Great cafes around Perth and Freo to get some work done

Plus a Wildcats season preview and more.

September 09, 2025

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If you answered yes to the above, the article below is for you! For everyone else feel free to skip past and check out some news about a new marine park off Exmouth; a dawn walk happening this Sunday at Kings Park (CW: suicide); a little Coalseam Conservation Park wildflower guide; and a couple of sporty articles - one on how the WAFL Finals are going and the other on how the Wildcats are looking ahead of NBL26.

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

EAT & DRINK

Great cafes around Perth and Fremantle to get some work done

In our ever-remote, freelance, work-from-anywhere (yes, sometimes even in your PJ’s) world, one of the biggest perks is not being chained to the same four office walls all week. But what about when cabin fever kicks in?

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!

NEWS

A new marine park declared to protect entire Exmouth Gulf

Planning and consultation will take place over the following year, with Nganhurra Thanardi Garrbu Aboriginal Corporation (NTGAC) and the DBCA set to jointly manage the proposed park.

WHAT’S ON

Dawn walk in Kings Park to honour loved ones lost to suicide this Sunday

West Australians are invited to gather at dawn in Kings Park on Sunday 14 September for the annual Out of the Shadows Walk honouring the memories of those lost to suicide.

Image Credit: Sean Scott

EXPLORE

Coalseam Conservation Park: Everything you need to know

Best known for its technicolour display of wildflowers, Coalseam Conservation Park is a spectacular reserve that gives a unique glimpse into not just the geology, but also the archeology of the area.

SPORTS

WAFL Finals Week 2 Recap: Contenders flex muscles as Demons’ run ends

The Perth Demons have been eliminated after last week advancing further into the season than they have in 28 years, going down to Claremont on Sunday.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Balls Up Bingo at The Beach House @ SQ

And now for something a little different for a friends in the north, Balls Up Bingo at The Beach House at SQ is on tonight. It’s free to book, and if you do so with a group of six or more you’ll score a bottle of sparkling for the table!

SPORTS

Perth Wildcats NBL26 Season Preview: Preparing for life without Bryce Cotton

How do you deal with a breakup? Some would say the best way is to move on, while others would say take time to grieve. In the case of the Perth Wildcats and their long-term superstar Bryce Cotton, there is no choice but to plan for the future, because season 2025-2026 is fast approaching…

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Tiktok of the Week

In case you didn’t know, the canola fields are in full bloom and some are as close as one hour from Perth!

Make sure you always respect our farmers and only admire the canola from the roadside. For safety and biosecurity, please never enter the canola fields or trespass onto private property.