This Perth Life

Wine Tours in the Margaret River Region

Hay Shed Hill
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Wine tours are an ideal way to see the wineries and taste the wines on offer without worrying about driving limits!

Stub It Out!

Don't forget that from today the smoking ban comes into effect in all Western Australia's pubs and clubs, in fact in all the licensed venues.

If you do light up, make sure you have a spare $2000 for the fine!

"Australia Needs Skills" Expos

If you're thinking of emigrating to Australia or fancy working here on a temporary basis then these Expos are an ideal way of finding out your options.

Australian employers will be on hand to meet you and talk about your skills and experience that are needed to fill job vacancies in Australia.

You can also learn about which visa would be most suitable for you and your circumstances.

The Expos will be in London on 14 & 15 October, Manchester on 17 & 18 October and Dublin on 21 & 22 October 2006.

If you're in Australia then you can go to the Expos in Melbourne on 1 & 2 September, Sydney on 23 September and Perth on 11 November.

2006 Census

I didn't realise, until someone turned up at my door last night, that there will be national census next Tuesday (8 August) and I also didn't realise that everyone who happens to be in the country on that day should take part...just thought I'd mention it in case you didn't know about it either...is it me or has there been no publicity on this?

What is it About Daylight Saving?

...That gets everyone into such a flutter?

According to the Sunday Times, the Liberal Party have now decided that they have an open mind to it.

An "open mind"? It's not as if it's human cloning or some other such moral dilemma. We're talking about an extra hour or two of sunlight in the Summer months for goodness sake!

The Mortgage Fix

Home Loan
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Competition among lenders and ongoing uncertainty over interest rate increases are two good reasons to consider fixing your interest rate on your home loan. However, there are a number of factors to consider when determining whether fixing is the best option for you writes Nicole Harrison from West Coast Solutions.

Book Review - David Hampshire "Living and Working in Australia"

Book Review
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What's it really like living and working in Australia? Not surprisingly, there's more to life than barbies, beaches, beer and bronzed bodies.

This book has been written to speed up your introduction to Australia and the Australian way of life. It's useful for anyone who is planning to stay in Australia for more than a few weeks, regardless of whether it's a working holiday or indefinitely.

Day Spa's in Western Australia

An ideal alternative to a Hen Night or Mother's Day gift (hint hint), day spas are really popular to just take time out and chill.

Caves Road Tourist Drive

Caves Road
Originally uploaded by thisperthlife.

Caves Road in the Margaret River Region runs south from Dunsborough to Augusta and is so named because of all the caves that are alongside it.

Part of the road is designated as a "Tourist Drive" and is stunning at any time of the year, but particularly in Winter when the karri trees are shedding their bark.

Whale Skeleton Arrives at the Museum

The skeleton of a Southern Right Whale that beached itself late last year arrived at the WA Museum yesterday.