One of our fave wine bars is doing bottomless lasagne!

Plus a new hike + pint combo, dog beaches and more.

March 20, 2025

Apologies in advance for the sombre throwback Thursday down the bottom of today’s newsletter, though like we assume at least a few of you out there, we had no idea where Koombana Bay got its name from. And any chance to learn a little about lesser-known parts of Western Australian history is time well spent in our opinion! You can learn more about it by clicking on the photo, which’ll take you to an in-depth piece on the WA Museum website.

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

EAT & DRINK

Say arrivederci to Cosy Del’s Wednesday night pizzettas, and ciao to the return of Nonna’s Lasagne! The beloved, decadent dish will be returning to Wednesday nights just in time for winter - with an all you can eat option to boot!

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!

NEWS

The two-storey family-friendly brewpub and accommodation will be able to host 500 patrons across a tavern with dining room, central bar, garden bar, beer garden, coffee kiosk, plus function space upstairs with a bar and veranda.

SPONSORED

With an ever increasing cost of living, it’s safe to say we’ve all considered what a little side hustle could do for the old savings account. Enter short-term rental management company, Let Go BnB.

EXPLORE

Whether you’re a hike and pint devotee or you’re a newbie to the field, we kindly present to you: Jarrahdale Tavern and Heritage Railway Trail combo! Because you can turn any good walk into a great one with a cold beverage at the end:

EVENTS

The festival features a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles – each taking the audience on a breathtaking journey both below and above the surface.

TODAY/TONIGHT

As part of Joondalup Festival, over the next three Thursdays Galaxy Drive-In is hosting retro double-headers curated by RTRFM’s Movie Squad (Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler). Tonight is Bite Night with Jaws and Jurassic Park.

LIFESTYLE

Dare we say it, autumn is one of the best time to visit the beach around Perth - the easterly winds are a little more consistent, and the days, while cooling, are still plenty warm for a dip. A dip made all the more fun if you can take your best friend along with you!

CFORGOTTEN PERTHD

Throwback Thursday

On this day in 1912 the SS Koombana sank off the coast of Port Hedland in a tropical cyclone, with all 150 people on board lost - one of Australia's worst ever weather-related maritime disasters. It’s where Koombana Bay in Bunbury gets its name from, and here it is in 1909 at Port Hedland jetty.

Image credit: State Library of Western Australia