Tag: Interview
Bob’s letters reflect a long and colourful life in Western Australia
Bob Johnson says that when he embarked on life as a young lad he always wanted to see what was around the next corner...
WA’s favourite comedian razzle dazzles
Life can take many unexpected turns, which happened to much-loved Australian comedian Peter Rowsthorn when he was confronted with the enormity of Covid-19 while...
From international fashion designer to mental health campaigner
Aurelio Costarella is a WA style icon, with a 34-year career, earning him international acclaim. He’s designed gowns for local and international celebrities including Rihanna,...
Sensational Sigrid Thornton shares her story
Sigrid Thornton says she is very happy walking Bodhi, her labradoodle, every day. “She is our cherished family member,” Sigrid insists over the phone from...
The ancient art of bush medicine can help with many ailments
Bush medicine business is booming for Vivienne ‘Binyarn’ Hansen, but profit isn’t in the equation. “It’s not about making money. It’s about helping people, making...
A Western Australian icon still firing on all cylinders at 103-years-old
“There’s not many my age around,” laughs 103-year-old war veteran Arthur Leggett when I pick up the phone to chat to him about his...
Keeping the wind in his sails
Perth’s world-sailing supremo John Longley has, at age 75, found a challenging new boating adventure that is striking a chord with seniors across Australia. For...
Janet Alexander lives the ‘Have a Go’ spirit each and every...
Human whirlwind Janet Alexander, 66, puts it this way: There are junior seniors, senior seniors and elderly seniors. “It’s state of mind,” the leading fitness...
Western Australian bird and flower lover publishes handy book of tips...
Chris Tate bought his first camera when he turned 11 – a Kodak Instamatic. Then he and a school mate tried valiantly to photograph...
A walk down memory lane with the man behind the Bee...
Rock ‘n’ Roll industry should thank their lucky stars that there was no social media around in the 1960s and 70s. Bill Oakes, who was the...