Western Australia holidays have something for everyone, from surfers and urbanites to adventurers. Discover Perth, a relaxed city of white sand beaches, world-class wineries and natural bushland. Explore the historic town of Fremantle, the quokkas of Rottnest Island and enjoy Swan Valley’s excellent wineries. In the southwest you will find ancient Karri Forests…
The Perth Mint offers a unique combination of attractions which allow you to experience all the magic, allure and wonder of gold. Founded in 1899 on the cusp of the greatest gold rush in Australia’s history, the Mint is custodian to one of Western Australia’s oldest heritage sites and is a magnificent reminder of the State’s golden beginnings. Bringing the story…
The Most Westerly Point of the Australian Mainland – Shark Bay World Heritage Area. Join us for a full day exploring the breathtaking beauty of Steep Point, the most westerly point of Australia’s mainland, and the rugged wilderness of Edel Land on an exciting, adventure filled 4WD tour. The landscape at Steep Point is in stark contrast to red dunes and white…
The Road Safety Commission has several online games and quizzes designed both to help you in your journey in obtaining a driver s licence, and to encourage you to be a safe driver. Indigenous road safety Aboriginal people are over-represented in road trauma in Australia. In Western Australia, Aboriginal people make up 3% of the population, but 9% of those killed…
There is a substantial body of research indicating that children’s relationships and experiences prior to school have an enduring impact on developmental outcomes, leading to sturdy or fragile foundations for life-long learning, health and behaviour. Parents are children’s first and most influential teachers. Interventions focussed on supporting healthy, nurturing…
The pearling industry was a major economic force for over one hundred years in northern Australia and for business interests in the southern capitals from the 1850s onwards. However, alongside the development of the industry were stories of forced and indentured labour, danger and death. The origins of an industry Pearl shell Ornament. Artist unknown. Bardi people…
When HOYTS Rewards was awarded ‘Loyalty Programmes National Winner’ in the Australian Marketing Institute’s 2012 Marketing Excellence competition, the fantastic teamwork of Hoyts, Vista and Movio was truly evident! Hoyts is the largest single-brand movie exhibitor in Australasia with more than 50 cinemas, 400 screens and 75, seats. This level of operation requires…
Take in the sights and sounds of a cosmopolitan city with a luxury holiday in Perth, WA. Find the best accommodation for your needs by browsing through thousands of hotel listings Take advantage of daily deals and seasonal specials at Expedia.com.au Enjoy the best rates possible thanks to the Price Match Guarantee By saving big on Perth 5-star hotels and resorts…
There is so much to see and do in Western Australia it s easy to see why it s such a popular destination for local and international holidays alike. Set on the banks of the beautiful Swan River, Perth enjoys the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the city with golden beaches just minutes away. Fremantle is less than 30 minutes from the city and renowned for its unique…
Western Australia (WA) is Australia’s largest state. As its name suggests it is located on the west coast of Australia. The state’s capital city is Perth. The following information about Western Australia can be found below: A printable PDF of the information on this page is available in the right-hand column. Indigenous history Before the arrival of European…
Fremantle presents a choice of over 100 Restaurants, Cafes and other Eateries offering the chance to experience global cuisine in many varied settings. Eating out is fun is this vibrant and lively city. Fremantle, North Fremantle, South Fremantle and East Fremantle all offer their unique range of fabulous cuisine. A great range of take-away foods are also available…
Breathe deep as you wander down the café strip and smell the aroma of freshly ground coffee. Enjoy a delicious meal in one of Bunbury’s many award winning restaurants. Modern Australian, French, Italian, Spanish, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese – whatever your palate, Bunbury has a restaurant to suit your taste, from fine dining to the budget conscious. For those…
Finding a parking space on or near UWA s Crawley Campus can be difficult. We recommended that you walk, cycle or use public transport to get to the University of Western Australia. Getting to UWA by bus Buses to UWA regularly pass through the following areas: Subiaco, Perth, Northbridge, Morley, Bedford, Inglewood, Mt Lawley and western suburbs If you live elsewhere…
Perth Airport (PER) Hotels Perth Airport (PER) is a large, booming airport that serves the Western Australian city of Perth, a sprawling urban expanse punctuated by glistening high rises and infused with a thriving arts culture. While Perth Airport is large - spread over 3 terminals - and serves many domestic and international flights, it maintains a relaxed…
Morgan Strong s blog | Created 3 years ago In March 2014 the Museum was lucky enough to welcome the CSIRO robotics team to talk about 3D mapping of physical spaces and digital preservation of significant locations. We hope for this to be the start of a longer-term partnership, and as such, I plan to write some blogs about any advances that we may experience…
Updated The WA Family Law court is grappling with an unprecedented increased workload, with wait times for trials expected to blow out to two years and the chief judge calling on the Government to provide additional resources. Key Points: WA Family Law chief judge warns of major backlog of cases in 2017 Chief Judge Stephen Thackray will no longer be able to…
Stunning drone images have captured extraordinary new perspectives of Australia s most famous landmarks. From the pink waters of Western Australia s Lake Miller to Tasmania s vibrant tulip fields, the aerial snaps showcase the country s natural beauty as never seen before. As the drone photography phenomenon rapidly gathers pace, Tourism Australia has invited…
Perth is the capital of Western Australia, the largest state in Australia. It is situated along the Swan River which was named after the black swans that are nesting in the wet areas. There are many fun things to do and places to see in this great western state of Australia. Swan River The Swan River meanders through the city of Perth to the Port of Fremantle…
Sorry there are no places left for Ajahn Brahm’s talk at The Buddhist Society. To find another venue in London where he is talking please go to the following website. Thank you. Kindfulness explains how “mindfulness” and “kindness” combined become the power behind successful meditation. Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera (known to most as Ajahn Brahm) was born Peter…