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Win a Double Pass to Hoptoberfest

Hoptoberfest – a celebration of German beer and food at Northbridge Brewing Company.

Nothing says summer is on the way like Oktoberfest and this year Northbridge Brewing Company by Beerland is taking over the Piazza for a celebration of German food, beer, fun and frivolity.

The aptly named Hoptoberfest is on Saturday 15 October from 2pm until late, with traditional German beer on-tap, including Beerland’s house-brewed Marzen, plus a Weihstephan tent.

Spinning the decks on the day will be a range of DJs, including Triple J Breakfast presenter Alex Dyson, while Perth street artist Fajar Sugiarto – better known as Fudge – will be creating a stunning mural on the wall at NBC live throughout the event.

Fudge came to Perth from West Java at the age of three and is renowned for his murals which are best described as being quick, rough and highly texturized.

If you think all that sounds wunderbar, there’s more. A range of food trucks will be parked around the Piazza serving authentic German food, plus there will be competitions and games for the chance to win great prizes.

For the chance to be the ‘Herr’ or ‘Frau’ of Hoptoberfest, including entry for you and three mates, plus the chance to ‘tap’ the first keg, punters should head to the NBC Facebook page.

Hoptoberfest tickets are $35 each which includes entry into the Piazza Beer Garden, two drink tokens and one food token. So, dust-off the dirndl dresses and lederhosen for the most authentic Oktoberfest celebration this side of Munich!

How to Win a Double Pass

Hoptoberfest

Event Details: Hoptoberfest at NBC

When: Saturday, 15 October 2016 Doors open: 2pm – late Tickets: $35 each Bookings: tickets.myguestlist.com.au

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Perth Food Delivery UberEats Now Live!

Uber is now delicious!

Get the food you want, from the Perth restaurants you love, delivered at Uber speed.

UberEats is now live in Perth today with over 75 restaurants already available on the app. Some restaurants include El Publico, Ria Malay Kitchen, Lot Twenty, Gusto Gelato, Wassup Dog, Long Chim and Old Faithful. For a full list of food available check out the app.

Uber’s goal is simple – they’re working with over a hundred of the best spots in Perth to put the best local food all in one place. If you’re craving it, you can find it on UberEATS.

By tapping into the Uber network, you can get anything from the list of local restaurants, fast, with an average order taking 35 minutes from start to finish.

Crave. Tap. Enjoy.

With the UberEATS app, your favourite local restaurants are always a tap away.

Download from the App Store or Google Play.

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WILDCATS WIN: Welcome To The Jungle!

BOOM! The Perth Wildcats get their first win on the board after an epic fight in overtime!

The first game of the season in THE JUNGLE (Perth Arena) did not disappoint, with the Wildcats defeating the Taipans in a thriller. The lads in red turned up the heat in front of a mammoth home crowd of 12, 701 passionate supporters. The arena was absolutely buzzing! #RedArmy

Ex-Melbourne United and Adelaide 36er Lucas Walker played his first game for the Cats, and it took me a little while to get used to seeing him in red! Angus Brandt was impressive and finished with two massive blocks and a big dunk. However, it was new import Jaron Johnson who was the hero for the Cats.

After a solid first half from the Wildcats, the Taipans came in to the third quarter with all guns blazing and propelled themselves into the lead. The crowd were on the edge of their seats in the final stages of the fourth, with the Cats down by 3 points. Jaron Johnson received the ball from Damian Martin with 0.8 seconds on the clock and dropped the crucial three-pointer that took the game into overtime.

Check it out below:

JARON JOHNSON = CLUTCH http://pic.twitter.com/VbV14GBlGM

— NBL (@NBL) October 8, 2016

The Cats defence in OT was tremendous, allowing Johnson and fellow imports Jameel McKay and Casey Prather to step it up another notch in attack. The Wildcats played their best basketball of the season in the 5 minutes of OT, and completely overran the Taipans, defeating them by 10 points.

Johnson starred with 26 points (5-of-6 from three-point range), Prather finished with an awesome 23 points, six assists and five rebounds and McKay was dangerous inside with 14 points. Cats Captain Damian Martin was outstanding as always, with 6 points, eight rebounds, five assists and four steals.

The next Perth Wildcats game is at Perth Arena against the New Zealand Breakers on Friday 14 October at 6:30pm WST. Don’t miss it! 

Show your support for the team at @PerthWildcats #RedArmy

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New Beer! Perth Local Lager By Feral Brewing Company

Perth Local Lager: The beer made for Perth!

Feral Brewing Company have liberated Lager from the shackles of the mainstream breweries and returned it to the people of Perth.

Source: Feral Brewing Company

“In recognition of the support the Perth public have given us over the last 15 years, Feral Brewing Company are pleased to announce the launch of Perth Local Lager – a beer for the local community, brewed solely for Western Australia.”

“Here at Feral HQ we’re damn proud to be from WA. We wanted to make a beer enjoyed and celebrated as being 100% WA made and owned by West Australians. A refreshing beer appreciated at your local pub, in the backyard playing cricket, out fishing or watching the titans clash on Derby Day. This is a beer dedicated to the best bloody city in the world.”

Feral’s Local Lager differs greatly to their usual line up of hop-heavy, peculiar and polarising ales, offering a respectful nod to the true European tradition – a clean, crisp and refreshing beer for West Australian’s to enjoy heading in to the warmer months.

It’s a beer that is as Perth as a referendum on daylight savings; as a freeway lane extension; as a bore water-stained fence.

Where to find Perth Local

Grab Perth Local on tap at the following bars

The Sail and Anchor Pub Hyde Park Hotel The Queens Hotel The Balmoral Young Love Mess Hall The Stables Bar The Rose and Crown Grosvenor Hotel Feral Brewhouse

A state wide release of 330ml bottles and 375ml cans to hit refrigerated shelves from November!

Tip one down today to the best bloody city in the world.

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Lights Out #letsdance Charity Event for Beyond Blue

Lights Out #letsdance is hosting a fun-filled 1 hour ‘Dancing in the Dark’ event in support of Mental Health Week.

Lights Out #letsdance Monday night session will be a fundraiser, with 100% of all proceeds from the night being donated to Beyond Blue.

You’ve all heard the saying ‘dance like no-one is watching’, well here is your chance, as Lights Out #letsdance is in complete darkness!

You can wear what you like and dance how you feel in this unchoreographed session in the dark. Dance for yourself, by yourself, letting go of your cares and worries as you get lost in the music.

With great tunes from the 80’s to now, this is purely about time out for you, and with no instructor and no one watching you can really be yourself!

Dancing is such a joyful and uplifting form of exercise and has many positive benefits for mental wellbeing, health and happiness.

So join us in supporting such a worthy cause, that has affected each and every one of us in some way.

Event Details

No booking required Location: Karrinyup / Stirling Community Centre, Davenport Street, Karrinyup (near Library) Time: 7:30-8:30pm. Cost: $8 Restrictions: 18+

100% of all proceeds will be donated to Beyond Blue.

For more details visit: http://ift.tt/1rRCS4f https://http://ift.tt/10TrJQk

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Green Day: Revolution Radio Tour Perth

Welcome to Perth – Green Day set to play the first show of their Revolution Radio tour at Perth Arena on April 30th, 2017.

It is with great pleasure that Frontier Touring announce the return of Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees and Grammy Award winners Green Day to Australia and New Zealand for their Revolution Radio tour.

With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide Green Day last visited our shores in 2014 for a series of festival dates. Their return in 2017 will see the acclaimed rockers undertake their first headline tour since the sell-out 2009 ‘21st Century Breakdown’ tour.

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Firm favourites down under, the 2017 tour will kick off at Perth Arena on 30 April and will see the band showcasing their new album Revolution Radio (out Friday 7 October through Warner Music). Described by Rolling Stone as an album that’s “full of fiery politics and big emotions”, the first single ‘Bang Bang’ clocked over 1.5 million views in just a week.

With the recent commencement of their US tour, the inevitable rave reviews have already started. Billboard called the show “blistering”, CBS Philly wrote “Green Day is back and stronger than ever” and the Philadelphia Inquirer said “the show was a high-energy greatest-hits barrage.”

Source: Giphy.com

Produced by Green Day and recorded in Oakland, Revolution Radio is a potent 12-track blitz of angst-ridden anthems that unites Green Day’s fully formed stylistic approach with lyrical themes that address the complexities and uncertainties of modern day existence. Musically, the album is raw, visceral, and fearless — solidifying the band’s reign as one of the leading voices in rock music.

Kerrang! UK has labelled Revolution Radio as a ‘classic’ album noting “The 12 songs that comprise the svelte but satiating Revolution Radio are among the finest to which Green Day have put their name…Tell your friends, tell your enemies: America’s finest band are back, and back to their best.”

Tickets for Green Day are available through Ticketek from 10am Tuesday 18 October.

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Perth Hills Spring Festival Guide

Shake off those post-Winter blues at the Perth Hills Spring Festival this October and make the most of all that this stunning region has to offer.

As well as spectacular scenery, tempting wineries, boutique shopping and cafés aplenty, every weekend of October, Kalamunda will be filled with a host of events and activities for the Perth Hills Spring Festival.

Just a short drive (but a whole world) away, Kalamunda is ‘painting the town yellow’ to celebrate the arrival of Spring and extending an open invitation to visitors to come and join in the fun.

Bringing together current popular events such as the ‘Kalamunda Open Studios’, the ‘Kalamunda Markets’ and ‘The Strawberry Fayre’ with new and exciting additions for 2016, the Spring Festival promises to be fun for all ages.

So whatever you’re interested in: food, wine, markets, music, gardening, photography, art or walking – the Perth Hills Spring Festival has it all.

Our Top Perth Hills Festival Events

Blossom Walks & Orchard Tours [Core Cider House] and Sunday Sessions, Core Cider House

Blossom Walks and Orchard Tours

Adults and kids will enjoy a fully guided ½ hour walk of the apple orchards to enjoy the spring blossoms up close. Don’t forget to take your cameras! Adults: $8 (payable on the day). Kids under 12: FREE. All children must be supervised by an adult on the walk. Follow up with a visit to the cider house for a coffee or hot mulled cider and apple pie, fresh apple juice, or to sample some of our delicious ciders. Lunch available from 11am.

When: Wednesdays – Fridays @ 10.30am Location: Core Cider House, 35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook Phone:[phone] Website: corecider.com.au

Sunday Session Core Cider House

Relax on the lawn with a cider or two, whilst listening to a weekly array of musicians from 2pm. Book early for lunch on the deck to avoid disappointment. An alternative menu will be provided for the Cider Garden and ‘the Green’ lawn area.

When: Every Sunday from 2pm Location: Core Cider House. 35 Merrivale Road, Pickering Brook Phone:[phone] Website: corecider.com.au

Kalamunda Markets

Kalamunda Farmers Market

Buy direct from the farmers, growers or producers in the Perth hills. The market features a wide array of produce from seasonal fruit and veg, meat, eggs, cheeses, juices, tea / coffee, oil, marinades, chutneys and a great range of food stalls. Relax amongst the stalls, stroll the shops of Kalamunda and listen to the local entertainment.

When: Every Sunday from 8am -12 noon Location: Central Mall, Kalamunda Website: kalamundafarmersmarket.com

Kalamunda Village Markets

Boasting over 200 stalls, the Kalamunda Village Markets is one of the largest craft and artisan markets in WA. Offering beautifully handcrafted products and local produce, the markets is a great day out. Complete your day with a drive round the local wineries or sample some of the finest food around at one of Kalamunda’s popular cafes.

When: Sat 1 October & Sat 5 November Location: Central Mall & Town Square, Kalamunda Website: rotarykalamunda.org.au

Kalamunda Night Market

Join the carnival atmosphere and hungry crowds as the Kalamunda Night Markets return for the summer season. Featuring food from around the world, local produce and stalls to browse.

When: 21 October 6-9pm Location: Central Mall, Kalamunda Website: kalamundafarmersmarket.com

Perth Observatory Night Tour

Experience our amazing night sky through our wide range of telescopes at our sky viewing nights. Our Volunteers will take you on a grand tour of the Southern Hemisphere’s sky with a wide range of targets including Nebulas, planets, dying stars, and enormous star clusters.

You will also be able to browse our museum and see historical instruments, our meteorite exhibit, astrophotographs & artwork, and admire the beauty of the Atlas Coelestis, the first Star Atlas ever printed in 1729 from the work of John Flamsteed, the First Astronomer Royal at the Greenwich Observatory in Great Britain.

When: 730pm onwards – 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st October Location: 337 Walnut Road, Bickley Website: perthobservatory.com.au

Kalamunda Open Studios

Source: Danica Wichtermann

Professional artists open their studios to the public for conversation, information and art sales. Kalamunda has a very large and diverse population of artists who enjoy the lifestyle and find inspiration for their work in this creative community and Spring is a fantastic time to visit this beautiful area.

When:Sunday 9 October, 10am – 5pm Location:Various – see map for locations Website: kalamundaopenstudios.wordpress.com

For the Kids

Creative Play Session

Explore loose parts play with natural, manmade and recycled materials. Inviting children to use their imagination and creativity to develop their own play. The session will also feature free healthy snacks, wood craft activities and a discovering dirt workshops. Ideal for children aged 5-15 with no registration required.

When: 12 October 3.30-5.30pm Location: Wattle Grove Nature Play Space, Lenihan Corner, Wattle Grove.

Circus Fun

With all the fun of the circus, be entertained by our stilt walkers and come and try your hand at circus games like ribbon twirling, juggling, spinning plates, diabolos and more

When: 29 October, 9am – 12pm Location: Haynes Street Kalamunda

Roaming Fairies

Seek out some secret fairies around town, play some games, see some magic and chase some bubbles.

When: 29 October, 10am – 1pm Location: Haynes Street & Railway Road, Kalamunda.

Face Painting & Balloon Twisting

Kalamunda is painting the town yellow for the Spring Festival so why not join in and enjoy free face painting and balloon twisting on Haynes Street.

When: Sat 1 & 16 October 9am – 1pm Location: Haynes Street Kalamunda

Clip Joint Pet Photo Booth

Grab your pooch for a photo shoot with fun props and backgrounds.

When: 22 October 10am – 1pm Location: Clip Joint, 22 Haynes Street, Kalamunda Website: perthpetgrooming.com.au

Outdoor Movie Nights

To celebrate the arrival of Spring, the Shire of Kalamunda is hosting two outdoor movie sessions in Stirk Park. Grab a beanbag or bring a chair and hunker down to watch a couple of feel-good movies. Food available on site and on Friday from the nearby night market.

When: 21 & 22 October Sessions: Friday night screening – Zootopia. Saturday night screening – Oddball. Gates open 6.30pm, movie 7.30pm. Location: Stirk Park, Kalamunda

Zig Zag Festival

Local heritage, dance, art and music, the day is ready made for the whole family to enjoy.

When: 30 October 10am – 8pm Location: Stirk Park, Kalamunda Website: zigzagfestival.org

The Hills Are Alive Lunch & Live Music

Wine, food, music and song all come together on this very special day at Hainault Winery nestled in the beautiful Bickley Valley. Bookings essential

When: 6 November, 11am – 5pm Location: Hainault Vineyard & Café, 255 Walnut Road, Bickley Website: zigzagfestival.org

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8 Must Read Books About Perth

Take one of these eight books and find a cosy café where you can ponder as you read about the past history and the exciting future of Perth.

  I recommend taking a spot on the grass at Stirling Gardens, on the corner of St Georges Terrace and Barrack Street – the perfect venue for an afternoon of reading letters of British Colonists, or poems of the wetlands, Perth architecture, a story of a murderer or maybe you are interested in the history of our symbolic black swan.

Related : Secrets of Perth – Hidden Parks, Cafes and Cool Places to Unwind in Perth City

A FAITHFUL PICTURE: THE LETTERS OF ELIZA AND THOMAS BROWN AT YORK IN THE SWAN RIVER COLONY, 1841-1852 BY PETER COWAN 1977

We are taught about our local history in school, and can read about it in books or online. But what if you could read letters, the innermost thoughts of life’s trials and errors, joys and disappointments, of the British colonists, between the years 1841 – 1852?

The letters start on October 1840 in London, where Eliza, her husband Thomas and two children, Kenneth 3 and Vernon 20 months, are waiting to board a ship to Western Australia.

Most of the letters are between Eliza and her father who lives in Oxfordshire, England; but there are other letters that all piece together the life this family had in our beautiful state.

BOOMTOWN 2050: SCENARIOS FOR A RAPIDLY GROWING CITY BY RICHARD WELLER 2009

Researchers from The University of Western Australia Landscape Architecture Program worked hard for two years and documented their work in this amazing book.

Brilliant photographs light up pages; old photographs of Perth streets, satellite photographs and a massive amount of imagery, graphs and tables providing information linking the old Perth to the future Perth.

This project, funded by the Australian Research Council, creates different urban scenarios for the future of Perth. Definitely an interesting read!

SWAMP: WALKING THE WETLANDS OF THE SWAN COASTAL PLAIN BY NANDI CHINNA 2014

A book of poetry that feature some interesting photographs of Perth in the early 1900s.

In 2013, Nandi received her Doctor of Philosophy from Edith Cowan University, with her thesis being: SWAMP Walking the Wetlands of the Swan Coastal Plain.

The following year, a book of poetry by that name was published by Fremantle Press.

Nandi also has experience as a Research Consultant for parks, floral and wetlands; this is reflected in her poetry.

THE SHARK NET: MEMORIES AND MURDER BY ROBERT DREWE 2006

A six-year-old Robert moved from Melbourne to the sunny west coast, where he tells the story of his life in Perth where his path in life crossed with a murderer.

This book has won awards and has received high praise.

People of Perth will feel the similarities of their city written in the book, during the 50s and 60s, to the environment that we live in now and that our delightful isolated city causes us to cross paths with each other more often than we think.

SWANNING AROUND PERTH: AN EXPLORATION OF THE BLACK SWAN IN OUR CITY BY ALEX GEORGE AND CHARMAINE CAVE 2014

Have you ever wondered how the beautiful black swan became the symbolic animal of Western Australia?

Anyone who is interested in the art and culture, and how the swan inspired local art, architecture, government, education and performing arts, will love this beautifully coloured illustrated book.

TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: THE STORY OF PERTH’S FORESHORE BY JULIAN BOLLETER 2015

Another wonderfully illustrated book with photographs displaying the past history of Perth, to moving forward to the Elizabeth Quay and the future plans.

“This book is concerned with the relationship of Europeans Australian culture to this ancient river system (Swan River). This historical narrative is viewed through the lens of schemes proposed for Perth’s foreshore, the city’s symbolic front garden.”

PERTH PLANTS: A FIELD GUIDE TO THE BUSHLAND AND COASTAL FLORA OF KINGS PARK AND BOLD PARK BY RUSSELL BARRETT AND ENG PIN TAY 2016

Calling all garden loving people of Perth!

Develop your knowledge of the brilliant plants that make up our fascinating state, with this book.

For each plant, the book tells you where in the state you can find it, when it grows, how it grows, the flowers, the colour, the soil – with gorgeous photographs!

You could even make a day of it and head out to Kings Park or Bold Park and see how many plants you can identify!

PERTH: A GUIDE FOR THE CURIOUS EDITED BY TERRI-ANN WHITE 2016

A collection of social, culture and political insights from a range or different people, this books talks of living in Perth, the homeless, development and planning, buildings that make up Perth and many other interesting topics that starts with a foreword from our Lord Mayor, Lisa Scaffidi.

I found this book very interesting and insightful – my favourite being Chapter 6 on the brilliant buildings found in Perth.

I love architecture and Perth has an interesting architectural history.

Want to learn about Perth’s diverse array of book stores? Read More: Inside the Wonderful World of Perth Book Shops

This is a sponsored post by City of Perth – endorsed by So Perth. We value your feedback so please contact us with any thoughts in regards to our sponsored post. Thank you for supporting So Perth and our sponsors.

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EQ West: Landmark Residential and Tourism Development Set for Elizabeth Quay

A landmark development on the western side of Elizabeth Quay will feature the visionary design of internationally acclaimed, Western Australian architect Kerry Hill.

Australia’s only high-rise public art museum and viewing area, with expansive views across Perth and out to Rottnest Island, is among the unique elements of ‘EQ West’, which will become one of the city’s most important tourist destinations. 

Two major buildings and a substantial all weather public plaza will be developed on the western area of Elizabeth Quay, currently known as Sites 2 and 3.

Sky high Art Museum

A 180 metre building comprising residential apartments and topped by the art museum and viewing area will occupy the site closest to the river, while the adjoining site will be home to an 88.5 metre building featuring a hotel and serviced apartments.

A large undercover area that will be available all year round for arts, cultural and entertainment events will connect the two buildings and create a substantial sheltered gateway through the western side of Elizabeth Quay.

Public Plaza at EQ West

A range of restaurants and bars, alfresco dining, health and fitness centres, plus retail outlets will complete the development and bring vibrancy, excitement and activity to Elizabeth Quay.

The Kerry Hill design was selected by independent architectural experts from the entries in an international competition to create the best development for the site.

The $385 million development will commence construction in 2017 and be completed at the end of 2019.

The development is being undertaken by CA & Associates with the support of Local Development Advisor, the Fini Group. 

CA & Associates Principal Victor Goh said EQ West would be an iconic and timeless building for this prominent and high profile site.

“I’m delighted that EQ West by Kerry Hill will showcase the very best in international architecture and create a landmark that Perth will be proud of,” said Mr Goh. 

View from Waterpark of EQ West

“The apartments will offer residents a comprehensive lifestyle in a unique central city and riverside location that combines work, leisure, entertainment and transport opportunities.”

Adrian Fini, Managing Director, Fini Group said the whole community and visitors to Perth would benefit from the highly activated and vibrant public spaces, entertainment and tourism opportunities at EQ West.

“There is no other development like this in Australia and the art museum and viewing gallery will be a must visit attraction for anyone coming to the city centre,” said Mr Fini.

The residential building will contain approximately 300 apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, and penthouses. People interested in finding out more about the development can register at http://ift.tt/2dBlqjp

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#AFLGF: 2016 AFL Grand Final Preview – Swans v Bulldogs!

It’s almost time for the game that stops the nation! I am so pumped for the 2016 AFL Grand Final, especially because we will finally see a different team win the flag for once!

I will happily admit that I have jumped on the Western Bulldogs bandwagon! Who hasn’t?? Their road to the GF has been absolutely inspiring and I am so happy for them. No team has ever won a GF from 7th spot on the ladder so I think about 95% of the AFL world will be rooting for the Dogs to make history. Both teams have had great seasons and have equal chances of winning the Premiership. Check out some reasons why I think each team can win.

SYDNEY SWANS

Finals Experience

Since the Swans 2005 Grand Final win over West Coast Eagles, they have made 3 more GF appearances, including another Premiership win in 2012 over the Hawks. Despite the amount of new faces in the Swans’ side, there are still many experienced players who will be looking to make up for the 2014 GF 63 point loss to the Hawks. Eighteen players on the Swans list have played in a GF, compared to just one (Matthew Suckling) for the Bulldogs.

Buddy Franklin

As much as I hate to admit it (I’m not a huge fan of his), Buddy Franklin can really have an impact on the outcome of a game. If he is having a good game in front of goal, he is almost impossible to stop. I also think that if Buddy is on fire, it lifts the spirits of the rest of the team and that’s exactly what Sydney will need in the GF. Isaac Heeney is another one to watch. He has been excellent for the Swans, not only the way he attacks the ball in the midfield, also the way he uses it so effectively.

A Good Start

Sydney got off to a ridiculously good start last week against the Cats, kicking 8 unanswered goals and completely controlling the game from then on. If they can do the same thing in the Grand Final, they could form a hefty lead early, making it impossible for the Dogs to catch up.

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Support

Labelled as ‘everyone’s second favourite team’, the Bulldogs definitely have the majority of the AFL supporters behind them. Everyone loves to see the underdogs do well, and I KNOW I am not the only one who has felt emotional (in a happy way) about the Bulldogs’ road to the GF. So many people, other AFL players (past and present) and athletes from other sports are all getting around the Dogs, which would really be lifting the teams belief in themselves.

Momentum

Let’s re-cap the impressive past few weeks from the Bulldogs. They belted West Coast Eagles away from home by 47 points in the quarter finals, beat the reigning premiers Hawthorn by 23 points in the semi-finals, and then won an AMAZING game against GWS in the prelim finals. The Bulldogs did not go in to any of those games as the favourites to win and yet, knocked them all over. They are riding that huge momentum wave right into the Grand Final and will have more confidence than ever.

Pace

Anyone who has watched a Bulldogs game could tell you that they play fast paced footy. Their handball skills are unbelievable and unforced errors have been practically non-existent. They have been playing incredible footy. It’s one thing to play a fast game, it’s another to be able to keep it together for all four quarters. As we have seen in the past weeks, the Bulldogs have no trouble running the game right down to the wire, which I think they can use to overrun the Swans. Fact: The Bulldogs are the only team in the competition to average over 400 possessions a game.

Personally, I think the footy Gods are leaning in the Bulldogs favour. I would absolutely love to see them win the 2016 Grand Final so I am going to tip the Western Bulldogs to beat the Sydney Swans by a close 5 points!

I think it is going to be an absolute ripper game and I can’t wait for October 1st! Let us know your #AFLGF predictions at @TweetPerth @EmmaLianaPayne

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Review of Captain Fantastic movie

If you’ve ever pondered about walking away from civilization and home schooling your family then the Captain Fantastic is definitely the movie for you.

Father Ben Cash (Viggo Mortensen) is raising his family of six children deep in the Washington forest, after he and his wife turned their backs on civilisation. The children hunt for their meals, keep fit through daily martial arts training and read books at night.

Entertainment is in the form of book reviews that go well beyond plot points. The children talk about Trotsky and Marxism with a vigour others reserve for Justin Bieber.

When Cash’s wife is taken to hospital her parents decide the children should re-enter the real world and live with them. When the family reluctantly venture back into town to visit his wife’s sister, it becomes clear just how different the children’s are from those raised in town. This ends in an hilarious confrontation about what the Constitution means. This scene alone is enough reason to see the movie.

Captain Fantastic touches on mental illness, love, and death but mostly it provides a strong and interesting debate about education and what constitutes family. It’s an honest, touching, funny exploration into alternative lifestyles and modern day life.

Mortensen is brilliantly, utterly believable as usual. The young actors step up to his level and you soon get the feeling that you’re watching some future stars. Anyone working in education will absolutely love Captain Fantastic. Seriously don’t let this one slip by.

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Top Picks for Entwined In The Valley 2016

  Entwined In the Valley is back again and ready to deliver Perth foodies a weekend full of delicious meals, interesting events and memorable experiences throughout the Swan Valley region. With this year’s focus being on humane food, November 4 – 6 are dates to put in your calendar!!

Headlining this year’s Entwined in the Valley is ‘’The Punk Princess of Pastry’’ Anna Polyviou! With over 16 years experience and numerous awards under her apron, those with a sweet tooth are in for a treat. There is also an exciting mix of West Australian Chefs including Hadleigh Troy of Amuse in East Perth, Kiren Mainwaring of Co-Op, Michael Hartnell of Mandoon Estate, Caroline Taylor of Taylors and Ray Jordan of Sommelier.

Without further ado, here is foodie cravings top picks for Entwined in the Valley 2016…

#1 – Entwined In The Valley Degustation Dinner with Anna

Held at Mandoon Estate this seven course dinner is not to be missed. A night filled with new flavours and tastes that we have only dreamed off. Knowing that all local and humane produce will be used only makes this dinner more appealing to us! All courses will be paired with Swan Valley wines by wine writer and aficionado, Ray Jordan. We are most excited about experiencing Anna Polyviou’s take on the classic Eton Mess which she simply names ‘The Mess’. After having her Carrot Cake named as Best Dessert in Australia in 2014 we can only imagine the beautiful and delicious goodness that will be produced on the night. As it is Anna’s first time in WA you do not want to miss the opportunity to attend, We surely won’t as we hear her Dessert Degustation has an enviable waitlist!

When: Sunday November 6 @ 5pm Where: Mandoon Estate, 10 Harris Road, Caversham Cost: $250 per person, 10% discount for group bookings of 10 Bookings: http://ift.tt/2cRonLG

#2 Free Range Flicks

Kicking off the weekend is Free Range Flicks on the Friday Night, here guests will get to enjoy local beers, spirits and wines as well as food whilst watching a movie on the big screen. This event is held at the Henley Brook which only opened this year but has received great reviews. The best part is it is a free event! Pizzas and beverages can be purchased on the night. We love the sound of this event as it is different to anything else on during the weekend and  spending a night out in the beautiful Swan Valley enjoying pizza whilst watching a movie sounds like a perfect Friday night.

When: Friday November 4th @ 6pm Where: The Henley Brook, 9810 West Swan Road, Henley Brook Cost: Free (but bookings are essential) Bookings: Call 9296 2985 or visit thehenleybrook.com.au

#3 Anna’s Mess Masterclass

Anna Polyviou ‘The Punk Princess of Pastry’ and Entwined In The Valleys special guest, will be holding a masterclass teaching guests how to create her signature dish ‘Anna’s Mess’. This has all kind of sweet appeals to us! Not only will guests get to create the dessert they will also enjoy a high tea with Swan Valley sparkling wines, we don’t know about you but if someone says high tea we are there! Eat, create and learn, what sounds better? Five lucky participants will also then get to smash the mess in order to go into the running to win an appliance from Kenwood.

When: Saturday November 5th @10:30am Where: Caversham House, 141 Caversham Avenue, Caversham Cost: $120 per person Bookings: http://ift.tt/2cRonLG

#4 Chocolate & Wine Tasting Masterclass

Would it really be a Swan Valley event without a chocolate tasting! Attendees will get the chance to experience a wine and chocolate tasting masterclass whilst also getting a bottle of Chocolate Liqueur to take home. Margaret River chocolate is definitely one of our favourite treats so we can only imagine how good it will taste paired with the best of Swan Valley Wines. Chocolate, liqueurs and wine will be available in the class so there will be something for everyone to experience. This event is a mere $30 to attend which when you think of the fact you score a $24.95 chocolate liqueur to take home, it’s good value for money.

When: SAT 5 & SUN 6 November @11:30am Where: Providor, 5123 West Swan Road, West Swan Cost: $30 per person Bookings: http://ift.tt/2cRonLG

#5 Brewed Laughter

This event is perfect for a Saturday night if you’re craving laughter, beer and tapas. Held at the Ironbark Brewery, we think this event will be great to attend and will ensure you are really getting to experience all the Swan Valley has to offer as it is not only the wines that make it so famous. The event is held by a comedian which is exciting and interesting in itself, but the brewery’s famous beers will also be available for tasting whilst you enjoy a tapas style dinner. We love the sound of this event as it is so different from the others available which we believe will be refreshing, especially for the men. This event will be great to ensure you have a weekend that will give you a variety of fun and interesting memories. It also appeals to us as we have locked in the Degustation dinner for the Sunday so spending the night before relaxing, enjoying delicious food and beer whilst laughing the night away sounds great.

When: Saturday November 5th @7pm Where: Ironbark Brewery, Valencia Complex, 55 Benara Rd, Caversham Cost: $55 per person includes: comedy show, beer tasting and tapas dinner Bookings: call 9377 4400 or visit http://ift.tt/2cRonLG

Entwined In The Valley has over 14 events throughout the weekend. Shanks and Shiraz, Asparagus Masterclass, Seafood & Sparkling and RiverBank Jazz all sound fantastic too.

Entwined In The Valley takes place on Friday November 4th and ends Sunday November 6th, get excited! Visit http://ift.tt/2cRoBT7 for more information.

This post is by foodie cravings writer Kayleigh Holman. Photography credit: Entwined in the Valley event images were provided by the City of Swan. 

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Fashion Review Telstra Perth Fashion Festival: Student Runway

Try as I might the Telstra Perth Fashion Festival always seems to come around before I’ve had a chance to get my hair done or trim down to peak form, or at least some form.

Every year I say ‘next year I’ll have a great outfit to wear’. Every year I rummage through the back of my wardrobe half an hour before I race out the door. Still by the time the lights dim and I’m watching the show it really doesn’t matter, especially if it’s the Future Runway student show. I love this show. Maybe the following sample of photos will explain why. Enjoy (whether you’re wearing your pj’s or your tiara). Congrats to all the students for a terrific show.

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Kudos to the model for successfully removing the gas mask, while walking down a runway with lots of people watching and being left with not a skerrick of hat hair!

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Even the professional photographers couldn’t resist jumping onto the rotisserie fashion plate.

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Who needs a Bachelor when you have friends and free chocolate covered fruit?

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With the closing night Show only hours away I guess I’d better start thinking about what I’m going to wear. Maybe if I just stick a gas mask on I’ll be right?

More images from the student show on The Ponder Room

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California Pizza Kitchen Perth Restaurant to Open in Perth

California Pizza Kitchen Perth to Open September 28

American pizza and pasta franchise California Pizza Kitchen will open in Australia for the first time, with a Perth restaurant opening at Hillary’s Boat Harbour.

Enjoy a fresh slice of the california vibe #cpkaustralia #pizza #fresh

A photo posted by California Pizza Kitchen (@cpkaustralia) on Jul 2, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT

California Pizza Kitchen Perth has replaced Jetty’s Restaurant.

California Pizza Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant chain focused on California-style pizza. The chain started in 1985 in Beverly Hills, California (home of Hollywood stars and Los Angeles elites) by attorneys Rick Rosenfield and Larry Flax.

The chain is now in 13 countries, but Australia hasn’t had a restaurant until now.

California Pizza Kitchen Perth will open September 28th.

California Pizza Kitchen Perth Menu

What’s not to love? Hand-tossed artisan pizzas, unique pastas and salads, fresh, seasonally inspired ingredients, hand-shaken cocktails, premium wines and craft beers!

View menu: cpkaustralia.com.au

Article updated: 22/9/16

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16 Reasons Why Perth Needs Daylight Saving

Back in 2009 WA voted No on Daylight Saving – well 55% voted no.

Perth has changed a lot since then, we were once considered by many as boring – however over the last 7 years I have seen Perth evolve into a city full of buzz.

Pop-up of numerous Australian and world renowned bars and restaurants, Elizabeth Quay, Perth Arena, Crown Casino complete makeover, Cathedral Square and Brookfield Place just to name a few. Plus not to mention Perth is continuing to change.

So with numerous social options and growing Perth communities now more than ever it seems right that WA should have Daylight Saving.

So while Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney adjust their clocks on October 2nd – here is my list of 16 reasons as to why Daylight Saving is a good idea for Perth and Western Australia.

1 – After what seemed like a long, cold, wet and miserable winter we deserve a bit of extra vitamin D.

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Just to clarify I am aware that you don’t get an extra hours sunlight from nowhere because of daylight saving, but I am sure more people would be outside in the later evening to take advantage of daylight saving than people who are up at 4-5am.

2 – The majority of WA doesn’t wake up at 5am so it is ok if it is still dark. It’s dark the rest of the year at this time so it should be business as usual.

3 – You get an extra hours sleep when our clocks are set back. That’s free sleep!

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4 – Don’t we all just use our phones/computers as our clocks these days? They will automatically adjust to and from daylight saving. Job done!

5 – You will never have to remember how many hours ahead are Melbourne again? Is it 2…3? Is daylight savings still on?

6 – Do we really want to be associated with Queenslanders and not have daylight saving?

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7 – Adelaide has daylight saving… Adelaide! Come on Perth we are better than this.

8 – More people will be able to get out and take photos of our stunning sunsets.

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9 – Restaurants might actually stay open/serve longer – more people out means more dollars for our local businesses.

10 – The first few days feels like the days are going so quick. How is it 5pm already?!?

11 – We don’t have to wake up early to watch Test matches played over east in the Summer.

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12 – Working back late? Your day won’t be ruined you will still be able to get out and enjoy our amazing weather with friends/family.

13 – Sure you lose an hour’s sleep the first day of daylight saving, but that means your 1-hour closer to your morning coffee. Turning a negative into a positive.

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14 – We can all save on power. Having the sun last longer into the night would mean we wouldn’t have to use power to light the house from 7pm. Better for the environment and better on the pocket.

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15 – Feels like there are more hours in the day to check off that to-do list.

16 – Most importantly we don’t have to keep saying that we need daylight savings! Let’s just do it.

Added Bonus

17 – More time to spend at Rotto taking Quokka selfies!

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2016 Rio Paralympics: The Final Medal Count!

The 2016 Rio Paralympics have sadly come to an end and I would like to start the wrap up by expressing how incredibly proud I am of all of the athletes who competed for Australia. Our Aussie’s are an absolute inspiration not only to me, but to the whole country. #WeBelieve

The Australian team finished with 81 medals in total, consisting of 22 Gold medals, 30 Silver medals and 29 Bronze medals. We saw some unbelievably brave fights and some amazing acts of sportsmanship. Watching these athletes and learning about their lives and their stories really motivates me in my own life to give everything I’ve got to what I’m passionate about.

See the full medal list below:

GOLD

Women’s S8 400m Freestyle – Lakeisha Patterson

Men’s 200m Sprint KL2 – Curtis McGrath

Men’s C3 3km Individual Pursuit – David Nicholas

Men’s S9 400m Freestyle – Brenden Hall

Women’s S8 100m Freestyle – Maddison Elliot

Women’s PT5 Triathlon – Katie Kelly

Men’s T36 Long Jump Final – Brayden Davidson

Men’s S9 100m Freestyle – Timothy Disken

Men’s Quad Wheelchair Tennis Doubles – Dylan Alcott & Heath Davidson

Women’s T1-2 Road Time Trial – Carol Cook

Men’s Quad Wheelchair Tennis Singles – Dylan Alcott

Women’s SB6 100m Breastroke – Tiffany Thomas Kane

Men’s T42 100m Sprint – Scott Reardon

Women’s 4X100m Freestyle Relay

Women’s T1-2 Road Race – Carol Cook

Women’s S9 100m Backstroke – Ellie Cole

Women’s S8 50m Freestyle – Maddison Elliot

Sonar – Colin Harrison, Russell Boarden & Jonathon Harris

SKUD18 – Liesl Tesch & Dan Fitzgibbon

Men’s T36 800m – James Turner

Women’s S4 50m Freestyle – Rachael Watson

Men’s Wheelchair Rugby

SILVER

Women’s C4 3km Individual Pursuit – Sue Powell

Women’s S9 400m Freestyle – Ellie Cole

Men’s SB7 100m Breastroke – Blake Cochrane

Women’s C1-2-3 500m Time Trial – Amanda Reid

Men’s C4 4km Individual Pursuit – Kyle Bridgwood

Men’s T38 1500m – Deon Kenzie

Men’s C5 Individual Pursuit – Alistair Donohoe

Women’s T35 100m Sprint– Isis Holt

Women’s T38 Long Jump – Taylor Doyle

Men’s ASM Single Scull – Eric Horrie

Women’s S8 100m Freestyle – Lakeisha Patterson

Men’s Table Tennis Single Class 11 – Sam von Einem

Men’s T34 100m Sprint – Rheed McCracken

Men’s S9 100m Freestyle – Brendan Hall

Women’s S8 100m Backstroke – Maddison Elliot

Men’s T38 100m Sprint – Evan O’Hanlon

Men’s T35-54 Marathon – Kurt Fearnley

Men’s S9 50m Freestyle – Timothy Disken

Women’s S9 50m Freestyle – Ellie Cole

Men’s Road Time Trial H5 – Stuart Tripp

Men’s Road Time Trial C5 – Alistair Donohoe

Men’s Road Time Trial C4 – Kyle Bridgwood

Women’s 200m Sprint KL3 – Amanda Reynolds

Women’s S10 400m Freestyle – Monique Murphy

Women’s T35-38 4X100m Relay

Women’s S8 50m Freestyle – Lakeisha Patterson

Women’s 4X100m Medley Relay

Women’s T35 200m Sprint – Isis Holt

Men’s 2.4mR Single-Person Keelboat – Matthew Bugg

Women’s T35 800m – Madison de Rozario

BRONZE

Women’s T47 Long Jump – Carlee Beattie

Women’s T53 100m Sprint – Angela Ballard

Women’s B3 1km Time Trial – Jessica Gallagher

Men’s T13 100m – Chad Perris

Women’s F41 Shot Put – Claire Keefer

Men’s Archery Individual Compound Standing Final – Jonathan Milne

Women’s S6 50m Butterfly – Tiffany Thomas Kane

Women’s S6 50m Freestyle – Tiffany Thomas Kane

Men’s F20 Shot Put – Todd Hodgetts

Men’s SM9 200m Individual Medley – Tim Disken

Men’s S14 200m Freestyle – Daniel Fox

Men’s T54 5000m – Kurt Fearnley

Women’s T53 400m – Angela Ballard

Women’s S9 100m Freestyle – Ellie Cole

Women’s SM6 200m Individual Medley – Tiffany Thomas Kane

Men’s SM7 200m Individual Medley – Matthew Levy

Men’s T46 High Jump – Aaron Chatman

Women’s T37 Long Jump – Jodi Elkington-Jones

Women’s C4 Road Time Trial – Susan Powell

Men’s B Road Time Trial – Kieran Modra

Men’s T34 800m – Rheed McCracken

Women’s 200m Sprint KL2 Final – Susan Seipel

Women’s T35-38 4X100m Relay

Men’s S9 100m Backstroke – Brenden Hall

Men’s T46 1500m – Michael Roeger

Women’s F32 Shot Put – Louise Ellery

Women’s SM8 200m Individual Medley – Lakeisha Patterson

Women’s F36 Shot Put – Katherine Proudfoot

Women’s S13 100m Backstroke – Katja Dedekind

I can’t wait to see Australia represented by these legends again at the Paralympics in #Tokyo2020!

Show your support for all of our Australian Paralympic athletes at @AUSParalympics #WeBelieve

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Tavolo: New Perth Italian Restaurant

Asked to picture dining options at a Perth cinema complex, most of us imagine familiar scenes of chain outlets serving up stock food. New Perth Italian restaurant Tavolo looks set to be more of a crowd pleaser.

Tavolo officially opened at Belmont’s Reading Cinema Complex last Saturday night, with a Great Gatsby-themed launch that highlighted the restaurant’s chic interior.

Owners Jess and Mario Fisicchia want to cater for couples, families and functions alike, all while offering an alternative to the “canteen style” atmosphere they’ve cultivated in nearby Sapore Espresso Bar. The pair describe Tavolo’s menu as “modern European with an Italian focus”, and that was certainly the case on opening night, which involved a Mediterranean medley of tasters.

We found the salt cod croquettes a bit lacking in fishy flavour, but any concerns were soon forgotten thanks to a strong ensemble performance from the dishes that followed.

Arancini – chicken and cheese or pumpkin and saffron – were melting morsels of handheld comfort food, while stylishly-served pork belly bites were capped with a delicious crunch. Several primo pizzas circulated the room too and did not last for long. The standout, teamed cured meat and lip-smacking salted cheese with dough that offered just the right amount of smoky chewiness.

We were a big fan of the house sparkling, courtesy of River Retreat, and we were also encouraged for future pudding plans (dessert pizza?!) after trying one of the cupcakes, which topped a light but tasty sponge with plenty of chocolate frosting.

The pizza oven – along with the sauce for the pies – was imported from Italy, but Jess was keen to emphasise Tavolo’s strong links to its locality. The restaurant’s beef comes from south-west WA, while cheese is chosen from Belmont’s Blue Cow Cheese Co. “We really want to contribute to the area,” Jess added. “We’re local, and it’s the people that come in every day that we’re grateful to.”

Though it was designed with a more “intimate” feel in mind, Tavolo includes a children’s space, with small chairs and toys in a separate area that can still be seen by parents. “It’s family friendly, so people won’t feel like they’re not welcome with kids,” Jess added. The kids’ lunch menu features steak and veggies as well as juice and ice cream for $12; a departure from the buckets of nuggets and fries available near many cinemas.

The kitchen has just launched a takeaway service, and the location alongside Reading Cinemas should also mean extra film-fuelled footfall; there was an additional rush as the opening week coincided with showings of the new Bridget Jones flick.

If what we saw is anything to go by, a warm atmosphere and varied menu mean Tavolo looks like somewhere that will definitely be worth a visit.

Tavolo, 5/237 Knutsford Avenue, Belmont, is open for snacks and drinks from 10am ’til late. Lunch is served 11am – 3pm; dinner 5pm – late.This post is by foodie cravings writer Martin Flynn.

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