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Welcome to our Perth Blog where you will find regular posts about Perth, Western Australia. The aim of our Perth Blog is to feature up-coming Perth events, festivals, shows, celebrations and attractions; basically a 'What's on in Perth Guide and What's Coming Up in Perth'. We also list Perth trade shows, fairs and conferences. Our blog also provides valuable links to Perth hotels, apartments and all Perth accommodation. We welcome relevant community contributions via our 'Contact Us' page. If you are requesting a link to your website in your article please reciprocate with a link to one of our partner websites.
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Sunday, 01 February 2009 00:00 |
Questions Without Notice 2009Playhouse Theatre For accommodation in Perth book early and book online at Perth Accommodation What are you afraid of? Will you be mine? What do you look forward to? Like life, this performance is unpredictable. It exposes the spontaneous nature of our existence. Questions Without Notice is a multi-art form performance using contemporary dance, live music and projection to explore life's big questions. With her trademark flair for creating unconventional contemporary dance, choreographer Sue Peacock is joined by eight of Western Australia's most experienced performers to tackle issues that confront us everyday from infancy to old age. This is a quirky and honest look at human relationships. | Tuesday, 3 February | 7:30pm | | Wednesday, 4 February | 7:30pm | | Thursday, 5 February | 7:30pm | | Friday, 6 February | 7:30pm | | Saturday, 7 February | 2:15pm & 7:30pm |
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Saturday, 31 January 2009 00:00 |
Rottnest Channel Swim 2009Saturday 21st February 2009 For accommodation in Perth book early and book online at Perth Accommodation The 2009 WAtoday Rottnest Channel Swim will be held on 21 February 2009. Swimmers all over Western Australia, and indeed the World are gearing up for the best event yet. Now in its 19th year, the Rottnest Channel Swim (RCS) has the largest participation for any distance open water swim in the world. This year, there will be over 2,200 swimmers and nearly 800 boats in the water. Solo swimmers will begin from 6.45am, and staggered starts will take place each 15 minutes until 8.30am. Presentations at Rottnest Island will be held at 6.30pm sharp! Fast Facts:
- The Rottnest Channel Swim began with Gerd van Dicklage making the first official crossing in 1956. While others swam the crossing over the next 30 years, it wasn’t until the formation of the Association in 1989 that rules and regulations were adopted and the swim given an official format.
- The second recorded swim was held in 1991, with twelve solo swimmers and seven teams recording times.
- Thirty-four International competitors are coming from the USA, the UK, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.
- There are 165 swimmers coming from all corners of Australia to compete in this event. (A 30 per cent increase on the 118 National swimmers in 2008). Every State is represented by swimmers, with the largest contingents coming from NSW with 75, and from Vic with 56. More information: www.rottnestchannelswim.com.au |
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Friday, 30 January 2009 00:00 |
Johnnie Walker Classic 2009Vines Resort & Country Club Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd February 2009 For accommodation in Perth book early and book online at Perth Accommodation The Johnnie Walker Classic, Asia’s luxury golf experience is tri-sanctioned by the European, Australasian and Asian Tours. The tournament is a “touring” event, and as such, the host changes each year as the tournament moves from one country to another. This prestigious tournament is also one of the Asia Pacific region’s longest running events, starting 18 years ago in Hong Kong in 1990. The list of champions clearly demonstrates the calibre of the field that this tournament attracts, including World #1 Tiger Woods, World #3 Ernie Els, World #4, Adam Scott and six times Major winner, Nick Faldo. Prize money of £1.25m (Approx. AUD$2.7M), the 2009 Johnnie Walker Classic will make a welcome return to Perth, Western Australia, being played 19 – 22 February at the Vines Resort & Country Club. More information: http://www.johnniewalkerclassic.com/ |
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Thursday, 29 January 2009 00:00 |
Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival30 January – 28 February 2009 For accommodation in Perth book early and book online at Perth Accommodation Enjoy 19 bohemian summer nights of the best of Australian and International cinema, local shorts, WA Screen Awards finalists, Rock Docs and Perth’s best live bands, plus the big MovieExtra Tropfest screening. For full details and screenings time visit the website at www.fti.asn.au Ticket Prices WASA Wednesdays and Tropfest: Entry by donation Thursday Rock Docs: All tickets $20 – this is an 18+ event. Friday and Saturday Nights: Full $15 Conc $12 FTI Members $11 Child 5-12 yrs $5 City of Fremantle Residents $12 (proof of address) |
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