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How about that weather on the weekend hey?
^ I wrote this as a placeholder last week and for once a WA storm actually felt pretty legit, with the southwest in particular copping one of the strongest in almost 50 years. While my place just ended up with a few extra leaves kickin’ around, it was a lot worse for many — hope you came out relatively unscathed, and maybe next year we can ease into winter a little more calmly…
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
LIFESTYLE
Comedy prince of Perth, Rove McManus shares his favourite spots with us
Some of us (cough cough) on the Perth is OK! team are old enough to have had our childhoods defined by free-to-air TV – our evenings set out each week by the printed program, getting more and more dogeared with each day it spent getting squashed under couch cushions.
And during this time, there was one name that dominated our screens: Rove McManus. Perth’s very own! The comedian spent over a decade as Australia’s leading talk show host and TV personality (not to mention three-time Gold Logie winner) – and since then, he’s remained a prolific producer, children’s book author and regular on the stand-up circuit.
Now, you can catch Rove on the latest season of Taskmaster Australia, joining fellow contestants Anisa Nandaula, Brett Blake, Joel Creasey and Celia Pacquola as they try to impress the unimpressable Taskmaster himself, Tom Gleeson.
Before you switch on your telly, though – Rove has shared his favourite places across Perth with us, from the pub that gave him his first job to his favourite trail to spot quendas and shy tawny frogmouths, and even the unexpected place he wants his ashes scattered…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
Northbridge’s James Street in line for $22.8m makeover
James Street in Northbridge is in line for its biggest upgrade in two decades, after the City of Perth council unanimously backed a $22.8 million concept plan at a meeting this week.
SPONSORED
Why winter might just be the best time to visit Wadjemup / Rottnest Island
There’s something about Wadjemup / Rottnest Island in winter… The pace shifts, the trails open up and the island invites you to move through it differently.
EVENTS
Blues at Bridgetown announces 2026 lineup featuring Boy & Bear
Blues at Bridgetown is back for 2026, with a three-day weekend of blues and roots music taking over Bridgetown’s town centre from Friday 13-Sunday 15 November.
SPORTS
Weekend Footy Wrap: West is best on WA Day long weekend
Fittingly on WA Day weekend, Fremantle extended their winning run to 11 and West Coast have made their way to four wins.
TODAY/TONIGHT
$25 Burger and Beer lunch at Beer Corner
So you had a bit too much fun on the long weekend and forgot to meal prep… Ahhh it’s a short week anyway, might as well enjoy it — starting with Beer Corner’s $25 beer and burger special! Tuesdays and Wednesday from 12-3pm.
EXPLORE
Kitty’s Gorge Walk Trail: Everything you need to know
One of the best walking trails in the Perth Hills, Kitty’s Gorge will be a familiar name to those that have hiked in the area and will probably be associated with a great time.
For those that haven’t heard of this hike then keep reading to find out about this fantastic trail:
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Tiktok of the week
Stirk Park in Kalamunda looking pretty magical in some autumn hues.