Tell you what, having spent the week cooped up inside mending -2 wisdom teeth, I am looking forward to enjoying some sunshine and not-soup this weekend. Luckily I just have to read my own newsletter for a few suggestions — and may I humbly point you to do the same, below!
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

NEWS
Rotto launches new rickshaw tours, pickleball courts and Aboriginal cultural experiences
Six new tourism experiences and infrastructure projects have just launched on Wadjemup/Rottnest Island in time for the summer holidays.
The launch follows an expression of interest process that began back in March, encouraging new and experienced operators to come forward with innovative new experiences for visitors to the island.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!

POPPING INTO…
La Madonna Nera’s six weeks of sixth birthday celebrations
La Madonna Nera is celebrating six years of service in Mt Hawthorn by digging up some old fave dishes, and this week it’s a delightful-looking Insalata Russa.

NEWS
WA Gov announces major State-wide fishing reforms to protect demersal fish stocks
The State Government has unveiled sweeping new fishing reforms across WA’s coastline in a bid to save prized species — like pink snapper, red emperor and dhufish.

SEE YOU AT…
Bazaar Makers Market at Walyalup Freo Arts Centre
Starting tonight and running all weekend, the Bazaar Makers Market presents the highest calibre of WA-designed wares including crafts, homewares, fashion, jewellery, textiles, ceramics, woodwork, toys, prints, stationery and more.

EVENTS
FringeConnect bringing the Fringe frivolity to Scarbs next February
The inaugural FringeConnect Stirling will be an eight-day festival of comedy, cabaret, music, theatre and family fun taking over the Scarborough Sports and Community Club.

TODAY/TONIGHT
Stirling Night Markets launch at Macedonia Park
The markets will run fortnightly from 5-9pm, bringing together a vibrant mix of food trucks, live entertainment, artisan stalls and family-friendly fun in the heart of Stirling.

EAT & DRINK
Corner 33: South Perth’s friendly new diner serving a generous Japanese-influenced menu
It’s hard to miss Corner 33… After all, the new café isn’t just perched on the corner of Canning Highway – but emblazoned with a bold cherry-red awning and stripe of red across its exterior.
And while the exterior is boldly vibrant – what’s inside balances bold flavours with a more gentle, welcoming kind of comfort.
“We want people, when they arrive, to just feel comfortable – that’s our main driving force,” says Will Nguyen, who co-owns the café alongside friends Khai Hoan Vu and D’Angelo Nguyen.
