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A new $1 dumpling spot has opened above a Northbridge icon
Plus all the fun stuff happening around Perth this long weekend.
Imagine growing up in the (beautiful) little town of Manjimup in our State’s glorious South West, only to one day end up representing Australia on the grandest stage of them all - Eurovision. Let’s see if Go-Jo (story below) can go one better than hair metal heroes Voyager a couple of years ago hey!?
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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We all deserve to be able to adventure on the trails of Perth, and there are so many beautiful wheelchair and pram friendly options that we just had to share them. From riverside trails, to waterfall adventures, here are some of the best:
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
 | NEWSFrom March 31, night parking in City of Perth carparks will no longer be free. The changes come after a council vote on Tuesday evening, with free night parking to be replaced by a flat fee of $5. |
 | SPONSOREDSince its inaugural event in 2021, Shore Leave has become a glimmering jewel in our foodie events calendar – highlighting WA’s impressive produce in some awe-inspiring locations across WA’s Mid West. |
 | EAT & DRINKA new restaurant has joined the illustrious ranks of Northbridge’s dumpling spots, with Crouching Monkey opening above the Brass Monkey at the end of January. |
 | NEWS29-year-old Go-Jo, real name Marty Zambotto, was raised in Manjimup (now based in Sydney), and has amassed over 1.4 million followers across various platforms in the past few years. |
 | TODAY/TONIGHTThe long weekend isn’t quite here but we’re feeling a bit naughty. Down to party a day early? It’s Disco Bingo night at Toots - an evening full of colourful lights, big hats, wide pants, fruity cocktails, glitter and all things shiny. Entry is free, you just need to find Toots in Chinatown! |
WHAT’S ON
Plenty to look into this Labour Day long weekend, including the below-mentioned Hyde Park Festival, a huge garden festival in the hills, Summer x Salt markets and much, much more.
 | CCAPTUREDDThrowback ThursdayThe Hyde Park Festival is returns this long weekend on Sunday and Monday. It originally started way back in 1968, running until 1985 before a brief hiatus, returning as the Hyde Park Fair in 1988. Here it is in 1972 looking like an absolute vibe. Image via the State Library of Western Australia. |