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Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Events; Published: 06 February 2013

“How racist are you? How racist am I? In Australia, how racist are we?...”

These questions and more are what comedian Xavier Toby will be addressing in his stand up show White Trash. He performed White Trash at the Melbourne Fringe 2012 and now he’s in town to share his funny and thought provoking show at the Perth Fringe Festival 2013.

You’ll be sure to get plenty of laughs at his comedy act, but along with the humour Xavier sneaks in some seriously thought provoking points about racism in Australia which may hit a nerve or two.

And if comedy and racism weren't enough, Xavier also promises to include penguins. We aren't quite sure how these cute little birds fit into the grand scheme of things, so if you want to find out, you'll just have to come watch Xavier Toby at the Fringe Festival in Perth.

Finding myself intrigued by the idea of a comedic look at racism in Australia (and a bit puzzled about the penguins!), I went in search of some answers from Xavier Toby himself about his views on racism in Australia and about other issues that we face as a society. And as you might expect, Xavier replied with a mix of insight, wit and wisdom, with just a touch of wacky thrown in for good measure!

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Events; Published: 01 February 2013

Are you planning your next holiday? If you would like to get your vacations sorted for the year, then hop on down to the Flight Centre Travel Expo at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre this weekend to speak to the travel experts.

Whether you need some inspiration for your holiday or are ready to book your next trip, you will find plenty of information and ideas to whet your appetite for travel.

The Travel Expo is an Australia wide event which kicks off this weekend with a 2 day'er in Perth on Saturday 2 February and Sunday 3 February 2013.

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Events; Published: 25 January 2013

Speed networking will arrive in Perth at Rydges on Thursday, 31st January. Similar in concept to speed dating, speed networking is a great way to quickly introduce your business to a host of potential new clients and partners.

Dominique Pratt, TV presenter for Channel 7's lifestyle show, will be the guest MC to get us warmed up for the night’s activities. Dominique promises a fun and sociable night of making new contacts, along with a possible surprise or two!

If you would like to meet new people and find out what others around town are doing, the event will be a great opportunity to make new connections for your business all while supporting a worthy cause - all proceeds go to the PMH Foundation.

So what exactly is speed networking?

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Events; Published: 24 January 2013

Fasten your seat belts for the Fringe World Festival in Perth which will begin with a bang on the 24 January 2013. You can look forward to a star studded line up of shows - some guaranteed to tickle your funny bone, others to shock, and some that are purely great entertainment.

If you are on the fringe about going, don’t be. It's the perfect chance to witness new talents just hitting the stage, famous celebrity performers, or better yet, be a part of the action. Fringe Festivals are popular all the world over, and Perth’s own Fringe Festival has made its mark in the arts world around the globe.

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Category: Events; Published: 21 December 2012

The Perth film festival is back and locals are enjoying a smorgasbord of films as part of the Perth International Arts Festival 2013.

Shown at two locations in Perth – the Somerville Theatre at UWA and Joondalup Pines at Edith Cowan University, the festival films are a popular annual event that Perthites look forward to each year.

This year, the festival film season kicked off on the 25 November 2012 and will run till the 14 April 2013.

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Interview with Xavier Toby - White Trash at the Perth Fringe Festival 2013

Grab a Bargain at the Flight Centre Travel Expo in Perth

Speed Networking Hits Perth for a Worthy Cause

Fasten your Seat Belts for the Fringe Festival 2013 in Perth

Feast of International Movies at the 2013 Perth Film Festival