An iconic peppy Grove home has changed hands – take a peek inside

Plus Perth's best gift stores ahead of Mother's Day this weekend.

May 05, 2025

What an absolute bloodbath over the weekend…

Now the Dockers are getting smashed as well as the Eagles! It’s gonna be a long, cold winter if this keeps up. But in far more important news, after getting more feedback on Friday’s intro RE: baby doves than any other I’ve written so far, here’s a pic of them waiting to get fed.

Have a great week, we’ll see you tomorrow bird fans!

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

HOMES

A Peppermint Grove icon has changed hands – take a rare peek inside

After decades under the stewardship of one family, one of Peppermint Grove’s most recognisable historic residences has changed hands.

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EVENTS

Spilt Milk returning in 2025, Kendrick to headline

After taking last year off, Spilt Milk is coming back to Perth this December, bringing a stacked lineup of international superstars like Kendrick Lamar, Doechii, Sara Landry and many more.

EAT & DRINK

Top Up Wines People’s Choice winner crowned!

The people have spoken – over 20,000 of them, in fact – and WA’s most beloved wine has been revealed in the first-ever Top Up Wines People’s Choice Awards.

NEWS

PSA: Flu vaccines are free in WA until June 30

Get ‘em from participating GPs, community pharmacies, Aboriginal Medical Services, nurse practitioner clinics, corporate vaccination service providers and community health clinics.

SPORTS

WAFL Round 5 Recap: Eagles break through for first win

There is no longer an undefeated side in the competition, and some fantastic individual brilliance dragged teams to wins, including West Coast’s first for the year.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Hanky Panky X Bar Love Takeover

Anneliese Grazioli and Joey Folkersma from Darwin’s Hanky Panky Lounge will be serving up a selection of delicious Monkey Shoulder cocktails, along with other hospo night specials.

LIFESTYLE

Perth’s best gift stores

Whether you’re buying a gift well in advance or in a last minute panic (Mother’s Day is this weekend after all), you can’t go past these brick-and-mortar shops. With gifts to suit every taste, you’ll want to treat yourself to something nice, too!

 CWEATHERD 

The week ahead

Monday: Max 23, partly cloudy

Tuesday: Min 11 / Max 24, sunny

Wednesday: Min 12 / Max 27, sunny

Thursday: Min 15 / Max 32, sunny

Friday: Min 14 / Max 29, sunny