George Kailis acquires huge new Sorrento hospitality precinct

Plus Perth Running Fest and more.

September 30, 2025

Top of the morning to you and hope you enjoyed the long weekend! After spending mine out at Wave Rock with no reception for four days watching bands and spending quality time with pals I’m feeling very inspired to put down the old phone a little more for the rest of the year and beyond.

We’ll see how we go ahead of what’s looking like a rather busy few months as the weather — and what’s happening around Perth in general — really starts to heat up.

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

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Known for its patchwork of verdant rolling hills, babbling brooks, fields of canola and country towns brimming with vibrant history, the Avon Valley region is located a comfortable hour’s drive east of the Perth CBD.

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SPORTS

Perth Running Festival returns to Burswood Park this October

One of Perth’s most picturesque running events is back, with the Perth Running Festival happening on Sunday, October 12.

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How families can prepare for RSV this year

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Australian Open Water Champs and OceanSwim Festival head to Bunbury

The Australian Open Water Championships and OceanSwim Festival are back on the sporting calendar for 2026 and 2028.

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It’s the final edition of Brookfield Place’s lunch market this week!

Held over three consecutive days in the Main Square (right near the Café Court), these buzzing markets are a perfect excuse to break up the 9-to-5 grind or add some flavour to your city wanderings.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Teddy’s Bear Garden at Urban Orchard

Step into the Teddy Bear’s Garden at Perth Cultural Centre as part of AWESOME Festival 2025! Fun and creativity await from 10am-3pm every day this week, with whimsical teddy bear-themed creative activities.

EAT & DRINK

George Kailis acquires a huge new Sorrento hospitality precinct

Kailis Hospitality Group (KHG) will be making a $12 million investment into Sorrento beach, purchasing 1,000sqm of prime beachfront hospitality real estate created as part of the luxury ORA development.

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Sixty Foot Falls is a family-friendly hiking spot that’s perfect to enjoy in the springtime when all of the wild flowers are starting to bloom.

The carpark has a bad reputation for break-ins but don’t let it deter you, and BYO drinking water!