48 hours in Perth

by Reuters

PERTH, June 13 (Reuters Life!) - Got 48 hours to explore Perth, the capital of Western Australia? Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most from a short visit.

FRIDAY

7 p.m. - Friday's are revered in Perth and no where are they more festive than along Rokeby Road and Hay Street in the village-like Subiaco district. Try the Bhudda Bar Curry House (9382-2941) if you fancy Indian food or Rialto's (9382- 3292) for European specialties. After dinner, all roads lead to the iconic Subiaco Hotel (9381-3069), where several bars and an outdoor area heave with revelers celebrating the start of the weekend.

SATURDAY

7 a.m. - Kick-start the weekend with a brisk walk or jog along the 9.5-km (6-mile) Four Seasons trail, which follows the Swan River as it skirts the city centre. The trail is home to thousands of black swans who reside in the area. From any point, it offers a stunning panorama of Perth's ever-changing skyline. Designated pathways keep pedestrians well clear of the swarms of brightly clothed weekend cyclists who also converge on the trail from sun up to sun down.








Read entire 48 hour schedule here.

Australian Prime Minister Speech

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd - Australia Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law were told on Wednesday to get out of Australia , as the government targeted radicals in a bid to head off potential terror attacks.. Separately, Rudd angered some Australian Muslims on Wednesday by saying he supported spy agencies monitoring the nation's mosques. Quote: 'IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Bali , we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Australians. "

'This culture has been developed over two centuries of struggles, trials and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom' 'We speak mainly ENGLISH, not Spanish, Lebanese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society. Learn the language!'

'Most Australians believe in God. This is not some Christian, right wing, political push, but a fact, because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture.' 'We will accept your beliefs, and will not question why. All we ask is that you accept ours, and live in harmony and peaceful enjoyment with us.'

This partial speech came from here.