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Top 10 Things to Do at Tomato Lake in Kewdale

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 30 December 2015

Did someone say “What, no tomato?!”

There are truly no tomatoes to be found at Tomato Lake (not today anyway!) – however the lake has much to offer both locals and visitors to Perth.

Located on Oats Street in the suburb of Kewdale - an easy 20 minute drive from the Perth CBD will take you to a scenic nature reserve with offerings to suit everyone.

Tomato Lake is the centre piece of the reserve, surrounded by wetlands, and a series of boardwalks that snake across the lake, and attract an abundance of birdlife.

Here are some of the many activities to enjoy at Tomato Lake:

Riverside Barkfest Event at Riverside Gardens Bayswater

Details: Written by: admin2; Published: 22 November 2015

Woof Woof! The Riverside Barkfest is on Sunday 22 November, from 8am to 1pm. It’s going to be one big party for dog lovers as they come together at this event, to be held at the scenic Riverside Gardens in Bayswater.

Next to Normal by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Details: Written by: Greg Letts; Published: 11 November 2015

A musical about bipolar disorder sounds like a premise for a wacky, Marx brothers comedy or an over-wrought, depressing tragedy. And while Next to Normal by Black Swan State Theatre Company certainly does have its share of frenzied highs and gut-wrenching lows, it remains firmly grounded in the reality of a family dealing with mental illness and its repercussions.

Fun, Food and Wine in Margaret River

Details: Written by: Bob Figg; Published: 05 November 2015

The wonderful Margaret River region is now just a three hour drive south of Perth offering a great midweek escape for city dwellers and an easy option for those heading in from other states. The big “problem" is that there is so much choice you can spend as much time deciding where to go as you can enjoying the local produce and scenery.

To make the most of your break think ahead and set a loose itinerary. To help with that, here’s what we did to maximise our chill time and still have plenty of fun, food and wine.

Exotic Colours, Rhythms and Flavours at the Swan Festival of Lights Deepavali Celebration

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 31 October 2015

The celebration of Deepavali is just around the corner and festivities will take place at the annual Swan Festival of Lights event at the Supreme Court Gardens in Perth from the 6 to 8 November 2015.

The success of past Festival of Lights events has attracted many Perth locals to celebrate the universal theme of light triumphing over darkness with the community. And this year will be no exception, with the family friendly event expected to attract people into the city to celebrate and enjoy the cultural festivities.

Extinction by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Details: Written by: Nita Teoh; Published: 23 September 2015

Extinction by Black Swan State Theatre Company has hit the stage at State Theatre Centre of WA. It’s a modern Australian drama with plenty of bite – unearthing the complexities of modern day life and the pressure it exerts on the environment and people.

The play starts with a bang as a mystery man by the name of Harry brings a near extinct Tiger Quoll into the Cape Otway vet practice.

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Top 10 Things to Do at Tomato Lake in Kewdale

Riverside Barkfest Event at Riverside Gardens Bayswater

Next to Normal by Black Swan State Theatre Company

Fun, Food and Wine in Margaret River

Exotic Colours, Rhythms and Flavours at the Swan Festival of Lights Deepavali Celebration

Extinction by Black Swan State Theatre Company