Our fave local goodies we’re gifting this festive season

Plus Lotterywest Films kicks off tonight!

November 24, 2025

A little silly season teaser over the weekend in Perth — it was great to see so many people out and about, even if a fair whack of them were less-than-impressed English cricket fans. Hopefully they stick around and enjoy a little more of what Perth has to offer — we’ve even organised some weather that’s more in line with what they’re used to…

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

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Perth Prezzies: Our favourite local goodies we’re gifting this festive season

It’s an understatement to say we’re big on what Perth has to offer – and while we’re into our fair city year-round, in the season of giving there’s even more opportunities to support local makers.

Here are our favourite local goodies we’re gifting our nearest and dearest this Christmas:

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The week ahead

Monday: Max 22, shower or two

Tuesday: Min 14 / Max 22, partly cloudy

Wednesday: Min 13 / Max 24, partly cloudy

Thursday: Min 13 / Max 23, partly cloudy

Friday: Min 13 / Max 26, sunny