Well the results from yesterday’s Cottesloe foreshore redevelopment poll are (mostly) in, and there were approximately 70 (at the time of publishing) of you who used to frequent the Cott Beach Hotel on Sundays when it had astroturf out the back. So it’s nice to know there’s still a few of you knockin’ about.
As for the actual poll, the ‘dig its’ have it with just over 53% of the vote, with 32% of you not super jazzed, and the rest yearning for the days of pink Ralph Lauren polo shirts with the collars up and lines as far as the eye can see.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
WHAT’S ON
WA Day, ARRIVAL Festival and Minifigapalooza!?: What’s on around Perth this week
Well it looks like winter has arrived on cue, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothin’ on! In fact, there’s plenty, all within the safe confines of indoor spaces like ARRIVAL Festival, the Golden Hand Tattoo Convention and Minifigapalooza…
What’s that you may ask? Well you’ll just have to find out…
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EVENTS
TISM announce first national tour in over 30 years — including a Perth stop
Balaclava-clad art-rock provocateurs TISM have announced their first national headline tour in more than three decades — and Perth will be blessed with their presence on October 24.
LIFESTYLE
The Perth author weaving sweeping romance into Freo’s convict history
Lynsey McDonnell’s debut novel Bailey Street will be released on July 23, and the sweeping love story has been inspired by years of research into Fremantle’s history.
EXPLORE
Jarrahdale trails awaken with new hikes and experiences
We’re getting into peak hiking season, and absolutely itching for any excuse to get off the beaten track – and a new experience is encouraging you to discover some of Jarrahdale’s expanding network of trails.
TODAY/TONIGHT
A couple of northern suburbs pubs are going to war this State of Origin
State of Origin kicks off tonight, and two pubs less than five minutes apart in Perth’s northern suburbs have gone all-in on dividing the room — one for Queensland, one for New South Wales.
COMMUNITY
From London to New York and now WA, Perth Gay Men’s Chorus takes the stage
Perth now has its own gay men’s chorus — and alongside looking for new members, they’re gearing up for their first ever performance, a debut concert seven months in the making.
Founded in October 2025 by WAAPA graduate and musical director, Joshua James Webb, The Perth Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) performs three-part choral arrangements of pop songs, with a particular lean toward Australian artists.
Webb drew inspiration from Low Rez, a Melbourne men’s choir he worked with between 2017 and 2020. “The community was strong and exciting, especially experiencing it as an outsider to the city,” Webb recalls. “I loved that balance and wanted to see if I could use it as inspiration to find Perth’s version of that.”
He held off on launching something similar until he was confident he’d find the same mix — and when the first PGMC rehearsal produced one member from every decade between their 20s to 70s (and the group managed to hold a three-part harmony from the jump), the decision was made.
“I thought: well I have to do this now.”
CCAPTUREDD
‘Gram of the Week
If you're after a cafe that welcomes you and your dog equally, Amante & Co Coffee should be on both your radars!
A cafe and barbershop in one and located in the heart of Freo, the menu is entirely plant-based and thoughtfully put together. They even offer a mini menu for your pup.