Arts & Wellbeing

The best of the best in the film industry will be out in force, lured by the unbeatable locations and the richest film prize in the country - $100,000 for the festival’s best movie. A little context for my excitement at the forthcoming CinefestOZ Film…

Words: Beverly Ligman Margaret River is sometimes referred to as the Jewel of the Cape so it’s no surprise then that there are plenty of talented artisans in its midst. NINA’S - Dunsborough Nina’s ethos is pretty simple. They want to make pieces for their…

Words: Carmen Jenner | Images: Elements Margaret River April is the best month to experience art at the coalface, so to speak, as the region’s artists throw open their studio doors to all-comers. As if the landscape isn’t already decorative enough over 120 artists are…

Just because you’re on holiday doesn’t mean you should look the other way when the creative muse calls! Whether you want to try your hand at perfumery, pottery, photography or even cheese making, this is your chance to get up close and personal with local…

I have it on good authority that many people visiting Australia from overseas hug the east coast without venturing west. They might trip to the eastern tropics, take a snap of the Sydney Opera House and The Bridge, and then maybe duck inland to visit…

It was a seemingly chance remark that turned me into an Ocean House fan. I’d just entered the wonderful retail therapy precinct at Hayshed Hill Wines for the very first time and my eyes were going everywhere at once. Our tour guide, who later turned…