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Perth Now
5 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Where you can score a free donut in Perth today
If you like your morning coffee with a side of sweet treats then you're in luck because today is National Donut Day. Local Krispy Kreme stores are celebrating by giving away 100,000 free Original Glazed donuts on Friday, June 6. The American baker said that no purchase is required to receive a free donut, but it is only while stocks last and the limit is one donut per customer. Perth folks can pickup a free donut at the following Krispy Kreme locations: Hillarys Perth City Morley Cannington Myaree The donut giant opened it's first store in WA in Whitfords in 2014 and at the time it was the biggest store in Australia. But, Krispy Kreme is not the only business in WA celebrating National Donut Day. Donut King is getting in on the action too and giving away free cinnis, their hot cinnamon donut, while stocks last. Cinnis are being given away at the following Perth Donut King locations: Karrinyup Belmont Midland Canning Vale Maddington Ocean Keys Armadale If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
I'm a garden expert – here's the three low maintenance flowers you need to plant for extra vibrancy this summer
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EACH year, the average Brit splashes out hundreds of pounds to get their garden summer-ready. And with lighter evenings and warmer days fast approaching, many are finding their outdoor space is still weathered and in need of a makeover. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The flowers you plant can make all the difference to your garden Credit: Getty With this in mind, the pergola and awnings specialists at Hillarys have provided their expert tips on how to transform your garden this spring and summer. First up, it's all about the type of flowers you plant. They said: "For a low-maintenance touch of colour within your garden, choose perennials throughout your garden for long-lasting colour that returns year after year, without the need to replant them, unlike annuals. "Try geraniums, lupins, or delphiniums to add extra vibrancy to your garden." And here's six other tips from the Hillarys team for revamping your garden too... Start with a clean slate The first step for any garden makeover is a bit of housekeeping. Start by clearing weeds, dead plants, leaves, and clutter from the garden. Then you can mow any grass, edge your lawn, refresh mulch, and a fan-favourite for garden transformations is pressure washing patios, fences, and furniture, making them look brand new. Brighten up your garden with outdoor lighting Whether you're aiming for a modern, sleek garden or a romantic cottage-core countryside escape, outdoor lighting can help make the evenings or dark days a little lighter. Fairy lights, candles, built in awning or ground lights all offer great lighting and enhance the atmosphere—look for solar-powered lighting options to keep your bills down but your mood up. Mrs Hinch raves about £2 Home Bargains buy that 'adds charm to your garden' & a £10 product that's 'cheaper than Amazon' Paint or stain tired wooden fences, sheds, and planters Woodwork can lose its colour quickly after being exposed to the UK weather, so if you want to give your fences, sheds, or planters more life, try staining or painting them. Popular colours that can instantly upgrade your garden include white, beige, sage green, or something more daring like black or pastel pink. Embellish pergolas with climbing plants Pergolas are a great way to ensure you have a consistent shade within your garden, providing a functional but comforting space within your sometimes sporadically sunny garden - a perfect place to read or work from home. Once installed, you can easily dress up pergolas and add height by playing with climbing plants such as roses or star-jasmine, which not only brighten your garden but smell amazing when in full bloom. Define your garden with pathways and borders Create structure and flow in your garden by adding gravel, stepping stones, or wood chip pathways within your space. Either embedded within the lawn to prevent foot traffic damage, or running alongside. Frame your grass with borders or hedges, raised planters, or flowering plants in garden beds to transform your backyard oasis. Revamp seating areas Seating areas are often the most important part of your garden where you gather with friends and family, eat alfresco, or even work in the sun. You can upgrade even the simplest bistro set by painting it, adding umbrellas or pergolas, and accessorising with outdoor cushions, rugs, blankets or side tables. Victoria Robinson, product manager at Hillarys, highlights how to enjoy your garden come rain or shine this summer. She said: 'British gardens often get neglected for most months of the year, so when the sun finally comes out of hiding, there is an annual scramble to refresh gardens and get them looking refreshed in time for summer. 'As well as the more simple changes you can make by adding pops of colour with beautiful florals, tidying up borders, and trimming back trees and bushes, investing in features such as pergolas can be a great way to elevate your patio area. "With additions such as lighting and heating, as well as rain protection, you can enjoy your garden no matter the weather or month - perfect for the unpredictable British weather!"
ABC News
19-05-2025
- ABC News
Diver, fisherman air more claims of Perth Diving Academy leaving people at sea
New allegations have surfaced about a Perth dive company which is under investigation for leaving two scuba divers behind in the ocean. Ian Kensington and Ryan Chaudhry were on a diving expedition off Hillarys with Perth Diving Academy in March, when their chartered boat returned to shore without them. The brothers said they thought they were going to die and were in the water for almost an hour before being rescued by a ferry that was returning from Rottnest Island. The ABC can now reveal two more incidents where people diving with Perth Diving Academy were rescued by passing boats. Perth woman, Anthea, who does not want her surname used, has recalled how she and her dive buddy were picked up by two passing fishermen after drifting away from their dive group eight years ago. Anthea was taking part in a scuba diving course with the company in February 2017, also off the coast of Hillarys. She said she was buddied up with a German woman who was panicking about the large swell and was refusing to submerge. Anthea said their dive instructor had already gone underwater with the other divers. "I was trying to convince her that we just need to catch up, basically, with the others and she just did not want to go down at all," Anthea told ABC Radio Perth. "I said, that's OK, let's just go back to the boat. I grabbed her and we turned around and, I was like, 'we can't swim that, that is so far'." The pair had drifted away from the boat, which Anthea said looked like a "speck on the horizon". "She was so scared. I ended up rolling her onto her back, took her weight belt off her and just blew her BCD (buoyancy control device). Anthea estimated they were in the water for about half an hour before she waved down a passing boat with two fishermen on board, who picked them up and returned them to the dive boat. Anthea said when the fishermen asked the dive crew if they were missing two divers, everyone just laughed. "Everyone was pretty much back on board. I saw the diver instructor and they just cheered and clapped for us. And it was just sort of like laughed off. "Everyone was just about to have lunch. There was no real panic. "I don't know if we weren't gone long enough … but definitely felt like they didn't even realise until the fishermen came up." Anthea said she did not make a formal complaint. In another incident two fishermen said they picked up a scuba diver who had been drifting in the sea near Rottnest Island about 10 years ago. Noel Ferguson recounted how he saw something in the distance, and as they got closer realised it was a person in the water, waving at them and very distressed. "I just reached down and grabbed her by the scruff and pulled her up on deck. It was a French woman," Mr Ferguson said. "She started crying. She was just out of energy. She was done. And yeah, we were just sort of saying, what's going on? "She said that the current was too strong for her down there and she got pulled away from the safety rope down there. "She drifted away and couldn't hold on. And then she popped up and just drifted further and further away from the boat." He said they then returned the woman to a Perth Diving Academy boat. "When we rocked up there, I said … have you lost something? And we like pointed at her and he's like, 'oh f**k'. Mr Ferguson said he expected a higher level of concern. "There was no seriousness about it," he said The man fishing with Mr Ferguson that day has corroborated his version of events. The ABC asked Perth Diving Academy Hillarys specific questions about the two incidents. In a written statement, company director Troy Lane said diver safety was its highest priority. "We are proud of our long-standing commitment to best practice in recreational diving, community education, and marine conservation," he said. "With regard to the historical incidents raised, our internal review has not identified any verified records matching the descriptions provided, nor do they align with our operational procedures. "As such, we are unable to comment further on the specific allegations. "We remain focused on fostering a culture of continuous safety, professionalism, and respect within the diving community." The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is still investigating the incident involving Mr Kensington and Mr Chaudhry.
