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Coasting along

PELICANS bob happily along the mouth of the Murchison River in Kalbarri and looking around you can see why they’re pretty happy with their lot. more »

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ON a recent day visit to the coastal town of Esperance as part of cruise ship Athena’s ports of call, memories of carefree childhood holidays lazing on the beach and enjoying this relatively untouched aquatic playground came flooding back. more »

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Sisters on mission of mercy in rural India

Speech pathologist Kristy and physiotherapist Gemma Tomlinson will tour different villages in West Bengal giving free health checks, equipment and advice. Picture: Matthew Poon<B> </B> d372081

ON her fourth trip to India to help rural communities and orphanages, Winthrop’s Kristy Tomlinson will be taking her sister Gemma for her first time. more »

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Jurien Bay escape

THERE’S a coastal retreat just two hours from Perth, yet it’s nowhere near the famed Margaret River region. more »

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Finders keepers

TO borrow an old saying, look and you shall find. But dig a little deeper and that’s when the real magic happens. more »

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Bringing relief to Kenya’s poor

Former teacher Mark O’Brien has found working as a volunteer in the slums of Kenya a rewarding experience.

GABRIEL Learning Centre operations manager Christopher heard that a toilet block being used by some of the school’s families was in need of repair, so he put a group of Perth volunteers to the task. more »

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Trumpeting way for orphans

Baby elephant, rhino and giraffe are among a menagerie of wildlife orphans being cared for by Kenya animal groups.

THESE orphaned baby elephants share traits of any human baby: they want to drink milk, play and get dirty all day long. more »

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Winter hinterland

THE chilly days and nights need not mean hibernating on the couch with a blanket – bravely step outside and explore the beauty of our great State in all its winter splendour. more »

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Certain romance about ‘roughing it’

Home Valley Station success stories: Cyril Yeeda and Jwayne Nocketta.

IF you are looking for an authentic and unforgettable Kimberley holiday, follow the Gibb River Road to Home Valley Station. more »

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Spiritual journey

The entrance to Mandu Mandu Gorge, with Ningaloo Reef on the horizon.

CLIMBING through boulders millions of years old on the edge of rugged limestone cliffs and looking over your shoulder to see the coast and waves breaking on the Ningaloo Reef below, is a surreal experience. more »

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