October is mental health month
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One in five Australians are affected by mental illness each year. Mental illness can be overwhelming, crippling and isolating.
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Perth's Online Discount Deals
/Perth is considered one of Australia’s most expensive cities, especially for accommodation and eating out. But did you know that many local businesses offer huge discounts on all sorts of things online?
Read MoreThe Six Seasons of W.A
/Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter…these are the seasons taught to us at an early age and generally accepted worldwide. But much can be learned from the local Noongar Aboriginal people of W.A, who have traditionally followed a calendar of six seasons.
Read MorePerth Furniture Hire
/Moving to Perth, Western Australia and wondering what to do with all your belongings? Leasing furniture on your arrival can be a smart and cost-effective option.
Read MorePerth's Prolific Pollen
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While people usually start experiencing symptoms associated with hay fever in Spring, the 2014 season appears to have arrived early. Find out what you can do to keep hayfever at bay.
Read MorePerth International Arts Festival 2015
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Tickets are now available for the world-class Perth International Arts Festival 2015. More than 1000 of the world’s great artists will ‘transform and disrupt Perth’ from February 13 to March 7, 2015.
Read MoreReinvention of Perth's Iconic Hotel
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The Rendezvous Hotel - it’s the only high-rise hotel on the Sunset Coast in Western Australia and marks the location of Scarborough for miles around. Though you’ve probably seen it, you may not know of its illustrious past or its trendy present.
Read MoreMoving to Perth for a FIFO Job
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Fly-In Fly-Out… it’s the lifestyle of around 50,000 workers and their families in Western Australia. Most common in the large mining States, it involves a routine of flying to work in remote areas for days or weeks at a time, then flying home again to enjoy well-earned time off.
Read MoreKings Park Festival
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For the entire month of September, Kings Park will host its annual Spring festival, with another fantastic program of events set amongst the wildflowers.
Read MoreRelocating? Consider Leaving Your Furniture Behind
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Preparing for an interstate or overseas relocation can create plenty of stress and uncertainty, and you may find that leasing furniture on your arrival lightens the load - in more ways than one.
Read MorePlaying it Safe on Perth’s Beaches
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Home to thousands of kilometres of golden coastline, Western Australia offers an abundance of magnificent beaches that beckon surfers, swimmers and sun bathers alike. While having fun is at the top of most people’s minds, statistics show it’s important to be aware of what can go wrong.
Read MoreSwimming with Sharks In WA
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Western Australia boasts some of the most beautiful coastline in the world, but it is also the deadliest place in terms of its shark attacks. In the past month alone, three people have been attacked- though thankfully they have lived to tell their story.
Read MoreHow to Help Children Move to Perth
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It can take a lot of effort and a great deal of stress to move a family anywhere, let alone across the country or overseas. And while stress is a normal part of adjusting to life in a new place for adults, it also affects the children - many of whom would rather stay where they are.
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Finding Short Term Accommodation In Perth
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If you are getting ready to relocate or to visit Perth, there are several decisions you will need to make concerning where to stay. Without knowing the area well, it can be challenging to know the best area to stay
Read MorePerth in Mid-Winter
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It’s hard to imagine Perth as anything but hot and beachy, so the onset of winter can come as quite a shock to visitors and new arrivals. Still mild in comparison with other Australian cities, there is a definite seasonal change in the West that can leave you literally shaking in your boots.
Read MoreWords in the West
/When I first relocated to Perth and someone told methat my soon-to-be-born daughter would be a Sandgroper, I realised there was a thing or two I needed to learn about becoming a Perthling.
Anyone who moves to Perth, Western Australia, is bound to come across some local words, phrases or abbreviations they are unfamiliar with, or that just seem wrong! Even if you move here from another State of Australia, ‘Perthites’ use different words to describe a whole range of things.
Read MoreAdvice for Expats on the safe transfer of UK pension assets
/New regulations governing the transfer of United Kingdom pensions out of the country can potentially have a significant affect on the retirement incomes of expatriates now working in Australia.
Read MoreSports Teams in Perth
/Australians love to talk about two things in particular: sport and the weather. And when you move to a new place, whether you are relocating from within Australia or from overseas, you will settle in sooner if you can join in the conversation.
Read MoreHow To Avoid The Stress Of Relocating Overseas
/So, you're planning on relocating your family across the pond? Great! But how do you get started? What plans do you need to make? Where do you start? How do you get your personal belongings moved to your new home safely and in one piece? And how do you do all of this without falling apart at the seams as the sheer magnitude of the relocation overtakes you? Answer: Hire some help
Read MoreGetting a Drivers Licence in WA
/When you move to Perth from interstate of overseas, you will need to obtain a drivers licence within a 3 month period. Transferring your driver’s licence within that time is a legal requirement. If you hold a driver’s licence and you relocate to Western Australia (WA) from interstate, you must apply for a WA driver's licence within three months of living in the State. Those who relocate to Western Australia from overseas, or those on a permanent resident visa, will also need to apply for a WA driver’s licence within three months of living in the State.
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