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Check out these amazing photos of Leederville over the past century

Check out these amazing photos of Leederville over the past century

Plus a new music festival hits Perth and Freo this weekend.

July 28, 2025

Welp, at least it was a lovely, sunny day to watch the footy on Saturday. And on the topic of weather, we’ve got a little insight into what’s causing these fresh mornings below, along with what we can expect this week.

Further along you’ll find out about BLOOM, a new mini-festival taking over some great Perth and Freo venues this weekend; Short Back & Sidewalks’ regional expansion reaches completion; a free bus too look forward to this summer; and an epic deep dive into the history of Leederville, with some great photos from over the decades.

^{Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!}

NEWS

Brrrr! Perth shivers through icy mornings and not-so-dry July

Perth’s shivering through icy mornings and chilly days, with an arctic blast bringing below freezing temperatures to some parts of the city. And another weekend soaking drenched the city and the state’s south, bringing massive rainfall totals.

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WHAT’S ON

BLOOM Festival drops final lineup and set times ahead of huge debut weekend

Perth's newest live music celebration, BLOOM Festival, is about to blossom at three of WA's iconic live music venues – Mojos, The Bird, and The Rechabite.

RSV is more common during winter: What WA parents and carers should know

For most people, feeling run down or a lingering cough is just part and parcel of the colder months. But for babies – especially newborns – one virus in particular is causing growing concern.

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NEWS

Short Back & Sidewalks completes regional expansion

“It shouldn’t matter where you live or where you’re from, everybody deserves to have positive connection, dignity and to feel seen, heard and valued.”

NEWS

New CAT bus this summer for Scarborough Beach

A brand new CAT bus initiative known as the surf CAT is coming to Perth, giving people the option to travel between Stirling station and Scarborough Beach for free.

TODAY/TONIGHT

$25 Roast & Pint night at JB O’Reilly’s

Dunno about you guys, but we’re craving a hearty roast by the fireplace in this current weather. And washing it down with a pint for $25 all up seems like a great way to do it!

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