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Published: Tuesday, 23 August 2011 13:53

Written by Vicki Sly

West Perth is a suburb located just a heart beat away from the inner city centre of Perth that is often overlooked by visitors but has plenty to offer if you care to get up close and personal.

It is home to an eclectic mix of businesses ranging from medical specialists to mining and commerce, swanky high-rise residential apartments and restaurants and retail outlets. It is bordered by Perth, North Perth, Subiaco, Northbridge, Leederville, West Leederville and Perth’s stunning Kings Park.

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Published: Wednesday, 10 August 2011 11:13

Written by Emily Cordz

If you’re planning to work in Australia either temporarily or permanently, you’ll want to familiarise yourself with the Australian work culture. Some people will find it similar to previous work environments they’ve experienced, while others will find things very foreign. The type of work you do will influence the type of atmosphere you experience to a degree, but the general basics of the work culture will be the same.

My partner and I worked several different jobs while travelling around Australia with the majority of our work being in Perth. We both experienced a bit of harvesting work. I am a terrible sweet potato harvester, but not half bad with zucchinis.

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Published: Friday, 05 August 2011 10:35

Written by Nita Teoh

The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the end of each month to provide a snapshot of articles that hit the headlines in the last 4 weeks.

Here is Perth Walkabout's Monthly Wrap for the month of July:

Feed Your Soul at a Perth Bookshop

As the international debate on book versus e-book continues to rage on, Perth’s bookshops offer a quiet place to ride out the storm for the diehards amongst us that cannot imagine a life minus the turn of a page.

Okay, I understand the benefits for the planet and my hip pocket that the e-book offers, but call me old-fashioned; I just can’t resist a good bookshop.

Perhaps it is the smell, or the “sequestered nooks” that American poet Longfellow wrote about, but a trip to a bookshop is still considered one of life’s great pleasures for this gal.

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Published: Wednesday, 03 August 2011 10:57

Written by Nita Teoh

The town of Albany, located on the south west coast of Western Australia, has grown up a lot these days. It was a relatively quiet seaside town a couple of decades ago. Today its township is bustling, as it continues to expand to meet the needs of its residents.

Getting to Albany is quite a straight forward journey. It takes around 4.5 to 5 hrs to drive there, and it is literally one straight road travelling along Albany Highway.

As a young kid growing up in Perth my family used to visit Albany during the long summer holidays, and we had a lot of fun doing holiday stuff such as enjoying the beautiful beaches, cooking up delicious meals, and exploring Albany's coast.

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Published: Friday, 16 September 2011 10:00

Written by Vicki Sly

The Swan Valley is a region of land about 25-minutes east of the centre of Perth that is famous for its mix of wineries, farmland, natural bush, historical buildings, scenic rivers and the promise of an unforgettable day out.

It also holds the enviable reputation as being Western Australia’s oldest wine growing region as well as the closest wine region to any city in the world.

The town of Guildford, a short 12 km from the centre of Perth as you head towards the hills, is the gateway to the valley and well worth a visit if you have time on your journey.

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Published: Sunday, 31 July 2011 04:25

Written by Lee-Ann Khoh

To paraphrase Kermit the Frog, it’s not that easy being geeky. But if you’re new to Perth... or you’ve just developed an interest in speculative fiction or anime or tabletop games that your friends don’t quite get, never fear – there are places for you.

Specialist Shopping in the CBD

These shops are easily accessible in the city so you can live long and prosper (and pick up some cool stuff) today!

If you’re looking for science fiction and fantasy books, it’s hard to go past White Dwarf Books and Fantastic Planet.

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