Good morning to everyone except all you smart cookies who filled up yesterday arvo. Yeesh. Grateful for the cooler weather not messing up the train lines this week that’s for sure — now to try and find a spot to squeeze onto the train on that morning commute!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
STAYS
Boutique eco-hotel on edge of Exmouth Gulf Marine Park given development approval
A new $13 million eco-hotel in Exmouth has been given approval by the Regional Development Assessment Panel, with plans to open mid-2027.
Endorsed by Tourism Western Australia and the Shire of Exmouth, Hotel Sebatikel will be the first new tourism development in Exmouth in 20 years, with nine short-stay accommodation units configured in three “duplex-style” buildings, constructed using rammed earth from a local quarry.
The development will also include manager’s quarters and worker’s accommodation for up to 10 staff.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
SPORTS
The Matildas play a knockout Asian Cup quarter-final in Perth this Friday
Perth is set for a massive night of football this Friday, with the Matildas taking on DPR Korea in a high-stakes quarter-final at Perth Rectangular Stadium.
SPONSORED
Freo wins, you score: Bankwest is rewarding Freo Dockers fans this AFL season
To celebrate the return of footy, Bankwest is giving new customers the chance to earn $5 for every Fremantle Dockers win this season.
NEWS
Kwinana Freeway upgrades inch a step closer
The $700 million Kwinana Freeway Upgrade project aims to ease congestion along the dreaded southern corridor, where around 100,000 vehicles travel every weekday, making it one of the city’s most critical transport routes.
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Starting a construction apprenticeship in WA? Get up to $2,000 back for your tools
To help reduce cost barriers, Construction Training Fund (CTF) offers eligible construction apprentices financial support through its Apprentice Tool Allowance.
TODAY/TONIGHT
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour starts tonight
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour presents an extraordinary collection of short films that capture the raw beauty, untamed power, and majesty of our oceans. It’s on from tonight until March 14 at the Heath Ledger Theatre.
WHAT’S ON
From Perth Japan Festival to some early St Patrick’s Day fun, here’s what’s on in Perth this week
A few cheeky Irish pubs are kicking off the St Patrick’s Day fun early this weekend, plus Perth Japan Festival returns to Langley Park among loads more fun things to do this weekend.
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
Did you catch last week’s blood moon?
Some terrific pics came from it and the night after, like this gem from from Steve Yanev.