Movie Review A Few Less Men
If you’ve seen Death At A Funeral or A Few Best Men then you’ll want to catch the next chapter A Few Less Men especially as the movie was filmed in Western Australia.
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Review: Matilda Bay Restaurant
Matilda Bay has always been one of those go to restaurants for a special occasion. My most recent experience suggests this is still the case.
Movie Review: Jasper Jones
Regular readers will know my penchant for supporting Australian movies. The latest edition, Jasper Jones, makes this all the more easy. What a wonderful Australian movie.
10 Tips To Avoid Social Embarrassment in Perth in 2017
Australia Day 2017 coincided with the long-awaited return of a good friend from overseas. Having spent several years exiled in the United Kingdom an assimilation strategy was clearly required, but…
Review: Phenomenal Lords of Lightning
If you’ve read the previous Arcadia Australia post you’ll know how brilliant it was, even more so if you went along which I hope you did. I promised another post…
Review: Surprises aplenty at phenomenal Arcadia Perth
I have to admit the thought of going to an outdoor music festival in 36 degrees heat was making me rethink my ticket purchase. I’m so pleased I didn’t, what…
Horseplay at Perth Pride Parade 2016
This year the Perth Pride Parade had the theme of #lovewins which I can understand, less clear though was the preponderance of horses. I mean, well, first there were these amazing steeds…
Inaugural Australian Short Story Festival 2016
October 21 saw the usual assortment of WA writers venture out from behind their computers to soak up some new knowledge, inspiration and comradery. This time the event was the…
Movie review: Down Under black comedy
I’ve followed actor-writer-director Abe Forsythe’s career for a while now and when I heard he had a movie coming out it was a no brainer, I’d be going to see…
Review: Two faces of Kailis Trigg Beach
The beach at Trigg Island has always been a great ‘Me Time’ hang out, and the upgraded Kailis restaurant has only added to that. The venue offers a range of sitting…
How social media made the Federal election bearable
Before the Federal election vanishes altogether I thought it might be wise to take a moment and ponder some of the lessons learned this year. That way we can be…
Winning ways at Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe 2016
Imagine being confronted with 77 prime sculptural pieces and asked to pick a winner … not a job for this little bunny. Luckily the comments made by the winners suggest the judges…
Review Rambla on Swan
When a friend from Melbourne, over on a work trip, said she had time for an impromptu Sunday lunch, the call went out. Our group of six met in South…
Five must do customs for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
It’s that time of year again, Chinese New Year, when those in the know believe, how you prepare for the Spring Festival determines your future for the rest of the year. Personally…
Do’s and Don’ts when using the Australian Flag on Australia Day
On Australia Day the nations pride swells to pre-Biggest Loser proportions. Flags will flap freely from flag poles, be draped over shoulders, even flown under helicopters. But how do we show…
The first global market explained at Treasure Ships exhibition
Ponder for a moment you’re off on your annual trip to buy spices, a lot of spices. Now imagine you have to get them home, to the other side of…
Polo In The City 2015, Perth
Christmas was cancelled, well the pageant anyway, so what about the Landrover Polo In The City event? Would the event go ahead and if so would we be watching polo or…
Guilt free muffins in Perth at Jam café
Sometimes it’s the little unassuming places that give you the biggest surprises. That’s what happened recently during what was meant to be a quick half hour catch up with a…
