Various photos of the Margaret River Bush Fire of November 2011. The devastation was horrific with many homes lost, but the fire service did an astounding job in saving many other homes which would otherwise have been lost. [Show as slideshow] ...

Once a fairly downtrodden yet popular little coffee place, the freshly renovated Yelo Cafe on Trigg Beach is a little nugget of a find. On the corner of Bennion Street and the scenic West Coast Drive it’s a great place to relax and enjoy the stunning ocean views, not to mention the beautiful people jogging past with religious dedication to keeping their tanned bodies in top notch condition. The coffee at Yelo is superb and attracts a loyal...

There’s a plethora of surfing beaches in and around Perth. Some feature more sharks than others, but that never bothered anyone right? Most of the best beaches are north of the river from Cottesloe up to Watermans (Watermans Bay). Here’s a short run down: COTTESLOE A well known tourist spot featuring backpacker hostels, bars, cafes, and some fantastic restaurants, Cottesloe is a great place to visit. The beach is renowned and...

I’ve read a number of recent articles about the effect of mining in Mongolia as foreign companies, such as Australia’s Rio Tinto, race to exploit the country’s rich natural resources. There are numerous claims that the Tavan Tolgoi (coal) mine and the recent Oyu Tolgoi (copper and gold) mine, located far from civilization in the Gobi desert, will threaten the livelihoods of traditional Mongolian herders. It is prophesized, by media...

I love books, always have, ever since I discovered the Famous Five when I was a young lad. I love the smell, the feel, the sense of achievement as you progress through a book. I love having my own little library which, to the passing house guest may make me look half-intelligent. So why on earth would I want an e-reader!? No chance! I’m a die hard book reader! Or am I? It appears not. A few weeks ago I bought a Kobo, an e-reader courtesy...