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If you want luxury Melbourne is your town, and if you want stylish, quirky, and individual, you’ve come to the right place. Rich in history but also home to some surprising little known twists of fate. For example, did you know that Flinders Street Station was initially designed for Mumbai and Melbourne was supposed to […]

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If you want luxury Melbourne is your town, and if you want stylish, quirky, and individual, you’ve come to the right place. Rich in history but also home to some surprising little known twists of fate. For example, did you know that Flinders Street Station was initially designed for Mumbai and Melbourne was supposed to […]

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With breath-taking landscapes, elegant streets, wineries and a perfect climate, Western Australia and Queensland are the country's dream destinations for your next property in Asia Pacific.

Paradise Found: Margaret River Wine Region

Named the leading Asia-Pacific destination by Lonely Planet for 2019, the spectacular Margaret River Region – noted for a relaxed lifestyle built around superb beaches and some of the country’s finest wineries –welcomes travellers from around the world like no other destination in Australia.

A pleasant three-hour drive south of Perth, Western Australia’s premier holiday region (attracting 1.5 million visitors a year) offers a range of natural attractions, premium wineries and craft breweries, fine restaurants, handmade arts and crafts, unspoiled beaches, towering karri forests and friendly locals.

Blessed with a mild Mediterranean maritime climate, the four seasons meld into each other in this relaxed corner of the country. Yallingup, with about 1,000 residents, nestles atop a ridge overlooking its pristine main beach with views to the west over the Indian Ocean. A famed surfing spot, the town has bred some of the world’s greatest board riders. The tranquil lagoon at the beach is perfect for snorkelling and swimming.

The inspiring landscape has made Yallingup a hub for artisans, with more galleries, studios and craft workshops than anywhere else in the Margaret River Region. Given such attractions, it’s no wonder that Australian Traveller magazine placed Yallingup No 1 at the top of its 100 Best Towns in Australia list in 2019.

For further information on this fabulous region please check out www.margaretriver.com or Rediscover Dunsborough & Yallingup.

For beautiful images of the Margaret River region including Yallingup, Dunsborough and more by Christian Fletcher Gallery please visit www.christianfletcher.com.au

For Whale watching in the region talk to Naturaliste Charters and visitr their website at www.whales-australia.com.au

For purchasing real estate in the region whether it be a luxury home or country estate, waterfront property, vineyard or commercial investment option please talk to Julie Fairclough at Realmark Dunsborough on mobile +61 407174258, email jfairclough@realmark.com.au or visit www.dunsborough.realmark.com

Images courtesy of Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association Inc, Christian Fletcher Gallery and Naturaliste Charters.

Perth: Queen City of Western Australia

Brazen, cultured and, yes, hip, Perth maybe one of the most physically remote capital cities in the World, but is on the frontline of urban modernity

Australia's sunniest capital city, Perth effortlessly blends urban cool with raw natural beauty. Its heart is bustling with new bars, restaurants, shopping and cultural spaces, and then there is Kings Park – one of the world’s largest inner-city parks. Just a short drive away are the beautiful wineries of the Swan Valley or stunning beaches to watch amazing sunsets or even swim with wild dolphins. Little wonder The New York Times famously declared Perth a “hipster haven”.

Perth’s transformation. An slew of new public spaces has activated Perth and its surrounding cultural hubs, including the vibrant waterfront district of Elizabeth Quay, the nearby Ritz-Carlton, Yagan Square that is a celebration of WA's Aboriginal heritage, and the Optus Stadium across the Swan River in Burswood that can seat 60,000 AFL fans or 70,000 concertgoers. Perth also offers some of the best-value hotels and short-stay accommodation in Australia as new and refurbished properties open in the CBD, surrounding suburbs and along the coast.

For more information Perth please check out www.westernaustralia.com

For purchasing real estate of any type in the beautiful Perth region of Western Australia please talk to Peter Robertson at William Porteous Properties International on mobile +61 427958929, email peter.robertson@porteous.com.au, or view some amazing homes at www.porteous.com.au. Peter also has some amazing properties in Nullaki, Western Australia.

Olivia Porteous, a director in the company, has some amazing properties on offer and can be contacted at +61 423557438 or at olivia@porteous.com.au.

Images courtesy of Tourism Western Australia and Peter Robertson at William Porteous Properties International

Bunbury

Bunbury, Western Australia is renowned for its wild but friendly bottlenose dolphins.

You can meet dolphins at the shoreline or out in the bay aboard a dolphin watching and swimming tour. It’s also the setting of many maritime legends and the northern gateway to Australia’s South West - one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, where world-class wine, pristine beaches and forests of timber giants can all be enjoyed in a single day.

Hitting the Kwinana Freeway and Forrest Highway south of Perth, you’ll be beside the blue waters of Koombana Bay in under two hours.

Regular charter flights from Perth will get you to Bunbury in the blink of an eye. If the idea of arriving by sea appeals, Bunbury is also included in the summer itineraries of many Australian cruise packages.

To meet Bunbury’s friendliest locals, make a beeline for the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Here, on the shores of Koombana Bay, a dedicated interpretive centre and interaction zone allows visitors to encounter some of the 100 plus bottlenose dolphins who frequent its calm waters. Stand knee-deep in the shallows and wait for them to come to you or join a tour for a viewing or swimming experience.

Golfers can swing by one of three internationally renowned courses and young families will find more animal encounters in the region’s wildlife parks.

Further information on Bunbury can be found at www.visitbunburygeographe.com.au

For purchasing premium real estate and luxury apartments please talk to Bunbury Real Estate Specialist and Century 21 Advance Business owner Paul Duffy on mobile +61 400676791, email paul@c21advance.com.au or visit his website at www.bunbury.century21.com.au

Images courtesy of Tourism Western Australia, Australia’s South West

The Pinnacle of Architectural Elegance: Gold Coast, Queensland

The Monaco, Main Beach is an exclusive, limited collection of palatial full-floor and half-floor luxury sky villas and a double-storey penthouse. The opulent 24-level north-facing residential tower offers the very best of ultra-luxurious Gold Coast living, with every detail designed to capture the breathtaking and unimpeded views of the ocean and mountains.

For further information please talk to Peter Stone on +61 413 111 621 or email peter@reod.com.au, and Michael Ball on +61 437414022 or email michael@reod.com.au.

Images of Gold Coast and Main Beach courtesy of Destination Gold Coast

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The biggest and most high-end place in Australia is in Sydney. These two factors are reasons enough for several retirees to prefer to stay within the vicinity of Sydney. The site holds a breathtaking setting on the iconic Opera House and Sydney Harbor Bridge. Numerous parks such as Hyde Park and Royal Botanical Gardens are…

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Creativity and its power to connect people and places have never been more vital to communities all over the world than in 2020. DesignInspire Online, a virtual fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) that was recently held, celebrated this concept with a diverse showcase of global designs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Australia to both trade and public visitors.

This year's theme, “Design for Good”, was chosen with the intent of delivering positive energy to societies and inspire through innovations and world-class designs that can help overcome adversity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The focus of most projects led by Hong Kong designers was in fact to create furniture and domestic gadgets that could improve the stay-home-experience and help optimise spaces while exploring global creativity and making the most of local excellence in design. The works also exalt the local traditions and heritage, like the “Made to measure” paintings on iron roller-shutter doors telling the city's stories through powerful symbols.

DesignInspire Online also featured numerous interactive projects and games aimed at combining creativity with technology and innovation, possibly highlighting one of the most important themes explored by creatives all over the world during the pandemic. Additionally, the fair covered timely topics like enhancing the digital customer experience and engagement as well as industry-specific trends such as video marketing and practical tips for designers to improve their business models.

To add to the charm and relevance, the virtual event curated a series of exclusive designs from all over the world through the overseas pavilions.

The Japan Pavilion

The most remarkable elements of Japanese luxury residencies, office buildings and retail spaces as well as high quality materials are brought together in the Japan Pavilion. Additionally, the virtual booth, designed by award-winning Masaaki Hisatakeh Architects, also aims at connecting the country's professionals and ideas of functionality and innovation with Hong Kong's architects.

Established in 1870, Ikuta is a leader in the flooring industry. Some of the company's premium composite flooring, a blend of tradition and innovations, has been used in many high-end developments like the residences at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. Among its signature original products there's Takumi Japan, the world’s first flooring incorporating gold leaf, created in collaboration with traditional artisans in Kyoto and Kanazawa

Hirata Tiles, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, is a specialised trading company that sells and applies construction materials. Thanks to innovative and creative tile compositions that made the most of natural light and colours, the Japanese company is considered a leader in creating effortlessly stylish and vibrant spaces.

The Melbourne Pavilion

Melbourne, known as Australia's creative capital and one of the world's most liveable cities, is home to a growing and vibrant community of designers. The city is also known for the importance it gives to the creative industries, constantly exploring and making the most of the economic, cultural and social powers of design. The Melbourne pavilion is a tribute to this attitude and artistic diversity.

LCI Melbourne is a progressive art and design Institute and a world-class leader in creative education. Based in a heritage building in Collingwood, the heart of Melbourne, LCIM is part of a global network of 23 design institutes born over 60 years ago.

Eness is famous for its unique art sculptures that have appeared in the Melbourne Museum, Cabrini Hospital and other famous locations around the city. Making use of technologies like 3D project mapping and LED lights, each work, created by an esteemed team of writers, musicians, artists, software engineers, and industrial designers, has an interactive element to stimulate the imagination and to encourage engagement.

For more information visit DesignInspire. Access to DesignInspire ONLINE is free for both trade and public visitors

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Creativity and its power to connect people and places have never been more vital to communities all over the world than in 2020. DesignInspire Online, a virtual fair organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) that was recently held, celebrated this concept with a diverse showcase of global designs from Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Australia to both trade and public visitors.

This year's theme, “Design for Good”, was chosen with the intent of delivering positive energy to societies and inspire through innovations and world-class designs that can help overcome adversity amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The focus of most projects led by Hong Kong designers was in fact to create furniture and domestic gadgets that could improve the stay-home-experience and help optimise spaces while exploring global creativity and making the most of local excellence in design. The works also exalt the local traditions and heritage, like the “Made to measure” paintings on iron roller-shutter doors telling the city's stories through powerful symbols.

DesignInspire Online also featured numerous interactive projects and games aimed at combining creativity with technology and innovation, possibly highlighting one of the most important themes explored by creatives all over the world during the pandemic. Additionally, the fair covered timely topics like enhancing the digital customer experience and engagement as well as industry-specific trends such as video marketing and practical tips for designers to improve their business models.

To add to the charm and relevance, the virtual event curated a series of exclusive designs from all over the world through the overseas pavilions.

The Japan Pavilion

The most remarkable elements of Japanese luxury residencies, office buildings and retail spaces as well as high quality materials are brought together in the Japan Pavilion. Additionally, the virtual booth, designed by award-winning Masaaki Hisatakeh Architects, also aims at connecting the country's professionals and ideas of functionality and innovation with Hong Kong's architects.

Established in 1870, Ikuta is a leader in the flooring industry. Some of the company's premium composite flooring, a blend of tradition and innovations, has been used in many high-end developments like the residences at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo. Among its signature original products there's Takumi Japan, the world’s first flooring incorporating gold leaf, created in collaboration with traditional artisans in Kyoto and Kanazawa

Hirata Tiles, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019, is a specialised trading company that sells and applies construction materials. Thanks to innovative and creative tile compositions that made the most of natural light and colours, the Japanese company is considered a leader in creating effortlessly stylish and vibrant spaces.

The Melbourne Pavilion

Melbourne, known as Australia's creative capital and one of the world's most liveable cities, is home to a growing and vibrant community of designers. The city is also known for the importance it gives to the creative industries, constantly exploring and making the most of the economic, cultural and social powers of design. The Melbourne pavilion is a tribute to this attitude and artistic diversity.

LCI Melbourne is a progressive art and design Institute and a world-class leader in creative education. Based in a heritage building in Collingwood, the heart of Melbourne, LCIM is part of a global network of 23 design institutes born over 60 years ago.

Eness is famous for its unique art sculptures that have appeared in the Melbourne Museum, Cabrini Hospital and other famous locations around the city. Making use of technologies like 3D project mapping and LED lights, each work, created by an esteemed team of writers, musicians, artists, software engineers, and industrial designers, has an interactive element to stimulate the imagination and to encourage engagement.

For more information visit DesignInspire. Access to DesignInspire ONLINE is free for both trade and public visitors

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With the Tasmanian borders re-opening to tourists across Australia, there is no better time to book an escape to the apple isle. And although Tasmania…

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While Australia’s Margaret River Region is famous for its wines, what’s probably lesser known is its status as a world-class holiday haven.

Named 2019’s number one Asia-Pacific destination by Lonely Planet, it is located in the state of Western Australia and a scenic three-hour drive south of Perth. A premier domestic tourist region, this relaxed corner of Down Under features a unique combination of attractions, which includes pristine beaches, karri (eucalyptus) forests, premium wineries, craft beer breweries, fine restaurants, handicraft shops and farmers’ markets.

The Margaret River Region is also blessed with a Mediterranean maritime climate, which draws visitors around the year with four seasons that are mild and pleasant. It is little wonder that international tourists enchanted by the region have been snapping up properties there.

[caption id="attachment_211891" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Whale watching on Geographe Bay. (Image: Naturaliste Charters)[/caption]

The Busselton Margaret River Airport completed recent runway and terminal upgrades, with a new direct domestic Jetstar route from Melbourne on the cards. Now having the capacity to support wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A330 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the airport is touted as an alternate international airport to Perth with the future potential to accept flights from global gateways such as Singapore.

Those dreaming of an idyllic life there should look to two townships: Yallingup and Dunsborough. Named in the local aboriginal dialect as “place of caves”, Yallingup boasts a splendid location atop a ridge, surrounded by the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park with a bird’s-eye view westwards over the stunning Yallingup Beach.

The tranquil, crystal-clear lagoon of Yallingup Beach is excellent for sea sports, while its rugged cliffs, the 135km Cape to Cape hiking trail and Ngilgi Cave make for fine exploration. Smiths Beach and Injidup are also awesome spots to watch the surf. So inspiring is Yallingup’s landscape that it has become a hub for artisans, with more galleries and studios than anywhere else in the Margaret River Region. Living up to its popularity, Australian Traveller magazine has named Yallingup number one in its 100 Best Towns in Australia 2019 issue.

[caption id="attachment_211893" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Smiths Beach, Yallingup (Image: Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association)[/caption]

Located on the turquoise banks of Geographe Bay and the Ngari Capes Marine Park, the township of Dunsborough is perfect for families and nature lovers. Its calm and sandy shores are conveniently linked to town. It also flaunts a vibrant cafe culture and indie boutique scene, as well as bustling night life. For the active set, Dunsborough offers various watersports, whale watching (check out Naturaliste Charters at whales-australia.com.au), trail hiking and golfing at its two golf courses. Attractions include the working Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse, Sugarloaf Rock, the starting point of the Cape to Cape trail, and interesting wineries and farms.

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

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