Culture: What's happening?
A new plan to improve Aboriginal health - How bad is the movie Whip it? - Perth's Thriller world record attempt - Are plus-size models the future? - No more clambering on Uluru - WA tourism is doing well - And we chat about Melbourne Cup frock choices and this year's Summer Fashion.
The Cultural Orientation Plan for Health Professionals is due to be launched by State Health Minister Kim Hames in the coming weeks to help reduce the health disparity between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
The Plan was designed to improve health prospects for Aboriginal Australians by breaking down communication barriers between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal health workers. read article »
With a change of seasons, there must be a change in fashion. And with the change, many Australian labels are ready to launch their summer collections.
Australian label Bec & Bridge are ready for the summer sunshine with their new 09/10 Summer Collection entitled Palamino Bride. read article »
Western Australia's unique tourism industry has rendered it the only state in Australia to see an increase in tourism this year.
The financial crisis has caused a significant decline in holidays worldwide and the Tourism Forecasting Committee has predicted that Australia will see a 4 per cent decrease by the end of the year.
WA is the only state to record growth in its tourism industry this year, with the number of international visitors is up 2.1 per cent. read article »
A new 10-year management plan is being drawn up by The Director of National Parks following a campaign by Uluru locals that outlines various concerns about the climbing of Australia’s iconic rock.
The new plan will take care of the park's management from 2009 to 2019. read article »
With clothing stores like Big City Chic and TS 14+ starting to take a stand in the retail market, are plus size models going to be the next big thing?
This year’s Fashion Week introduced a new lead with Big City Chic showcasing their clothing with size 14-18 models strutting their stuff down the catwalk. read article »
It’s a pretty well worn storyline within American teen movies: Girl is an awkward outsider who wears glasses, girl takes off glasses and puts on some eyeliner, girl triumphs over her teenage drama and becomes hot, popular and follows her dreams. But instead of a thirty second makeover montage resulting in being crowned Prom Queen, this one ends in fishnets, blood noses and black eyes. read article »
Spring racing and Melbourne Cup fashion has always been all about style and glamour, and this year is no different. Imagine turning up at the races in the perfect frock after hours of shopping and agonising in front of the mirror, only to find other women wearing exactly the same dress.
Choosing and outfit that makes you stand out from the crowd, but still looks tasteful and personal to your own style, is a tall order in the wide world of mass-produced fixed fashions. read article »
The atmosphere was electric. Hundreds of roving photographers, spectators and the media out in force. It wasn’t just another morning in Perth. For the first time last Sunday, Thrill the World 2009 (TTW09) hit the South Perth Esplanade as West Australians took part in the largest ever simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson’s hit Thriller.
The event was held at the exact same time around the world in various locations, and was an attempt to both raise money for charity and break the current world record.
Until October 25, the world record for the largest simultaneous Thriller dance was 4179 people. It was smashed last Sunday as 23,000 people across 32 countries did the Zombie moves. read article »
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