kaiWA conversation exchange

Next 会WA: Thu 13 November 2008

The fortnightly Japanese-English conversation exchange 会WA (kaiWA) is still going strong.

The event is hosted and organised by the JET Program Alumni Association of WA, and is a great chance to practise your English or Japanese, or to learn more about going to teach English in Japan on the JET program.

For those who need a refresher, see our article on the inaugural event.

JETAAWA asks for a gold coin donation for participation (and, as JETAAWA is non-profit, that money all goes back into your body in food form during the evening).

会WA is held at 43 Below (formerly known as the Bar on Barracks) on the corner of Hay and Barrack Sts in Perth city every second Thursday – the next edition is 13 November 2008, and thereafter it will be 27 Nov, 11 December … and so on.

It starts from 5:30 pm and will run until everyone gets sick of each other (usually about 8:30/9), so don’t worry if you can’t be there spot on the start time.

Casual conversation exchange: kaiWA

Next 会WA: Thu 30 October 2008

The fortnightly Japanese-English conversation exchange 会WA (kaiWA) is still going strong.

The event is hosted and organised by the JET Program Alumni Association of WA, and is a great chance to practise your English or Japanese, or to learn more about going to teach English in Japan on the JET program.

For those who need a refresher, see our article on the inaugural event.

JETAAWA asks for a gold coin donation for participation (and, as JETAAWA is non-profit, that money all goes back into your body in food form during the evening).

会WA is held at 43 Below (formerly known as the Bar on Barracks) on the corner of Hay and Barrack Sts in Perth city every second Thursday – the next edition is 30 October 2008, and thereafter it will be 13 Nov, 27 Nov… and so on.

It starts from 5:30 pm and will run until everyone gets sick of each other (usually about 8:30/9), so don’t worry if you can’t be there spot on the start time.

Lunar eclipse

That’s right moon men, tonight, August 28, from everywhere in Australia if you look up and east between about 6pm and 8pm Perth time you should be able to see a lunar eclipse. Apparently the moon will already by within the earth’s shadow by the time it becomes visible, so we can go straight to the good stuff! Here’s one we prepared earlier:

Unlike a solar eclipse, you can see this one with the naked eye, so ogle away, and take some photos if you can! Free moon cheese to the best one – post ‘em here.

24 Hour Stores in Perth

Perth has been roundly criticised for its archaic trading laws and, while they’re unlikely to change any time soon, there are a still few shops scattered around the Perth Metro area that provide 24-hour service. If you absolutely need that ingredient for a cocktail recipe, you’ve run out of milk, or you’re looking for a feed after hitting the clubs, consult our guide to 24 hour shops of Perth below.

Supermarkets and Delis

Ezy Plus Inglewood
1010 Beaufort Street, Inglewood
Phone: (08) 9272 7809
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Farmers Direct Ezy Plus
531 Hay Street, Subiaco
Phone: (08) 9382 3022
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Fast Food

Hungry Spot
147 Walcott Street, Mount Lawley
Phone: (08) 9227 7618
Map: View Map

Fast Eddy’s (City)
454 Murray St, Perth
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Fast Eddy’s (Morley)
The Galleria
Walter Road, Morley
Map: View Map

Fast Eddy’s (Cannington)
Shop R103 Carousel Shopping Centre
Albany Hwy, Cannington
Map: View Map

Cafés and Hangouts

ExoMod Coffee
(Friday and Saturday 24 hours)
615 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
Map: View Map
Website: http://www.exomod.net/

Convenience Stores

Coming soon!

Comet, Fireworks and Lightning

A tradition in Perth on the 26th of January, Australia Day, is to head down to the river foreshore or the beach at Fremantle, and watch the fireworks. This year, people looking up at the night sky could also make out the tail of the comet McNaught. On the coast near Fremantle, Antti Kemppainen captured a stunning photo of the evening.