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Economical C30 does Volvo proud

Volvo’s sporty-looking  C30 DRIVe is one of the most economical cars on the planet.

WHAT does one say about the Volvo C30? It’s an understated work of art, a three-door with sporting lines derived from its 1800 ES of 1972, at the time the world’s rarest and sexiest station wagon. more »

Major savours Targa glory

Rob Buys powers the Community Newspapers and Golfwagen-backed Porsche in the final stages of the big tarmac rally.

THREE days of action, drama, upsets and even a fire ended in Perth on Sunday when Leederville driver Peter Major emerged as winner of the Competition Modern category in Quit Targa West, WA’s premier motorsport event. more »

Fashion & beauty

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Fresh florals herald spring

 $14.95 Large print flower from Sportsgirl.

EVERYTHING is coming up roses for early spring fashions. Providing a lighter alternative to winter’s palette of navy and grey, and a hint of warmer days to come, the floral theme is strong on everything from dresses to accessories. more »

Beauty bountiful

Natalie Wakeling.

THIS year’s Perth Fashion Festival is giving women of every shape and size a chance to strut the catwalk. more »

Health & wellbeing

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Prostate tests now available closer to home

Clinical nurse Sue McBride, senior anaesthetic technician Stuart Marsden and endoscopy co-ordinator Maureen Duncan. Picture: Marcelo Palacios www.communitypix.com.au   d339404

ARMADALE-Kelmscott Memorial Hospital can now offer men prostate ultrasounds and biopsies closer to home, thanks to new equipment worth $97,000 that will save men having to travel to other hospitals for tests. more »

Cancer patients work out way to vitality

Gym beam...exercise physiologist Kristy Maples (right) enjoys her session with Life Now participant Gaye Quinlivan.

A GYM-based exercise program working to boost the vitality of cancer sufferers will kick off in Beechboro next month. more »

Travel & holidays

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Take a gourmet getaway

IT is regarded as one of finest ingredients in the world, but the revered truffle was something I knew little about before my weekend at Stonebarn Boutique Hotel and Truffiere, three hours south of Perth. more »

Live the screen dream

Sober Haven Bali is celebrating the release of Eat, Pray, Love with a special package. Inset: Sober Haven Bali’s deluxe accommodation

WITH hype surrounding the forthcoming release of motion picture Eat, Pray, Love – which was partly set in Bali – it seems Indonesian tourism ventures are capitalising on promotional opportunities. more »

Food & wine

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It’s just what the doctor ordered

Michael Peterkin of Pierro Wines.

IF you’re looking for wine gifts or some interesting wines that can be purchased at a great cause read on because I’ve found some. more »

Rising star has all ingredients

Matt Stone at The Greenhouse. Picture: Andrew Richie d338437

GREENHOUSE'S award-winning chef Matt Stone is staying mum on rumours that he will battle the likes of well-known Australian chefs Neil Perry, Guy Grossi and Guillaume Brahim on Channel 7’s version of the Iron Chef. more »

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