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Forgive me for being a teeny tiny bit cheeky with today’s headline as a little streetside pop-up is returning to Freo this summer that is anything but overrated… Actually, if something is super popular, is that by definition overrated? Or just really well-rated… Can you tell it’s late on Wednesday night as I type this?
Whatever the case, Café Music is leaning into its popularity and reopening on Phillimore Street from tomorrow afternoon — all that’s left is for you to try and nab one of those sweet, sweet seats in the sunshine at some point over the next couple of months.
Alongside that very stacked edition of Food News down the bottom of this newsletter, you’ll also find the announcement of a brand new NYE music festival bangin’ into Busselton; Taste Great Southern’s 2027 program reveal; concerns from environmentalists over prescribed burns down south; and a very colourful exhibition coming to AGWA over summer.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
Image credit: Daniel Jennings
EXPLORE
Race to save WA’s ancient tingle trees ahead of prescribed burns
Travel about 400 km south of Perth to Western Australia’s South West, and you’ll find the only place in the world where giant red tingle trees grow naturally.
Known for their remarkable size, the ancient eucalyptus trees can grow up to 75 metres tall and live for more than 500 years.
But despite their ecological significance and popularity among visitors, the WA Forest Alliance fears the ancient giants are under threat from planned prescribed burns.
Four burns have been proposed in the Walpole tingle forest area, prompting environmentalists to call for greater protections for the ancient trees.
THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!
EAT & DRINK
Taste Great Southern unveils delicious 2027 program
The four-day fest brings together celebrated chefs, local producers and winemakers for a packed program of long lunches, intimate dinners, masterclasses and outdoor adventures across the Great Southern.
SPONSORED
Revo Fitness launches new membership level with Les Mills classes on demand
Finding time to squeeze in a workout isn’t always easy – something the Perth is OK! office understands as much as anyone!
Young Franco
EVENTS
New Year's Eve down south scores massive new music festival
Taking over Sabina River Farm in Busselton, the open-air festival brings a big night of electronic music to the region, running from 6pm to 1am and featuring Young Franco and ShockOne.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Perth artist Pip & Pop turns AGWA into candy-coloured wonderland this summer
Step inside AGWA this summer and prepare for a whole lot of pink, a truck-tonne of sparkles and a sugar rush to the heart courtesy of a new candy-coloured exhibition, Double Magic.
SPONSORED
This pocket-sized defibrillator could make a big difference on your next trip
While most wouldn’t dream of heading bush without a first aid kit, earlier this year St John WA launched a new piece of equipment that could add more peace of mind to your next adventure…
TODAY/TONIGHT
Taco Takeover Thursday at Pirate Life Perth
Pick any three tacos for $20, with beef, crispy chicken, fish and roasted cauliflower on the lineup. Wash ‘em down with $10 schooners, $19 margs or cop a Tommy’s Tower and really make it a Thursday for the ages.
EAT & DRINK
Freo’s fave overrated pop-up bar is back for summer
Freo’s little slice of Barcelona is back — Phillimore Street’s Café Music is reopening this Friday for more drinks, tunes and delightful times. The coffee machine still hasn’t made a comeback, but with plenty of musical mates lined up to play and a few surprises in the works, we reckon they’ll be just fine.
And that’s just the start of a positively packed edition of Food News this week!
Hit the button below to find out about Baysie 3.8’s fourth birthday party (also this weekend); Angelwood Pies saving you a few bucks on iced drinks this summer; Angel Falls Grill has moved dangerously close to our office; St Brigid has launched a Korean fried chicken-filled Sunday sesh; a Mosman Park institution is also getting in on the Sunday fun and more…
STAFF RECCOS
What we’re eating…
Back on our recco BS and this week it’s bossman BK with a beauty:
“The Gai Yang set from my favourite Thai restaurant in Perth: S&T Thai on William Street in Northbridge. Isan-style grilled chicken, served with sticky rice and papaya salad, for under $24. So good.”