Hard to believe it’s (almost) already school holidays time again! If that news has caught you off guard, we’re here to help with a bunch of things to do once next weekend comes around. July also means for many of us, a good opportunity to lay off the booze and raise some funds while we do it. If you fall into that category, we’ve got a few new options to help you get it done.
Check both articles out below, along with a few bits of news you may have missed, and more:
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
WHAT’S ON
Some of the best things to do around Perth over the July school holidays
Like sands in the hourglass, the school holidays are coming back around again and we have a few ideas to help keep the kids – and by extension, you – sane over the break from Saturday 5 July-Sunday 20 July.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
State gov to transform former Fraser Suites into affordable and social housing
The state government has announced the $105 million purchase of the former Fraser Suites – the state’s largest ever single purchase of social housing.
SPONSORED
ECU is now taking mid-year applications for Semester 2
Whether you’re making a career change or stepping up to that next level, ECU offers a study experience that’s designed to work with your life, not against it.
NEWS
Bunbury offshore wind farm is one step closer to reality
Western Australia’s first offshore wind farm is getting a little bit closer to reality, with two energy developers receiving preliminary approval for feasibility licences for three projects.
EXPLORE
Kitty’s Gorge Walk Trail: Everything you need to know
One of the best walking trails in the Perth Hills, Kitty’s Gorge will be a familiar name to those that have hiked in the area and will probably be associated with a great time.
TODAY/TONIGHT
$25 pasta and wine night at H&C Urban Winery
Ditch the kitchen tonight and pop into H&C Urban Winery for their $25 pasta and wine Mondays. We got sent this pic from one of our pals last Monday who simply said: “So good, 9/10!” The rest is up to you.
EAT & DRINK
WA’s best non-alcoholic tipples
It’s almost Dry July time, and whether you’re taking it easy during the week or simply don’t care for booze: there’s plenty of reasons why you might be laying off the alcohol for a while.
CWEATHERD
The week ahead
Monday: Max 23, partly cloudy
Tuesday: Min 12 / Max 22, partly cloudy, chance of showers
Wednesday: Min 12 / Max 21, partly cloudy, showers
Thursday: Min 12 / Max 20, showers
Friday: Min 10 / Max 19, mostly cloudy