Published for: Tuesday, 5/08/2008
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Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience
09-05-2009 to 09-05-2009
Kununurra - In 2009 we have changed things around a little with the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience kicking off the 2009 Muster on Saturday May 9.
The pinnacle event of the Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster, the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience is staged on the banks of the majestic Ord River at the Kununurra Community Amphitheatre.
Testament to the concert’s popularity, it was named in the Top 10 Social Events for the past three years running (The West Australian newspaper) and has claimed three c... read more
7th Verissima Anniversary Fair
09-05-2009 to 09-05-2009
Perth - The 7th Anniversary Fair at Verissima House is back on.
There will be massage, beauty therapy, reflexology, warm stone therapy, Reiki, iridology, Bowen therapy, aromatherapy, tarot and clairvoyant readings.
With a range of children’s activities’ including arts and crafts, face painting and also aboriginal art, hand crafted jewellery and crystal therapy.
Live music will also be provided along with bar facilities to keep you entertained throughout the day. Food will also be available.
So come... read more
Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster
08-05-2009 to 08-05-2009
Kununurra - The annual Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster is a two-week festival showcasing the East Kimberley region, culture and lifestyle at its very best.
Set amidst the magnificent backdrop of the Ord Valley, Lake Kununurra, surrounding gorges, National Parks and stunning reserves, this community-based event assaults the senses with its array of extraordinary and distinctive experiences.
Since its inception in 2001 the Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster has been showcasing all that makes this unique de... read more
02-05-2009 to 02-05-2009
Pemberton - Free family fun at the Pemberton Autumn Festival. This year’s festival will be bigger and better with a great day out for the whole family.
Entertainment throughout the day, rides, local events, culinary delights specialising in marron are available during the day. Food stalls with chips, hamburgers, sausages and kebabs. Beer and soft drinks will also be available.
Competitions include guess the Marron weight, tug of war and the great Australian pie bake off. A garden show will be presente... read more
Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon
02-05-2009 to 02-05-2009
Busselton - The Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon takes place in Western Australia, two and a half hours south of Perth. It is the race in the Snap Australia Half Ironman Triathlon Series.
The Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon is part of the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. A triathlon for children, women’s luncheon, meltdown function and presentation brunch form the nucleus of the weekends activities.
The 2009 Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon course takes in parts of the Ironman Western Australia course an... read more
Slingair Heliwork Lake Argyle Classic
01-05-2009 to 01-05-2009
Kununurra - In 2006 a handful of dare devil Sydney swimmers chose Lake Argyle to test their talents and raise money for the Royal Flying Doctors Service. The success of this fundraising adventure prompted a unanimous decision from the Ord Valley Muster Committee running under the Kununurra Chamber of Commerce and Industry to add the Lake Argyle Classic to the 2007 Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster event calendar. It is back on in 2009!
Situated 75 kilometres from the town of Kununurra, Western Australia, L... read more
22-04-2009 to 22-04-2009
Perth - The 2009 Perth Motor Show will be revving up at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 22 to 27.
Building on the huge success of last year’s show. The lifestyle-focussed show which welcomed in excess of 47,500 patrons, provided car viewings of multi million dollar, world class displays featuring close to AUD20 million dollars.
This year promises a car show that is second to none. The show will offer everything from classic vehicles, concept cars, food, fashion and travel, cele... read more
Buddha Birthday Festival Celebration
18-04-2009 to 18-04-2009
Perth - Organised by the Buddha Light International Association and the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Western Australia, this annual event celebrates the birthday of the founder of Buddhism, Sakyamuni Buddha, and extend his loving kindness and compassion to the people of Western Australia.
All are welcome to attend the event, including spiritual ceremonies, such as Bathing Buddha and Multi-faith Blessing and Light Offering Ceremony – Theme: Harmony in Diversity, and the chance to make auspicious wishes with... read more
17-04-2009 to 17-04-2009
Fremantle - Can you imagine a more perfect place in the world for a boat show? A rich maritime history, a deep water harbour, boardwalks, seafood restaurants and the smell of the ocean in the air. Fremantle, it’s bloody perfect!
For three days commencing Friday 18 April, Fishing Boat Harbour will be packed with up to 100 luxury motorboats and yachts valued at more than AUD100 million dollars as Fremantle celebrates its third annual ‘big boat’ show.
Just metres away on Esplanade Reserve Park there’s everyt... read more
12-04-2009 to 12-04-2009
Waroona - Come down to see a huge display of classic Australian built cars from Ford, Holden, Chrysler, Leyland and other smaller manufacturers at this free day out which offers something for everyone.
Stroll through a large top-quality craft and produce market, of over one hundred stalls, view displays, dine on a wide variety of good country cuisine and be entertained by the day long variety show on the outdoor amphitheatre stage complete with prizes and give-aways.
Children`s entertainment includes ri... read more
Fremantle Street Arts Festival
11-04-2009 to 11-04-2009
Fremantle - Every Easter in the port town of Fremantle, audiences in excess of 100,000 flood into the city to experience the extreme skill and outrageous behaviour of the world`s best buskers.
For the artists, street performance is not a mere stepping stone onto greater things. This year’s program features highly polished acts from several countries with established careers in stage, screen, music, circus, stand up comedy and cabaret.
There are as many varieties of street artists as there are motivations ... read more
03-04-2009 to 03-04-2009
Busselton - The Quit Forest Rally is the Western Australian Round of the Australian Rally Championship. The event is organised and promoted by the West Australian Car Club. The rally is based in Busselton and Nannup.
The rally attracts Australia`s and WA`s leading rally drivers with manufacturer supported teams likely to come from Toyota, Ford and Mitsubishi. The new generation of rally cars coming from Toyota and Ford are the most exciting new cars in Motorsport in the last 10 years.
Spectators can se... read more
2009 Drug Aware Pro Margaret River
30-03-2009 to 30-03-2009
Margaret River - Margaret River’s iconic international surf event has been elevated to the pinnacle of the World Qualifying Series Circuit, with the newly-named ‘Drug Aware Pro Margaret River presented by O’Neill’, the only male and female six-star surf tournament in the world.
More than 15,000 surf fans are expected to descend on Surfers Point across the week, the event will later be televised to almost a billion people in forty eight countries.
The main event is attracting more than 250 professional male a... read more
11th WA Environment Festival - Winds of Change
28-03-2009 to 28-03-2009
Perth - In 2009 the 11th WA Environment Festival - Winds of Change will take place on a weekend late in March. This remarkable achievement, ten years of providing environment information, learning and understanding to the WA community deserves to be celebrated.
There will be a wide range of activities, performances, eco-educational displays and events. With lots of stall holders and performing groups to entertain throughout the weekend this vibrant event provides excitement and stimulation, whilst... read more
28-03-2009 to 28-03-2009
Perth - Have you ever wanted to ride your bike on the freeway or through the Graham Farmer Tunnel?
The Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel and the Mitchell Freeway will be closed from Belmont Park Racecourse all the way to Joondalup for the exclusive use by cyclists, young and old.
We invite you to join in and support the work of the Asthma Foundation of WA by participating or raising sponsorship money to help them help those with Asthma.
The event has two categories; a 30 kilometre ride from Belmont Park ... read more
28-03-2009 to 28-03-2009
Perth - The Hills Heartbeat Festival is a celebration of the hills lifestyle. Hosted by Armadale Christian College, the festival includes other venues in the area with galleries, winery, Pioneer Village and organic growers.
Follow the Heartbeat from Armadale in your car or catch the free shuttle bus from Armadale railway station.
There will be two stages of entertainment, over 250 pieces of art, lots of craft stalls selling genuine home made goods, a silent auction and much more. You can even abseil ... read more
The National Careers and Employment Expo
27-03-2009 to 27-03-2009
Perth - The National Careers and Employment Expo, Perth is happening once again in 2009.
The Expo provides the opportunity for students, graduates, skilled and mature age workers, and those looking for a change, to meet face to face with Australia’s leading organisations, government bodies, educational and training providers.
With free career advice, real jobs on offer and an abundance of information available, this event is not to be missed, and best of all admission is free.
For more information ... read more
Perth Caravan and Camping Show
19-03-2009 to 19-03-2009
Perth - Discover the freedom that caravanning and camping can bring to your life at the 2009 Perth Caravan and Camping Show.
Getting everything for your next holiday has never been so easy. From discovering that next destination, updating your travelling accessories or purchasing your brand new travel home (whether that be a caravan, camper trailer, tent or motor home) the Perth Caravan and Camping Show has it all.
Claremont Showgrounds will be the new home for the Perth Caravan and Camping Show. Tak... read more
Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships
17-03-2009 to 17-03-2009
Perth - The Aussies - as the Championships are affectionately known - are back in 2009 and will once again be held at Scarborough Beach from 17 to 22 March.
Along with competitors, around 500 officials and thousands of surf lifesaving enthusiasts are expected to flock to the 2009 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, making the event the largest of its type in the world.
Aussies 2009 marks the climax of a busy season for surf lifesavers. Clubs and individuals pit themselves against the elements ... read more
15-03-2009 to 15-03-2009
Harvey - Experience the drama, colour and excitement of the South West’s only Italian Festival, Sunday 15 March 2009. The event which is in its tenth year is a celebration of the cultural significance for the Harvey region and its rich farming roots. This year the Festival will showcase a mixture of on stage entertainment and street theatre and a variety of local and WA Entertainment.
The event features a wide variety of activities for kids of all ages including, rides, amusements, street theatre and ... read more
07-03-2009 to 07-03-2009
Perth - Since inception six years ago, the Perth Chilli Festival has clearly struck a chord with gastronomes everywhere.
It has proved to be a mecca for chilli lovers in particular, however non-chilli lovers are also well catered for as most stall holders also carry non-chilli versions of their specialities. It also attracted the strong support of the Healthway “Go for two fruit five vegetables” message.
The Perth Chilli Festival is a celebration of everything chilli from fresh foods, plants, pick... read more
07-03-2009 to 07-03-2009
Mandurah - Mandurah’s city streets are set to come alive with colour, energy and music during the 2009 Channel Seven Crab Fest.
A two day event featuring live cooking demonstrations, family style entertainment, local produce and much, much more.
The Channel Seven Crab Fest is the largest festival of the year and celebrates Mandurah’s vibrant coastal lifestyle through the iconic Blue Manna Crab.
Located at the heart of Mandurah on the famous Eastern Foreshore, this year’s festival program will be bursting... read more
07-03-2009 to 07-03-2009
Perth - Bridal Fair discovers everything you will need to make your wedding day the most successful and enjoyable ever. The Bridal Fair is considered to be one of Western Australia’s largest and most successful bridal events of the year.
Bridal Fair is the ideal event for brides, mother of the brides and wedding organisers to see and gather the very latest information and ideas for this special day.
There will also be the latest award winning local and international bridal fashions and accessories... read more
07-03-2009 to 07-03-2009
Bunbury - Bunbury Carnaval is an eight day event calendar designed around the iconic event, the XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup. It`s designed to attract intrastate, interstate and overseas visitors to the greater Bunbury region to experience our unique and rich natural beauty and to experience quality events.
The racing action is condensed into two big days during the week; The Custom Irrigation Bunbury Stakes Day and the XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Day which is not to be missed.
The Bunbury Carnaval is also designed ... read more
06-03-2009 to 06-03-2009
Wagin - The Wagin Woolorama is a two day extravaganza of all the best in rural and regional produce, stock, art and craft and entertainment.
Woolorama has grown over the last 31 years to be the largest rural show in Western Australia with a reputation of excellence both in Australia and overseas.
Visitors to Woolorama can enjoy both pony and horse events, the state sheep dog trials and famous dog high jump; both British and Australasian sheep breeds and stud Merino stock, goats, pigs, cattle, the Ban... read more
05-03-2009 to 05-03-2009
Perth - Sculpture by the Sea returns to Cottesloe Beach for the third annual exhibition from 5 to 24 March 2009.
Over 50 local, interstate and international artists will transform Perth`s most popular beach into a stunning sculpture park overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Hugely popular, this free to the public exhibition attracts approximately 40,000 visitors of all ages.
It is a big winner with the kids, who enjoy interacting with (ie climbing all over) the sculptures. With something for everyone, gorg... read more
01-03-2009 to 01-03-2009
Margaret River - In 2008 Leeuwin Estate presented Yvonne Kenny, David Hobson and The West Australian Symphony Orchestera to perform the 24th annual Leeuwin Concert Series.
Watch this space for the announcement of who will peform in 2009!
The tradition of the Leeuwin Concerts began in 1985 when Leeuwin Estate provided financial support for the London Philharmonic Orchestra’s tour to Australia. As part of the visit the Orchestra performed in this unique vineyard setting, thereby launching what was to become an ... read more
01-03-2009 to 01-03-2009
Perth - The Rotary Club of North Perth is celebrating 21 years of the Hyde Park Community Fair and will feature an art exhibition and sale to celebrate.
The three categories for the exhibition are Landscape and Floral, Portrait and Wildlife. Judging and People’s Choice award, with over AUD2,000 in prize money.
There is something for the entire family at this year’s fair with live entertainment, medieval combat and lifestyle demonstrations, craft stalls, carnival rides, health and wellbeing demonstrat... read more
28-02-2009 to 28-02-2009
Badgingarra - The Waddi Music Festival is in its third year and well on its way to exposing Badgingarra in the Dandaragan Shire and surrounding areas with local talent, music, art, food and wine.
The Waddi Music Festival is a family festival focusing on family values and encouraging regional participation. Local artists and well known bands from Perth together with street theatre events will provide great entertainment. Local wine and food makers and local farmers will promote local and regional produce. ... read more
21-02-2009 to 21-02-2009
Perth - Battle natures elements during the crossing of the Rottnest Channel. The Rottnest Channel Swim is a 19.5 kilometre swim from Cottesloe to Thomson Bay on the holiday island of Rottnest. Participants can compete in teams of two or four, or for the extremely dedicated, a solo crossing.
The event is one of the largest open water swimming events in the world and has become an icon in Australia`s sporting calendar, capturing the imagination of the public and ocean swimmers alike.
The Rottnest Chann... read more
21-02-2009 to 21-02-2009
Busselton - The Port Geographe 2009 Geographe Bay Race Week is the largest annual yachting regatta in Western Australia. In its sixth year, the event is expected to attract some 150 yachts to compete in this regatta.
Complementing the on- water racing is a full social calendar. Live entertainment will be featured on most nights, twilight sailing, picnic race day and big band performances during the week.
Eight divisions of sailing will be offered in 2009, with at least one of the more popular divisions be... read more
19-02-2009 to 19-02-2009
Perth - The Johnnie Walker Classic, Asia’s luxury golf experience is tri-sanctioned by the European, Australasian and Asian Tours. Uniquely, the tournament is a “touring” event, and as such, the host changes each year as the tournament moves from one country to another.
Starting in 1990 in Hong Kong, this prestigious tournament is also one of the Asia Pacific region’s longest running events. The list of champions clearly demonstrates the calibre of the field that this tournament attracts, including Wor... read more
Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster 2009
14-02-2009 to 14-02-2009
Boyup Brook - The Boyup Brook Ute and Truck Muster is run in conjunction with the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival. The utes and trucks will parade through the town centre on Saturday morning, allowing an opportunity for spectators to vote in the People`s Choice Award category.
Excellent prizes of both cash and merchandise make this muster a premier Western Australian event for both classic and feral Ute and Truck devotees. Come to Boyup Brook for your chance to win and then party the weekend away at the ... read more
UWA Perth International Arts Festival
13-02-2009 to 13-02-2009
Perth - The UWA Perth International Arts Festival is the oldest annual international multi-arts festival in the southern hemisphere and annually offers some of the world`s best theatre, music, film, visual arts, street arts, literature and free community events. No single art genre, concert, performance or exhibition series can cover the breadth of intellectual and imaginative territory as the Perth Festival, nor reach as broadly into the community. For two generations of locals, summer in Perth witho... read more
Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival
01-02-2009 to 01-02-2009
Fremantle - The Fremantle Outdoor Film Festival from 1 February until 1 March is now in it`s seventh year. The eclectic program offers a diverse, international program with many films having their first Australian premier.
Wednesday nights are WASA Wednesdays (entry by gold coin donation). These nights showcase the finalists in the 20th Western Australia Screen Awards, including Best Documentary, Best Drama, Best Animation, Best Actor and more! Come and vote for the IF People’s Choice Award and have you... read more
Lotterywest Australia Day Skyworks
26-01-2009 to 26-01-2009
Perth - The City of Perth is proud to present the country’s peak Australia Day celebration; the Lotterywest Skyworks in 2008, in association with its event partners Lotterywest, Channel Seven and Mix 94.5.
Perth hosts the biggest Australia Day celebration in the country, with between 300,000 and 400,000 people flocking to the city river foreshores and vantage points to enjoy the stunning views of the Skyshow. The fireworks are synchronised to a sensational soundtrack celebrating pride in our country.
... read more
Australia Day Celebration in Armadale
26-01-2009 to 26-01-2009
Perth - Armadale is recognised as having the states second largest Australia Day Fireworks display. Come and celebrate our National Day with all the patriotism you can muster in Armadale`s showpiece Minnawarra Park. Plenty of parking as well as food and drinks on sale. Live music to set the scene before the sky`s light up with the fireworks and a soundtrack to suit all ages.
03-01-2009 to 03-01-2009
Perth - Discover one of the biggest tennis events on the international circuit.
As testament to the prestige and popularity that the tournament enjoys globally, the Hyundai Hopman Cup consistently attracts the world`s best tennis players to Perth. In the nineteen-year history, the tournament has attracted eighteen world number one players.
Hyundai Hopman Cup was developed as a tribute to the late Harry Hopman (Australia`s legendary Davis Cup player and champion coach) and filled a void in the world of... read more
02-01-2009 to 02-01-2009
Busselton - The Southbound Festival is Western Australia’s premier music, camping and arts festival and takes place in the heart of the scenic south west of the state. The festival was born in January 2005 in Busselton.
With its humble beginnings, southbound quickly grew to incorporate camping in 2006 and in 2007-only the festivals third year-sold out six weeks in advance, with 20,000 punters and 8,000 campers. And 2008’s festival was a bigger success yet again.
The festival attracts mixed demographic... read more
Australia v Sri Lanka - Commonwealth Bank Series
01-01-2009 to 01-01-2009
Perth - Don`t miss the 2009 international cricket season. In 2008 the Commonwealth Bank Series was Australia v Sri Lanka in a one day match.
Watch this space for who will be playing in 2009!
Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival
12-12-2008 to 12-12-2008
Manjimup - From about 3,000 attendees at the inaugural 2002 event, organisers say the sixth annual Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival promises to be the best yet.
The town centre is closed for traffic and a variety of stalls and free activities are set up, including bouncy castles, a bucking bull, miniature train rides and face painting for the kids, local solo artists and bands, fashion parades, log chopping, farmers markets, a wine tasting tent and the all-important cherry pip spitting contest.
Bus tours... read more
Ironman Western Australia Triathlon
07-12-2008 to 07-12-2008
Busselton - Discover the world of exciting elite Iron men and women.
Ironman Western Australia Triathlon allows spectators to watch as elite Ironman competitors trudge through a 3.8 kilometre swim adjacent to Western Australia`s iconic Busselton Jetty; 180.2 kilometre bike course through the Tuart Forest and a 42.2 kilometre run along the foreshore, to be held on the 7th December.
This event is now part of the world-wide family of Ironman distance races which attract over 30,000 athletes to attempt to qua... read more
23-11-2008 to 23-11-2008
Beverley - Harvest is an exciting time of year, when farmers gather fruits of the year’s toil. Regardless of the season, harvest goes ahead and we would like to share some of the processes with people from all walks of life. The Avondale Harvest Festival is a chance for families to join us in that celebration.
At Avondale Discovery Farm, Beverley there will be something to interest each family member. Farm animals for the young and young at hear and vintage machinery in action for those old enough to reme... read more
Subiaco`s Wild West Comedy Festival
05-11-2008 to 05-11-2008
Perth - Subiaco will be the epicentre for a dozen days of continuous comedy in the wild, wild west!
A hilarious mix of stand up, sketch, improv, music and film, street performance and family friendly comedy
in the City of Subiaco.
Tickets and more information available at www.bocsticketing.com.au or visit our website for more information.
02-11-2008 to 02-11-2008
Dunsborough - Watch as an extreme adventure race sweeps through Australia’s south west, guaranteed to thrill.
The Anaconda Adventure Race is a new mass participation event conducted all off-ro