Life's Good at the Woodvale Tavern
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- Written by: Lee-Ann Khoh
The Woodvale Tavern tags itself as “Your local British Pub in the heart of Woodvale.”
Having never been to an actual pub in Britain (or anywhere in Britain for that matter, but it’s on my bucket list) I can’t tell a newcomer from the UK how it compares to home.
But many British expats choose to make a new home in the Woodvale area, which is about a half hour drive north from the Perth CBD.
Feast of International Movies at the 2013 Perth Film Festival
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- Written by: Nita Teoh
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.
Friday Evenings at the Perth Twilight Hawkers Market
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- Written by: Nita Teoh
On a fine summer’s Friday night I set off with a friend to check out the Perth Twilight Hawkers Market.
If you have a penchant for foodie events, the markets are a fun event showcasing food from cuisines around the world, cooked by locals.
Now in its second year, the event is organised by the City of Perth and is being held in Forrest Chase.
The Twilight Hawker Markets run from December through to April so get your butt on down there to enjoy some tasty food.
Mindarie Marina - Waterfront Views, A Micro Brewery and Restaurants Galore
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- Written by: Helen O'Connor
Head on up the Mitchell Freeway. Keep going. Keep going. And you’ll soon find yourself heading into the sunny suburb of Mindarie.
This popular Northern suburb comes packed with great beaches, schools, local shops and some great fishing spots. Not to mention an excellent selection of local and award winning restaurants.
For many, the heart of Mindarie is its picturesque marina and this is where most visitors to Mindarie will spend their time.
Perth Walkabout November Monthly Wrap
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- Written by: Nita Teoh
The Perth Walkabout Monthly Wrap is published at the start 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 November:
Video – Perth City, Kings Park and the Bell Tower
This month’s video takes us on a whirlwind tour of some of the interesting aspects of the Perth City’s urban and natural landscape.
We start off with a bird’s eye view from Kings Park. Kings Park is the largest inner city park in the world and with over 400 hectares of parklands to wander through, there is something to enjoy for everyone.
Theatre Sports in Perth - Gifts, Goodwill and Great Laughs At Impro Unwrapped
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- Written by: Nita Teoh
The festive season is always a good time for stage plays, but this time Just Improvise, the theatre sports group, in conjunction with The Australian New Zealand Impro Collective, have outdone themselves.
They have come up with a brilliant twist to their upcoming production called Impro Unwrapped.
It’s a show with a difference because as well as bringing your family, you’ll also be bringing a Christmas gift for someone less fortunate.