Tag Archives: kalamunda

Beware. Gum Nuts. 

Posted on January 5, 2017 by AHC McDonald

This was so endearingly Perth that I almost cried. Actually I did cry, having trodden on a gumnut. This is outside the CWA shop in Kalamunda. So many, many gumnut deaths.

Posted in not worst, Worst suburb | Tagged , | 12 Comments

Kalamunda Parklet

Posted on December 29, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Another parklet. This one Kalamunda where place making desperation is kicking in as the town centre starts to resemble the set for a once well loved film made decades ago. Think Star Wars Tunisia. But as a construction, there’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

Larval Stage

Posted on November 14, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Kalamunda. It’s part of the new talent identification program for their town planning department. 

Posted in Uncategorisable Worsts | Tagged , | 5 Comments

Losers Wanted. Kalamunda town planning hiring. 

Posted on June 30, 2016 by AHC McDonald

Orbea sends this chuckle worthy ad for Kalamunda trainee town planners. The ad should have its own laugh track. Essential -Must be able to approve an Aldi in literally any location, even if they haven’t even applied. -Be open to … Continue reading →

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Submit Vile Vistas

Posted on March 17, 2016 by AHC McDonald

It’s all very well for BSWAM to point out the pimples on the arse of the generally charming Hudson River Valley. And I understand that adding sliding aluminium windows to a 1680s tavern is “not ideal”, but where is real … Continue reading →

Posted in Worst suburb, worst town | Tagged , , , , , | 39 Comments

A little tilt- up in the Forest

Posted on September 24, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Oh Kalamunda. You so crazy. Finally Australia’s ugliest town centre turns the corner. It’s like Subi in the hills. ie a craphole.

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , | 32 Comments

Ahh Kala

Posted on August 6, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Kalamunda tries to be cool with an aborted gstring deployment, but being a city is more than a discarded gstring in Barberry Square or Kalamunda Centro.  Where’s the pool of vomit? Where’s the Stones Green Ginger bottle? The wine coolers? … Continue reading →

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , | 13 Comments

Chinese style

Posted on June 18, 2015 by AHC McDonald

I fear that the “Aussie Menu” once found in all Chinese restaurants is no more. Chinese state run conglomerates are buying up Aussie Chinese menus and bending them to their will. Fillet steak comes from the barrel of a gun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorisable Worsts | Tagged , , | 13 Comments

Flush me a river

Posted on June 18, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Kalamunda trying harder with its dunnies. Too hard? Too soon? Doodle fish over the dryer a nice touch. I guess it’s aspirational deep sewes for septic tank lovin’ K town. No French drain is going to run as well as this. … Continue reading →

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Coming of Age

Posted on June 2, 2015 by AHC McDonald

Kalamunda charges into city status with a new city bar. Seen by El Guisto. 

Posted in Worst suburb | Tagged , , | 13 Comments