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Worldwide wine routes Margaret River wine route: top 10 guide

Western Australia’s reputation for wine is based mainly on the cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay grown in Margaret River region. Here’s how to taste the best of its vintages, plus where to stay and eat

Published: 20 Nov 2014

Margaret River wine route: top 10 guide
Blogger of the week An urbanist's guide to Perth: ‘Perth has stripped me of my vagabondism’

Renee Bergere of Great about Perth talks bad drivers, rainbow lorikeets and the ‘Fremantle Doctor’ - a natural cure for pollution

Published: 3 Nov 2014

An urbanist's guide to Perth: ‘Perth has stripped me of my vagabondism’

The Way I See It Tim Winton on Albany, Western Australia

The novelist has been inspired by the charming – and 'chronically underrated' – beachside town of Albany all his life

Published: 5 Jul 2014

Tim Winton on Albany, Western Australia

Top 10 hotels, hostels and B&Bs in Perth

Perth has some of Australia's priciest accommodation. However, these cosy cabins, beachside bungalows and buzzy hostels prove there are affordable places to stay in the affluent city

Published: 24 Apr 2014

Top 10 hotels, hostels and B&Bs in Perth
Review West Coast Blues'n'Roots review: a day of beards, sequins, stagediving and song
4 / 5 stars

Elvis Costello confirmed that his mojo is still fully active while Edward Sharpe converted new disciples, writes Brendan Foster

Published: 13 Apr 2014

West Coast Blues'n'Roots review: a day of beards, sequins, stagediving and song

Perth's best small bars

The Guardian seeks out some of the city’s favourite drinking spots

Published: 20 Feb 2014

Perth's best small bars
Top 10 budget restaurants in Perth

Perth's cafes and restaurants offer much to savour if you're looking to eat well for less: whether it's deli sandwiches, small plates, Asian classics or street food, there's a spot for you

Published: 11 Feb 2014

Top 10 budget restaurants in Perth

The Australian outback Christmas train - video

Every year the Indian Pacific Outback Christmas Train travels from Sydney to Perth across the Nullarbor

Published: 12 Dec 2013

The Australian outback Christmas train - video

Ashes fans guide to Australia Ashes fans' guide: Dennis Lillee's Perth

The legendary Australian pace bowler puts aside cricketing rivalries to welcome England Ashes fans with a personal guide to his home city's hot spots

Published: 15 Dec 2010

Ashes fans' guide: Dennis Lillee's Perth