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Elizabeth Quay launches in spectacular style

After nearly four years of construction, Elizabeth Quay has finally opened to the public. In late January, the first phase of the $440 million development launched with a stunning display of laser, lights and water fountains. Helping kick-off opening celebrations is Fringe World Fairground – a recreation of the original carnival style fairground located in Perth in the 1920s. The event, part of Fringe World, runs from January 29 to March 6, and features an eclectic mix of performance, theatre and music, an outdoor roller skating rink, carnival rides and amusements, food and drink and lots more. The precinct will also be home to Perth International Arts Festival'spopular Chevron Festival Gardens from February 11 to March 6.
http://www.mra.wa.gov.au/projects-and-places/elizabeth-quay
https://www.fringeworld.com.au/fairground/
https://perthfestival.com.au/

Ord Valley Muster announce 2016 line-up

Set in the ancient landscape of the Kimberley in WA's North West, this year's Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster features an exciting line-up of top Australian culinary, music and entertainment luminaries. Former Powderfinger frontman Bernard Fanning will perform alongside six-time ARIA nominated Fremantle band San Cisco and country music singer-songwriter Troy Casser Daley, while Masterchef Australia judge and decorated chef and restauranteur George Colombaris will be leading the event's culinary creations at the Kimberley Kitchen and Durack Homestead Dinner. A festival highlight, the Kimberley Moon Experience concert will be staged under the stars alongside the banks of the Ord River at the Jim Hughes Amphitheatre. Other event highlights include the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow held at the Hoochery Rum Distillery, the Waringarri Corroboree, the Kununurra Rodeo and the community based Horizon Power Float Parade and Moon Fair. The event will run from May 13 to 22, 2016, and tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.au.
http://www.ordvalleymuster.com.au/

Rottnest Island features in Tourism Australia's new global campaign

The sparkling blue waters of Rottnest Island, located just off the coast of Perth, features in Tourism Australia's new global campaign, which focusses on the country's stunning beaches and coastal experiences. Australian actor Chris Hemsworth was announced as the global ambassador of the campaign, which was launched last month in New York. Watch the new ad at this link, http://www.tourism.australia.com/campaigns/Aquatic.aspx#latest, and read more about WA's aquatic experiences in the feature below.

Rugby's biggest rivalry tackles Perth in 2016

In a Perth-first for international rugby league, Australia will take on trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand at the city's nib Stadium in October this year, in the lead-up to the 2016 Four National tournament in the United Kingdom. The major coup reflects WA's passion for rugby, and sporting events in general. This will be the first international rugby league test hosted in WA, and it will also be the Kangaroos' first appearance at nib Stadium in Perth. Opportunities for major sporting events to be held in Perth is set to receive a significant boost in the lead-up to the opening of Perth Stadium in 2018.
http://www.rlif.com/
http://www.perthstadium.com.au/