Busselton's new little big choc shop

Plus a Brunsdon-designed inner-city extension drenched in colour and more.

April 22, 2025

For anyone playing along at home, curious as to what we achieved over the long weekend: Some of the office did manage a little sneaky getaway, getting jobs done was a maybe, and the Eagles gave fans plenty to cheer about, before replacing those cheers with despair in the final few minutes.

We did manage to put away plenty of choccies though, enjoyed some insane beach weather, and looking forward to another short week - let’s get into it.

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

HOMES

Designed by Brunsdon Studio, this extension to a heritage cottage plays at the edges of both minimalism and maximalism, drenching pared-back spaces in swathes of vibrant colour-blocking.

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SPORTS

Dubbed the Perth Sail Grand Prix, the event will bring the globe’s best sailors – and their lightning-fast, 50-foot foiling catamarans – to our shores for three years running, thanks to a fresh deal between SailGP and the WA Government.

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Whether you’re heading off on a family holiday or business trip, there’s more to the journey than boarding gates and baggage carousels. Consider this is your sign to show up a little earlier and actually enjoy your time before takeoff.

NEWS

Commercial spaces at nine METRONET train stations are now available to Perth businesses, with two years of free rent on offer. The incentivised tenancies are part of the redeveloped and new stations in a bunch of Perth suburbs.

SPORTS

There were big wins and standout performances across the WAFL this weekend as two clubs won their third consecutive game to begin the year in Round 3, while two others are yet to record a victory in 2025.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Skipped meal prep over the long weekend? Roll into Pirate Life Perth for a $20 parmi or eggplant schnitty for $20, and add a house beer/wine/spirit for $10. Plus, kids eat free this school hols (with a meal purchase) - not bad!

EAT & DRINK

Throwing opens its doors on the cusp of the Easter long weekend, Little Otto’s Big Choc Shop has arrived with a mouthwatering array of homemade gelato and chocolate delights that would make Willy Wonka blush.

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TikTok of the week

Have you stayed at this quirky campground an hour-and-a-half south of Perth?

It’s got an abandoned aeroplane to explore, birdwatching, vintage cars and a cute little Hobbit House!