Author: Olivia Preston

2022 marks the second year that the Barton Family Foundation Installers’ Prize has been awarded as part of The Lester Prize for Portraiture. The award is judged by members of the installation team at The Art Gallery of Western Australia. The prize winner receives the $5,000 Barton Family Foundation Installers’ Prize. The Main Awards will…

The Labelmakers Perth Hills Wine Show 2022 had 59 entries across eight classes, with Tonon Vineyard & Winery winning the top prize for their 2022 Fiano. 20 wineries from the Perth Hills Wine Region participated, with 7 gold, 13 silver, and 27 bronze medals awarded. The Labelmakers Perth Hills Wine Show was held on the…

As the number one best-selling wine guide in all of Australia, the Halliday Wine Companion is the go-to for those who enjoy the finer wines in life. Western Australia wines achieved great success at the 2023 Halliday awards. Announced in early August, WA awards included the prestigious ‘Winemaker of the Year’ as well as best…

Selected from over 700 incredible entries this year, these 40 finalists showcase a variety of artistic techniques to create beautiful works of portraiture. This year’s Pre-Selection Panel included Dr Clarissa Ball, Linton Partington, Amy Barrett-Lennard, Bahar Sayed & Tyrown Waigana. Winners of the Prize will be announced on 30 September 2022. The Lester Prize Main…

A day in [Guildford](https://localista.com.au/landing/au/western-australia/whats-on-in-western-australia/) is like stepping back in time to an old English village. One of just three towns established in 1829, the same year in which Western Australia was settled, Guildford was based on the model of an English country town, and hasn’t changed must since. Today it is one of only three towns…

Forget Vegas, you can now get married by Elvis in a whimsical tiny chapel on wheels, in Margaret River. On 22 October, 10 lucky couples will have the chance of getting married or renewing their vows in the presence of Elvis. Anita, ceremony master and Tiny Chapel creator, wanted to bring a piece of her…

International artists are flooding back to Perth. Check out our top 10 guide plus more than 20 other music concerts happening in 2022. 1. Lindsey Stirling Astor Theatre, Mar 5 Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling will be returning to Perth in March, as part of her national tour for her album Artemis. Lindsey Stirling’s music is…

Discover our State’s rich cultural and natural heritage at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. It is awesome, free and easy to get to. The Museum is a $400 million-dollar masterpiece with 8 permanent exhibitions and a huge 1,000sqm special exhibition gallery. Here’s a quick look at what you are missing out on. Ngalang Koort Boodja Wirn Your journey…

Music festivals are slowly creeping back after the past years’ COVID hiatus. 2022 is bringing back your annual faves with some great local and international acts on the roster. Dust off the swag and get your mates together for these four music festivals happening across WA this year. Boyup Brook Music Festival Bring the family…

Enjoy international cuisine, homemade goods and live entertainment at these 6 twilight markets popping up around Perth over summer. Grab the family or a group of friends, throw down a picnic rug and make the most of the balmy summer evenings as the sun sets over our beautiful city. Burns Beach Twilight Markets Give your…