5 things the Sydney Opera house taught me about turning 40
Tonight as people swarm over the Sydney Opera House to celebrate its 40th birthday, I am left pondering … five things this glorious icon has taught me about turning 40 gracefully. …
Browsing: Australia
A sumptuous offering at Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2013
Last weekend I ran away to Margaret River where the waves, country hospitality and stories heard took me even further afield. What a treat sitting listening to the likes of…
When life is good #1
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to post other than to share something beautiful in the hope that it might brighten someones day. Oh and welcome Estonia, the latest place…
Toys DO grow on trees, evidently (Kid’s Choice, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe)
Today Kathy Allam was awarded The Experience Extraordinary Kid’s Choice Prize of $1,000 funded by Eventscorp. Her piece happy floating dream cloud was voted number one by the kids who…
The best place to eat chips in Cottesloe (Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe WA Sculpture winner)
This year Perth’s largest free outdoor art exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe showcases 71 pieces – 21 from international artists, 26 interstate and 24 local. Running until March 24…
Last minute election strategy (Deputy Leader of Opposition Julie Bishop)
The day before the state election you’d expect to see local politicians making the most of every photo op, yes? Yes. So it wasn’t surprising to see the Hon. Julie…
Do you need a beachside mansion to be happy? (Australia Day 2013)
For many years now a question has plagued me … usually the question arises when I’m driving up the scenic West Coast Highway. To my left is an endlessly brilliant…
Alternative to paying for beach parking (Australia Day Surprise 2013)
While 300,000 people were making their way to the Perth foreshore, an entirely different series of events were taking place at Scarborough Beach. On first glance through my dusty windshield, I pondered…
Australian Citizenship rules for the birds
Two new Australian citizens entered the world on Australia Day. They’ve been read the rules ….© The Ponder RoomWillie Wagtails may be small in size but they’re expert taggers so…
How do you know it’s Australia Day?
Let’s say you get up at 9am and go to the local petrol station to buy the paper. Once inside there are four guys ahead of you waiting to pay. One of…
What does it take to be in Perth Fashion Festival WA emerging talent collection?
The Ponder Room loves profiling people who are out there having a go at reaching their dreams or trying to make a difference. Likewise we’re always interested in organisations or…
Come in # 99 your time is up (Act-Belong-Commit Avon Descent)
Ask yourself this. Would you … get out of bed on a Sunday morning, a 2 degree winters Sunday morning, don a wet suit, then head on to the river to…
Australia’s obesity epidemic linked to the cunning ways of 1970s year 5 students
Years ago (somewhere between the advent of mobile phones and the demise of the horse and cart) Governments of the day decided to improve the health of West Australian primary…
Superman on Ice (Fremantle Winter Festival)
And I guess the final word should go to Superman … fly Superman fly!!!I hope this rink comes back again next winter. © The Ponder Room © The Ponder Room
Market Segmentation on Ice #3 (Fremantle Winter Festival)
While at the 2012 Fremantle Winter Festival I also pondered how much people changed when they stepped on the ice. The ice really leveled things out, and it was wonderful to…
Market Segmentation on Ice #2 (Fremantle Winter Festival)
Next came …The you’re never too young or too little especially when mum is just infront of you© The Ponder RoomThe oblivious duelling photographers …with eyes in the back of…
Market Segmentation on Ice (Fremantle Winter Festival)
In marketing and consumer psychology we’re often asked to segment markets for clients. A recent trip to the 2012 Winter Festival in Fremantle had me pondering some rarely seen segments,…
Perth has stolen the heart of New York (AGWA Manhattan-style bar)
This morning I was summoned to the Art Gallery of Western Australia (AGWA) which I must admit wasn’t a top priority having had a particularly big weekend. Besides in terms…
