A little public service announcement for your Thursday gang — for the first time in a very long time, Optus Stadium is hosting a top of the table clash when Freo take on Sydney tonight. And while we’re looking forward to the game (go purple!), we’re also looking forward to avoiding the Graham Farmer Freeway and the tunnel eastbound as it clashes very conveniently with peak hour.
Our hot tip? If you’re going to the game head to Gloucester Park and walk over Matagarup Bridge. And if you’re not going, our other hot tip is avoiding the area at all costs so you don’t miss bounce down at 6.10pm.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
“The herd has turned…the boom is over”: All eyes on next steps for Perth property market
Australians love property.
Just head to any suburban barbecue around the country and between the sounds of sizzling snags and cracking tins you’ll hear the drone of real estate banter.
And across Perth over the past six years, that drone has become louder. Property owners have had plenty to crow about, with the local market running hot. Perth’s median house price has doubled since 2020.
Good news for those in the market. Another story for those struggling to get a foothold.
But you know the story, after the boom comes the bust. So, has Perth property hit its peak? And if there is a fall on the other side, how steep is the slope?
“The herd has turned. For large parts of the market, the boom is over.”
That’s the view of property valuer and analyst Gavin Hegney. He’s seen three cycles and this boom will be his fourth. A few months ago, while the statistics showed growth, and the usual industry heads continued to spruik that the good times would keep rolling, Hegney was the first to call the change.
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We’ve found a red-hot excuse to ditch the can of tuna you’ve been side-eyeing for your lunch (thank God).
Willi’s has cranked up the ovens to create a new menu of pizza sandos – including, we’re truly blessed to report, a saucy little chicken Caesar salad number. Hooooo-boy! There’s also a roast veggie option with goats feta and caramelised onion, plus a classic mortadella with basil pesto, pistachio, rocket and stracciatella.
These bready bad bois will set you back 14 bucks, and are on offer Wednesday to Saturday, 11.30am ’til 5pm. We’ll see you there (as we frantically elbow you out of the way, presumably)!
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Another from Sal, who better to trust?
“I'd been itching to get back to Corner 33 since visiting when they first opened – and just like my previous taste, their take on a fish burger did not disappoint, with a gorgeously golden piece of fish extending far beyond the confines of its pillowy bun, and some moreishly spice-coated fries on the side. A slay!”