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Imbruglia shines in WA's South West

London-based singer and actress, Natalie Imbruglia, recently took time away from her busy schedule to visit WA and experience the best of Australia's South West. Natalie and her sister Michelle, made the most of their stay in the Margaret River region, which involved whale watching off the coast of Dunsborough, rock-climbing in Leeuwin Naturaliste National Park, canoeing down the Margaret River and indulging in local gourmet delights at highly regarded restaurant, Cape Lodge. Natalie is the ambassador for Kailis Jewellery (who recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with the launch of its Enlightenment collection), and is currently finalising her fifth studio album and preparing to launch her own skincare line. Check out Natalie's WA photos by visiting her Facebook page, facebook.com/natalieimbruglia

Perth International Arts Festival 2015 - a cultural feast for art lovers 

More than 1,000 artists from across the world will visit Perth this summer as part of the 63rd Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF), set to attract in excess of one million people. The recently launched PIAF 2015 program delivers a cultural feast for art lovers of all ages, living up to the Festival's worldwide reputation for excellence. The 2015 Festival will open with Royal de Luxe's The Incredible and Phenomenal Journey of the Giants to the Streets of Perth - the biggest arts event WA has ever seen. For three days over the opening weekend, the French masters of theatre reveal a modern-day fable set to transform Perth, as 11 metre tall giants take inspiration from uniquely WA stories commemorating the Anzac centenary. Another Festival highlight is an Australian exclusive of the English National Opera's production of Anthony Minghella's award-winning Madama Butterfly - an iconic love story by the famous Giacomo Puccini. PIAF was founded in 1953 by the University of Western Australia and has developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in its international program and audience experiences.

2015.perthfestival.com.au

WA winemaker up for international award

Vasse Felix Chief Winemaker, Virginia Willcock has been nominated 'Winemaker of the Year' in the Wine Enthusiast Magazine USA's 2014 Wine Star Awards. Each year, editors of Wine Enthusiast Magazine honour individuals and companies who have made outstanding achievements in the wine and beverage world. Willcock is one of five international nominees for the coveted award, and the only representative from Australia. She has been praised by the magazine for her critically acclaimed wines and elevating Vasse Felix, and the Margaret River region to new heights. The winners will be announced in the special December Wine Star Awards issue, and the honorees will be presented their Wine Star Award trophies at a gala black-tie dinner in New York City on January 26, 2015.
winemag.com

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