We’re proud of our web community here in Western Australia, and why not? We’ve got plenty of events, lots of passion and excitement about where we’re heading all round. Here’s just a few of the events we’re looking forward to, or have had, in 2007…

Events to look forward to

• Perth Massive (Dec 4th)
• byteme! Festival (Dec 2nd - 9th)
• BarCampNano (Dec 9th)

Previous events

• PodCamp Perth (Oct 27 & 28)
• WA Web Awards 2007 (Aug 17th)
• WebJam Perth (Aug 15th)
• BarCampPerth (June 30th)

As well as monthly port80 mini talks with refreshing subjects and interesting speakers, every first Wednesday since February.

More web industry events than just about any other state, plenty of employment opportunities and a fantastic community dedicated to sharing and growing.

It’s never been a better time to work on the web in WA - come and join us!

Image: Lady with offerings, Ubud, Bali.

In recent news, I was honoured to be asked by the team behind SitePoint.com, the third most popular eBusiness site in the world, to join their star studded blogger lineup, to blog under the topic of Web Pro Business.

My first two posts, one posted last week, titled The Business of Building Web Sites and today’s latest post, Do you have the right personality for running your own business? are being well received, and I would love it if you wandered over there to have a read.

Please let me know what you think - and I promise to post more often here as well!

Image: Screengrab, SitePoint.com

Really, has it been nearly a month since I last posted? If you’re anything like me, you hate to see blog posts where people apologise for being recalcitrant in keeping their blog up to date.

I have an excuse! Well, not really. I’ve been in Bali you see, for 15 days of blissful family time, with my children and wife and no email or phone. A week in Sanur, a week in Ubud, and a day in Kuta to remind us why the beaten track is the better track.

We practised our Bahasa (Tidak Bagus Bahasa!), we took many photos (3,000+) and we ate and drank our way through every meal. I’ve come back with a beard, Meredith came back with a tan and the kids came back with a cultural experience, fond memories and plenty of DVDs.

Where’s your favourite holiday destination? It need not be overseas, or even that far from home, but what makes you a relaxed soul?

I’ll be back as soon as reality kicks in.

Photo: Statue, Puri Saraswati, Ubud, Bali.