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Frustration for Perth driver in Dakar

Alister McRae in his McRae Enduro somewhere along the Dakar route. Picture: Tara McRae

A 50 percent finish is pretty good going for the Dakar Rally. But it was also a frustrating time for Perth's Alister McRae. more »

Simply more of the best

Toyota’s Aurion just keeps getting better.

TAKE the best large car produced in Australia, pack it with desirable features and offer it at a drive-away price that would leave its rivals reeling and it has to be a dream. more »

Fashion & beauty

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Monster appetite for style

Sarah Stevens, pictured right with her boyfriend Kyle Bowden, about their new online store, The Closet Monster.  Picture: Marcus Whisson     d372377

SARAH Stevens – like so many women – has a serious shopping habit that came as a shock to her boyfriend Kyle Bowden. more »

Shining a light on exciting new talent

Silkscreen printing on elegant jersey shapes reflect the commitment to individuality.

ZEKKA has started the year by introducing a new selection of emerging talent showcased alongside its already established women’s collections. more »

Health & wellbeing

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Geoff extends a hand

Twice stricken, twice a winner... survivor Geoff Atkinson with his wife Anne.

LIFE has dealt Geoff Atkinson a few major blows, but instead of wallowing in self-pity he has decided to use his experience to help others. more »

Moebius syndrome explained

At Huggy Bear Child Care... Jack Lawrence (centre) with Bintou, Ruby, Mackenzie, Lexi, Olivia, Claudia, Hannah,Elayna, Taylah, Isabella and Mitchell.

PURPLE shirts, shorts and even a cake – youngsters at a Morley-based childcare centre donned the colour to help educate others about Moebius syndrome. more »

Travel & holidays

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Jurien Bay escape

Matt takes the plunge in Jurien Bay.

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

Finders keepers

Happy Foragers

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

Food & wine

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Changes afoot with classic blend

A view from Clairault’s founding vineyard site.

WHILE Margaret River’s semillon-sauvignon blanc blends have been dominating Australian shows, reviews and wine sales, there are significant changes occurring in this market. more »

Cafe island chef right at home

Murali Manavalan is the head chef at Dome on Rottnest Island.

GROWING up in the small south Indian village of Kadugapet, chef Murali Manavalan had the advantage of making an open fire for cooking anywhere he liked. more »

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