Morley is OK! Check out our new 'burbs-focused video series

Plus the 24-hour swim raising funds for Autism charity, Ocean Heroes.

March 27, 2025

There’s just a bit goin’ on in today’s newsletter, including some exciting news for fans of Elske down in Freo as they launch a dinner service, and the arrival of a new music festival that’s giving Dark Mofo vibes. The Revo Fitness 24 Hour Swim for Ocean Heroes is also back in a couple of weeks, plus Hamersley has scored a very cute little book nook.

But the thing we’re most jazzed about is the launch of our new YouTube series, trying to uncover the cultural identity of Perth, one suburb at a time. First stop is Morley, a suburb that our host describes as a meeting place for “different races, different places, different faces.” We hope you dig it, and we’re excited to try and stitch together the colourful cultural fabric that makes up the unique patchwork quilt that is Perth.

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

EAT & DRINK

Stupendous Scandi suppers are here! Elske opened in the middle of 2024, helmed by culinary duo Sean Marshall and Kristina Jensen. And now, finally, they’re able to launch their long-awaited dinner service!

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EVENTS

ARRIVAL makes its debut across Walyalup (Fremantle) this May and June, bringing with it a stacked lineup of international, national and local talent in some iconic Freo venues.

SPONSORED

If you’re a parent looking for top-tier early learning in Perth or Fremantle, we have some exciting news, the Akidamy School of Early Learning is expanding!

EVENTS

Kicking off at 4pm on Friday 4 April and running straight through to 4pm the next day, the Revo Fitness 24 Hour Swim for Ocean Heroes is one of our fave events of the year.

COMMMUNITY

Stirling Libraries have ushered in a new era with the launch of the Hamersley Book Nook, a “click and collect” style service available to members 24/7.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Pizza nights are back at Spirit of Little Things Gin in Subiaco. Enjoy some award wining spirits and grab $7 pizzas every Thursday! Choose from Vegetarian, Meat Lover or Supreme and settle in for a delicious evening.

YOUTUBE

We’re on a mission to uncover the cultural identity of Perth - one suburb at a time. First stop: Morley, 6062! From the iconic Morley Galleria to hidden local eats and community gems, we’re diving into what makes this suburb unique.

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Throwback Thursday

We’re still obsessing over our look back at the Donnybrook Apple Festival’s 70+ years of floats, Apple queens, log chopping archery and loads more! Here is Apple Queen Lynette Foti slinging samples out during Apple Week in Perth, while the south west edition was on hiatus.

Image Credit: State Library of Western Australia