New chapter begins for beloved slice of City Beach

Plus some underrated day trips for the weekend ahead.

October 09, 2025

After a week off we’re back with a huge round-up of all the food news happening around Perth, and we gotta say, there’s a wee bit going on: Bert’s has opened just in time for sunset sips overlooking the sea this summer; FOMO Freo welcomes some big flavours with the Brazilian Steak House; and we had a look into where all these smashed fried chicken videos we kept getting served were coming from.

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

EAT & DRINK

New chapter begins for beloved slice of City Beach

A beloved slice of City Beach is entering a new era, with Bert’s now open and breathing new life into the former Odyssea site! Open from 6am for early dippers all the way through to evenings for sunset sippers, expect stunning oceanfront views paired with a hefty dose of laid-back charm and beachside nostalgia.

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NEWS

Long Park opens under Armadale Line with free community event this Sunday

Long Park, the city’s newest and longest linear park, opens this Sunday 12 October, ahead of the official reopening of the Armadale Line and the opening of the new Byford Rail Extension.

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Bring the home court advantage as Perth Lynx gear up for biggest season yet

Following on from the success of last season, Perth Lynx return with a strong roster of talent, bold new look, an even stronger championship drive, and an official new home - Perth HPC.

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WA’s best street artists come together for an immersive group exhibition this weekend

Taking place at Cleaver House — Found invites visitors to step inside WA’s vibrant public art scene like never before, celebrating the works of 30 local artists over Fri-Sun.

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The MSWA Mega Home Lottery will sell out today!

It’s your last chance to be in the running to win a $3.6M Floreat home package that includes $100,000 in cash, luxurious holiday getaways, plus over 10,000 other great prizes.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Late Night Sips are back at the Inglewood Hotel

Thursday to Sunday nights from 8pm you can pop into the Inglewood for a cheeky night cap and enjoy their 2-for-$18 spirits special. Choose from George Dickel Bourbon, JW Red Label, Captain Morgan Rum, Smirnoff Vodka or Gordon’s Gin.

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Some of the best (and most underrated) day trips close to Perth

To help you scratch the travel itch without casting the net too far, here are a few day-trip ideas for you to tackle on a weekend coming up. You’ll find a bunch of options that are a bit less run-of-the-mill, and all within a couple of hours of Perth.

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Throwback Thursday

A few punters deciding to try and skip the line at Club Bayview, which announced last week that it’s officially closing for good.

Take a trip down memory lane with a bunch of our readers on Instagram.