Category: features

  • Fashion with a conscience

    Eco Fashion Week Australia (EFWA) 2017 is the most significant event on the Perth fashion calendar.  Full program: http://www.ecofashionweekaustralia.com Where: Fly By Night at Victoria Hall, 179 High Street, Fremantle When: November 23-27 6pm – 10pm Tickets: http://www.flybynight.org and at the venue The festivities will run 23rd-27th November 2017. The goal is to ignite and inspire all of our community…

  • Seniors get savvy about inheritance

    IF you are awaiting with epic calm the death of a rich elderly relative, then think again, because research shows that seniors are more likely to spend their money on themselves than leave behind a bumper inheritance for you to buy a Porsche. Only three per cent of respondents in this year’s National Seniors’ social…

  • SENIORS WEEK FEATURE

    Seniors’ social media workshop Learn how to communicate safely online, using social media such as Facebook and Skype at an interactive workshop is for people 50 and over. Run by Umbrella Multicultural Community Care, the workshop is focused on reconnecting or strengthening connections with family and friends who might live overseas or interstate. Topics: *How to create a…

  • Renovate with care

    DIY is on the rise with the number of home owners doing renovations increasing from 57 to 62 per cent over the last three years, according to Roy Morgan Research. Some 8.4million home owners did renovations in the last 12 months, with minor repairs/alterations being the most popular, followed by painting. But before you rush…

  • Dream homes start at Home Base

    Home Base is Australia’s largest building, renovating, decorating and landscaping centre, featuring the latest and greatest products, ideas and innovations for home builders and renovators. With more than 30 kitchens and 15 bathrooms on display 7 days a week, as well as 18 flooring showrooms – including options for decking and concrete, dream homes really…

  • RENOVATE & UPDATE FEATURE

    Extend your house outdoors You might be surprised to learn that most of the clients that Patio Living help to redesign their backyard have often spent years trying to find the inspiration to start the project. This is often because the solutions that have been provided in the past simply didnt fit the clients needs or failed to grasp the…

  • RENOVATE & UPDATE FEATURE II

    New Joyce Kitchen Showroom in Osborne Park With a brand new showroom in Osborne Park and 2 others south of the river Joyce Kitchens makes planning your new kitchen easy. For over 20 years, the name Joyce Kitchens has been synonymous with stylish, well designed, quality custom built kitchens and cabinets here in Perth and…

  • He ain’t heavy…

    IT’S ironic that Aaron Pedersen’s latest acting role is in the new series of A Place to Call Home, which hit TV screens last week. For the last 20 years that’s what he’s been trying to create for his younger brother Vinnie, who has cerebral palsy and an intellectual disability. Aaron’s been his brother’s full-time…

  • NATIONAL CARERS WEEK FEATURE

    A Helping Hand For more than 25 years KinCare’s family owned and operated organisation has been providing in-home support to older people, people with health needs and their carers. Committed to improving quality of life, health and wellbeing, KinCare will ensure you, your friend or family member will always be taken care of. KinCare’s focus…

  • Why Watercolour?

    37th Annual Awards Exhibition of the Watercolour Society of WA Once again the members of the Watercolour Society of WA are preparing to delight collectors and fans of watercolour at their 37th Annual Awards Exhibition. The opening night and awards presentation will be held on Thursday 12th October, with the exhibition continuing over the weekend of…