LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Secret life of the quokka revealed in documentary and bookA locally produced documentary and coffee table book will reveal the mysterious life of Rottnest Island's famous marsupial, the quokka. Created by Perth-based production company Sea Dog TV International, Rottnest Island – Kingdom of the Quokka will premiere to audiences globally on National Geographic Wild on December 16 and 23. The documentary includes footage of the quokka in its natural habitat on Rottnest Island, showcasing what the cute animals get up to in their daily lives. In addition to the quokka, the biopic also delves into the nature of penguins on Penguin Island, located within Shoalwater Marine Park, a 40-minute drive south of Perth.

2019 FRINGE WORLD tickets now on sale
Tickets for all 700 FRINGE WORLD Festival shows are now on sale, with events being held across 138 venues in Perth. A new hub has also been introduced for 2019 in the recently opened Yagan Square precinct, which will host a range of events and genres, including high energy aerialist performance Le Aerial, comedy hypnotist Matt Hale and magician Matt Tarrant. The annual festival is the third largest Fringe Festival in the world, and will run over four weeks from January 18 to February 17, 2019.

Cultural and community space to open in Fremantle
A 500-person capacity entertainment hall, co-working space and micro-brewery will open in Fremantle in 2019. Taking up residence at the former historic artillery drill hall, Freo.Social is working in cooperation with the National Trust of WA to refurbish the space while preserving and enhancing the building's heritage. Constructed in 1895-96, the building was the first purpose-built military hall in WA. More recently, it was remembered as entertainment venue Fly by Night Musicians Club. Next year, the venue will promote the history of the building through branding and visual design elements, while creating a space for like-minded individuals to come together for entertainment, socialising and creative collaboration.