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![Nomadland tells tale of life on the road]()
Nomadland: An eccentric and enthralling tale of life on the road
Known for her quirky and eccentric roles, two-time Academy Award winning actor Frances McDormand is already being touted for another Oscar for her latest role in Nomadland. In the movie, McDormand plays…
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![Chasing the Present explores the human condition and how to be happy]()
Chasing the Present takes audience on a journey of self-discovery
‘Living in the now’ is something that has been promulgated by philosophers, mystics and others for many years. In US director Mark Waters’ new film, Chasing the Present, this concept is taken…
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Meandering to Mandurah – a luxury in these uncertain times
In these dark days of Coronavirus and Government regional travel restrictions, it is nice to know that Peel (20km from Mandurah centre) is still legally accessible by car. Of course, unless you…
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![Albany WA – a jewel of the South-west]()
Albany WA – A jewel of the South-west
There is nothing like a trip to Albany to sharpen the senses and open up your eyes to a world of magnificent scenery and pristine white beaches. For the trip, I hired…
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![Bruny Island, Tasmania is a tourism ‘must do’]()
Bruny Island is a tourism “must do”
A few years ago, I spent three weeks visiting my oldest brother Anthony in Hobart, Tasmania. One of the trips we did was to Bruny Island at the south-eastern end of the…
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![Leading when you are not the boss is crucial to business success]()
How to lead when you are not the boss
As an employee, taking charge when you are ‘outranked’ on the management ladder might appear a bit daunting. However, leading when you are not the boss is something many employees happily do,…
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How to Reduce ‘Workplace Incivility’ – Some Tips
Being polite and civil to both workmates and clients is essential to business success. Despite this, it is surprising how many employees do not understand how their impolite behaviour can easily cause…
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New Cloudstreet production keeps audience captivated
The recent Black Swan State Theatre Company production of Cloudstreet was a highlight of the 2020 Perth Festival. An Australian classic, Cloudstreet centres on the lives of two distinctly different Perth families…
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Flexible working arrangements – Some pros and cons
With the rise in popularity of flexible working and working from home, there are several schools of thought as to its benefits. While the advantages of flexible working are many and varied,…
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Providing effective feedback to your team – some handy tips
Giving frequent and effective feedback is one of the best ways to improve your team. There are many ways to do this: ranging from one-on-one meetings to performance reviews, or even a…
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