New year, new us: We’ll kick off today’s newsletter by letting you know we’re on the hunt for a new team member! A Senior Journalist, to be more specific. In 2026 we want to make this daily newsletter the best it can be for our lovely readers, and a big part of that will be sharing local news stories that matter.
What does that look like? Put as simply as possible — the focus is on useful, optimistic, well-reported stories about the people, ideas, businesses, and changes shaping WA. Basically keeping you guys up to speed on what’s happening out out there in the community, minus gossip and/or clickbait.
If that’s you or someone you know, please have a little gander at our job listing on Seek.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
EXPLORE
Some of the best spots to camp near the beach around Western Australia
We’re all well aware of Western Australia’s stunning coast, but you might not be quite as aware of the ample opportunities for camping getaways right alongside those beautiful beaches.
From the well-known to hidden away, here’s a little primer to get you started on some of the best spots.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
NEWS
WA emergency services specialists on their way to help communities in Victoria
As bushfires continue to devastate communities across Victoria, a team of WA emergency services specialists has stepped up to help where they’re needed most.
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Already keen for a break? Score $100 off with Heyscape
Rest and restore in a Heyscape cabin after the busy period with $100 towards your stay! Simply use the code “FRIENDS100” — min night bookings apply, valid for new bookings until 28/02/26.
NEWS
AllTrails’ Year on the Trails report reveals WA’s most popular walks of 2025
Over the past year, Australians collectively clocked almost 28 million kilometres on trails — roughly the equivalent of driving to the moon and back more than 35 times!
NEWS
New research reveals developments in early testing for endometriosis
A Perth-based medical technology company has revealed promising new research in early, non-invasive testing for endometriosis.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Maylands Summer Night markets
Fortnightly food market fun returns to Maylands’ Bardon Park tonight, with a rotating lineup great food trucks and desserts, live entertainment, free face painting, lawn games and loads more from 4.30pm.
EAT & DRINK
A new Perth craft gin festival will raise funds for Variety WA
Say bye to January and hello! to Ginuary: a new craft gin festival bringing together some of Perth’s best distilleries to raise funds for Variety – the Children’s Charity of WA.
Taking over Perth City Farm on January 25, the festival will be hosted by former AFL star Chris Masten, co-founder of Beyond Distilling – with Masten and Beyond’s distiller Greg Garnish creating an exclusive small-batch mango gin just for the event.
As well as Beyond Distilling, Rainfall Distillery and Wild Roads will also get in on the action – with cocktails built around each distillery’s hero gin, and paired with handcrafted mixers from Margaret River producers Waves and Caves.
A whimsical gin garden will take over the lush Perth City Farm grounds, with five pop-up bars and a Garnish Lounge to find your new favourite flavour combo.
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