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Why cafés should come with an age guide.
It had to happen. I knew the day would come but thought I might’ve had a few more years yet. Sadly, I’ve begun to realise that perhaps I’m too old to frequent certain types of establishments. Sure, you...
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When The Sky Fell W.A. Indigenous Art exhibition
The subtitle of the exhibition When the Sky Fell is Legacies of the 1967 Referendum. Prior to the opening night at PICA I didn’t having a strong understanding of the Referendum, afterwards I can say...
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A Ghost Story movie review
A Ghost Story is another one of those hard to review movies. I knew I was in for something different when the person introducing it told us to ‘stay with it’. Turns out that was a perfect assessment...
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Review: Sunny days at Hamptons City Beach
As we move deeper into winter it’s nice to have a reminder of what waits on the other side. Some months ago I went to Hamptons City Beach and while it certainly wasn’t a great experience it gives me an...
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Dunkirk: Movie Review
Let me say up front war movies aren’t usually my thing, so reviewing the new Dunkirk movie was always going to be interesting. WOW!!! What an amazing movie. My first thoughts as the credits rolled were...
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Review: Six Senses Restaurant Leederville
Those of you old enough may remember the very first trendy restaurant to take its place on the Leederville café strip, an Italian café called Giardini’s. The restaurant remained a popular noisy hub for...
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Review: The Trip To Spain movie
Third times a charm or so they say, whoever ‘they’ are. That’s certainly the case for The Trip To Spain the latest road trip instalment from these two cheeky lads. Thanks to Trip To Spain If you’ve...
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Review: Hampstead movie
Hampstead movie is the perfect rainy Sunday afternoon movie, an easy-going, second chance romantic comedy. Thanks to Hampstead Emily Walters (Diane Keaton) is a middle aged widow living on the...
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Review: Bistro Guillaume is ‘Me Time’ heaven
Regular readers will know my passion for making sure people get enough ‘Me Time’. A few months ago it was finally time to take some of my own medicine, besides a Crown gift card (given to me from...
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Movie Review: Maudie
I’ve been meaning to post about this movie review from the moment I saw it. Maudie is a gorgeous tale wonderfully told and brilliantly acted, which you really should try to see it before it leaves the...
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Three Summers Movie Review
Three Summers is the latest cracking comedy from the ever insightful Ben Elton. It’s always interesting to hear an outsiders take on where you live. Even more interesting is an outsider who’s taken on...
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In Cahoots: Aboriginal Art exhibition
Eighteen months ago leading independent artists (both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) began an ambitious plan to hold residencies in remote and regional Aboriginal art centres across Australia. Over one...
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Hopman Cup 2018 Free Seating Debacle
I’ve been fortunate to have attended the Hopman Cup for almost all of the past thirty years. During that time I’ve watched it grow from toddler to adult and so it was with excitement and yes pride that...
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Movie Review: The Commuter
Next time you’re on a public commute to work think about the people around you. Perhaps you notice the regulars. Maybe you even chat to some, even know their names. If you’re a writer, like many of us,...
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Top Seven Movies From 2017
As a new year of movies begins, make sure you don’t forget these great movies from 2017. Make sure you keep an eye out for them. I’m quite surprised at the mix of genres actually. Full reviews can be...
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300 Acres Restaurant Review
The other day we thought we’d try 300 Acres restaurant situated in the Wembley Golf Course. A restaurant in a golf course hmmm? I’d been introduced to this hidden gem by a friend so I knew they were in...
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Movie review: The Mercy
Must admit I wasn’t too sure about this one. As a person who gets seasick in the bath I hoped it wasn’t going to be filmed with realistic hand held shaky cam. Thanks to The Mercy I’m pleased to report...
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Review: Sculpture By The Sea, Cottesloe 2018
As summer officially calls it a day, March will see Cottesloe Beach swarming with around 200,000 people checking out Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe. Make that 200,001 as I was part of the first day...
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Review: Il Lido Italian Canteen
While you’re at Sculpture By the Sea wander across the road to Il Lido Italian Canteena. I did just that last year and plan a repeat trip this year. © The Ponder Room By the time I’d looked at all the...
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Perth Comedy Festival 2018: Review and Tips
Can I make a suggestion? If you live in Perth and you’re having trouble contacting a friend between now and May 20th don’t panic. Before you call in the tracker dogs make sure you do a reccie of all of...
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