/Whoopingcough-pertussis and healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/Pertussis-vaccinein-pregnancy-What-expectant-mothers-need-to-know. Source: Western Australian Department of Health

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MY FAVOURITE THINGS ... DOING MY SHOWS If I’m not nervous before I go on stage, it always ends terribly. I do really like the fact that I get to go places I’ve never gone before, talk sh*t for an hour then hang out with people and get to know the city. My show is more free form nowadays - last time it was heavily story-based. Now it’s more fluid but with more embarassing moments.

OLD PHOTOS OF MY PARENTS During my last show in Brisbane an old friend of my mum (who passed away when I was young) turned up. She brought a photo of my mum holding me when I was about three. My mum suffered from MS and I self diagnose all the time.

Hats off to Matt

YUM CHA I’m a big Chinese dumplings kind of guy. They’re like popcorn at the movies - you never want to stop eating them. I love the waiters too - they do not mess around, just dismissing any kind of pleasantries. In Sydney I love Marigold in Haymarket and although there’s always a really long line, it’s always worth it. I’m going to try the Northbridge ones when I’m in town.

Matt Okine’s new-found penchant for head gear (he’s currently favouring a Legionnaire’s style cap during his Triple J breakfast radio shows) and love of food with friends makes this funny guy one to watch at the forthcoming Perth Comedy Festival. By GABI MILLS. Images by KATE DISHER-QUILL. LAST YEAR WAS huge for multi-award winning Brisbane comedian and Triple J breakfast DJ Matt Okine, and it’s likely that 2016 is going to follow suit. The talented comic won both the prestigious Director’s Choice Award at the 2015 Melbourne International Comedy Festival for his intrinsically personal show, The Other Guy, as well as scooping the 2015 ARIA Award for Best Comedy Release for Matt Okine: Live at the Enmore Theatre in November. Matt also collected a nomination for Best Comedy Performer at the 2015 Helpmann Awards, as well as a nomination for Best

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International Show at the 2015 NZ International Comedy Festival. Despite a punishing schedule of 4.30am starts five days a week for his Triple J breakfast gig alongside Alex Dyson, Matt’s returning to the festival circuit in 2016 with a self-titled, fifthstraight solo live show which he’s bringing to the Perth Comedy Festival in May. Catch Matt live at the Regal Theatre on May 14 at 9.15pm. Perth Comedy Festival from 22 April to 15 May, visit perthcomedyfestival.com to buy tickets.

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BUDGET BBQS AND BYOS One of my favourite things is eating and drinking as cheaply as possible with as many people as possible. Maybe it’s something about living in Brizzie - there’s something about stuff being burnt. I don’t smoke, maybe drink a bit too much, so BBQs have to be a lunchtime thing for me because I have to go to sleep so early to get to work on time. I’ll also cook for one on a tiny Webber barbecue. I’m a big halloumi and chicken wing fan.

MY AIME HAT Triple J chose to support the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience during the Hottest 100 on Australia Day and this is my hat from that. It’s a really good way to show respect to Indigenous people. I did some mentoring for AIME at the University of Sydney and chatted to school kids who are trying to make it in the media industry. I told them not to take no for an answer. I’d never been much of a hat person but after I had to dress up as Drake for the ARIAs which involved me shaving my head, I’ve worn them.

MAKING PHAT BEATS When I was 18 I begged my Dad to buy me music equipment, so with my sound card and guitar I’ve been making music ever since. This is the first year though that I’ve actually gone into a studio to work on my own music, listening to orchestral riffs to use. I’m a bit of a hip hop head - I love One Day Crew, Drapht, Drake and Kanye.

SUNDAY SESSIONS ON ROTTNEST ISLAND Every single time I go to Rotto I have such a great time. Love the Rottofest vibe, it’s so beautiful there. Going home the next day is a bit of a challenge though...

LONG LUNCHES IN THE SWAN VALLEY I get over to Perth about twice a year and spend time driving through the Swan Valley. We did a great drive through to the Feral Brewery and had a tasting plate there, and then onto Sandalford Winery with my girlfriend. If I had to choose who to have a long lunch with it would be her, my manager and Ronnie Chang (a fellow comic) who tells me I have no taste buds. He says I hate flavour. We’ve been best friends since primary school.

GOING HOME TO BRISBANE I always visit Dad during the morning when I’m in Brizzie then love going to Regatta (a pub on the water) before usually ending up at West End with frineds from school. We’ll go onto to the Flying Cock in the valley or a trip to the Powerhouse. I’m getting used to being recognised these days, it’s fine, usually at a music festival, but my public partying days are over. I’ve walked the line between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. I’ll take a fake beard if I want a break from the attention.

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SOUTH BOUND Carry on driving after Margaret River, and you’ll end up in the lovely little town of Augusta - the perfect spot, Matthew Mills discovers, to have an old-fashioned family break. Images by ELEMENTS MARGARET RIVER.

AS I PACKED for our long weekend, I wondered whether I should sneak a few gadgets into my suitcase to keep the kids amused. The X-Box, perhaps, or the iPad. Maybe a laptop or two – surely they’d come in handy? But in the end, I decided to eschew technology and leave anything that needed a a charger behind in Perth. And, as it turned out, I made the correct choice – where we were heading the kids wouldn’t need anything more than a decent sized piece of cardboard to keep them happy.

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Yes, we were off to Augusta in WA’s beautiful South West, an end-of-thesummer-holidays break for me and my three seasoned fellow travellers – my daughter Daisy and her BFF Alex, both 12, and my seven-year-old son Oli. What awaited us was a wonderful three days of simplicity, hospitality and the chance to drink in the sheer grandeur of this stunning part of our state. The secret to how said cardboard can provide hours of fun was also ahead of us, but before we get there, let’s rewind to

the beginning of our latest Down South adventure. It’s a long drive to Augusta, not in the league of some Australian treks I’ll grant you, but for a family that has holidayed in the south west often but rarely strayed past Dunsborough and its surrounds, we were aware that we’d be in the car a little longer than normal. Augusta sits on the edge of the Margaret River region, down the Bussell Highway past the town that has given the region its name. It is however a gorgeous drive, so the extra hour or so on the journey was no hardship at all. In fact, Oli, Alex and Daisy were much more animated on the last stretch than on the boring bit from Perth to Bunbury, all three of them giving a running commentary on the many things to see – and whooped excitedly as they counted plastic cows as we cruised through Cowaramup. I meanwhile found myself counting wineries – every few miles was a grower responsible for some of my favourite drops. The going, however, is never as good primolife.com.au

as the getting there and as we drove into Augusta we all knew we were in for a treat. For a town whose neighbour’s name in known across the world, Augusta is obviously very happy in its own skin. We arrived, bursting out of the tunnel-like trees that flank the Bussell Highway into a perfect little coastal resort. Clean, tidy and inviting, shops and eateries line the main street as you head down the hill towards what is very much the centre of the this hidden gem – The Augusta Hotel. It was from this wonderfully traditional country watering hole that we picked up the keys to our home for the next three days – the Seine Bay Apartments. It was apparent even now that a big part of Augusta’s charm is its old-world vibe, the feeling of stepping back into simpler times, but among it all is this group of very modern, very chic apartments.

SOUTH WESTERN DELIGHT Augusta is blessed with a stunning coastline and plenty to do, like visiting Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, above right, while the Seine Bay Apartments, right, make the perfect base for exploring.

A mixture of holiday lets and privatelyowned homes, we realised quickly that we had lucked upon the perfect place to base our adventure. Our two-storey, threebedroom, three-bathroom apartment was that rare mix of chic modernity working hand-in-hand with family-friendliness – I was as excited by the stylish interior furnishing and finish as the kids were with the acres of space to run around in an excited fashion. Downstairs, you are met with polished hardwood floors, an immaculate kitchen area with top-range fittings and a lounge that is both easy on the eye and oh so comfortable. The sofa is one of those grand affairs that justs begs you to sink into it – and the two matching armchairs shared the same allure. A low, dark wood coffee table on a shaggy brown rug sits proudly in the

centre of the room, the big screen TV resting proudly on a sleek cabinet. Lovely contemporary art lines the walls, crowning a room that is as inviting as it is stylish. Outside there is a patio where, from our apartments you can relax and enjoy the gorgeous views of the Blackwood River opening up into Flinders Bay. Bedroom one, its ensuite and the

laundry room – the latter a must, I reckon, when away with kids – are at the other end of the first storey. The other two bedrooms are upstairs, and all three are immensely comfortable with plenty of cupboard space. The first floor also boasts two more bathrooms, a second lounge, which the girls commandeered as theirs, and a balcony off the master bedroom, again with stunning views. march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

weekender We knew, then, that we had struck gold accommodation-wise and, after allocating rooms, Oli and I headed out to the IGA – a handy five-minute walk from the apartments – while the girls unpacked. Supplies bought, we regrouped and headed out to explore, tramping down to the foreshore to see what we could find. It was a lovely walk, a choppy breeze making the wide river even more dramatic. There was plenty to see as we navigated the foreshore path so the walk lasted longer than we planned – long enough to build up big appetites. We decided then on a slap-up feed in the DeckChair Cafe and feasted on fish and chips before heading home for a few rounds of Uno before bedtime. The next morning, after a fry-up breakfast in the apartment, we piled back into the car to head of to Jewel Cave – one

of the must-see attractions if you’re in Augusta. There are four caves within striking distance of the town, but Jewel is the closest – always a consideration when there are youngsters in tow – and the biggest, despite one of the others being called Mammoth. The third is Lake and the fourth is Ngilgi – if you’ve got more time than we had and want to visit all four, there are tickets available that will get you into all of them. Jewel though was our goal and we arrived at around 10am after the 15-minute drive from Augusta. It’s a calm, relaxing site to turn up at – all the action takes place

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We learned of the poor Tasmanian Tiger who plummeted into the cave thousands of years ago, becoming individually extinct well before his species did...

underground, after all – and we enjoyed soaking up the bush atmosphere as we waited for our guide. She arrived and we were off, following behind her as she treated us to a witty, informative commentary. Wooden gangways and steep stairs took us deep underground into this remarkable piece of natural architecture. Three massive chambers, stalactites and stalacmites everywhere, crystal formations that would grace any fairytale – no wonder the cave has picked up gold awards at the WA Tourism Awards. We learned of the poor Tasmanian Tiger who plummeted into the cave thousands of years ago, becoming individually extinct

well before his species did, and heard tales of early explorers lowering themselves into the inky blackness with just a rope and crossedfingers for protection. We even got to experience that inky blackness ourselves – deep into the tour our guide cut all the lights and we saw true dark. “You eyes will never grow accustomed to this darkness,” our guide told us. “Down here, you will never be able to see even the faintest outline.” It was a wonderfully dramatic end to an unforgettable tour. After heading back to Augusta for a quick snack at the Augusta Bakery & Cafe, we decided we wanted a lot of sunlight in primolife.com.au

the afternoon. As such, plans were made to head out to A Maze’n Margaret River, a quirky attraction that was set to have the kids amused for hours. What we found was a wonderful halfacre of adventure that boasts a three-metre high Giant Hedge Maze as its centerpiece. The goal is in the middle and we split into teams – Oli and I heading one way, Daisy and Alex the other – and tried our best to beat it. The girls, I hate to admit, did better than us, but eventually we found our way through.

SEASIDE IDYLL Augusta is a great place to visit, no matter what time of year it is. Don't forget to visit one of the four local tourist caves too, left.

Seine Bay Apartments, 3 Manning Street, Augusta. Tel: (08) 9758 0761. The Augusta Hotel Motel, Blackwood Avenue, Augusta. Tel: (08) 9758 1944. Jewel Cave, Jewel Caves Road, Deepdene. Tel (08) 9780 5911. A Maze’n Margaret River, 9978 Bussell Highway, Margaret River. Tel: (08) 9758 7439. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Leeuwin Road, Augusta. Tel: (08) 9780 5911.

Other attractions included 18-hole mini golf, giant chess and draught sets and nearly a kilometre and a half of pathways snaking around beautiful botanical gardens. Hours went by as we explored everything, finally heading home after crowning Daisy queen of the mini golf thanks to a remarkable hole in one on the 16th. That evening it was to Blue Oceans Fish & Chips for our tea – can you see a pattern forming here? – before heading back to the apartment as the sun set for an evening of Monopoly, chips and charades. Our goal for our last full day was going to be a tall order – literally. We were off to Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse. Ironically, in light of the very different direction visitors head, the lighthouse is run by the same people who run the caves and we had bought our tickets the day before, tying them in with our Jewel Cave jaunt earning us a discount. We arrived on a bright morning after wending our way further south to the dramatic home of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouse. It is, of course, a working institution, its blinked warning as vital today as it was when it first opened back in 1895. Regular shipwrecks in the area, which is where two great oceans – the Indian and Southern – meet and cause treacherous sailing conditions prompted WA settlers to build the lighthouse on Australia’s most southwesterly point, despite being snubbed by their counterparts in the eastern states who refused to help pay for it. Since then it has doubtless saved many lives – and the natty hand-held audio commentary devices told us of the history of the days before automation as we waited for our tour. And then we were inside and heading up the spiral stairs to the top. Now, I have to say at this point that if you are not a fan of heights you may, like me, get about half way up and wonder just why you signed up – so, honestly, it is worth considering staying in the café if being way above ground isn’t your thing. Still we made it to the very top, at which point we were all invited to take a stroll outside on the gangway around the light itself. It was at then that I realised that Oli shared my dislike of high places, which was a relief, as I could retire quickly to the safety of the indoors while pretending doing so was my duty as a father, rather that a reaction to my knocking knees. Alex and Daisy, meanwhile, had no such qualms – as their sky-high selfies later proved – and they reported that the views

were simply magnificent. Back on terra firma, we stayed at the lighthouse for lunch. Daisy attests they served the best nachos in WA, so the meal was a success, and we all left happily sated. Predictably, I was now determined to stay on sea-level, so our final treat was to head to the beach at Hamelin Bay for the afternoon. I’d been told by a friend that there were stingrays there, so had expected some kind of tourist trap affair going on - $15 to feed the rays, $25 to pet them, that kind of thing. But no! The beauty of our great state is that so much of it is unspoiled and natural – Hamelin Bay is simply another beautiful WA beach that just happens to have some very happy, very tame stingrays who hang around in the shallows. No keepers, no guides, no signs, no entry fees. Just turn up and join the other astonished tourists splashing around among a half dozen languid beasts of the deep. The afternoon passed happily then, swimming paddling, building sand astles and cuddling stingrays – a quite wonderful last outing. There was one more treat in store, however, and that was dinner for four at the Augusta Hotel itself. Bustling, happy, vibrant, full of good cheer, laughter and good company, we felt like long-time locals from the moment we walked in. Jim Challis, the institution’s owner, even dropped by our table to say hello – a bit of an honour as Jim’s the kind of bloke that can’t walk through the bar without being stopped every ten feet by someone wanting to chat, share some news or ask a favour. And then, after a huge pasta feed followed by ice cream, the kids were away outside to join all the other youngsters enjoying the early evening at the hotel that day. Like kids do, soon they were all a big mass of friends, tourists and locals alike, the only difference being that the locals were the ones that explained just how those big bits of cardboard I mentioned earlier could be put to good use. And that was home I came to be finishing a lovely break in Augusta sitting on the grass with a midi in my hand watching my kids sledge down the steep green hill behind the Augusta Hotel on crudely-buteffectively customised pieces of cardboard, over and over again. Caves, lighthouses, stingrays, wild rivers, fish and chips, a beautiful bolthole and sledging WA-style.You’ll be hardpressed to find a better way to spend a long weekend anywhere across our big, beautiful country. PL march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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Having perfectly groomed eyebrows is no longer a luxury for the glamorous few, thanks to a new breed of eyebrow specialists in Perth, it's a fashion must-have. By BEVERLY LIGMAN.

EYEBROW SPECIALIST QUETA McGrath from Queta Brows in Mosman Park knows how important it is to have the perfect arch. She’s been perfecting them for her clients for years, branching out on her own a year ago after time spent learning the trade with Matt Yuko and working alongside Alison Jade. I asked her how to make brows wow.

BL What’s the biggest mistake people make? QM Over plucking and drawing their brows in too dark and heavy especially through the front. BL Can you fix that? QM When someone over plucks their brows in can take up to six months for the hair to fully grow back. Depending how long its been overplucked there can be a few gaps permanently, but that can be easily fixed by filling with a brow powder. BL What’s the secret to amazing brows? QM Don’t overpluck, see your brow specialist on a regular basis and learn how to fill in your brows correctly. This can really enhance your brows and give you a lift. BL Who’s your celebrity brow crush? QM Megan Fox. Her brows are thick and dark, they also have a nice arch in them and they’re very striking over her beautiful blue eyes.

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Resort REPORT

So you’re back at work already, but the promise of beach time still beckons as summer lingers on. Here’s a few pieces to take you from beach to bar and everywhere in between. Words & styling BEVERLY LIGMAN Images SHOT BY THOM.

QUAY LOOKS Trans-seasonal dressing has never been so easy with sharp looks for in-between weather from talented local designer Bruug. .

Words & styling BEVERLY LIGMAN Images SHOT BY THOM. | Model ASHLEE CRABBE. Shot @ ELIZABETH QUAY.

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MONOCHROME

Black and white is always in style and pitch perfect for the polo. (opposte page) Bruug Verbena Maxi Dress, $99.98, Kate + Abel St Saviour’s Spanish Riding hat, $190 @ Many 6160, Wittner Giselle Black Suede Platform, $199.95 @ Claremont Quarter, $199.95, Jan Logan Onyx Tango Ring, $985 @ Wesley Quarter.

WORK TO PLAY

After-work drinks in the city? No problem…

Bruug Anders Shirt Dress (worn as shirt), $129.95, Basic White Tank, $35.00 and Ignite Skirt Smokey Green Midi Length $69.95, Melissa Odabash Ibiza clutch, $205 @ Boheme Luxe, Wittner Adriana Whiskey Suede Heel, $199.95 @ Claremont Quarter, Jan Logan Peruvian Amazonite Dolci ring, $945 and Cornelion Rock ‘N’ Gold earrings, $265 @ Wesley Quarter.

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EFFORTLESS…

Pop on a slip dress, slide into a kimono, add some heels and you’re done.

Bruug Monroe Kimono, $124.95 and Oltenia Dress, $144.95, Jan Logan Carly rings from $875 and Vermeil Mesh Cuff Bangle, $450 @ Wesley Quarter, IlleSteva Gold Le Steel sunglasses, $295 @ Boheme Luxe.

Bev’s SNEAK PEEK

CLAREMONT QUARTER HAS launched its Autumn Winter 16 campaign with a fresh new look. The campaign features models David Genat and Rosie Tupper and was styled by Elizabeth Clarke who says the location (Cape Peron in Rockingham), inspired its look and feel. “The AW16 campaign was inspired by the beauty of Cape Peron. Its blue and grey palette, jagged landscape and raw beauty dictated each look,” she said. “The fashion and location complemented each other with ease and effortlessness.” The campaign was shot by Chantel Concei with hair and make-up by Kendra Widjaja. It will appear on billboards all over Perth from mid March.

LACED UP

Pair pretty separates with some leather and you’ll go easily from day to night. (Above) Bruug Mojave Overlay skirt in Livid Grey, $175.96, Bruug Boss Cap Tee in Grey, $35.00, Jan Logan Tahitian Pearl and Green Agate Charleston necklace, $1,650 @ Wesley Quarter, Sunglasses Illsteva Leonard Two in silver/ black, $415 @ Boheme Luxe. Leather jacket model’s own.

STOCKISTS Bruug 3a/250 Oxford St, Leederville, 0481 177 588. Wittner Shop 126, Claremont Quarter, 9 Bayview Terrace, Claremont (08) 9384 9560. Jan Logan Shop T12, Wesley Quarter 93-95 William Street, Perth, 6189 481. Boheme Luxe 33 Napoleon Street, Cottesloe, (08) 9384 4332.

A FINE ROMANCE

Avante-Garde fashion label Romance Was Born are this year’s Urban Couture program Ambassadors. Now in it’s sixth year, Urban Couture, an initiative of the City of Joondalup. brings emerging and graduate designers together with those already in the fashion industry for a week of fabulous fashion events. This year’s highlights include a one-day flash sale at Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City, a Capsule Runway Showcase and a symposium where a panel of industry experts will speak, including Romance Was Born designers Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales. There’s also art and textile workshops and an art exhibition. For more information visit joondalup.wa.gov.au

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Kickstart

ON KOH SAMUI

Escape to one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands for a holiday where your health and wellbeing are centre stage. By CARMEN JENNER.

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THE HUGE HILL taunts me ahead; wobbly from the heat. This isn’t a side to the turquoise fringed paradise of Koh Samui I had ever expected to encounter. Wellness resort consultant and personal trainer Ron Velduis soothes the climb with words of encouragement as his rescue dogs, Setta and Sky playfully coax me along. He sweats and puffs in sympathy which is by no means a reflection on his own level of fitness; the humidity is insane. Preferring to be at one with his environment, he goes

sans footwear, on the blistering ground I might add. Chugging down my prescribed lime water, I long to return to the beach cool with the morning breeze. Cheong Mon Beach is one of the prettiest bays on the island where we’d just completed a fitness session. It’s Ron’s signature Kickstart Your Day (KYD) routine involving a series of low-impact energising movements based on yoga and chi (life force). On jelly legs, well mine at least, we primolife.com.au

is how effectively it supports the body’s natural systems while removing toxins. After spending years testing and experimenting, Graham declares it’s the “gateway drug to good health”. Each sachet is blended with 180ml of fresh or coconut water and an optional 50g of fresh fruit; the results are delicious, filling and nutritional. A typical day may begin with 500ml of alkalising lime water (to be finished by 9am, which isn’t hard given the tropical heat) while strolling down to the beach for KYD. Returning via THE hill for a shake and light breakfast, I partake in an activity such as meditation, followed by a shake, another activity such as yoga and/or a message and then followed by another shake. The afternoon could include an island tour or tea ceremony or free time until, yes, you guessed it, its shake time followed by dinner with an evening experience such as an evening meditation session or live music

FIND INNER PEACE Palms Retreat on Koh Samui runs programs designed to help busy people rediscover their own natural rhythms in beautiful surroundings.

return to the Palms Retreat where I’m partaking in their health programme. My regime consists of a daily dose of KYD, meditation, yoga and massages, and I have to say I spend a considerable amount of time horizontal. I really don’t mind. Unless specifically requested, this isn’t boot camp and each and every guest receives the kind of star treatment usually reserved for the rich and famous, whose identities remain in the vault of discretion. Depending on your goals and desires,

programmes are customised, usually into two categories over three, seven or ten days: Weight Loss/Detox or Rejuvenate. The latter includes intensive workouts with the former preferable to 100 per cent of the clientele. Both programmes focus around the nutritional supplements crafted by Graham Rowe, chief naturopath at Amrita (amritaretreat.com). The completely natural herbal shakes gently cleanse and detox, and what sets Amrita apart from other products

finished off with a shake and herbal tea nightcap. Other activities include aqua aerobics, water sports, market visits, and charity involvement, but the highlight for me was Ron’s island tour. Koh Samui has been Ron’s home for many years and, with his colleague and girlfriend Minah by his side, his deep involvement and dedication to the Thai culture is clearly evident. We visit the coconut farm which produces march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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UNCLUTTERED PARADISE The bedrooms at Palms Retreat are simply designed and furnished. Bottom, Ron and partner Minah are the perfect guides to this beautiful island.

natural Rasta Coconut Oil sold all over the island, deliver food to a displaced Burmese family and pop into local Kao Lay Lae View restaurant (4/19 Moo 3, T. Namuang) for an impromptu preparation and sampling of the local dish, green papaya salad. Meandering through the hinterlands punctuated with palm trees, we visit Lat and Cameron Hanson at Island Organics (islandorganicssamui.com) cooking school where the TV travel show Getaway had been filming only days before. Lat leads me through the abundant organic garden she cultivated with her own hands from a barren plot in just four years.

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I later enter the fairytale world of local silversmith and jeweller Miwat Wichityam in his Gaudi-esque home and studio. Called Handmade Jewelry Art Design (134/7 M.1, Maret), the endearingly misspelt name is proudly displayed outside next to the battered Kombi Van which was once his home. The extraordinarily hand-crafted building is one of the many delightful surprises Samui holds in store; just like one of Ron’s tours which could also include a visit to secret waterfalls and overnight stays in the jungle to virtually untraceable locations. Clusters of villas grouped together in threes form the Palms Retreat accommodation. The bedrooms are simply decorated and some have outdoor showers and each cluster includes a spacious living room, a pool and massage and yoga pavilion. The grounds are lush with hibiscus and frangipani trees peppered by the serenades of cicadas. Without the interruptions of home, it’s a smooth ride into not only feeling physically healthier but achieving your own spiritual and emotional goals. Moments of clarity hit every step of the way and no more so than during the singing bowls where I’m painfully aware I have more work to do before my chakras are fully open to the energy of the universe. Clearly, it’s a journey made all the more poignant by Ron’s catchphrase, “come to your true self". PL Carmen Jenner was a guest of Palms Retreat.Vist thepalms-retreat.com. For more information about Ron’s programs visit superchargeyourself.com primolife.com.au

St Paddo’s Day thUrsday 17th march

visit www.paddo.com.au Mt Hawthorn’s friendly local since 1932

ST PATRICKS DAY @ JB O'REILLYS

What are you doing this Paddy's Day? JBs are going all out again this year. Best spot to be in!

Thursday 17th March

For those who are new to the JBs scene ... We construct a MARQUEE IN THE CAR PARK ... we put seating for 190 people eo have breakfast. Open from 7am, Live Musig and Irish Dancing throughout the day. In the afternoon, Ceol Agus Craic continues. Lunch served in the restaurant and also afternoon food available in the marquee from 12 noon.

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Got to work? Get your boss to book an early breakfast for your workplace, to come join in the music and atmosphere before heading back to work. Open from 7am.

Call now to book 08 9382 4555 | or email oreillys@iinet.net.au 99 Cambridge Street, West Leederville WA 6007 Ph 08 9382 4555 • E oreillys@iinet.net.au • jboreillys.com.au | march 2016

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RENAISSANCE PUB For more than 80 years, the Paddington Ale House has been an institution in leafy inner suburban Mt Hawthorn. And now, thanks to a $1.5 million facelift by licensee Neil Randall, The Paddo is entering a new era. By NORMAN BURNS. IMAGES Crib Creative/Jodie Cooper Design. IF ITS WALLS could talk the Paddo, on Mt Hawthorn’s Scarborough Beach Road would have tales aplenty. Built in 1932, and opened as The Mt Hawthorn Hotel, the pub has survived many challenges - the privations of the war years, economic downturns - but its greatest challenge yet has been the seismic shift in Perth’s drinking and eating scene in the past couple of years. Perth-ites are no longer queueing up to nick down to the corner pub for a pint and a steak sanga; these days it’s all wagyu sliders with a carefully matched craft ale, and the locale is more likely to be a trendy, hipsterhangout small bar. But luckily for Paddo fans after securing a fresh 20-year lease for the pub, long-time licensee Neil Randall was savvy to what was needed to keep this beautiful pub competitive, relevant - and a magnet for a new, sophisticated clientele. The Paddo has undergone a $1.5 million revamp with

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a fresh design that enhances, rather than masks, its heritage charm, but one that also keeps the very popular sports bar/live music themes. Neil enlisted Perth interior designer Jodie Cooper, whose concepts were then turned into working drawings by architects Oldfield Knott and then brought to life by Utopia Builders. “Jodie did an outstanding job,” says Neil, a former Subiaco and South Fremantle footballer, who is also the WA state president of the Australian Hotels Association (sons Sam and Jon also help out in running The Paddo while another son, Ben, is licensee for Scarborough’s swish new beachside watering hole The Sandbar). “She’s kept the character of the place but brought in a whole new fresh look.” For her part, Jodie said she wanted to bring a softer, more feminine touch to The Paddo, which had been seen pretty much as a “blokey bloke’s” sports and live music

venue for years. “I convinced Neil that we needed to enhance the heritage and original features of ‘the Grand Old Lady’ to treat her with the respect that she deserves.” she says. Jodie’s design highlights The Paddo’s magnificent Art Deco heritage, such as the carved Confucian figurine lamp-holder on the stairwell that was part of the hotel’s original build. She’s also created new spaces without TV screens, including booth seating to give the ambience of a cocktail bar where women would feel comfortable. Around a revitalised dining area with primolife.com.au

its plush blue velvet bench seating, Jodie sourced some fantastic motif wallpaper from the Tres Tintas Barcelona Collection, supplied by Scandinavian Wallpaper. The wallpaper was cut to size and framed, giving the area a light, airy aviary-like theme. Where the cluttered pub entranceway once distracted the eye, it now is a breath-taking entry statement showing off the magnificent stairwell to full effect. Jodie’s also created a tiny snug bar here, impressively framed by striking metal lasercut Paddington Ale House screens. “I used Edgeworkshop in Osborne Park for the laser-cut screens; they’re fantastic,” she says. Adding an artificial plant ‘’garden wall” cleverly separates the formal/casual dining zones. Another nifty idea was to photograph a lot of the pub’s old music and sports memorabilia and in turn use the photographs on wallpaper, thus keeping a link with The Paddo’s heritage but at the same time reducing clutter. One thing The Paddo hasn’t done however is forget completely about its loyal, existing and generally sports-mad customers.

“We still have a great sports bar area and a dedicated stage area for live music; we need to encourage the next generation of WA musicians,” says Neil. The pub’s legendary 141 Club (there are 141 different beers either on tap or bottled; plus the Paddo’s address is 141 Scarborough

NEW LEASE OF LIFE One of Perth's best-loved bars, the Paddo, has undergone a $1.5million renovation without losing any of its character.

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PULL A PINT Neil Randall and Brendon Burrow are looking forward to welcoming regular and new punters to the reinvigorated Paddo bars.

Beach Rd), massively popular with sports groups, bucks’ parties and beer enthusiasts) is also still going strong. The Paddo’s revamp is not just about its physical features (check out the magnificent ceiling cornices, once hidden by false ceilings) though. There’s a whole new vibe in the kitchen, too, thanks to a refreshed menu with an accent on fresh, local and seasonal produce

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- especially steak - served under the expert eye of head chef Brendon Burrow. Brendon, a Kiwi, brings a wealth of experience to The Paddo - including invaluable time spent running kitchens at resorts in north Queensland. “We’re all about raising the bar, making the best use of local, fresh produce. For example, we make our own fresh sauces and we are sourcing our steak from the

Dardanup Butchering Company. We’ve got around seven different types of dry-ag ed steak on the menu,” says Brendon. But the new Paddo isn’t just about carnivores; Brendon says there are plenty of vegetarian, and gluten-free, options too; plus a lot of dishes are tested via a tasting plate, which could include anything from softshelled crab, to scallops, to sumac-encrusted rack of lamb. Then there’s the house-made wood-fired pizzas which are gaining a cult following with regulars, plus a big array of casual bar snacks, perfectly suited to munching on while sipping an ale in The Paddo’s main sports bar zone. Think kid’s menus at pubs and it is often a case of the lowest common denominator but Brendon says this is also an area where The Paddo wants to excel. “We’ve got chicken nuggets for example but we make our own with real chicken; we want families to be able to come here and have a great value, healthy meal,” he says. With a great corner location, fascinating history and contemporary make-over, the Paddo is primed to be one of Perth’s great social hubs for many, many more years. And if you think Neil is now going to sit back and rest on his laurels - you’d be wrong. He has ideas to revamp the first floor into conference and meeting rooms, possibly with a rooftop bar (it would have sensational views across to the CBD’s skyscrapers) - perhaps even an eight-room boutique hotel. He’d need to dot the i’s and cross the t’s with the council first, of course. “I used to say that the Paddo was the best Melbourne hotel in Perth,” says Neil. He still can; and perhaps in the nearfuture eastern states’ publicans will be flocking west to see for themselves. PL For more information, visit paddo.com.au. Jodie Cooper Design, jodiecooperdesign.com.au Oldfield Knott Architects, oldfieldknott.com.au primolife.com.au

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TIME John Stallwood, head brewer at Nail Brewing, takes pride in the top drops he’s created over the years. Images by CRIB CREATIVE. PL When, where, and how did you become a brewer? JS The journey has been a long road involving a lot of beer. Though Nail is 16 years old commercially in March, I started home brewing back in '95 and originally called my homebrew Nail Ale. I registered the trademark in 1996. In 1998 to 99 I studied at the university of Ballarat – Honours in Science “Development of a Full Strength Ale”. In early 2000, Nail Ale started brewing and selling at Bobby Dazzlers (The Boheme) and quickly spread to other Maurice Brockwell pubs and not long after the Clancy's Fish pubs. Nail Beers today are still sold at all Clancy's Fish Pubs and The Boheme in Perth CBD.

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PL What’s the difference between brewing in a boutique brewery compared to a major brewery? JS The bigger you are the more expensive mistakes can be. Probably why big breweries pasteurise there beer. Microbreweries brew smaller batches that only needs to sell to a small market, enabling them to try wider varieties of beers. PL What are the most significant changes to the beer industry in WA in recent years in your opinion? JS The number of breweries in Australia is apparently over 300. I think it was about 23 when Nail started. This has helped the education of craft beers and beer varieties enabling good market growth. When Nail primolife.com.au

started, some people would say to me that Nail Ale doesn’t taste like a beer (as everyone drank lagers). Cider never used to be a tap problem to beer distribution. It now is. PL What’s the best beer you have brewed? JS It is a bit hard to answer. I like all of the core range. Depending on which one I'm drinking the most of, usually is the better quality one at the time. The Clout 2016 yet to be released is going to be a powerful beer this year. I enjoy the Brew Log Collection with varieties like the Flaming Lamington beer last year that had Chilli and Coconut. SAFE HANDS John Stallwood, head brewer of Nail Brewing, spent years perfecting his skills behind the hops.

PL What is your personal favourite style and therefore what do you always have in your fridge at home? JS I have all of Nail beers in my fridge, I also have a lot of Feral beers. I really like the Feral Water Melon War Head and Hop Hog. My favourite style varies all the time but I love a Imperial Stout. PL Name your favourite six-pack that’s available to the public. JS Nail Red, Nail Ale, Nail Stout, Huge Dunn, Nail Golden and Clout Stout is a good six-pack but obviously I'm very bias. So a good six-pack without Nail beers would be, Hop Hog, S&W Pacific Ale, Raging Bull, Mash Copy Cat, Red Oak Grand Reserve and Boris. PL What is the best beer and food match you have experienced? JS I like a hoppy beer like Nail Red with Indian food. It tends to lead to eating and drinking too much, which is a good measure. PL What beer do you have with your favourite meal? JS I love an easy Nail Ale with fish and chips and Clancy's or The Bassendean. If I can’t have this once a week, it makes the week less fun. I love having a Nail Red at the Indian Ocean Brewery with garlic prawns. A surprising match, but something I get withdrawal symptoms from. PL Visit nailbrewing.com.au

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Odyssea, the sparkling new addition to City Beach’s burgeoning multi-million dollar dining precinct, couldn’t be more perfect, says Gabi Mills. Just pull up a chair, tuck in and drink in those views.

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SHORE THING THERE’S A QUOTE from Homer’s epic work The Odyssey which struck me as I sat contemplating the view at City Beach’s newest beachside diner. “Each man delights in the work that suits him best.” And there’s certainly a lot to find delightful about Odyssea (nice play on words there, guys), the long-held dreammade-real of owners Fabio and Eleanor Hupfer to bring a Mediterranean-style beach-friendly restaurant to this perfect

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little Perth coastal idyll. After a star-studded opening party a few weeks ago, the eatery hasn’t stopped for breath, with locals and visitors from far and wide alike keen to enjoy a slice of the sophisticated yet easy-going dining experience that Odyssea offers. At the time of going to press, Fabio likened the experience of opening the restaurant to the early days of having a baby. “Actually, it’s like having triplets,” he

says, laughing. “It’s taken two years and seven months to get to this stage, from protracted public tender processes, fit outs, preparing and planning and building delays.” Despite all the hiccups along the way, Fabio couldn’t be happier with the finished results, admitting that the finished product is "better than expected, full of beautiful surprises". “I think the building over-delivers - it’s taken six years of ideas to bring this to life primolife.com.au

and is a kind of blueprint for what a Perth beach dining experience should be.” Taking its place alongside existing eateries like Clancy’s and soon-to-open Hampton’s (a new bar and grill diner), Odyssea has a strong identity from the get-go without impacting the beach’s pristine location. “We wanted to create a piazza-style experience, like La Croisette at Cannes in the south of France,” says Fabio. The amphitheatre will no doubt play host to live events while Odyssea’s carefully designed resort-style bar, where guests can always see the sea, will act as a magnet for visitors and locals to this perfect pocket of beachside living.If you want to pick up a coffee and a newspaper after a swim, then there’s the SSEA Kiosk with a range of onthe-go offerings. When I visited, a steady stream of thong-wearing locals were picking up their morning cup of Joe or a freshly squeezed juice. Talk about lifestyle envy. But the last thing Fabio wants too is for people to see Odyssea as a ‘posh’ place. “I want people to come on up off the beach, wearing beach gear, and not worry about getting sandy feet on the floor. It’s a very casual place and the furniture has been specifically designed for wet bathers and sand.” There’s a large kitchen brigade operating behind the scenes and at front of house, including 24 chefs, with many of the 100-strong staff drawn from the City Beach area. “Everything except the bread is produced in house under head chef Alan Spagnolo’s supervision,” says Fabio. Meanwhile Eleanor and Fabio are very present as hosts - an important word in their vocabulary and one perhaps sadly neglected in modern-day hospitality. “We are the hosts, it’s important that we ensure our guests are taken care of. We come from the generation of hospitality where we say hello and thank you to everybody. We take training really seriously too and employ many young people from the community who are so green they should be Irish,” he quips. “We train them so that they do the job like we want them to do, and create a family in the process. As I say though, miracles need time.” Central to Odyssea’s success, apart from the A-lister location, is a sensational menu, and on that count Fabio knows he’s onto a winner. “Alan is currently preparing our autumn menu and we’ll be launching that shortly. We didn’t want just the same-same menu you find all over Perth. I don’t like boring. We do what we do and we do it properly.”

So for instance if you come for breakfast, you’ll find bougatsa on the menu, a delicious custard-filled Green filo pastry delicacy served with vanilla ricotta and a chargrilled Manjimup peach, a decided nod to Eleanor’s Hellenic background.You’d also be mad not to feast on the salmon with béarnaise sauce - literally plate-lickable and for good measure why not try the cute

art too, carefully curated by Foni Tsouvallas with plenty to tempt those in search of a European glass as well as well-chosen Aussie labels. “We serve more than 20 wines by the glass at pricing that I like to think is very competitive,” says Fabio. He’s not wrong. How about a glass of French champagne for $22 or an Adelaide Hills glass of bubbles for $8? Taking on such a big project is not for the faint-hearted, says Fabio, a long-time hospitality stalwart of Perth and Freo. “You have to love it or you don’t do it. You have to be dedicated, and you have to make sacrifices. Running a place like this doesn’t mean you get to sit in a corner drinking coffee and counting the money. Forget it if you want a job that’s just 9 to 5.” With a consistently high standard as Odyssea’s aim, Fabio’s philosophy is undoubtedly working if the number of happy diners who are passing through the doors posting their experience on

SEA BREEZES FOR FREE Odyssea's furniture is specially designed to welcome beachgoers, while the deck outdoors provides unbeatable views of City Beach.

roasted banana wrapped in pancetta, French toast and maple syrup? And you’ve got to love a breakfast menu which encourages you to indulge in a hair of the dog - or a start of a celebration with one of their Breakfast Cocktails (a white peach Bellini or a Bloody Caesar). Lunch and dinner segue into the perfect opportunity to spend all day at the beach, nipping backwards and forwards between City Beach’s white sands and Odyssea’s welcoming decks. The wine list is a work of

Instagram are anything to go by. “Tasty and fresh is what we promise and that’s the beauty of this precinct,” he says, looking across the deck to the sea beyond. “People like choice and I embrace competition; the winner is always the customer. We invite people in and we are their hosts - our place is your place.” PL Odyssea,187 Challenger Parade, City Beach. Call(08) 9385 7979, open seven days, 7am until late.Visit odysseabeachcafe.com.au. march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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RIGHT ROYAL BUNS

Sian Redgrave gives hot cross buns a modern twist, just in time for Easter.

IN 1592, QUEEN Elizabeth I decreed that hot cross buns could no longer be sold on any day except for Good Friday, Christmas or for burials. Nowadays, these addictive baked delights seem to appear the night after Christmas Day and entice shoppers with their spicy scent. Some buns you can buy contain all sorts of nasties including palm oil to extend their shelf life and don't contain eggs or butter which I find are integral parts when you create the rich dough. I not only love the relaxing practice of making dough but also the knowledge that what I am consuming is packed with the good stuff. My take on this Easter classic incorporates sweet figs and zingy, warming ginger. I have become a little bit addicted to ginger, not only because of its pungent flavor but also its abundance of health benefits. Ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, ability to fight colds and flus, increase immune strength and to help combat nausea. Running a close second in my love of ginger comes figs. The two seem

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to sing when placed together, balancing and enhancing one another. The spicy flavor of these buns will give you all the nostalgia of a classic recipe, so do not fear for the lack of sultanas. Enjoy with lashings of butter and reap the rewards of the most comforting and piquant aroma filling your home.

SPICED GINGER AND FIG HOT CROSS BUNS

For the buns

1 heaped tablespoon dried yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 190ml warm milk 130ml cold milk 80g butter, melted 1 egg, lightly whisked 530g plain flour 150g dried figs 100g crystalised stem ginger 60g caster sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons ground ginger A pinch of salt

For the crosses

75g (1/2 cup) plain flour 160ml (2/3 cup) water

For the glaze

3 tablespoons caster sugar 3 tablespoons water

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GOLD METHOD 1 Place the yeast, caster sugar and warm milk into a jug and whisk. Leave to sit for around 10 minutes so that the mix becomes frothy. Whisk in cold milk, egg and melted butter. In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, spices, sugar and salt. Create a well in the centre and add the yeast mixture. Mix together using a wooden spoon and then turn onto a lightly floured surface. I like to knead by hand for around 10 minutes, but a mixer with a dough hook will do a good job if you are short on time. Flatten the dough out a little and scatter on the ginger and figs. Knead until the fruit is well dispersed. Dough should be smooth and shiny. Transfer to a large oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave in a warm place to prove for around 1 hour. 2 Once the dough has doubled in size, punch down the centre with your fist. Lightly knead on a floured surface and then divide into 12 portions. Roll each bun in your hands so that they are smooth. Butter and line a 16 x 26 slab pan. Place buns side by side. Cover loosely with oiled plastic wrap. Set aside again in a warm place for 30 minutes to double in size. 3 Preheat oven to 200C. Combine flour and water to make a paste. Spoon into a piping bag with a small round nozzle or a sandwich bag and snip the end. Pipe crosses onto the buns by doing all horizontal lines and following with vertical. Bake the buns for 10 minutes, rotating once. Reduce the temperature to 160C and continue cooking for another 15 to 20 so that they are golden. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool slightly. Meanwhile to make the glaze, place the sugar and water into a saucepan and heat until sugar dissolves and syrup thickens. Using a pastry brush top the buns liberally with the glaze. PL

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WA’s most pungent – and delicious – foodie festival is just around the corner. Why not head to the Truffle Kerfuffle and see what all the fuss is about? CELEBRATING THE START of the truffle season is indeed something to get a little excited about – especially if you’re a fan of these hard-to-find treasures. The Truffle Kerfuffle Southern Forests Food Festival celebrates the very best produce the region has to offer, something it’s been doing now for five years. This winter festival has a hands-on and adventurous atmosphere, with truffle hunters in search of prized truffles, truffle dog demonstrations, local markets and masterclasses with locally and nationally celebrated chefs. Based at the historic Fonty's Pool Caravan Park, Truffle Kerfuffle is held annually on the last weekend in June. The festival family day on the Sunday includes free admission for under 18s. The truffle is the third most expensive food in the world; prized for its rarity as well as its beguiling aroma. A significant percentage of premium black truffles produced in Australia come from the Southern Forests, and the region is the largest producer of black truffle in the southern hemisphere. That fact alone that has earned the small town of Manjimup and the Southern Forests its place on the

international culinary map. Back in January 2011, 20 local truffle farmers and their supporters held a meeting to gauge support for a truffle festival and toss around a few ideas. Five years later, Truffle Kerfuffle’s membership still comprises local producers and supporters. It has grown in size, but it is still overseen by a volunteer committee. Crisp air, fertile soils and 365 growing days a year make the Southern Forests one of Australia’s food production gems. Truffle, wine, marron, beef, dairy, over 50 types of fruit, vegetables and nuts are all produced here. As the region emerges as a must-see destination, visitors have an ever-expanding raft of experiences on offer, from horse riding, riverboats, tree top walks, camping, caravanning and hiking, to culinary experiences such as truffle hunts, truffiere visits, cooking classes, wine tasting, luxury accommodation and retreats. The region includes the towns of Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole, where you can walk in the forest, climb a lookout tree, go trout fishing, truffle hunting, horse riding, kayaking or visit a winery. There are plenty of accommodation options too to suit everybody from the luxury weekender to the budget-conscious traveller. So even if truffles aren’t your fungus of choice, there’s a lot to see and do. So even if truffles aren’t your fungus of choice, there’s a lot to see and do. Truffle Kerfuffle, Friday June 24 to Sunday June 26, Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park, Seven Day Road, Manjimup. march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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ASHES LASSES “MEN WHO KNOW too much about women’s cricket are either making a living from it, know one of the players personally, or have something wrong with them.” This was the unflattering analysis I received from an authority on the topic before covering the Women’s Ashes in England last year. And using myself as a case study, it didn’t seem far from the mark. Here I was, a member of the cricket media, yet my knowledge of women’s cricket was peripheral at best. Perennially patchy coverage meant that Australia’s most successful sporting team had cleared every hurdle without capturing the public imagination. But then, something remarkable happened. If they build it they will come, they say. And they did. And they watched. With the advent of the Women’s Big Bash League - a new, domestic Twenty20 tournament aligned to the already-booming fifth edition of the men’s competition - a stunning surge played out this summer.

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It’s time for the maidens of cricket to take their turn in the spotlight says Adam Collins, and who better than the star of the Southern Stars, Ellyse Perry?

The WBBL was embraced by not only men, but women, boys, girls. A concept that risked being a flop was anything but, the best measure being that TV audiences were up to 20 times what was projected by administrators. More than half a million sets of eyeballs tuned in to games at their peak, as the number of matches covered on TV were first expanded and then moved to Network 10’s main channel. Weekend on weekend, records tumbled. The changing world pleasantly surprised many, including Ellyse Perry. For too long she was the only member of the national team with widespread name recognition, driven in no small part due to her status as a dual-international; when not opening the bowling she plays for the Matildas and even scored a World Cup. She spoke to me about the rapidly changing climate on the cusp of the Southern Stars' attempt to claim their fourth consecutive Twenty20 World Cup title.

“We all knew there was potential there,” Perry says of the WBBL, “but it was a bit of an unknown.” She doesn’t see the tournament as having succeeded in a vacuum, crediting the “big shift in momentum” as having begun during their successful winter Ashes triumph, where incidentally she was player of the series. “The way (the Ashes) was supported and followed, and also covered by the media, that momentum really carried on when we came back home and the WBBL started this summer,” she says. “There were a lot of people tuning in, there was a lot of coverage, and then I think the interest in the cricket community was huge as well.” Perry is articulate and humble. In 2013 she was instrumental in taking three top order wickets in the World Cup final; and get this: she did it on a broken ankle.Yet, when asked if this is a career highlight, she quickly deflects to talk about team achievements as what she values most. primolife.com.au

The chance to win four consecutive titles in the shortest form of the game is real and craved by Perry, the Australians boasting a side with ample experience under pressure. But favouritism is less clear cut. She says it is “hard to wear that tag” in foreign conditions, the narrowing gap between Australia, England and the rest illustrated by the fact that tournament hosts India knocked off Australia in their own backyard for the first time in January. “I think history would say that England are always going to be right up there, we’ve played them a lot in the last couple of years in finals and they are a very competitive team, but I think New Zealand and India are going to be right up there as well,” Perry says. Many of the players running around in the World Cup for England, New Zealand and South Africa will be familiar to those who watched the WBBL, that competition evolving into a showcase for the best players going around. The same will be true of England’s Women’s Super League starting over the winter in England,where Perry

will suit up as a foreign import. The ability to earn money playing abroad is another step on the road to full professionalism, Australia’s best players still identifying as semi-pro. As Perry notes, at the moment it means women can achieve a “great balance” in their lives outside of sport, not least with study, but the march to full-time salaries to mirror what has occurred in England may be closer than ever imagined. “There’s huge potential that in my playing career all the members of the squad will be full time professional,” Perry says. “In terms of improving as cricketers and really developing the game, it would be a huge shift, I think, and it would be really noticeable. “I don’t know when that will happen, but I know it is very much on the cards. I think in terms of the sport moving forward that would be quite unbelievable,” she says. It really would. PL Adam Collins is a cricket writer and commentator for the ABC.

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llyse Perry is a leading voice for women’s cricket

off the field in addition to her achievements on it. Towards the end of the season a story was published citing unnamed Cricket Australia employees pushing for the longer forms of the women’s to be abolished in favour of 20-over cricket alone. When asked for her response to this proposition, Perry didn’t miss a beat. “I probably think that’s probably a tunnelvision view on things,” she said. “For the entire development of the game, you probably want to be playing all three formats of the game and I think they all complement each other. People need to be playing as much cricket as possible across different formats to really learn and develop as players and learn the vital skills. “I think we’ve seen in terms of the Ashes last year how successful that was across three formats of the game for the women and just looking at that holistically to narrow that down, I think one format would be really quite restrictive on female players.” Thankfully, James Sutherland the CEO of CricketAustralia, has already thrown cold water on the illconsidered notion.

BOWLED OVER Ellyse Perry will play in England's Women's Super League later this year as a foreign import.

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HIGH SOCIETY Michael Travers heads for home to the hills (OK, mountains) in a glorious six-day tour of New Zealand’s South Island.

“NEW ZEALAND; NICE place, but a bit too much scenery,” an English friend once said to me. I did laugh at that, but wasted no time in telling him that he was missing the point, for we Kiwis pride ourselves on the natural wonder and diversity of our nation’s wideopen empty spaces, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. It was this pride that made me want to show it off to my (coincidentally) English wife, so I threw together a six-day September road trip that would start in Christchurch and take us along the eastern and western sides of the Southern Alps and back again, avoiding as many tourists as possible, with nothing but 100 per cent pure New Zealand scenery, food and accommodation along the way. Heading out from Christchurch towards

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the seemingly impenetrable wall of snowy peaks, the landscape changed quickly from one of lush green paddocks and spring lambs into the dry tussock lands of the Mackenzie Country, where, in the rain shadow of the Southern Alps, the browns and yellows of the barren plains and the many braided rivers are in stunning contrast against the clear blue skies and snow-capped peaks. We arrived at the small lakeside town Tekapo around 2pm and, after dropping our bags at Lake Tekapo Lodge, our plush B&B overlooking the lake, we were soon flying high above the earth in a small eightseater plane owned by Air Safaris enjoying the Grand Traverse, an iconic one-hour scenic flight that goes up and around the peaks, lakes and glaciers of Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Being in a small plane with high winds bouncing off 3,000m peaks is like

a rollercoaster at times and feels like a most unnatural place to be, but it’s jaw-droppingly beautiful and worth every cent.The air is so clear here in Tekapo that the night sky itself has been declared a UNESCO site, and sitting in the natural hot springs by the lake’s edge under a canopy of stars that evening, there was no question as to why. After a long leisurely breakfast with our hosts at lake Tekapo Lodge the next morning it was just a two-hour drive to The Hermitage Hotel at the base of Mt Cook. Built to take advantage of the best possible views of New Zealand’s highest peak and the surrounding mountain range and glaciers, guests can get amongst it all by taking one of the many walks on offer. Feeling the need to stretch the legs we took a three-hour hike up to the glacier lake at the base of the Hooker Valley and simply primolife.com.au

sat in the sun for ages taking it all in, and wondering of each other: does it get better than this? That night, while waiting to be seated for dinner, we reclined in big leather armchairs in front of a roaring fire drinking fine Kiwi wine as we watched the sunset’s changing sky reflected in Mt Cook’s snowcapped peak. This was the next best thing. The drive from Mt Cook to the West Coast is as beautiful and varied as it is dramatic, and as we dropped out of the tussock lands and up past Lakes Hawea and Wanaka we were surrounded by nothing but mountains and forest. It was here that the blue skies ended and the infamous West Coast weather took hold, the region getting upwards of 250 days of rain a year. Don’t let the rain put you off, though, for this is the very essence of the wild and windy coast, and you are rewarded with

FROZEN GRANDEUR Mt Cook and surrounding peaks make for an unforgettable location to experience New Zealand's ever-changing skies and landscapes.

thick lush forests dripping with lichens and moss, glaciers, endless waterfalls and mountains all the way. It had been a long day as we pulled into our hotel in Haast, but despite the rain and cooler temperatures, the open fire in the Heartland pub and the huge helpings of fresh whitebait and blue cod and chips went down almost as well as the many cold pints we felt fully entitled to. We awoke the next morning with something special on the agenda; a HeliHike on Fox Glacier. This was a chopper ride halfway up onto the glacier followed by a march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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The drive from Mt Cook to the West Coast is as beautiful and varied as it is dramatic.

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MOUNTAIN HIGH, RIVER DEEP New Zealand is rightly known for its wide variety of adventure activities, from bungee jumping to kayaking.

crampon-clad walk over the ice, clambouring through tunnels and ice falls while avoiding crevasses, all under the watchful eyes of professional guides. Absolutely brilliant! Then it was a short drive to Franz Josef and a most interesting check in at the luxurious Te Waonui Forest Retreat, the coast’s best hotel by a country mile. As we pulled into the car park, we were met by a bellhop accompanied by a taihawielding Maori warrior clad in piupiu, kakahu and moko – that’s flax skirt, feather cloak and tattoos to outsiders. A most unexpected welcome, but beautifully fitting with the level of hospitality that Te Waonui represents. That evening we had another long soak in the open-air Glacier Hot Pools next door, before enjoying a superbly prepared degustation dinner of West Coast

Kiwi goodness at the hotel, followed by a long, deep comfortable sleep. My wife had never had an encounter with a Kiwi of the feathered variety, so before heading off the next morning we stopped by the West Coast Wildlife Centre to stand in a darkened enclosure to tick that box, and she was suitably impressed. Moving on, although we had only 120km to cover that day it took about six hours because we had to keep stopping to marvel at every lake, headland, beach and government-designated viewing spot along the way. If you think rainforests are magnificent at ground level, try walking through the canopy. At the West Coast Treetop Walk we got a fresh take on the forest with a 450m long walkway built 50m above the ground in the forest tops. Not for march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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the faint-hearted, it’s filled with birds and a whole new perspective. Our final stop for the journey was the Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, a Victorian establishment that has been lovingly restored to beyond its former glory to surround its guests in the perfect mix of nostalgia and modern comforts with six stylish rooms all named after former notables of the time – including a local lady of the night, an important role in any frontier town. And although it was still raining outside, the warm fire, the wine and our last whitebait of the journey made us realise that the wet weather had actually made our trip up the coast all the more special. Our last day, we were sad to be leaving, but

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the silver lining was that the rain had lifted and we were met with clear skies all the way across Arthur’s Pass, which gave us the most beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, the gushing rivers and waterfalls, the forests and even a few encounters with the native NZ mountain parrot, the Kea, whose penchant for destruction knows no bounds. Six days was just enough to show my darling wife the majesty and beauty that the NZ tourism board sells to overseas visitors: there’s no hyperbole involved, it’s a fantastic part of the world, with so much to see and do, amazing food and some awesome hotels along the way. My advice? Stop being one of those people who say I’d love to go, and just do it. PL primolife.com.au

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THE COMEBACK OF A CITY In 2011, a category 6.3 earthquake devastated Christchurch. Michael Travers visits the city to see how this resilient place has bounced back.

ON FEBRUARY 22ND, 2011, Christchurch was changed forever. A devastating 6.3 level earthquake destroyed much of the city centre, damaged beyond repair the homes of tens of thousands of its residents, and altered the lives of every single person who called the city home. It also tragically claimed the lives of 185 people. Today, five years on, the once broken city is rising from that anguish with a vibrant, fresh energy, making Christchurch once again an exciting place to visit for anyone holidaying in New Zealand. Christchurch remains the number one gateway to the South Island for overseas visitors, and now there are more reasons than ever to include the Garden City on any itinerary. A whole army of entrepreneurs, innovators and artists have over the past five years pulled up their socks and sleeves and created a cafĂŠ and restaurant culture and outdoor public arts scene which rivals that of the other main centres.

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Positivity explodes from every pore of the inner city, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so much to see, buy, eat, drink, feel and experience, even for just a day and a night, that it should definitely feature high on any itinerary before heading off to explore the untold beauty that is the South Island. Through necessity, Christchurch became the second home of the pop-up shop before it became fashionable around the world, many of which are still in business today. The most obvious is the Re:Start City Mall, a now-permanent shopping precinct made up of converted shipping containers, housing a mass of locally-owned shops and food outlets: even banks have taken up residence. Entertainment is key in any city, and visitors are now spoiled for choice. The earthquake has allowed the F&B scene to start afresh, attracting many talented chefs and restaurateurs back to the city. As a result, scores of new restaurants and bar venues have opened up, offering a wide selection of cuisines, and the buzz is electric any

night of the week. One of the first was Smash Palace, a semi-outdoor venue with an old bus surrounded by scaffolding serving local wines, beers and burgers it quickly became a focal point for the people of the city immediately after the quake. Similarly, C1 Espresso in the central city, re-emerged in the old 1930s-built Post Office building (ironically one of the first primolife.com.au

earthquake-proof structures built in the city as a result of the 1931 quake in Napier City in the North Island) and serves some of the best café food and coffee in (arguably) the country. At the higher end of the scale, many new restaurants abound, such as King of Snake with its inventive take on Asian Fusion, as well as the Caribbean/Latin offerings at Tequila Mockingbird. For art lovers, Christchurch has become a massive gallery space in its own right for all mediums, with artists from all over the country commissioned to come up with creative ways to express the city’s energy. From the bronze corgis licking up discarded ice creams in the street, to the massive murals painted on the hitherto unexposed sides of surviving buildings, (truly temporary installations as they are covered up by the construction of new buildings) to the Dance o Mat party floor just off the main square, where music is played through an old, coin-operated, washing machine under floodlights, there’s fun on all sides. The most poignant symbol, however, must be the Cardboard Cathedral, hastily erected as a symbol of both unity for the community and defiance against nature’s wrath, as the city’s own stone cathedral, the essence of Christchurch itself, was severely damaged and rendered unusable by the quake.

Even the more sombre monument to the lives lost in the shake, 185 white and empty chairs, is a tribute to the future. Christchurch is no longer the conservative monument to old men and the 19th century that it was. It’s in the hands of the young and forward thinking, a demographic not afraid to take chances and to mould Christchurch into a city with the future. As long as the fresh ideas keep coming, drawing the diaspora back home, then Christchurch will always be so worth a visit. Christchurch is not a conventional city any more, it’s a whacky and eclectic place mixed with a healthy respect for what came before. And it’s a mix that works. And after what these people have been through, why the hell not? PL

Fast facts CHRISTCHURCH Where to Stay The George - thegeorge.com Where to Eat C1 Espresso– Iconic Kiwi café food and coffee - c1espresso.co.nz King Of Snake –Asian Fusion kingofsnake.co.nz Smash Palace – Burgers, local beers and wines - thesmashpalace.co.nz How to Get There Air New Zealand flies direct from Perth on Mondays and Fridays.

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St Georges Terrace has a new island of luxury thanks to the recent opening of COMO The Treasury, Perth’s latest - and possibly greatest - luxury hotel. By MATTHEW MILLS. SOMETIMES YOU JUST need to tell life to put down the stick and reach out and take the carrot. That’s my philosophy, anyway, and it’s one I think I’ve finally managed to get my wife to buy into. What with two full-time jobs – mine keeps me busy, but hers tends to border on the relentless – and four full-time children (we have a part-timer too, our eldest, who’s fled the nest but still needs our attention pretty often), sometimes it’s easy to think that the cart is leading the horse, that if we don’t keep grafting, life’s big old stick is going to deliver six of the best. And looking around at friends and colleagues, I know that we’re not alone, that there’s a lot of us caught up on responsibility’s treadmill for myriad reasons,

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so perhaps I should be spreading the word a bit more about the carrot thing. Put simply, it’s the idea that every now and then – regularly, in fact – you should reward yourself for all your hard work, you should escape for a while, take yourself away to somewhere where all those responsibilities can be put on hold. Of course, there’s the practical issue of the fact that busy people tend to be very time-poor – regular sabbaticals on tropical islands aren’t an option – so the key for me has always been to find a place to escape to for just, say, 24 hours that will leave you feeling like you’re more than ready to carry on with rigors of the day to day. And I do believe I’ve found it – in the form of COMO The Treasury, a quite remarkable hotel in the heart of Perth’s

CBD that is one of the most recent additions to our ever blossoming city. Long-term Sandgropers will know where it is. For 110 years it was the home of the state treasury, a hub of financial dealings throughout the development of our unique city. Then, in 2007 developer Adrian Fini (the brains behind other great hospitality ideas like Little Creatures in Freo) picked up the building’s 99-year lease and handed this historic structure over to architect Kerry Hill. A decade and $110 million later and Perth is blessed with a hotel that continues COMO’s legacy for sheer luxury and indulgence as it makes its first foray into Australia. Many of the building’s original features have been retained in the development – the red-brick walls would ring bells for primolife.com.au

DEEPLY INDULGENT COMO The Treasury is the city's new benchmark when it comes to luxury accommodation in the heart of the CBD.

many a past employee. But while once the main hall rang with the industrious toil of bean-counters past, now this cavernous space is pure opulence and indulgence, yet serene and welcoming. We arrived at just before noon, pulling up alongside the cathedral where we were met, our bags taken and our car whisked away. Our friendly, attentive host assured us that our room would be ready for us as soon as we’d finished our first treat of the day – lunch at acclaimed chef David Thompson’s Long Chim Thai restaurant. One of two restaurants within The Treasury, Long Chim Thai is in perfect contrast to the quite spectacular rooftop venue Wildflower – while the former is a stunning space looking out over the world, Long Chim Thai is a cool, funky belowground treat that was just buzzing with happy diners drinking in the chic ambience and chowing down on perfect fare.

An hour later we were sated, smiling and totally relaxed – the carrot had kicked in and we were ready to escape to our room. One of my most favourite things is that first moment when you walk into a hotel room, the joy of taking in the space that, for a short but magical moment, will be yours – and our Heritage Room was no exception. The feeling of light and space was simply amazing. An original grand old sash window, looking out towards the Swan let the summer sunshine roll in, lighting up this beautiful white, grey and cream expanse before us. The main room was dominated by a stylish, fantastically comfortable king bed, complete with Egyptian cotton sheets, and led through to a bathroom equal in size – a freestanding bath, acres of drobe space and a shower to simply die for. Frankly, it was simply exquisite. The best escapes call for plenty of doing

not much at all, so that was our plan for the afternoon. The Treasury boasts the wonderful Shambhala Urban Escape day spa, which offers a host of massages and treatments designed to pamper at untold levels, but unfortunately its appeal was such when we stayed that there was no room at the inn. It wasn’t however a setback in our quest to do very little – we spent the afternoon by the hotel’s spectacular 20m rooftop pool, idly flicking through books borrowed from the exceedingly well stocked library. The evening came around and we had the prospect of Opera in the Park to look forward to, a treat on any day, however as we sat with friends in The Treasury’s lounge bar enjoying delightful snacks (think prawn roll, a carefully curated cheese plate and pate, a hearty homemade burger) and a few bubbles, the temptation to just settle in for the evening was strong. We did make it out though – and we would have kicked ourselves had we missed West Australian Opera’s wonderful performance of Gianni Schicchi, which was, after all, just a five minute walk away in Langley Park – but we were happy to be back in time for a night cap at Petition, the Treasury’s laid-back but stylish wine bar. Knowledgeable staff led us through a couple of delicious glasses, joking that they were, after all, “just a posh bottle shop”, and we sat happily discussing the delights of Puccini – as well as bits and pieces of less highbrow gossip. It looked like the party crowd were keen to kick on - and so they could, since Petition has a late licence til 2am - a rarity in this city that’s finally growing up. We however retired to our room and sank into our bed, happy in the knowledge our escape was a success. All good things come to and end, of course, but when they close with breakfast at Post, that’s not too bad. Delicious fare, like egg white and kale omelette for my suddenly virtuous wife, while pouring over the papers is never a bad thing, after all. And then we were on our way home, back to reality, back to the treadmill, but once more refueled with the energy and verve to take on whatever life turns up. Trust me, reaching for that carrot is the key – and you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere better to do so that at The Treasury. PL COMO The Treasury, 1 Cathedral Avenue, Perth WA 6000.Tel: (08) 6168 7888. Visit: comohotels.com/thetreasury march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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Matthew Mills puts the impressive BMW 125i M Sport through its paces – and isn’t disappointed. No, not one bit.

CAR SPOTTING WAS big when I was a boy.Very big. Me and my mates would spend many an afternoon lying on our stomachs at the edge of the park trying to be the first to correctly identify the cars that would appear on the horizon and then speed past us on the road that led into town. In the main, this drive-by I-spy was done in a cool monotone, reeling off everyday Fords and Holdens with an aloof assurance, our take-it-or-leave-it demeanor designed to tell our peers just how knowledgeable we were. Every now and then, though, a motor

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would appear that was a world apart, one of those cars that was rare and exquisite, one that you wouldn’t see any of our dads washing on a Sunday morning. They were an elite band, half a dozen or so manufacturers that were the golden eagle of our car-spotters world, but for me and my band of 12-year-old Jeremy Clarksons the big prize was spotting a BMW – but not just any BMW. Yes, seeing a three, five or seven series cruising towards us was enough to get our hearts pounding, but what we were always looking forward to was that special

embellishment, that one single letter that made each car that wore it a motoring superhero. We were looking for the M. As wannabe petrolheads, we knew all about this magical letter, a sign that this was the pinnacle of BMW tech, cars modified by motoring geniuses and tested at their private facility at the Nurburgring racing circuit in Germany (that bit we just loved, the very words private facility conjuring up visions of Professor X training and honing his mutant wonder team). We’d read about the M1, the pointy supercar that had launched the series in 1978, but none of us had every actually

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seen one. We all, however, had stories of catching a glimpse of an M535i – tales often embellished to the point where some unlikely turn of events had meant we’d got to actually have a go in one. Basically, we loved the romance and excitement of the M series – and, like so many things a kid latches onto in their formative years, my passion for the three stripes against the silver letter has never waned. Nowadays, of course, Ms come in all shapes and sizes – as the BMW range has expanded into new markets, more and more of their beautiful creations have a variant that’s been given the Motorsport treatment. That means greater availability and choice, with the only downside that premium vehicles come at a premium price. There is, however, a way of getting the glamour and glitz of the M series without such a big hit on your hip pocket – and that is the BMW 125i M Sport. It’s not, of course, an actual M, but thanks to the addition of the M Sport package, it’s very much the next best thing. All the new BMW 1 series variants, which were launched last year, are goodlooking cars. The second evolution saw an elongated bonnet enhancing and consolidating its pugnacious, almost cat-like appearance. But even in the good company of its lesser-spec peers, the 125i M Sport stands out. The bodykit is subtle, but the lowered chassis, chromed exhaust tips, gorgeous double spoke alloys and branded brake calipers give it away as an M sport even before you’re close enough to see the confirming badge. Inside as well there’s the M detailing, great chunky steering wheel, optional genuine leather, interior (marketed as Dakota leather by BMW, the 125i as standard comes with a cloth interior) and chic Motorsport branding. The driver and passenger seats are unashamedly sporty, hugging the occupants like a devoted parent, but somehow they seem pleasantly separate from each other – none of this sporty car over-intimacy as shoulders touch when you buckle up which is so prevalent in other compacts. A brief scan of the dashboard shows that the 125i M Sport has tech coming out of its ears – the big news with the 1 series refresh was the introduction of a rear camera, showing the world behind you on the big optional 22.4cm dash-mounted monitor, a great addition to the car’s inventory. The monitor also displays the other bells and whistles controlled by BMW’s innovative iDrive system, the big rotary dial

on the console giving uncomplicated access to the stereo, optional Navigation Pro satnav and a few other treats. There’s keyless ignition, which, for me, is still a lovely touch, despite it becoming more common across the industry, and the dials are both attractive and functional. Stylish and luxurious then, but of course the real proof of any BMW is in the drive. And, boy, but does this one tick all the boxes. The 125i M Sport is, of course, a hothatch – big, powerful engine in a small frame – but because it’s a BMW it also comes equipped with the kind of handling others of its ilk lack. There’s a two-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol engine under that long, lustrous bonnet, which pumps out 160kW or torque and 310Nm of power. Coupled to a state-ofthe-art eight-speed automatic transmission, you can, if you fancy it, get to 100km/h from a standing start in just 6.2 seconds. That’s a great lump to begin with, but where the 1 series leaves all its competitors behind is in the simple fact that, unlike most every other compact, it is rear wheel drive. The power, then, is just so controllable, the steering so accurate as there isn’t that pressure on the front axle from the driving unit. It tackles the road with a confident gusto, slipping in and out of corners like it’s being sucked to the floor and releasing power in droves when it hits a straight. But there’s more. Hit Sport + mode and the 125i M Sport goes almost bestial on

you, throaty roars and heart-racing thrills yours for the taking. As they say, however, with great power comes great responsibility – and BMW takes that very seriously too. An array of features – six airbags, ABS, brake assist, traction and stability control, lane departure and collision warning to name a few – easily earn it its five-star ANCAP safety rating. And so, the legend of the M marches on, this latest – and smallest – of its long line of already excellent cars made even more fantastic – easily keeping the flame alive, making sure that there as still cars out there to keep the next generation of car spotters happy. PL

BMW 125i M Sport available from $52,990 drive away for a limited time, must end March 31. BMW Auto Classic, 48 Burswood Road, Victoria Park, Perth, WA 6100. Tel: (08) 9311 7533.

SPORTY AND SPICY The BMW 125i M Sport is everything you'd hope a car in this class would be.

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LEAP of FAITH Hugh Jackman’s latest role in Eddie the Eagle pushes his skiing skills to the limit but that’s nothing compared to what rising star Taron Egerton had to learn to play the endearing Winter Olympics loser. By GILL PRINGLE.

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ITS BEEN ALMOST 30 years since unlikely ski-jumper Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards captivated the world at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. The first competitor to represent Britain in Olympic ski-jumping, he finished last in both his events but achieved overnight fame as an inspiring underdog, accomplishing this major feat with sheer perseverance and a heart full of dreams. If Olympic athletes are typified as the embodiment of masculinity then Edwards, with his jutting chin, bottle-glass spectacles and chubby physique, was instantly

embraced as a working class anti-hero. His 15 seconds of fame was quickly buried in the avalanches of time, but X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn rediscovered Eddie’s legacy, determined to retell his story in a familyfriendly feel-good movie. Best known for his bad-ass film-making style, producing violent gritty movies like Layer Cake, Kick-Ass and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, he enlisted director pal Dexter Fletcher to reintroduce Eddie to a new generation. Casting Welsh actor Taron Egerton, primolife.com.au

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THANKS TO 20TH Century Fox and Grand Cinemas, PRIMOLife readers have the chance to attend an exclusive Primo preview night of one of the most feel-good films of the year, EDDIE THE EAGLE, in cinemas April 21. The film details the inspiring exploits of Michael Edwards, better known as “Eddie the Eagle”, the most famous ski jumper in British history. The film’s portrayal of Edwards’ never say-die approach to the sport, celebrates the human spirit and resilience in the face of extraordinary odds and challenges.Taron Egerton, who made his feature film starring debut in Kingsman: The Secret Service, portrays Eddie the Eagle, and Hugh Jackman plays a ski jumping expert who helps Eddie train for the Calgary Olympics. The preview will take place at the newly renovated Grand Cinemas Currambine in one of their new Dolby Atmos cinemas with 5D sound. The state-of-the-art Dolby Atmos creates powerful, moving audio with its 51 speakers: and introduces two important concepts to cinema sound: audio objects and overhead speakers. Together, these completely change how soundtracks are created and heard, bringing alive the story onto the Grand cinema screen as never before possible. Check out the trailer here:. eddietheeagle-movie.com.au

whose good looks charmed as Gary ‘Eggsy’ Unwin in Vaughn’s 2015 box office hit Kingsman: The Secret Service, Fletcher chose to create a character to join Eddie through his hero’s journey. Enter Bronson Peary, a hard-drinking, chain-smoking American former ski jumper who reluctantly takes Eddie under his wing. A role created for a movie star,Vaughn had a slew of them on speed dial although he only wanted one: Hugh Jackman. “I rang Hugh and sent him the script,” recalls Vaughn. “He remembered Eddie The Eagle. He told me he used to jump off the

roof of his house in Australia and pretend it was a ski jump. Hugh loved the idea. He’s never done anything like this before.” An accomplished skier in real life, Jackman couldn’t resist. “Eddie was a legend who embodies that pure spirit of having a go. And he had a go at the most crazy, almost suicidal event in sport, the ski jump. I mean, I wanted to be in the Olympics as a kid; I just wasn’t going to go this far!” says Jackman who immediately impressed his young co-star. “Hugh is such an incredibly lifeaffirming, positive, enthusiastic person. He’s

kind of addictive to be around because he’s so wholly positive,” says Egerton, 26. “I started this movie with the intention of trying to make Hugh Jackman laugh on camera whenever I could to sort of sabotage his career. There’s quite a fun drinking game you can play when watching this movie called: Watch Hugh Jackman Cracking Up, and every time you see Hugh Jackman crack up you can take a shot of vodka, and there quite a few moments,” he teases. Unable to resist a dig at how brilliant Jackman is at practically everything, he adds, “Hugh is a sickeningly good skier! How march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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irritating is it, how good Hugh Jackman is at everything!? Absolutely everything!” Prior to shooting Eddie The Eagle on location in Germany, Egerton had never skied in his life. “I came out a couple of weeks earlier and tried to learn to ski and fell over an awful lot,” he admits. “It was really fun and then I ended up on a red slope which was a source of pride for me but when we started shooting, this email came through saying how nobody’s allowed to ski. At all. For fear we injured ourselves. “For sure, I won’t be doing the 90-meter jump in this lifetime.You have to do it every day from the age of four just for it to be safe. It’s why Eddie kept hurting himself.” But Jackman, being the real life superhero he is, managed to slip in a scene where he actually skis to the end run although he balks at the prospect at attempting the 90-meter jump for real. “I had to do a scene where I sat on top of the jump, and I had a wire on to stop me from killing myself if I fell,” says Jackman. “And even then I was pretty freaked out. When you think that Eddie did that in the

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Olympics after doing hardly any jumps in his life, he had some serious courage.” In person, Egerton is every inch the handsome young movie star, but he’s barely recognisable as Eddie the Eagle. “That’s what being chubby with glasses will do for you!” he quips. Ask how he added the extra pounds to play Eddie, he almost blushes. “You say weight gain which is a lovely thing to say, thank you, but it only involved that I didn’t do any weight loss. Dexter told me early on that he wanted me to look like an unlikely athlete, and don’t spend any time in the gym and I immediately did a fist bump and punched the air and was like, ‘Great!’ It's an absolute dream because you don’t have to spend two hours in the gym and eat chicken and spinach every day. I watched a lot of footage of Eddie and wanted to affect a bit of an under-bite. But a lot of it was down to the glasses. This isn’t Christian Bale in The Machinist,” he laughs. He hopes Eddie’s story will inspire ordinary folk who are perhaps deterred by the impossible notions of perfection. “I think we live in a culture where we put so much

emphasis on being the best - which of course is a great idea - but we put people on a pedestal and there’s a big celebrity culture so when someone comes along who isn’t the best but has such determination and passion, I think people connect with that.” For Egerton, the moment he realised he’d nailed it was at an early private screening in London. “And who was sat next to me the first time I watched the movie? Eddie the Eagle! I was shaking because I was so nervous, worrying ‘What will he think of this movie?’ I had every faith that Dexter would make it brilliant but it was still nerve-wracking and we sat and watched the movie and I couldn’t relax the whole time and then, at the end, I turned to him and he was crying. And it wasn’t because he hated it! It was because he loved it. It’s a big source of pride for me that he responded to it in the way we hoped he would.” But, more than anyone, he set out to impress Jackman. “Of course I did! He’s Wolverine, right?!” Eddie the Eagle is out on April 21. primolife.com.au

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is drive, verve and never-saydie attitude will always ensure Eddie Edwards a special place in sporting history – if only in that eclectic chapter entitled gallant losers. His particular gallantry is earned through his choice of sport, grabbing ski jump by the horns as a native of a country where the discipline had little to no history. And, of course, we wouldn’t dream of doing down The Eagle’s achievements – his dogged perseverance alone makes him a folk hero – but there’s no getting away from the fact that he did at least grow up in a country where winter was, well, winter. Born and raised in England’s south west, he would have at least seen a fair few snowy days, something a lot of other Winter Olympians over the years haven’t been able to boast. The most famous example of winter sports athletes being fish out of water climate-wise must be, of course, the Jamaican national bobsleigh team that rocked up to the 1988 games in Calgary. Their claim to fame was that none of the four-man squad had ever seen a snowflake, but their subsequent heroics – giving it their best shot but crashing out in the qualifiers – earned them immortality through the 1993 Hollywood smash Cool Runnings. But the boys from Kingston – who at least inspired a surge in the sport in their homeland that led to more creditable results in subsequent games – weren’t the first truly tropical nation to compete in the Winter Olympics. That honour apparently goes to the Philippines, who sent two alpine skiers to the 1972 event in Sapporo, Japan. One of them, Ben Nanasca, did OK, placing 42nd in the giant slalom, which had a field of 73. His mate, Juan Cipriano, however, did not finish – and it’s safe to say that their efforts didn’t spark a winter sports boom in their home country. Last time around – 2014 in Sochi – the Philippines sent just the one chap, a figure skater named Michael Christian Martinez. Still, he at least finished a creditable 19th – and became the first figure skater from a tropical country to ever get to

the games – so you have to give the Phillipines their due. But hang on – there is one pretty hot country that’s been a presence at the Winter Olympics for a while that we really shouldn’t forget about. Yep, I’m talking about us – Australia, the green and the gold. And for a country where a lot of us think dropping below 20C is a reason to rug up, we’ve pretty much held our own, thank you very much. We first showed up back in 1936 in Germany, and have been at every one since (with the exception of 1948 in St Moritz when we were still catching our breath after WWII). Admittedly we didn’t set the world on fire at first, with only two of our athletes managing top half finishes in their event before 1976 – and a fair few wooden spoons that we’ll just put down to lack of the white stuff back home. But then, mainly thanks to the efforts of team manager Geoff Henke (a former ice hockey ace who’d missed his stab at Winter Olympics glory through an administration error that meant their entry form didn’t get in on time), things began to turn around. His push for funding let our athletes fight on an even

playing field – and suddenly we had medal prospects. We won our first medal, a bronze, in 1994 in the men’s 5,000m short track relay speed skating event and our first individual gong came four years later when Zali Steggal brought home another bronze in the slalom. Then, in 2002 Steven Bradbury won the 1,000m short track speed skating and Alisa Camplin won the aerials. So, yeah, all of a sudden Australia’s the only southern hemisphere country to have ever won a gold medal at a Winter Olympics. So a 40-strong crew goes to Turin in 2006 and Dale Begg-Smith brings home gold in the freestyle moguls and Camplin picks up a silver. Four years later and, two golds and a silver are in the bag, Torah Bright and Lydia Lassila showing the world how to snowboard and aerial freestyle ski, while Begg-Smith settles for second. And Sochi in 2014 wasn’t bad either, three more medals bringing our grand total to five gold, three silver and four bronze. Suddenly it seems obvious why they got Aussie icon Hugh Jackman to coach Eddie in the movie . . . PL march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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It’s one of the most anticipated movies of the year, but for Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder, it’s all about the detail which makes this superhero face-off work. By GILL PRINGLE. WHEN BEN AFFLECK first signed on as Batman in upcoming Batman v Superman, Christian Bale - who last occupied the bat suit - sent him a message. “I told him to make sure he can pee with the suit on without having somebody help him.You don’t feel much like a super hero when someone has to help you take a leak,” Bale said when I chatted with him recently. Not that Bale has hurt feelings about not reprising Batman after he thrice donned the cowl for Chris Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. Indeed, when I meet Batman v Superman director Zack Snyder, he makes it quite clear that Bale was never an option for this comic book clash of the superheroes, which sees Henry Cavill wearing the supersuit once more. “Our film is a total opposite reality from the Chris Nolan movies, it’s another universe, so we couldn’t hire Christian if we wanted to because he doesn’t exist in our

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world,” he explains. “Superman would have a hard time existing in the Batman universe that Chris created. That’s why we did a reboot of the universe, to allow these characters to exist together.” With Warner Bros already on board with

the idea that Batman and Superman should appear in the same movie, the fun part for Snyder was figuring out how they would clash. “I knew immediately they weren’t going to get along, right out of the gate. They have common ground, but different approaches. The morality is different. I think the idea that even though Superman is an amazingly benevolent and kind individual, grown up in Kansas, known for its niceness, the potential for abuse is so staggering that you could imagine someone like Batman would not appreciate the potential human rights violations that could happen based on Superman’s powers. “That would be pretty scary to Batman. So it was an easy fire to stoke in both of them. And you could imagine Superman would not take kindly to someone he believed was acting as judge, jury and executioner in the sort of vigilante position primolife.com.au

SUPER TROOPERS Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill) face-off in a blockbusting combination of superhero egos.

that Batman has where he’s not respecting the due process.” With Ryan Gosling and Josh Brolin originally mooted for the role of Batman, Affleck’s casting was met with mixed reaction, although Snyder believes his performance will surprise everyone. “I really wanted an old Batman, and not like decrepit, but world weary like he’s had experience, and I think Ben’s really hit that. He’s a movie star now in the greatest definition of the word. He has gravitas. And we’ve greyed his hair a little and made him look a bit rough, and rugged. He’s a great actor I think and he’s a big person. He’s all of 6’4” and in the boots he’s 6’6”. I don’t like a small Batman. I like my Batmen bigger.” It’s no easy job donning a super hero costume, he adds. “It was gruelling, I’ll be honest. That costume isn’t easy to wear. And it’s raining and cold and its Detroit and you’re out for hours and we’re turning the rain on them and they’re like ‘Arggh’. It’s not glamorous at all. At least the suits now have zippers. “We gave them both a zipper. There’s only so much torture a man’s going to take. ” PL march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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When Carmen Jenner met the Real Housewives of Melbourne right here in Perth she was swept away by their charm and class (no, really). IN A HAZE of Dior, Louis Vuitton, Scanlon and Theodore, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo, in breeze the Real Housewives of Melbourne. Well, at least three of them. Pettifleur Berenger, Chyka Keebaugh and Jackie Gillies exude polished glamour from head to toe. Our TV screens simply don’t portray just how beautiful and classy these ladies are inside and out. It’s a pleasant surprise given the show hones in on their extravagant lifestyles peppered with scandal, gossip and arguments. I’m assured the drama is real, and the show is unscripted, but when the cameras aren’t rolling, like many women, their success is attributed to incredibly hard work and the loving support of their families. Both Chyka and Jackie proudly declare their husbands are their rocks while Pettifleur has other ideas. “I don’t feel as supported as I much as I would like, but that’s my fault as I give the impression I don’t need it," she says. A hugely successful property developer and author, Pettifleur's petite frame and warmness belies the feistiness which lays within. She believes the message the show sends is positive. “It highlights women as empowering, dynamic and inspiring. But with so many strong personalities thrown into the public eye, of course, there’s going to be clashes.” The routine of a “Real Housewife” compared to your average one isn’t as different as you would think, and Chyka offers:“Every day is different and includes the gym, running our business, friends, blogging and sometimes we’re shooting the show, so we have hair and make-up. "Work often takes me out five nights of the week. And then on top of that are the usual family demands.” Chyka runs The Big Group, one of

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Australia’s largest catering and event management companies, with her husband Bruce. She admits she’s had some struggles working on the show which has taken her away from the family business. “It was an adjustment excluding Bruce from certain elements of my life for the first time.” She cringes when he’s asked to move out of the way for photos. Professional psychic and co-owner of beverage company La Mascara, Jackie isn’t exactly a stranger to the limelight given she’s married to Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies – the photographers and fans often make a beeline for Ben when they’re out together. She offers the following advice when becoming involved in a reality TV-show.

“Do it! But be honest and authentic.” Pettifleur chips in: “Don’t overthink it and be honest about the reason you’re doing it. And get support. Know who you are beforehand.” There’s no doubt putting your life out there in the public arena takes guts. And doing so while looking fabulous, is so impressive I’m compelled to ask about their beauty regime. The following tips are spouted out in unison: a good breakfast, 3x15 squats every morning, the gym, body brush for cellulite, Bio Oil,Vitamin C serum, sunscreen, steam, sauna, hair treatments, laser surgery for freckles, cleanse, tone and moisturise. It’s clearly working, without a whiff of

Botox either. And suddenly our time is up. Just as they appeared in a cloud of glitziness, they seemingly vaporise into their chariot and are whisked off to the airport for the next onslaught of publicity; and questions they’ll no doubt answer as graciously as they’ve answered mine. Pettifleur was right – the show does send a strong message. Stylists, flashy houses and private jets aside, never underestimate the power of a driven woman or at least the Real Housewives of Melbourne. The Real Housewives of Melbourne Season Three screens every Sunday at 8.30pm on Foxtel’s Arena. PL

LADIES WHO LUNCH The Real Housewives of Melbourne have returned for a brand new series in all their glamorous glory.

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The world’s favourite monochrome kung fu master is back, and this time Jack Black’s Po is joined by a whole new bunch of friends. By GILL PRINGLE.

ONE OF THE most successful animated franchises in the world, Jack Black has become synonymous with the loveable clumsy panda who longs to be a kung fu master in the Kung Fu Panda series. But after three movies made over a tenyear span, don’t expect to see Black near any panda enclosures any time soon. “I haven’t been to the zoo in many years, but if I did go to the panda exhibit, I feel like there’d immediately be about a

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thousand people wanting a photo of me with the panda. So I’m gonna stay clear of that one,” quips Black, 46. “I try to love them from afar. There was an embarrassing episode at Atlanta Zoo where there was a naming ceremony for a baby panda and we named him Po. But I got a little scared of the panda because, well, it’s a wild animal and I’m a little scared of pandas - he’s a bear after all! He could kill! But Jeffrey Katzenberg [Dreamworks

boss] was teasing me because he was the one holding the baby panda and hugging it. But I think he’s a fool. He could have died. It’s a very dangerous animal, a beast! But apparently Jeffrey Katzenberg is a beastmaster so good for him, but I’m not going to do it.” Reuniting with Kung Fu Panda’s all-star cast, including Angelina Jolie Pitt, Dustin Hoffman and Seth Rogen, this time round there was some additional voice talent, primolife.com.au

“I guess he just keeps me in touch with my inner child, oh God, that sounds so dorky!” ~ JACK BLACK ON PLAYING PO THE KUNG FU PANDA.

namely Black’s nine-year-old son Sammy. “Sammy got to play one of the bunny rabbits and he’s really stoked about it. We even had a little preview for the boys and they got to invite all the other kids at their school, about 20 kids. It’s a fun thing to share with them, and I’m always looking for ways to get them involved,” says the actor, wed 11 years to musician Tanya Haden with whom he also has a seven-year-old son Thomas. Black has always held a huge affection for his panda alter-ego Po: “I guess he just keeps me in touch with my inner child, oh God, that sounds so dorky! But he’s like a younger version of me and naïve in a way and also the strength of the child is that they have this love and passion for whatever they’re interested in - in this case kung fu. “Just playing him reminds me that that’s what its all about.You don’t want to lose that part of yourself. The kid that just wants to play and do things because they’re fun, because when you get older you can easily

lose that.” This time round Po has a love interest in the form of a flirtatious panda named Mei Mei, voiced by Kate Hudson. “I wouldn’t call it a romance - more like a scary little courtship,” says Black who actually attended the same Los Angeles high school as Hudson. “She’s definitely the initiator, because Po’s still like a boy and has never seen other pandas before. He’s interested but also terrified.” “Mei Mei is always performing and I can relate to that,” laughs Hudson. “Mei Mei is totally unapologetic and I began to feel that wouldn’t it be nice if we all had that kind of confidence.” Another newcomer to the franchise is JK Simmons, 61, who last year won an Oscar for his role as a music-teacher-from-hell in Whiplash. And while he’s also cast as the villain in Kung Fu Panda 3, he’s a lot less scary. “I play a power-hungry ancient warrior

named Kai bent on stealing the chi of all the kung fu masters. But I was still able to bring some fun to the role because even though Kai is a big scary supernatural villain, he’s been banished to this spirit world for 500 years and, now that he’s returned, nobody knows who he is. “So he shows up and his ego is bruised and he’s like, ‘Come on, You don’t know who I am?’” Since Kai is a mythical character somewhat akin to a bull, he enjoyed taking liberties with the role. “One of the fun things with playing an animal character is that you can blend the English speaking voice into animal sounds and in Kai’s case, some grunts and snorts and angry bull noises.” Meanwhile Angelina returns to her role as Tigress. “Tigress is such a pure, beautiful, character and a very strong female figure. She’s very cool and I wish I could do half of what Tigress does.” PL march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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MATILDA (AND SINGING AND DANCING)

A new doco charting the genesis of one of the world’s most successful musicals Matilda - is set to screen on the ABC in April.

WRITTEN BY AN anarchic children’s author and brought to life by an equally rebellious musical genius, it’s no surprise perhaps that Matilda the Musical has proved such a big hit around the world. In a brand new documentary, Matilda and Me tells the story of the Australian debut of global smash-hit stage show Matilda the Musical and its composer, WA’s Tim Minchin. Narrated by Tim’s sister Nel Minchin, and co-directed by Nel and Rhian Skirving (Rock n Roll Nerd), Matilda and Me explores Tim’s life from an insider’s

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perspective, with intimate access to Tim, his family, close colleagues and friends. It reveals how Tim has evolved from loud-mouthed iconoclastic comedian to being Australia’s most recognised musical theatre export, and shows how an unlikely partnership led to the most successful musical of its generation. When the Royal Shakespeare Company took a seemingly big risk by asking Tim to compose a musical based on Roald Dahl’s children’s classic Matilda, little did they know he had been preparing for the job his whole life. Through candid interviews, rare

archive, glimpses into Tim’s daily life and personal performances at his home piano, the film reveals how the boy from Perth went from WA’s beaches to Broadway and the West End. “Anyone who has a brother or sister knows what it’s like to grow up so close to someone, and yet still be surprised at who they turn out to be,” said Nel. “It was a chance for me to go back in time and piece together how my brother Tim became ‘Tim Minchin’ right before my eyes.” Against the backdrop of preparations for primolife.com.au

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the Australian premiere, the high energy of the rehearsal room features the original Aussie cast and songs from the musical, propelling the story towards its star-studded opening night climax. We hear from Tim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Roald Dahl’s wife Felicity, Mara Wilson from Danny DeVito’s Matilda, as well as friends like Eddie Perfect, Andrew Denton and the musical’s writer Dennis Kelly and director Matthew Warchus. “When Nel approached me about being involved in a Matilda doco, I was mostly just excited that she (and her co-director,

Rhian, who is one of my best mates) had an excuse to come to LA to hang out,” said Tim. “But what they’ve created is really lovely and surprising. They have explored my (unremarkable) origin story, and woven it beautifully into the (remarkable) origin story of this musical. . . . celebrating the world class Aussie theatre industry on the way. Clever sis.” A largely personal story, the film examines the life and work of Tim and why bringing it home to Australia is perhaps his most important challenge yet.

Mandy Chang, Head of Arts ABC said: “This is a story for everyone and the ABC is excited to be airing a new documentary, Matilda and Me - featuring an Australian icon whose musical genius and a 30-year relationship with Roald Dahl’s marvellous novel culminated in a worldwide smash-hit musical.” The film will be complemented by additional ‘children’s’ behind-the-scenes content produced especially for ABC 3. PL Matilda and Me airs on April 3 at 7.40pm on ABC. march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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Fringe World Perth is over for another year, and award-winning circus spectacle Limbo was crowned with the title of Best Cabaret at Fringe World this year. On opening night, guests enjoyed watching the headline show in Fringe Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest precinct, Fairground. Limbo went on to attract thousands of visitors to the newly developed Elizabeth Quay, leaving audiences stunned while attracting rave reviews.

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There's was a distinctly magical atmosphere at Variety WA's Emerald Ball, which this year took place on a balmy evening outside at the Royal Yacht Club. Despite a brisk breeze, partygoers were more glamorous than Dorothy's shiny red shoes, some deciding to embrace the emerald theme with appropriately vivid green gowns and accessories. Entertained by a succession of engaging stage acts and well fed, the evening raised thousands for the charity.

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WA Tourism Minister Kim Hames swapped a suit and tie for chef’s whites at a dinner at the White Elephant Beach Café in Margaret River as part of the Food, Wine and China: A Tourism Perspective, an international tourism symposium. Working alongside Margaret River Hospitality Group Executive Chef Tony Howell, Minister Hames proved he has what it takes to handle the heat of a commercial kitchen. “He did a great job in the kitchen. To be honest, we couldn’t kick him out!” Tony said. march 2016 | PRIMOLIFE

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by MATTHEW MILLS

RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION It’s possible to be in the right but still get things completely wrong, says Matthew Mills. SO, WE WERE staying with friends in a holiday house near Dunsborough when this happened. It was our last night, day three of a long weekend. We’d just finished a hearty barbecue send-off meal, the sun was beginning to set and I volunteered to take the kids for one last trip to the beach. It was a 10-minute walk to the ocean, but it was one of those hikes where the going was almost as good as the getting there. I felt quite the scout leader as I herded our boisterous bunch – six in all, ranging from seven to eighteen – through quiet, suburban roads. And we had a great time. Paddling turned to wading then swimming, three quarters of an hour packed with what we used to call Kodak Moments. Eventually, the sun went down and we headed back, tired but happy, brushing sand from our arms and legs as we went. The age range of our group meant our return caravan drew itself out, to the point that by half way Sam, my 13-year-old, and his best mate Rohan were a good two hundred yards ahead. Sam was walking, with the contended swagger of a newly-hatched teenager, in the road, maybe a metre from the kerb, but definitely the right side of the dotted lines. But still, when I saw a car turn the corner at the top of the street I shouted that he should get on the pavement. Which he did. Apparently, though, he didn’t move quick enough for the bloated, red-faced driver of the 4x4 who, as he passed Sam, leaned on his horn for a good five seconds, bellowed curses that thankfully he couldn’t hear and literally shook his fist. Then, two hundred yards later when he passed me – and my youngest two children – he did the same thing again, this time focusing his fury on me. Anyway, moving on, a week or so later my wife had one of those busy-busy evenings when I was working late and she was driving various children to various activities for a couple of hours, the upshot

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of which was that she ran out of petrol – and did so, bizarrely, just as she pulled into our drive. This meant her SUV was half on the drive and half sticking out onto the road. Now, my better half is a tough woman, but even she couldn’t push a couple of tonnes of metal up the incline that approaches our garage, so while she sorted things out it had to just sit there. Sorting it out took maybe twenty minutes, the time it took for our eldest, Henry, to nip out of work, drive to a servo and pick up a jerry can of unleaded. Sadly though, he didn’t arrive before some chap pulled up in his ute, leaned out the window and shouted ‘park your (swearword) car properly, for (swearword's) sake’ before wheel-spinning away. It wasn’t said in jest or ridicule – he was properly furious. And it wasn’t just my wife who was standing waiting for Henry – Oli, our seven-year-old, and Daisy, who’s 12, were there too. The third tale I want to tell happened last Saturday. Sam had gone out for the day with his mates – there’s that newly-hatched teenager thing again, he’s been doing it now for three or four months. They tour malls and skateparks, travelling by train, using their school-issued SmartRider travel passes. Unfortunately, Sam being Sam had lost his card earlier in the week so had taken his sister’s, which he dropped just as he and his mates were about to get on a train to the city. Even more unfortunately, this was witnessed by a nearby transit officer. What followed was my boy being interrogated on a station platform by a man three times his age about why he was using a SmartRider that obviously belonged to a girl. I can imagine Sam stammering, his childhood speech impediment rearing up as it does when he’s nervous. I can imagine him turning red with awkwardness. Somehow, however, he convinced the officer that it was his sister’s and for a while

it looked like the incident was over. But no. What Sam hadn’t understood was that he wasn’t allowed to use Daisy’s SmartRider. So when he went to tag on to join his mates on the city-bound train, the transit officer pounced and confiscated the card, repeating ‘it’s not transferable’ as he did so. Scared and embarrassed his friends had no option but to leave Sam on the platform alone. My boy had enough change on him to get him home, so that’s where he went. On his own. It was only when he’d trudged the 10-minute walk from the station that he realised he’d left the rare Pop Vinyl figurine he’d spent his pocket money on on the train. Right. So what have we learnt from these trio of incidents? Well, one thing for certain is that the three strangers all have two things in common – firstly, they were all technically in the right, but, secondly, that doesn’t make me like them any the more. Yes, angry horn-blaring highway code man was correct that Sam shouldn’t be walking in the road, but the way he went about getting his point across definitely took the shine off what was otherwise a lovely weekend. And, yes, my wife’s SUV was technically an obstruction – in a wide suburban street that maybe has one car along it every five minutes – but foul-mouthed parking-inspector hoon scared my youngest while making a tired mother’s already tough day a bit worse. And as for jobsworth transit officer – well, yes, Smart Rider’s aren’t transferable, even if they’re your sister’s and paid for by your parents, but you knocked my boy’s confidence that day and nearly made him cry. So, what’s the conclusion? There isn’t one to be honest. But perhaps if you know someone who’s always angry, or selfimportant, or smug, or selfish, you could have a word with them and get them to just calm down, for everyone’s sake. * Editor’s note. If you’re looking for a happy ending – Sam’s mum got the SmartRider back and then took him for a hot chocolate. PL primolife.com.au

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