Perth Walkabout - The Insider's Guide to Perth Western Australia

Other Desert Cities by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Details: Written by: Greg Letts; Published: 26 July 2013

A play involving a family tragedy and the secrets, depression, anger, blame and grief it causes is a sensitive subject to tackle. Then throw in a heavy dose of American liberal vs conservative politics and the natural conflict between parents and children, and you have a mix that could result in a preachy, self indulgent and narcissistic two hours of theatre. Fortunately Black Swan State Theatre Company's production of Other Desert Cities by playwright Jon Robin Baitz is none of these things.

Instead the audience is treated to two hours of intensely gripping drama as the Wyeth family meets for Christmas 2004.

Perfect Weather and Pristine Beaches in Perth

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 26 August 2013

Travelling from overseas to visit Perth can be particularly tiring, especially if have come from the UK and are recovering from jet lag after a long flight. Don’t let the long flight deter you from making the trip across - there are many excellent reasons why a visit to Perth should be on your to do list if planning a trip to Australia.

Perth may be one of the most isolated cities in the world, but despite our remoteness, there are some unique experiences such as our pristine beaches that you should definitely check out whilst exploring our beautiful city.

We in Perth are blessed with perfect weather – it’s winter time as I write this article, and the sun is shining outside, warming up the chilly morning. No matter what time of the year you visit Perth, you’re likely to experience some lovely sunny weather.

Sink your Teeth into a Good WA Book at the State Library Shop

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 01 August 2013

If you are on the hunt to purchase some West Australian themed books or gifts, pop by to the gift shop at the State Library of WA – they’ve got a great selection of books by WA authors and hand crafted gifts by local artists.

It’s not always easy to find shops in Perth that stock a good range of local books and gifts, so on a recent trip to the State Library Shop, I was rather impressed to browse their extensive range of WA produced items.

Book Review: Shallow Breath by Sara Foster

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 18 July 2013

I love that more and more WA authors are showcasing their talents in the fiction genre, with novels set in Perth and Western Australia.

Shallow Breath, Sara Foster’s third novel, is a perfect example of this trend. Remember the hey day of Yanchep Sun City and the dolphins at Atlantis Marine Park back in the 80’s?

The backdrop of Foster’s novel takes us back in time to reminisce the days of the Yanchep boom.

Taro Taro in Vic Park for Taiwanese Desserts

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 13 July 2013

Summer in Perth can be century heat and winter is coldish, so you may just be in need of some desserts to cool you down or warm you up. If you’re looking for some different desserts to try, then head on down to Taro Taro in Victoria Park which serves up Taiwanese desserts.

Taro Taro is a popular hangout for those wanting to catch up over a cool dessert, drink or two or meal.

One of its signature desserts, the “Taro Taro Signature Herbal Jelly Ice” consists of a combination of herbal jelly, taro balls, taro and sago pearls. You can also order other different dessert variations with soya bean, tow fu fah, similar to the soya bean desserts that you can buy from the tofu shop on William Street and dim sum places in Northbridge.

The Handy Guide to Bike Parking in the Perth CBD

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 10 July 2013

A big thumbs up to the City of Perth which provides bike parking facilities at its Elder Street car park in the Perth CBD - this means that cyclists, whether you are commuting to work by bike, or just coming in to the Perth CBD for leisure, have somewhere to park.

There are two entrances to this car park, with one entrance on Murray Street, and the other off Elder Street. For cyclists, note that there is a dedicated entrance for cyclists to access bicycle parking off Elder Street, with 54 bicycle bays available.

Once you get to the bicycle parking entrance, there are two turnstiles, one for your bicycle, and one which is a pedestrian access.

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Other Desert Cities by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Perfect Weather and Pristine Beaches in Perth

Sink your Teeth into a Good WA Book at the State Library Shop

Book Review: Shallow Breath by Sara Foster

Taro Taro in Vic Park for Taiwanese Desserts

The Handy Guide to Bike Parking in the Perth CBD