Omeo Park upgrades complete just in time for summer

Plus what's on around Perth this week.

September 10, 2025

Well for those playing at home the WFC (working from cafes) crew were blown out of the water by those who like their cafes minus laptops and/or business meetings. More concerning was the number of you still gunning for raves at cafes, BUT, we’re moving on and not going to yuck anyone’s yum.

Looking ahead (and below) feel free to daydream about the possibility of living on an epic Dwellingup estate that does not live up to its little name. Plus we’ve got the skinny (cap) on Strange Company’s new espresso bar; a great initiative from Variety WA to support kids in need; WA’s most popular snorkelling spot gets some upgrades just in time for summer; an electronic music festival announces its December return; and as always, what’s happening around town this week.

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

HOMES

We bought a…farm? This Dwellingup property with an infinity pool overlooking a lake is for sale!

Who hasn’t, from time to time, found themselves daydreaming of a proper tree change and truly living The Simple Life, Paris and Nicole style? Or perhaps a not-so-simple, resort-style luxury estate complete with infinity pool and tennis courts is more your speed?

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EAT & DRINK

Strange Company wakes up early for Il Brutto: a new espresso bar fuelling Freo

A lovely, leafy pocket of Freo’s West End is waking up a little earlier these days – all thanks to the familiar face of Sergio Guazzelli.

NEWS

Small packs bring big comfort to WA Kids in crisis care

Partnering with volunteer organisation Operation Sunshine, Variety WA is aiming to produce enough Sunshine Packs for every child across WA who finds themselves suddenly in out-of-home care.

NEWS

Omeo Park upgrades complete just in time for a snorkelling-filled summer

The facility’s design is a response to extensive local consultation to ensure the much-needed facility met practical and aesthetic community expectations for the high-profile location.

EVENTS

RADAR Festival announces return with I Hate Models, X CLUB and more

Following a successful first hit out in 2024, RADAR Festival is returning to Langley Park on Sunday 28 December, bringing some hyped electronic artists, headlined by I Hate Models, X CLUB, Josh Baker and Folamour.

TODAY/TONIGHT

Splitsville First Look Screening + Date Night with Rose KB

Luna Leederville is screening the new Dakota Johnson comedy Splitsville but with a twist – hosting a silly little date night where singles, couples, and curious swingers can mingle, giggle, and maybe spark a pre-movie plot twist of their own!

WHAT’S ON

Everlasting Festival, Subi Night Markets are back and more: What’s on around Perth this week

After a false start thanks to the weather last Saturday, we’re pleased to report that the Subi Night Markets are officially back this weekend! Plus there’s a couple of very green new festivals launching this weekend, including Kings Park Everlasting and Bloom Fest:

 CCAPTUREDD 

‘Gram of the Week

WA’s “only museum totally dedicated to photography” also just so happens to be its biggest.

Located along the Great Eastern Highway in Meckering, it might also be home to the largest collection of working cameras in the southern hemisphere (over 3000)…