Leedy fave North54's special Sunday Sesh this weekend

Plus the great Aussie bird count has begun - get involved this week!

October 23, 2025

It seems like everywhere we turn, lately the word on everyone’s lips is “birdwatching” – and we’re all for it! When it comes to hobbies, what could be better than getting out in nature, being active and appreciating our native flora and fauna? And there’s no better time to get involved than right now, with the Aussie Bird Count currently underway.

Get all the info below, along with some very fun foodie things happening this weekend; details on attempts to mitigate the impending/already-happening Freo Traffic Bridge mild inconvenience; the huge new Kewdale warehouse helping feed West Aussies in need; and Perth Festivals fantastic 2026 program announcement.

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

EAT & DRINK

North 54’s Sunday snacks and a new SW Supper Club arrives just in time for summer

Sunday Sesh is North54 chef and owner Bac Pham’s chance to stray from his already excellent menu with the likes of stuffed kra pow wings with coconut lemongrass ranch, bo kho birria tacos, prawn and crab toast with chicken fat lime mayo and grilled scallops with jeow mak len and toasted rice – amongst others…

And if you’re headed to Busselton this weekend (or any Friday/Saturday from this weekend on), Supper Club has arrived to Busselton Pavilion. The former South West Wine Shop will be transformed into an intimate, dimly-lit dining space under the culinary guidance of chef Brendan Pratt – for just 30 guests per sitting.

Get all the deets and more in food news below:

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NEWS

Additional buses, trains, free travel and free parking for Freo Traffic Bridge closure

New public transport services have just been announced by the State Government to coincide with the closure of the Fremantle Traffic Bridge in February 2026.

EAT & DRINK

Have you tried this retro Asian diner above a historic Northbridge pub?

Hidden above one of Perth’s most iconic historic pubs, Crouching Monkey is offering vibrant flavours from all over Asia within their velvety, jewel-toned 129-year-old dining room.

NEWS

SecondBite’s new warehouse helping to feed hundreds more West Aussies

A brand-new 2,000-square-metre warehouse in Kewdale is helping feed more folks doing it tough, as food rescue organisation SecondBite ramps up its operations across the state.

NEWS

Twitchers get twitching: The great Aussie Bird Count is now underway!

The Aussie Bird Count is Australia’s biggest citizen science event. Running until Oct 26, it calls on regular Aussies to take a moment to pause and check out the birds perching in their backyard.

TODAY/TONIGHT

$14 burgers or fish and chips at The Oxford Hotel

We’re feeling a little indecisive, so we’re keeping things cheap and cheerful at The Oxford with either a burger or fish and chips for just 14 bucks! Washed down with a $10 pint?

Now this is livin’.

EVENTS

Perth Festival 2026: Truth Telling, Mischief Making and the Return of The East Perth Power Station

This summer, the city’s cultural heart will beat louder than ever as the East Perth Power Station reawakens, joining beloved favourites like Lotterywest Films and The Embassy for a month-long celebration of art, music, and community.

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Throwback Thursday

It’s the Blessing of the Fleet weekend!

Taking place every October since 1948, it echoes the traditions of Adriatic fishing communities Molfetta and Capo d’Orlando.

Here’s a pic from around 1990 via the State Library of WA.